Min a Wonder Woman costume to celebrate her birthday.
And even less common that we see a 103-year-old woman volunteering on her birthday!
But this special woman does exist and her name is Mary Cotter.
On her birthday, Mary is up serving coffee, tea and water as a volunteer at the Montclair Senior Center, a center in which she has volunteered for 25 years, five days a week, rain or shine.
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Oh, and she also drives herself to and from the center, to make her even more of a superhero.
And as far as Mary’s Wonder Woman outfit, it was a fitting gift from her friends, who say Mary is a real-life Wonder Woman.
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“They call me the barmaid because I’m serving drinks,” Cotter said.
Time nor age has slowed her down, and Cotter says the secret to her longevity has to do with her daily routine- “Just keep busy I guess,” she told KABC-TV.
And Cotter has been busy for years. Prior to becoming a superhero, Mary worked as a swim teacher and a conservationist saving sea turtles.
While everyone is pretty amazed by Mary, she seems to be the only one unfazed by her years. She says, “I don’t know, just another day went by.”
Watch Mary celebrate her 103rd birthday:
We’d like to wish Mary Cotter a very happy 103rd birthday! Keep on being amazing!
The next time somebody tries to tell you rat’s are dumb, introduce them to Lulu.
Lulu is a genius rat that would put any dog to shame. Her owners (who manage her Youtube account brewmastermk) have made her a tricky obstacle course, which she passed with flying colors. Ramps, steps, see-saws, and beams don’t cause this rat to even break a sweat.
It turns out, rat’s are actually incredibly intelligent and independent animals. For exmaple…
You can train them to have better manners than your own kid on Halloween:
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They have a wide range of emotions:
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And they have been known to read a wide range of books, express the themes of major literary works, and compose a full thesis analyzing the work:
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(It’s possible my sources may have been incorrect about that last one.)
Regardless, rats and mice are incredibly smart, and you can watch this one show you just how much she knows:
Despite the bad reputation rats are often subjected to, they’re are actually wonderful creatures. They are known to express empathy for those in their fellow rat pack, and they experience pain. Combined with their incredible capacity to learn, as is displayed above, I’d say rats aren’t as ratty as we make them out to be.
Children in homeless shelters across the country often go each year without a birthday celebration or a birthday gift.
But Dallas resident Paige Chenault is determined to change that.
In 2012, Paige Chenault founded The Birthday Party Project, which is a non-profit organization that brings joy to homeless children through the magic of birthdays.
Each month, they partner with homeless and transitional living facilities to throw birthday parties for the children living there.
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Paige Chenault says: “Not every child has a home, but every child has a birthday.”
In 2015, the organization will host 180 parties- each one complete with music, games, entertainment, decorations, birthday cake, and a birthday present.
Every child whose birthday falls within the month receives their own party hat, badge, and individual-sized birthday cake, and a wrapped present worth approximately $30.
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The parties range anywhere from $400-$1000 depending on the number of children celebrating that month. The project is made possible through countless volunteers and generous donations.
And every month has a new theme- September was “County Fair,” where each agency had either a petting zoo or magician on site, and this October is a Halloween-themed “Monster Mash” theme.
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Paige Chenault remembers back to the first birthday party she threw in 2012 when a boy confided in her that he never had a birthday cake before.
“I thought, ‘How can a 12-year-old not have a birthday cake, ever?” Chenault said, and it was then that she knew this project was really going to change lives.
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“It’s a mind-blowing experience,” says Nadia, after attending a party for her son at a domestic violence shelter in Arlington, Texas. “Coming from such pain and trauma, it’s so nice to be able to relax for a minute, take a breather and to see that smile back on my child’s face. I have no words to describe the happiness and joy that I am feeling.”
Chenault says:
“My goal is that each child feels something that lets them know how important they are, how much they matter,” Chenault said. “They deserve to be celebrated, that in this moment of chaos in their life, this moment of confusion, that there is light and that there are people out there cheering for them.”
