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Lindsay Lohan deletes Photoshopped pic after huge backlash (PHOTO)

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Lohan posted a photo on Twitter today, purporting to show how tiny her waist is now that she's wearing a corset à la Kim Zolciak and Kim Kardashian, but fans quickly saw the problem: The stairs and floor behind her were incredibly misshapen, a tell-tale sign of a poorly Photoshopped image.

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Image: Lindsay Lohan/Twitter

Twitter users quickly called her out on the deception — and on her painful-looking cameltoe.

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Lindsay Lohan Photoshop fail tweets

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How neither Lohan nor anyone else on her team noticed how bad this photo is boggles the mind, but as soon as the Twitter critiques started rolling in, the picture was quickly deleted. Luckily for us, nothing is ever truly erased from the internet.

This isn't the first time Lohan has been called out for using Photoshop in her selfies. What's sad is that the actress probably already has a smaller waist than 90 percent of the population even without the waist trainer, so Photoshop wasn't needed in the first place. We like our LiLo natural, please.


Editor's Picks: 5 Last-minute Easter treats you can't pass up

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Easter isn't Easter without some dessert, though. Which is precisely why I'll be doing the smart thing this year and taking the guesswork out of dessert by simply buying one of these delectable options. With such fun and delicious-looking options, there's no way I'll miss out!

1. Godiva beaded egg with wrapped chocolates

Godiva Beaded Egg

Image: Godiva

There's something really special about this beautifully decorated egg — it's filled with chocolate! My favorite part of this treat is that you'll get to keep the egg to decorate your table with next year. Bonus!

2. Baileys coffee creamer in Macadamia Brittle

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Image: Baileys Coffee Creamers

If you're waking up on a lazy Sunday morning and reaching for your coffee, I'm going to suggest you add one of Baileys' new flavors to your Easter brew. It's the only thing that will wake me up, and waking up has never been more delicious.

3. Mystery Peeps available only in Walmart

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Image: Walmart

Who doesn't love a good mystery? This year Walmart has done a genius thing and taken Peeps to a whole new level by teaming up with Just Born to create some "Mystery Peeps." They're white, and you won't know the flavor just yet! But you can try guessing on the Peeps Facebook page.

4. Cinnabon's CinnaSweeties

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Image: Cinnabon

If you're anything like me and absolutely hate making dessert, then these bite-size treats are exactly what you'll be needing this Easter. I absolutely love the bright colors — almost as much as I love the taste! For us lazy bakers, I'll be bringing these with me come Sunday.

5. Treat House 12-pack Easter treats

Treat House Easter treats

Image: Treat House

Who doesn't love crisped rice and marshmallow? Nothing says Easter quite like these adorable desserts decorated with some of your favorite candies. I mean, look at that bird's nest! It almost makes me not want to eat one. Almost.

Yankee Bunny Cake candle

Image: Yankee Candle

Bonus: Yankee candle in Bunny Cake

If you're anything like me, then you know that making the house pretty is just as important as the food you put on the table. That's why I've fallen in love with the new seasonal candle selections at Yankee, especially this adorably sweet-looking (and smelling!) Bunny Cake option.

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I hope my daughter has a better sex life than I do

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When I was growing up, girls who did anything even remotely sexual — dancing too suggestively, wearing short skirts, talking to a boy for too long — would be labeled "fast." And you didn't want to be "fast."

As a result, I learned to squelch any hints of sexual desire. When I finally did become sexually active, I was more of a warm body than an active participant. It was more about pleasing my partner than seeking my own pleasure.

And I don't want that for my daughter.

It's an uncomfortable thought, but no amount of wishing and praying is going to change the inevitable. At some point, my daughter is going to grow up, meet someone who lights her fire and she's going to act on those urges. When this happens is a bit more in my control, but there is no "if." I'd prefer to be proactive. Here are just a few lessons I hope to share with my daughter, about working toward a healthy sex life.

Pleasure goes both ways

It is a crying shame how many women I know who have given birth but have never had an orgasm with a partner. Sex is supposed to feel good for both parties. If you're laying down with someone who isn't concerned whether you're enjoying yourself, run — don't walk — to the door.

If you can't ask for what you want, you don't need to be having sex

This piggybacks off lesson number one. Deciding to become sexually active means you have to be confident enough and mature enough to speak up. If something doesn't feel good, say something. You have to be mature enough to say to your partner, "Condoms or no sex." Being able to advocate for yourself — in the bedroom and elsewhere — is part of the deal.