Chances are, your eyes look at your phone more than they make eye contact with other people in a typical day. In order to show how our phone addiction has caused us to neglect those around us, one photographer, Eric Pickersgill removed the smartphones and other devices from his portrait series.
Pickersgill was originally inspired to create the project, which he named Removed, after witnessing the all too familiar scenario of a family sitting together, but incapable of actually interacting with each other.
In his notes from that encounter, Pickersgill writes:
“Family sitting next to me at Illium café in Troy, NY is so disconnected from one another. Not much talking. Father and two daughters have their own phones out. Mom doesn’t have one or chooses to leave it put away. She stares out the window, sad and alone in the company of her closest family. Dad looks up every so often to announce some obscure piece of info he found online.”
Take a look at this photographer’s jarring project below.
The photographer was inspired by a chance observation in a café. He saw a family sitting together glued to their phones, and it hit him how technology was created to improve interaction, however, it has hindered our ability to interact in real life.
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“It was one of those moments where you see something so amazingly common that it startles you into consciousness of what’s actually happening and it is impossible to forget.”
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“I see this family at the grocery store, in classrooms, on the side of the highway and in my own bed as I fall asleep next to my wife,” Pickersgill said.”
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“Despite the obvious benefits that these advances in technology have contributed to society, the social and physical implications are slowly revealing themselves.”
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We have all seen- and are probably guilty of- this behavior, but by removing the phones from the subjects in the photos, the pictures really highlight how our phone addictions are destroying our relationships.
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Did you find this photographer’s project to be eye-opening? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.
If you find yourself struggling to make it through the day, letting things fall through the cracks, and overwhelmed with stress, it might be time to reconsider your morning routine. Without a solid start to the day, you lack the proper foundation to accomplish your goals.
With a morning routine that addresses both your physical and mental needs, you will transform into a driven, energized, and positive person. You may need to wake up earlier to fit in these morning rituals, but if you follow these 7 tips, your day is guaranteed to transform.
7. Set three goal for the day.
We all have seemingly endless to-do lists that we want to get accomplished each day, but never do because of our busy lives. Instead of setting yourself up for failure by having way to many things on your list, write down no more than three goals for the day. Once you write down those three things, make those things your top priority for the day.
Having just a few things to do will make getting things done seem more manageable, and will make you feel more confident in your abilities, and happy that you accomplished what you set out to.
6. Write down three things to be grateful for.
Writing down three things you’re grateful for will ensure you start your day off on a positive note. It’s easy to get wrapped up in silly problems and complications, but reminding yourself all you have to be thankful for will make those problems look silly in comparison.
Expressing gratitude has also been shown to improve sleep, improve self-esteem, and improve relationships.
5. Play uplifting music.
Scientists have proven that listening to your favorite songs can make you happier, but playing music as you get ready will make your routine feel less like a chore. Instead of dreading getting out of bed, you’ll soon start looking forward to waking up in the morning.
4. Move your body.
Whether you’re a runner or a yogi, find time to move your body every morning. It might be just a few minutes or a half hour, but moving your body will jumpstart the day and wake up your muscles. Not only will this help you connect to your physical body, but the endorphins will help you start the day with a positive outlook.
3. Drink a glass of warm lemon water.
After about eight hours of sleep, one of the most important things to do is rehydrate. Instead of drinking plain water, take this opportunity to add some lemon to warm water to boost energy, look younger, improve digestion, and reduce inflammation.
2. Meditate.
The benefits of meditation have been well documented, but it can be a challenging ritual to adopt. Try replacing the time you spend looking through your email and Instagram feed with a few minutes of meditating. All it takes is a few minutes to start feeling more self-control, compassion, clarity, and patience.
1. Eat a real breakfast.
If you find yourself snacking all day long at your desk, it might be because you’re not giving yourself enough fuel in the beginning of the day. Eating a balanced meal in the morning will make you more efficient at work, and less likely to overeat before and during your next meal.