Sex shouldn't make you feel dirty

Owning your sexuality and being in touch with your body is perfectly healthy. Having sexual desires or wanting to have sex appeal is nothing to be ashamed of. As long you are treating your body with respect and not harming anyone else, your sexuality is nobody's business but your own.

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Morgellons: What you should know about this mystery disease

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The "Big Yellow Taxi" singer has kept a low profile over the past few years because of several health problems, including one horrific-sounding ailment: Morgellons disease.

What exactly is Morgellons?

"Morgellons syndrome is a chronic skin condition in which the patient believes their skin to be infested with some sort of microorganism or entity," says Amesh A. Adalja, M.D., a board-certified infectious disease specialist at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. "They will often produce 'fibers' and other similar objects that they believe emanated from their skin."

Along with the fibers, sufferers also complain of stinging and tingling sensations, fatigue and problems with memory and concentration. Most also complain of intense pain.

A 2012 study from the Centers for Disease Control found that most of those who suffer from Morgellons are white females with a median age of 52.

Why it's so mysterious

Despite that, finding stories of patient experience with Morgellons on the internet is difficult, save for a Reddit page and a few others.

"It's painful... right now I have horrible painful sores, I have a sore on my finger that looks like I was burned with a cigarette," one user wrote on Experience Project. "My face is a mess and I just want this to go away. I can't talk to people about it. and I don't want to be labeled as crazy or diseased."

Why would patients be labeled as crazy? It's simple.

Many doctors don't believe in it

Doctors can't come to a conclusion on whether or not it's a real illness and instead explain it as "unexplained dermopathy" or delusional infestation, a mental condition rooted in the belief that one's skin is infested with bugs or parasites.

"The condition can cause significant impairment in the patient's daily life," adds Dr. Adalja. "However, with closer scrutiny, these patients have no evidence of infection, and the 'fibers' are of environmental origin [e.g. clothing]. This condition is very similar to delusional infestation."

In the CDC study, researchers studied 115 Morgellons patients and found that the fibers associated with the condition were "likely of cotton origin," and "no parasites or mycobacteria were detected."

"No common underlying medical condition or infectious source was identified, similar to more commonly recognized conditions such as delusional infestation," the authors of the study concluded.

How to treat Morgellons

Despite the controversy in the medical field, many doctors agree on one thing: Those who complain of Morgellons are suffering, and they need treatment.

"It's really important to discuss that there might be other ways to approach the disease," Jason Reichenberg, director of dermatology at the University of Texas Southwestern-Austin, told USA Today.

Many times patients are advised to undergo psychological evaluation for depression or anxiety to deal with their symptoms, but that does little to alleviate pain. Other patients have reported some success with antibiotics and alternative treatments, but only after finding doctors who took their complaints seriously.

"Until we can find an exact cause or a cure, it's important that we try to improve their suffering," added Reichenberg.

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Diva AJ Lee leaves fans shocked and upset after announcing WWE retirement

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WWE Diva and superstar wrestler AJ Lee won three out of the last four Diva Championships and quite proudly carried the butterfly belt around stadiums across the country. But that's all come to an end. No, Lee didn't die; she just decided to retire. WWE made the announcement this afternoon.

WWE AJ Lee

WWE AJ Lee

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Most wrestling nerds can smell a retirement coming for months. There are warning signs and a buildup. And that last big match? The retiree almost always loses, passing on their title to someone else. So, it came as quite the shock when WWE said farewell to its biggest star just days after she won the Diva belt yet again.

Why did she leave? So far, no official cause has been given, but many fans and experts are blaming AJ's hubby, wrestler CM Punk. Punk left WWE recently, as well, and in November he made no attempt to soften his words when airing grievances with the massive wrestling conglomerate. Meanwhile, his wife still worked for the company that supposedly did him wrong. And, we imagine, his very vocal dissent had to make things pretty hostile for Lee both at home and at work. So, while we're bummed about her retirement, we're not exactly surprised. Fans, though, have taken the news to heart and shared their feelings on Twitter.

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Still need answers? Lee was a star on Total Divas, and hopefully, the new season will shed some light on exactly what was going on.

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10 Cliché mom styles that are actually really cool

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If you're a mom, if you've had a mom, if you know a mom — you might have a few of these retro mom trends in your closet. It's time that we moms band together and make #momcore fashion cool again, starting with these top 10 picks.

1. Cat sweater

Cat sweater

Cat sweater

Image: Steffy's Pros and Cons

Are you a crazy cat lady? Nay, you are a mom. There is a fine, yet distinct, line between the two.

2. Giant purse

Purse

(Etsy.com, $57)

Giant mom purses are for holding crackers, Band-Aids and maybe a flask on a rough day. What better way to tote your goodies than with an awesomely oversized Ramones rockabilly bag?

3. House coat

Housecoat

Housecoat

Image: Polka Polish

Housecoats are to moms like Frozen is to an impressionable 8-year-old girl: They just make you feel so alive.

4. House shoes

Shoes

(Etsy.com, $110)

I don't even know what "house shoes" means, but I do know that was what my German grandmother called them and I know I want some.

5. Leggings

Leggings

(Etsy.com, $12)

No matter what anyone says, these "Mommy and Me" matching leggings are so rad they can't be wrong.

6. Overalls

Overalls

Overalls

Image: Daily Mail

After watching one too many Full House episodes in the '90s, I swore that overalls would never grace my closet again. But damn if these aren't adorable.

7. Pearls

Pearls

(Etsy.com, $19)

Fancy moms wear pearls and burn dinner and pour dad a neat whiskey after a long day at the office. Cool moms order takeout and wear double pearl earrings.

8. Scrunchie

Scrunchie

Scrunchie

Image: Brit + Co

When I heard Carrie Bradshaw say that no woman should be caught dead wearing a scrunchie, I was inclined to agree. Now I don't know who to believe anymore since the ultimate power mom, Hillary Clinton, has spurred on the scrunchie comeback.

9. Shoulder pads

Shoulder pads

Shoulder pads

Image: Fun Online

Sharp, chic and stylish shoulder pads are the perfect reinvention of the frazzled '80s mom. Hold the leg warmers, please.

10. Swim skirt

Swim skirt

Swim skirt

(Reyswimwear.com, $100)

Contrary to popular belief, swim skirts are not just for hiding mom asses and bodies that have been ruined by babies. Today's swim skirts are a whimsical way to dress up your old one-piece at the pool.

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Lucille Ball is being honored with a statue that looks nothing like her (PHOTO)

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A statue of famous I Love Lucy actress Lucille Ball in her hometown of Celoron, New York, is inciting the rage of local fans who want it torn down. The reason? They say it's ugly and doesn't properly honor their idol.

Lucille Ball Statue

Lucille Ball Statue

The statue shows Ball holding a spoonful of medicine, with wide, crazed-looking eyes and weird gaps between her teeth. It's no wonder the locals don't love it — unflattering is kind of an understatement.

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A man from Jamestown, near Celoron, started a Facebook page called "We Love Lucy! Get Rid of this Statue" to try to encourage city officials to have it removed for good. The man, who wanted to remain anonymous but described himself to Yahoo News as a "big fan of Lucy's," wants the statue replaced, not just repaired.

"Lucille Ball was not only an amazing comedienne, but she was a stunning beauty. Her sense of humor only made her more beautiful," he said. "This statue looks nothing like the beautiful Lucy we all know. If for no other reason than that... the statue should go."

He continued, "I don’t think this can be repaired. Take a look at the beautiful statues Nick at Nite created for Bewitched and The Honeymooners and Bob Newhart… it needs to be something more like those."

"I think it looks like a monster," he added. "That is just my opinion. When you see it at night, it is frightening."

The statue was unveiled by artist Dave Poulin in 2009. Celoron Mayor Scott Schrecengost told the town's local newspaper it would cost between $8,000 and $10,000 to have Poulin recast the statue. Members of the Facebook group want a new artist to create a new statue. Either way, Schrecengost said, tax money won't fund the fix — an online fundraiser has been set up.

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What do you think of the "scary" Lucille Ball statue? Would you want it in your town? Or would you fight to have it removed? Sound off down in the comments!

Kendrick Lamar admits to suicidal thoughts in emotional interview (VIDEO)

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In particular, Lamar talked about "u," a haunting track off his 2015 album To Pimp a Butterfly. In the song, Lamar raps, "I know your secrets... I know depression is restin' on your heart for two reasons... And if this bottle could talk I cry myself to sleep / Bitch everything is your fault... Shoulda killed yo ass a long time ago / You shoulda feeled that black revolver blast a long time ago / And if those mirrors could talk it would say 'you gotta go' / And if I told your secrets / The world'll know money can't stop a suicidal weakness."

In the new interview, Lamar revealed those emotional lyrics came from personal experience with depression and suicidal thoughts.