Will you try to add some of these rituals to your morning routine? Share with us in the comments below.
For Hannah Combs, high school was supposed to be a clean slate from the bullying she had already endured during elementary school. Unfortunately, just a few weeks into her freshman year, the bullying was just starting back up again.
The 15-year-old was innocently standing outside of Harker Heights High School, in Killeen, Tx., talking with friends when a boy came up from behind her and poured super glue on top of her head. Hannah was taken to the school’s nurse’s office, but her father Christian took her to urgent care because of the intense pain.
Despite the incident, Hannah is handling the situation with incredible poise and positivity.
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It was only at the urgent care that Hannah was diagnosed with first degree burns from the incident. The boy, however, was only given three days of in-school suspension.
Christian was shocked and angered by the school’s lack of action with the bully.
“I’m not going to pull my daughter out and uproot her from her life because of what this kid did to her,” Christian said. “That child that did this to her, uproot his life. He gave up the opportunity to go to Harker Heights when he committed the act.”
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Even with her positivity and the amount of support she’s received, Hannah was terrified at the thought of losing her hair.
“I realized I lost my favorite thing about me. I loved my hair,” Hannah said. “My hair was the only thing I liked about myself, honestly. I lost it for no reason.”
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However, the glue had done too much damage, and Hannah and her mother Jessica decided the only option was cutting off much of her long hair.
“It instantly started burning,” Hannah said. “It felt like my head was on fire. It was horrible.” She described the burn as feeling like a “sun burn times 10.”
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A local hairstylist, Nikki, heard about what had happened to Hannah, and offered to cut and style her hair for free.
“Today I got to do something I’m proud of. I fixed a young girls hair who had something traumatic happen to her at school. Her hair had to be shaved on one side, so I made the best of a bad situation,” Nikki said.
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And when Hannah’s mom made a Facebook group called ‘Justice for Hannah,’ the teen received an outpouring of support. Many even questioned the school’s reaction (or, lack thereof).
“It makes me want to help other people,” Hannah said. “There are people who couldn’t stand up for themselves but they talk to me about it. It makes me want to help. It’s amazing how many people are supporting me.”
All the support has made Hannah view this experience as an opportunity to grow. She now hopes to help others deal with their bully struggles.
“I want to make a difference. I would like people to stand up for themselves. No one deserves to be bullied — it’s not fair for anyone,” she said. “I’m just a normal kid with strong beliefs. When it comes to bullying, I stand up for people a lot because of it — but it’s worth it.
Can you believe how gracefully this girl handled being bullied? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.
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I recently went to see one of my favorite bands and I had a very sobering realization: I’m getting too old for this.
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Everybody gets to a point in their life when staying home on the couch is more fun than doing literally anything else on Earth. I have yet to get to this point, but I’m on my way there.
I love going out, I love spending time with friends, and I love trying new things. But unfortunately, I think I’ve peaked as far as my concert going days are concerned. If you agree with the following five statements, it’s possible you’re in the same boat as me.
1. You stand closer to the bar than to the stage
Have enough room the erst your arm on the bar, sip a beer, and spread out? Yes I think that sounds more appealing than being kicked in the head and thrown in every direction.
The bar is where the space is accompanied with beer. It’s a no-brainier for me. Of course, I might have been one of the few people at that concert that could even drink legally.
2. You want to go to a show that has actual chairs (maybe even popcorn)
You’re too old to even stand at the bar. You want to sit in a leather studded arm chair with your feet up, a beer in hand, a bowl of popcorn, and your cat. Fuzzy slippers would be nice too, but they aren’t necessary.
3. You show up only for the band that you like
While the young kids are coming in early to sit in a circle on the floor (I did that once when I was 16), it’s the adults that roll in at the start of the actual show when the band they actually came to see goes on stage.
If you’re rolling in before the doors open, it’s because your Mom dropped you off. If you’re rolling in during the first few bands. maybe you’re looking for new music and a good spot.
and if you’re like me, you’re rolling in just as your band goes on stage so you can so straight to your spot at the bar.