"I've pulled that song not only from previous experiences but I think my whole life, I think everything is drawn out of that," he said. "Nothing was as vulnerable as that record. So it's even pulling from those experiences of coming up in Compton. It's pulling from the experience of going through change and accepting change — that's the hardest thing for man, accepting change."

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Lamar also explained that seeing friends and family struggling back in Compton while he was recording or touring was especially trying.

"When I was on that tour bus and things is happening back home in my city or in my family that I can't do nothing about, it's out of my control, [and to] put it in God's hands, I couldn't understand that," he explained. "That can draw a thin line between you having your sanity and you losing it. This is how artists deteriorate if you don't catch yourself."

The struggles his loved ones faced in Compton were deadly at times, and for Lamar, that led to survivor's guilt.

"It's real, man," he said. "Three of my homeboys [one] summertime was murdered, close ones too, not just somebody that I hear about. These [are] people I grew up with. It all, psychologically, it messes your brain up. You live in this life, you know what I'm saying, but you still have to face realities of this. I gotta get back off that tour bus and go to these funerals... Talk to my mom and talk to their aunties — the kids that lost their lives."

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Watch Kendrick Lamar's emotional MTV interview below:

Kendrick Lamar mental illness interview

Kendrick Lamar mental illness interview


Little girl schools her dad on why Kim K is the wrong celebrity crush (VIDEO)

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In an adorable cell phone video uploaded online by her father, a sassy little girl dressed head to toe in pink absolutely schools her dad on why Kim K should not be his celebrity crush. The tiny tot tells the world exactly what she thinks of the curvy reality TV star. Queue up the Z-snaps.

"I don't agree with my father because if I were a man I would not pick Kim Kardashian to be my celebrity crush," she begins. "You wanna know why? I'll tell you why. The only reason she's famous is because of her plastic surgery."

Little girl disses Kim Kardashion

Little girl disses Kim Kardashion

She goes on, "Excuse me. Every single photo shoot you go to, you don't got clothes on! Why you famous for that? I don't know. OK, maybe when you die you wear diapers, but seriously, when you have a life on this world and earth, I don't think you should be showing your parts to people, 'cause that is just personal, OK?"

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And she does not stop there. This opinionated kid will even go so far as to invoke presidential action to keep Kim K away from her dad.

"If Barack Obama knows who you are, which I'm pretty sure he does, he should make you illegal, because it is not legal to show yourself off to people around the world," she says. "Thank you."

As if that weren't enough to meet our sass quota for the day (if not the week!), the girl has a retort all ready to go when her dad jumps in and tries to defend Kim.

"Kim, I gotta cut you off, babe, it's not personal," he says, before being interrupted by his little girl with a good old-fashioned scolding.

"Do not call her 'babe,' thank you very much!"

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What's your take on this hilarious video? Does the kid make some good points about Kim Kardashian? Or should she reel in her sass a little bit? Tell us what you think down in the comments.

Bacon-wrapped avocado fries make a super-simple snack

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When I got older, I would make big batches of guacamole and add in bacon pieces, because what's not better with bacon? These fries are a jazzed-up version of my bacon-filled guac.

I took ripe avocados, wrapped them in bacon, crisped them up in the oven and then dipped them in a spicy Sriracha mayo. It's the perfect combination of savory, salty and spice. The key to getting perfect-looking fries is to not let them bake for too long. If avocado cooks too long, it starts to turn brown and taste bitter. No one wants that.

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Bacon-wrapped avocado fries recipe

We know bacon and avocado are great, but what if we wrap that bacon around the avocado? Delicious!

Serves 6-8

Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 15 minutes | Total time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 12 strips bacon
  • 2 ripe avocados, cut in half and seeds removed
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce

Directions:

  1. Cook the bacon in 2 batches over medium heat until just browned. You do not want your bacon crispy; it should still be movable without breaking.
  2. Cut each avocado half into 3 long pieces, and discard the skins.
  3. Wrap 1 bacon slice around each avocado slice. Secure the bacon to the avocado by sticking a wooden toothpick through the bacon and avocado.
  4. Turn your broiler on high, and place your baking rack to the third-from-the-top position.
  5. Add your bacon-wrapped avocado fries to a baking sheet, and place them in the oven. Broil for about 5 minutes, just until the bacon starts to crisp up.
  6. Remove from the oven, and take out the toothpicks.
  7. In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise and Sriracha sauce.
  8. Serve the mayo with the hot avocado fries.

For tons of great recipes, like our I <3 Comfort Food page on Facebook.

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Amazing life hacks from your new favorite YouTube star, Suzelle DIY

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She basically knows how to do everything, like:

Iron without an iron

SuzelleDIY - How to Iron without an Iron

SuzelleDIY - How to Iron without an Iron

De-fluff that friend who's always covered in pet hair

SuzelleDIY - How to get Fluff off your Jersey

SuzelleDIY - How to get Fluff off your Jersey

Drill a hole without making a mess

SuzelleDIY - How to Drill a Hole Without Making a Mess

SuzelleDIY - How to Drill a Hole Without Making a Mess

Make an avocado face mask

SuzelleDIY - How to Make an Avocado Facemask

SuzelleDIY - How to Make an Avocado Facemask

And even "Suzellef" yourself

Because let's face it, by now you probably want to be her anyway.

SuzelleDIY - How to Make the Suzelle Upstyle

SuzelleDIY - How to Make the Suzelle Upstyle

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Waffled cupcake stacks are a unique way to serve your favorite dessert

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waffled cupcake stacks

I've made a gagillion batches of cupcakes over the years. If you're like me, you might get a bit tired of making the same old cupcakes over and over again. These "waffled" cupcakes should help mix things up a little for you.

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All you need are baked cupcakes, a waffle iron and your favorite toppings, like whipped cream, sprinkles and maraschino cherries.

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Plus, smashing cupcakes flat in a waffle maker is pretty darn therapeutic!

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Layer them up, and you have a fun twist on your favorite cupcakes.

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Waffled cupcake stacks recipe

You can use your favorite cupcake recipe, or to save time, start with a boxed mix. To really save time, you can even buy store-bought cupcakes, then stack away for a fun dessert.

Yields 24 cupcakes or 8-12 stacks

Prep time: 1 hour | Bake time: 30 minutes | Total time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 box favorite cake mix (this recipe used a white cake mix)
  • Food gels (this recipe used red, orange and yellow to tint cupcakes)
  • Cool Whip or whipped cream
  • Sprinkles
  • Maraschino cherries

Directions:

  1. Mix up the cake batter per the directions on the box. Divide the batter into thirds in separate bowls. Tint each bowl with your selected food gels. (Optional: You can always use the same color or forgo adding any food gel color.)
  2. Bake the cupcakes per the directions on the box.
  3. Preheat a waffle iron, and spray it with nonstick cooking spray.
  4. Add a warm cupcake to the waffle iron, and press for 2 minutes. If you use store-bought cupcakes, then microwave the cupcakes for 5 seconds to warm them slightly before adding them to the waffle maker. You want your cupcakes to have waffle marks but not be overly browned. Remove from the waffle iron, and let cool. Continue until all cupcakes are "waffled."

To assemble

  1. Add 1 waffled cupcake to an individual serving dish.
  2. Add a dollop of Cool Whip or whipped cream.
  3. Alternate with waffle cupcake and Cool Whip or whipped cream until you have 2 or 3 waffled cupcake layers.
  4. Add a final dollop of Cool Whip or whipped cream.
  5. Add sprinkles.
  6. Add a maraschino cherry on top.
  7. Serve immediately, or refrigerate. Allow to come to room temperature for serving.

For tons of great recipes, like our I <3 Comfort Food page on Facebook.

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3 Dog food recipe ideas for owners who want to cook from scratch

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I started making my own dog treats a couple of years ago because my dog, who's now 15, was having problems chewing his treats, but I'm by no means the only pet owner adopting this trend, and many dog owners even make their pets' daily meals from scratch. We gathered together how-tos on meals that owners are feeding their pets. These recipes are for dogs, but there are also recipes for cats online.

Charli's Crock-Pot congee

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Image: Cynthia Bowman/Joy Journist

I love this toss-and-go slow cooker dog food recipe from Cynthia Bowman for her dog Charli because it cooks while you're working on other things. It's great for older dogs with failing teeth or dogs with sensitive tummies. Bowman says the carrots in this recipe are great for avoiding loose stool.

Serves 4 medium dogs

Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 4-8 hours | Total time: 4 hours, 10 minutes - 8 hours, 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups brown rice
  • 3 cups protein, ground (beef, liver, turkey, lamb, salmon or tuna — fish will flake after cooking)
  • Marrow bones (optional)
  • Carrots and miscellaneous green vegetables, chopped (whatever you have on hand; a few handfuls should suffice)
  • Supplements as recommended by your vet

Directions:

  1. In the slow cooker, put the rice, protein, marrow bones and vegetables.
  2. Cover the ingredients with water and cover the cooker.
  3. Set the slow cooker on high and cook for 4 hours, or set on low and cook for 8 hours.
  4. Allow it to cool and remove the bones before serving. A 45-pound dog needs about a quarter of this at a time twice a day, so adjust the portions to your dog's size and feeding schedule. Add any supplements recommended by your vet just before serving.
  5. Refrigerate the leftovers to reheat (not too hot!) the rest of the week. During the winter, add a little water while reheating to create a broth-like porridge to warm your dog's insides.