4. Crowd surfers infuriate you
People always tell me crowd surfers are part of the experience, but clearly those people have never been kicked in the face during their favorite bands set. Maybe they’ve never had to leave the show because their nose was bleeding profusely, and maybe they didn’t spend the evening in the ER.
If you’ve been to enough shows, you’ve had your share of injuries, and you’ve learned crowd-surfers are the spawn of Satan.
5. You just aren’t that into it
Yup, you are one step closer to reaching that day in life where you sit down on the couch, and you never get back up. Congratulations, we’ve been waiting for you.
The digital era of our world has brought with it digital anxiety.
Of course, these anxieties are anything but virtual. With the new technology is the potential for a whole new slew of feelings and insecurities on display for anybody and everybody to see. Here are a few more things to worry about, thanks to Facebook.
1. The “Facebook Official” talk:
This issue didn’t exist before Mark Zuckerberg made it a thing to walk around with our relationship status plastered to our forehead. The fight is one that runs so deep it’s even been the reason some couples have broken up (which ironically solved the problem).
Meanwhile, others simply choose to avoid it all together. If the relationship ends, neither of you need that kind of stress on display. Nothing drives home the hurt of heartbreak harder than having your 27 closest Facebook friends texting you asking, “what happened? I saw it on Facebook.”
2. Whether or not the two of you are in each others profile picture:
The profile picture is a social head shot for your entire social network, and your Great Aunt Velma to see. It’s the staple you put out there for the world to view of you. Naturally, fights could ensue.
Maybe it’s possible your significant other chose a picture without you in it not because you aren’t in it, but because they look good in it. Now there’s food for thought.
3. How often you “like” each other’s pictures:
This has actually become a decently large issue in recent years because it shows public validation of your partner. We get upset when our partners don’t publicly acknowledge us and give their nod of approval. Of course, maybe you should start question why a picture of your manicure needs a nod of approval (but that’s a listicle for another day).
However, depending on how much emphasis your partner puts on social media, you might be on very differently playing fields here. S/he might only check their Facebook once a week, while you religiously check yours.
4. Who is liking your significant other’s photos (especially ex-boyfriends and girlfriends):
While this may be a legitimate reason to get upset, can you really get mad at your partner for it? S/he doesn’t have control over what their past can do to their present.
If this is an issue in your relationship, the two of you should have a serious discussion about why this former partner is seeking attention and what your current partner thinks of it. If the two of you openly communicate, you should be able to reach a comfortable peace.
5. When they untag themselves from photos you tag them in:
You’re first inclination might be to say, “oh no, he’s cheating on me.” However, upon viewing the picture, his first inclination might be to say, “oh no, my hair looks terrible from that angle.”
6. When they crop you out of pictures:
This is a huge diss in the digital era. What are they going to do next, crop you out of their hearts?!
You have good reason to question what is motivating them to act in such a way. Is there something you are overlooking? Maybe there is a legitimate reason when they can’t fit you in the picture. If it really does bother you, I suggest having a discussion about it.
Whatever you do, please don’t post any passive aggressive status updates for the world to read (or do–I love watching couples publicly fight on Facebook).
Yes, the dating world is tough, and it’s filled with all sorts of crazy. But we know there are good guys out there- ones that are true gentleman.
And you don’t have to constantly make grand gestures for us- it’s actually the little things that make us happy.
“The motto of chivalry is also the motto of wisdom; to serve all, but love only one.” – Honore de Balzac
Opening doors
When a man opens a door for us, or let’s us walk in front of him to get out of the elevator, it shows us that he is putting our comfort and well-being first. This is a sign of a true gentleman that we all appreciate.
Bringing flowers
And not the $100 bouquet of roses that you get us on special occasions, instead the grocery store assortment you picked up just because you were thinking of us. Unexpected flowers make us instantly smile.