Bowman's tips

  • Feed your dog fish at least once or twice a week.
  • Use whatever meat or fish is on sale and ask the butcher to grind it (fish will flake in the slow cooker, but make sure it's totally deboned).
  • Save veggie bits discarded from the family meal (i.e., broccoli stalks) and still-safe-to-eat veggies you're throwing out.

Hoosier's broccoli and apple quinoa

quinoa, broccoli and apple dog food recipe

Image: Alyshia Kisor-Madlem

Alyshia Kisor-Madlem started serving this to her dog Hoosier after two incidents involving a pet food recall and gastroenteritis. She says you can substitute chicken for the turkey or use sweet potatoes and pumpkin or other dog-safe fruits and veggies.

Serves 7 small dogs

Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 30 minutes | Total time: 40 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 pound ground turkey (she uses Jenni-O)
  • 1 (9 ounce) package microwave steamer broccoli cuts (i.e., Green Giant Steamers)
  • 1 red organic apple, cored and cut into slices
  • Supplements as recommended by your vet

Directions:

  1. In a pot with 2 cups of water, place the quinoa. Put the pot on the burner set to medium to medium-high heat and bring it to a low boil and continue to cook, stirring periodically, until all the water is absorbed.
  2. Spritz a large skillet with cooking spray and over medium heat, brown the turkey, breaking it up with a spatula, until it's fully cooked (no pink).
  3. While the quinoa and turkey are cooking, microwave the broccoli according to package directions.
  4. Into a small food processor, put the cooked turkey, steamed broccoli, apple slices and any supplements recommended by your vet and chop into a crumbly consistency (stop before it becomes a paste).
  5. Mix it thoroughly with the quinoa (putting the crumbles in the bowl in two batches helps).
  6. In an airtight container, store the mixture in the fridge (reheating a portion at a time as necessary) for up to a week. This recipe will feed an 8-pound dog once daily for 7 days. Adjust the serving size according to the size of your dog and its eating schedule.

Chewy dog-training treats

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Image: Heather Barnett/SheKnows

Alexis Toriello, a dog behavior consultant, goes through a ton of treats... as you might imagine. But she doesn't want to fill her dog clients with "the dog version of Doritos," so she makes her own at home. She tells us they're very cost-effective and freeze well, but she warns us not to use beef livers as they don't purée well.

Yields 2 quarts

Prep time: 5-10 minutes | Cook time: 10-15 minutes | Total time: 15-25 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 quart chicken livers, puréed
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • Tapioca flour

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Mix the liver and eggs with enough tapioca flour to make a dough that is spreadable.
  3. Using a lipped baking sheet, spread the dough and bake for 10 to 15 minutes.
  4. When it comes out of the oven, allow it to cool and then slice it into the best sizes for your dog. Freeze what you won't use immediately and keep the rest refrigerated.

Tips for feeding your pet human food

  • Educate yourself about what dogs and cats can and can't eat.
  • Talk to your vet first so you understand your pet's dietary needs. He or she may suggest you also feed your pet supplements.
  • Know the risks of feeding your pet raw food. We don't recommend it.
  • Understand your pet's dietary needs — they're different than yours.
  • Understand that feeding your pet human food may change its bathroom habits (including the consistency of its poop).
  • It doesn't take any more time to make pet food than human food; it just depends on your recipe. You can also make the food once a week and refrigerate or freeze it.
  • Don't ever salt your pet's food.

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Slow Cooker Sunday: Spanish breakfast frittata in no time

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Chorizo, paprika, bell peppers and chickpeas — what do they remind you of? Spain. It's one of the countries with a very popular and much-loved gastronomy.

With flavors like these that excite the taste buds, I can't help getting all worked up when I open the slow cooker and inhale the wonderful smells of Spain in my own kitchen. Its cuisine is different from its neighboring countries, and what makes it special is the piquancy of paprika and chorizo.

Spanish-style slow cooker breakfast omelet

Because this is a slow cooker recipe, all you need to do is roughly chop the ingredients and put everything together in the machine. Two hours is enough time to relax again in bed while waiting for this omelet to be ready. And by that time, I am quite sure you will be hungry, because there should be an appetizing smell emanating from the kitchen. There's no need to wake up the rest of the family.