Spending time with our family
When you show an interest in getting to know our brother, or looking through our old baby photos, or staying for our moms cooking, we know you’re in it for the long haul. These gestures may be small, but they speak volumes.
Kissing our forehead
This just makes us feel all warm and bubbly inside. And especially when we’ve been in a relationship for a while, these kisses make us feel adored.
Putting our jacket on
Yes, we’re capable of putting our jacket on ourselves, but it makes us feel really good and taken care of when you help us with it. Not to mention, we feel like a million bucks.
Suffering through a girly movie
While we know you love your action, and sports-related movies, we have our favorites too. One night of you sitting through a girly movie and not complaining will earn you major bonus points.
Walking on the outside of the sidewalk
This is a really nice gesture. It shows us that you care about our safety, and that in the event of a curbside tragedy, you are doing your best to protect us.
Filling up our gas tank
This one is one that’s totally unexpected, and will probably be a surprise to us when you do it, but it doesn’t go unnoticed. This is one of those little things that shows you were raised right, and is always a welcome surprise.
Out of all the Kardashian members, Khloé has always been the most outspoken sister, and she’s never afraid to tell it like it is, no matter what the topic. Aside from her quick-wit and incredible one-liners, Khloé doesn’t take herself too seriously, and is the first to laugh throughout all the family’s scandals, struggles, and drama.
Check out these 15 moments that prove why Khloé is the best Kardashian of them all:
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Who is your favorite Kardashian? Share with us in the comments below.
If we didn’t love her enough already, Chrissy Teigen’s hysterical tweets make us love her that much more.
Besides been a Sports Illustrated cover girl and newly pregnant wife to superstar John Legend, she has also made a name for herself as one of Twitter’s most active and hilarious celebs. Her tweets keep us laughing on a daily basis, and despite her supermodel status, Chrissy’s “I don’t care” attitude prove she’s really just like us.
Get to know Chrissy through 15 of her funniest tweets:
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You guys underestimate my twitter addiction and boredom. I truly read everything.
Fashion is an ever changing ebb and flow of ridiculous looks.
And I assure you, the newest trend on our radar is bringing ridiculous back. Personally, I love this look. If your sleeves aren’t dragging in your soup, is it even worth wearing. (Maybe it will finally train you to keep those elbows off the table.)
I am talking about the recent surge of bell selves ringing back into popularity and balloon sleeves that keep popping up.
These 70s styles of sleeves were a highly popular look that have recently found their way back into the realm of fashion. If you want to find yourself hip with the kids these days, I suggest you throw yourself into this groovy and re-imagined look.
These balloon sleeves are smokin’ and I’m not just blowing hot air:
“Self-love has very little to do with how you feel about your outer self. It’s about accepting all of yourself.”
Supermodel Tyra Banks gave us this quote. While I can’t be certain Tyra knows anything about inner beauty, she certainly knows her stuff when it comes to outer beauty.
Tyra makes an important point here, however. We often think of self-love as having to do with accepting ourselves on the outside. However, self-love is about the inner and personal relationship you have with your true self. It means that you love and accept your physical flaws. It also means that you love and accept your mental flaws.
It’s about taking the plunge to reflect, identify the ways you’ve acted sh*tty in the past, loving yourself despite that, and then working to change what can be pushed into another direction. Self-loves boils down to acceptance of yourself and changing for the better.
1. Try meditation
It’s fairly easier than you’d think. There are many guided meditation’s on YouTube shorter than 15 minutes. Simply put in some headphones, sit still, and listen.
Meditation also isn’t about completely clearing your mind. It’s about counting the thoughts the come into your brain. What anxieties and excitements recently pop up in your head? What do you routinely think about on any given day? Take note and your thoughts may surprise you.
2. Volunteer with animals
You can also volunteer with just about anything too, whether it’s children, the homeless, or on an organic farm. Giving up time for the sake of helping another person will empower you to like yourself more.
“They” say no deed is truly selfless; even something as selfless as volunteer work is a selfish act. If this is true, it’s because volunteering and improving another’s life feels very good and helps you love yourself more.