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Spanish-style slow cooker breakfast frittata recipe

Whether for breakfast or any meal of the day, this frittata takes you on a delicious trip to Spain, boasting the flavors the country is known for.

Serves 4

Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 2 hours | Total time: 2 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 8 eggs, whisked
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Pepper
  • Cooking spray or olive oil
  • 3 ounces chorizo, coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup precooked bottled or canned chickpeas, drained
  • 1/2 cup bottled red and yellow roasted peppers, coarsely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika (optional)

Directions:

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, salt and pepper.
  2. Spray some oil on the bottom of the slow cooker, or rub it with some olive oil.
  3. Pour the whisked eggs into the slow cooker, then add the chorizo, chickpeas, peppers and parsley, making sure they are all submerged in the eggs.
  4. Sprinkle the paprika on top, if using.
  5. Set the slow cooker on high for 2 hours.
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Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting squashes divorce rumors with one powerful message (PHOTO)

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Taking to Instagram four days ago, the Big Bang Theory star posted a series of pictures of herself and Sweeting getting cozy, with the snarky caption, "We are totally getting divorced, can't you tell!!?! 4 weeks apart and finally reunited - I missed this guy more than anything !! #rumors #notpregnant #totallymarried"

Kaley Cuoco Sweeting Instagram

Kaley Cuoco Sweeting Instagram

However, the actress continued to be plagued by trash talking, and so she decided to fire back with a very powerful message. On Sunday, Cuoco took to Instagram once again, but this time she told her haters where to shove it.

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"I have never been more proud of anyone on this planet- this guy is fighting back from a whirlwind of injuries and not to mention constant 'conversation' regarding our marriage and basically any daily decision we decide to make," she captioned the pic. "Im so proud of his passion and his inner strength to fight back, but most of all iam proud to be his wife-so all of you who take it upon yourselves to trash our marriage, daily workings of our relationship and everything in between, go ahead and keep doing it, cause it only makes us stronger." [sic]

She also told her critics to have a good hard look at themselves, instead of directing their negativity her way.

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"[I]f you were smart, you would take a look at your own marriage, relationship, job etc, instead of focusing on someone else's. You might be surprised at what you find. 'You know my name, not my story,'" she added.

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Kaley Cuoco Sweeting Instagram 2

The couple was married on Dec. 31, 2013 after a three-month whirlwind romance, and they still look to be very much in love. But even if they weren't, it's really no one's business, now is it?

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Time for a post-Easter detox? All you need is chlorella

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Chlorella is a single-celled, fresh water algae with the highest levels of chlorophyll of the entire plant world (which explains its rather awesome bright green hue). It helps rid the liver of excess toxins, such as alcohol, heavy metals and environmental pollutants and is also packed with tons of vitamins, minerals and nutrients including Vitamins B2, B6 and B12, iron, copper and biotin.

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A Japanese study found that taking 4 to 6 grams of chlorella before drinking reduced hangovers by 96 percent so we're more than sold. It has also been shown to reduce body fat percentage and blood glucose levels, boost energy, aid digestion and help those suffering from Type 2 diabetes, obesity or heart disease.

It may also help those with mental illness as it is a great source of magnesium, known as nature's best anti-depressant.

Chlorella is grown in freshwater ponds in the Far East and in its natural state is impossible to digest so it is milled after harvesting into powder or tablet form. As a powder it can be added to smoothies, sprinkled over salads or added to water for a liquid algae treat.

Note: Although chlorella is a natural food and safe for most people to take, it is not recommended for those who take warfarin because it contains Vitamin K1, which helps blood clot, whereas warfarin acts as an anticoagulant.

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How play therapy helped my daughter and saved my sanity

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"No, baby. No, it isn't," I said. It was all I could think to say in that moment. All of my anxieties ceased floating in the air around me and came to rest firmly on my shoulders. Instead of stepping into her thoughts and trying to understand them more fully, I became paralyzed in my own.

Is something wrong with her? Am I missing something? She's only 3 — why would she want to hurt herself?

Sometimes, I think I know too much. I'm a social worker for disenfranchised women. I know what happens when mommies don't see the signs that something is amiss in their kids' lives. The outcomes are not good. Unfortunately, my knowledge manifests itself in hypervigilance and a commitment to never miss the signs that something is going wrong in my child's life. As a single parent with only one set of eyes, one set of ears and 24 hours in a day, that commitment is a heavy load to bear.