3. Practice Yoga
I originally got into yoga for one reason and one reason only:
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What began as a biweekly ritual of torture, quickly turned into a spiritual escape. My instructor told us we were children of the universe and she gave us a safe space in which we didn’t have to carry our daily burdens.
I originally attended because I was concerned with what other people thought of my outer appearance, but I continued to attend because my mind simply needed an escape. I thought less about my vanity and more about my mental health.
4. Perform a random act of kindness
Buy a stranger their morning cup of joe or pay the toll of the person behind you. Don’t do it because you want to be nice to somebody, do it because you’re a smug asshole who wants to walk around the rest of the day thinking you’re better than everybody.
But seriously…do a nice act for somebody and it will make you feel good. Don’t brag about it on social media, don’t film the experience, simply do it and then quietly hold it in your heart.
5. Give a sincere compliment to somebody
Don’t just tell your co-worker that you like her sweater. Tell her that you admire her organizational skills because it makes your life easier and you value having her in the office. Compliments to one’s outer appearance are nice, but compliments to one’s inner self make us all shine.
6. Hug a friend
Next time you get coffee with a girlfriend, don’t just vent about your problems. Sincerely listen to hers too. Try to connect with your friends on a deeper level and tell them you need a good hug.
Really give this person a full-body, shoulder-swinging, full-blown hug. When was the last time you gave or received this kind of hug? It makes everybody feel better.
7. Spend time in nature
…and dare I say it; try to work up a sweat. Take a brisk walk or sit by a pond. It will clear your head and give you a sense of peace. If you can make a habit of this, it will regularly clear your mind and often give you sense of peace.
It will also give you a chance to reflect, a deeper sense of identity, and a greater love for yourself.
8. Take note of how you talk to yourself
Do you ever catch yourself saying: “wow, Michelle, you are such an idiot. I can’t believe I did that. That was so ridiculous and now that person probably thinks you have a personality disorder. You are so dump.”
If a friend talked to you like that, you’d immediately cut off all communication. However, you allow yourself to talk to you like that?
Try taking note of the times you talk condescendingly to yourself and turn it into positive self-talk instead.
Man and man’s best friend really aren’t all that different.
This baby and his canine friend proves this to be true when Daddy comes home from work. They both reacted in the exact same way when Daddy pulled into the driveway after a long day at work. The cute clip, which may or may not have been filmed somewhere on this planet, shows an excited toddler jumping and screaming when he sees his Daddy’s car.
At the exact same moment that the toddler shows this classic behavior of excitement, the family dog also begins to jump and whine in the exact same way.
The dog begins to wag his tail excitedly and the anxious baby begins to wave at the car. Responding to his little humans behavior, the dog then turns in a circle and whines excitedly. It’s a cute game of doggie-see, baby-do as the two mimic each other in the most adorable form of body language ever caught on camera.
Meanwhile, Mom catches the whole thing on camera and has us thinking how precious this little family is. We almost can’t bear it.
Paris Fashion Week recently gave of a slew of styles to drool over and you might like this one, which is actually practical and ready to wear. Sometimes fashion week styles show us reasonable looks, and other times Fashion Week provides us with less realistic styles, like the one where a designer had models wear other models.
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The cold shoulder is a literal representation of the common phrase. Rather than giving it to another, you simply wear it yourself. The style showcases sleeves with gaping holes on both shoulders to give an extreme and ethereal off-the-shoulder look.
It’s easy to wear, but make sure you bring a sweater.
Recent fashions have been heavily inspired by the trends of the 1970’s. We’re seeing ruffles, frills, and flares worthy of the disco era. To keep up with all the latest fashion trends, and to be the first among your friends wearing the most up-to-date styles, keep up with LifeDaily, because we’ll keep up for you.
In this Youtube video by Terri Williams, she shows us that cats can adjust to water and even like it a bit. The video shows a precious kitty paddling along in the ripples while she learns to stay afloat. Apparently, teaching a cat to swim isn’t all that uncommon. You just need to:
No matter how old you get, your mom is always one of the most important people in your life. In order to let her mom know, this adorable- and brave- little girl decided to sing her a song.
In the heart-string tugging video, McKenna’s mom struggles to hold back tears, and mouths the words ‘I love you’ to her daughter as she sings.
McKenna wanted to let her mom know how much she loved her, and decided to sing I’m Gonna Love You Through It by Martina McBride to tell her.
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After just a few lines into the song, McKenna’s mom, who is battling Hodgkin Lymphoma, started tearing up.
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The adorable little girl made it all the way to the end of the song before finally running to her mom, and giving her a hug.
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Watch the rest of the video here to see the touching moment this little girl sings “I’m Gonna Love You Through It” to her mom battling cancer.
Were you in tears by the end of the video? share with us in the comments below.
The theme for the evening was “most memorable year,” and no year was more memorable to Bindi Irwin than 2006 when she lost her father “Crocodile Hunter” Steve Irwin.
17-year-old Bindi gave tribute to her father with a tear-jerking dance, alongside partner Derek Hough on Dancing With the Stars.
She poured 9 years of pain out on the dance floor, and it earned her the first perfect 10 of the season.
Bindi says: “You know, it’s been nine years, and I never really dwelled on that point — when he did pass away,” she explained of the event she says “shaped” her most. “I think that I’m kind of ready to tell that story.”
And it was an emotional story.
“I can remember being little and thinking, ‘The one thing I want to do is be just like dad when I grow up,” she recalled. “And I still feel like that.”
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In Steve’s honor, Bindi danced to a contemporary routine set to the song “Every Breath You Take.” She broke down several times during rehearsals preparing for it, but during her live performance she shed her tears at the end of the moving tribute.
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The audience, however, couldn’t help but shed tears throughout the entire dance, as many felt like they knew Steve from being the world’s most beloved “Crocodile Hunter.”
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“I wish he could fully understand how much he’s done for me,” Bindi said of her dad. “And that I miss him.”
Watch Bindi’s emotional tribute to her father:
Were you moved by Bindi’s performance? Share with us in the comments below.
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If you’re anything like me, you grew up watching Gilmore Girls, and it wasn’t just a show, it was a guide to living. Apart from being wildly entertaining, the quirky mother daughter duo faced trials, tribulations, and triumphs, which taught us everything we needed to know about love and life.
Take a look at the top 17 best life lessons we learned from Gilmore Girls.
17. Always be polite.
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16. There’s always a silver lining.
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15. It’s ok to not have everything figured out.
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14. Never let anyone make you feel bad about letting loose.
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13. Being harassed is never ok.
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12. Always know your limits.
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11. No matter what you do, always do it with flare.
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10. Find a boy who will put up with your ‘bits.’
9. Diets are silly.
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8. Apologize when you’re wrong.
7. Your mom will always tell it like it is.
6. Never give up your dreams and aspirations for a boy.
5. No one is too proud to ask for help.
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4. No boy is worth pining over.
3. Brains are more important than looks.
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2. Never take things too seriously.
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1. Above all else, you’re never too old to need your mom.
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What life lesson did you learn from Gilmore Girls? Share with us in the comments below.
To celebrate her 44th birthday, Koko the gorilla asked if a kitten could come and visit her. Instead of just a single kitten, Koko’s caretakers brought her an entire litter to play with.
Despite her formidable size, Koko is actually incredibly gentle, and has very strong maternal instincts, which make the tiny kittens a perfect match for her.
Koko has been using sign language to communicate with her caregivers since she was a baby, and for her birthday she asked if a kitten could visit her.
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However, Koko and two of the kittens fell in love with each other, and became an adorable, albeit unusual, family.
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Watch the entire video below to see this incredibly gentle gorilla fall in love with two baby kittens.
Can you believe the extraordinary bond Koko has with these tiny kittens? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.