In the aftermath of my kid's brief foray into slapping herself, I did what I wish I had done months ago. I called up a play therapist. I hoped that she could help my daughter cope in a way I apparently couldn't. "My daughter needs help," I told her over the phone. "She hit herself. I think the custody ups and downs are upsetting her, and I don't think I'm doing enough to help her."

After I hung up the phone, relief washed over me. My phone call had purchased an extra set of eyes and ears. It had purchased a pair of shoulders with which to bear the heavy load of caring for my daughter. Every adult in my world — myself included — wants more than anything for my child to be OK. I fear that the desire for her to be OK crowds out her ability to not be OK, even when things are going wrong. By calling the therapist, I gave my child the space to not be OK with an objective and caring adult. And I allowed an objective adult to shoulder the burden with me.

When my daughter's appointment came, I sat in the waiting room while she went to play with her therapist. I could hear them clattering around with paints, puzzles and dolls. They emerged from the playroom and the therapist looked at me. "She's really well-adjusted," she said. "No cause for concern during this first session."

My daughter is OK. And with some support and an extra set of eyes, I am too.

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10 Frozen ravioli hacks that will save your weeknight dinners (VIDEO)

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Sure, you could just boil some ravioli and throw a jar of sauce on them, but a little extra time will produce a meal that will make you look like a kitchen magician. Check out these three super-simple hacks. Spoiler alert: You can use frozen ravioli as croutons on your Caesar salad. Yes, please.

frozen ravioli hacks

frozen ravioli hacks

Those three very different shortcuts are a good start, but you'll want to add some more recipes to your arsenal too. Stock up on a warehouse-size bag of ravioli, and you'll always be ready to whip up a delicious dinner.

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ravioli lasagna

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baked ravioli and meat sauce

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This baked ravioli with meat sauce takes a little longer, but most of it is inactive time. Personally, I think it's well worth the time. Just look at it.

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How to make your own curly ribbon hair bows

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DIY hair bow supplies

Supplies:

  • Grosgrain ribbon
  • 1/4-inch wooden dowels
  • Clothespins
  • Scissors
  • Hot glue gun
  • Alligator clip
  • Rubber clip grip (optional)

Directions:

1. Wrap the ribbon

DIY hair bow step 1

Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F. While the oven preheats, wrap the ribbon tightly around the wooden dowels. Use clothespins at either end of the dowel to keep the ribbon in place.

2. Heat the ribbon

DIY Hair bow step 2

Place the dowels of ribbon directly on the rack in the oven. Leave them in the oven for 30 minutes, then turn the oven off and let them cool while still in the oven. Once the ribbon has cooled, you will have a fun and curly ribbon.

3. Cover the clip

DIY hair bow step 3

Cover the alligator clip by gluing one of the colors of Grosgrain ribbon to the clip.

4. Glue the ribbons together

DIY hair bow step 4

Cut the curly ribbons into 4-inch length pieces. Layer them on top of each other, putting a dab of hot glue between each layer.

5. Attach the clip

DIY hair bow step 5

Glue the bundle of curly ribbons to the top of the alligator clip. Take a small piece of ribbon and wrap it around the center of the bundle, gluing it to the inside of the alligator clip.

6. Allow to dry

DIY hair bow step 6

Once the glue is dry, your new curly ribbon hair clip is ready to wear.

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Kendall Jenner's skin-baring church outfit has infuriated a lot of people (PHOTOS)

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Jenner wore an ivory-colored halter-neck crop top and off-white culottes, which she paired with a killer pair of strappy gold heels to her local church in Los Angeles' West Hills neighborhood on Sunday. On any other day we would be raving about Jenner's style choice, because it's very on trend. But is it appropriate to attend a church service baring your midriff? Many fans think not.

Kendall Jenner's church outfit causes controversy

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People have been questioning Jenner's choice of outfit on social media, and the general consensus is that she is not dressed appropriately and that her outfit proves a total lack of disrespect.

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Kendall Jenner backlash

Kendall Jenner backlash

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Kendall Jenner backlash 2

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Kendall Jenner backlash 3

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Kendall Jenner backlash 4

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Kendall Jenner backlash 5

There are also several comments about Jenner that are a lot more nasty.

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If you weren't impressed with the budding model's church outfit, then you might be even less impressed with her take on the Easter bunny, which she posted on Instagram on April 5. Pretty controversial, to say the least.

Kendall Jenner Instagram

Kendall Jenner Instagram

Tell us what you think: Was Kendall Jenner dressed appropriately?

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