The unofficial queen of Halloween, Heidi Klum, has outdone herself yet again.

Heidi’s legendary parties have hosted the hottest names in Hollywood and fashion every October for the past 16 years. This year, Klum threw her annual Halloween bash at Lavo in NYC on Saturday night, and her guest list and costume didn’t disappoint.

Klum knows the key to a successful and fun Halloween is to fully commit to the holiday, meaning no half-assed costumes allowed.

And while others may have thrown on a red dress, wig, and gloves to be Jessica Rabbit, Klum went all out, and her interpretation of the animation was obsessive down to the most minuscule detail.

Heidi went as far as intense prosthetics and some serious makeup application.

Before her annual bash, Klum showed the painstaking work that went into her Jessica Rabbit transformation on her Instagram, allowing followers to see a step-by-step tutorial on her epic transformation:

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#heidiklumhalloween #heidihalloween

A video posted by Heidi Klum (@heidiklum) on Oct 31, 2015 at 10:05am PDT

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A video posted by Heidi Klum (@heidiklum) on Oct 31, 2015 at 10:35am PDT

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The final product:

#heidiHalloween Such a fun night 💋

A photo posted by Heidi Klum (@heidiklum) on Nov 1, 2015 at 1:37am PST

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💋

A photo posted by Heidi Klum (@heidiklum) on Nov 1, 2015 at 1:40am PST

Her dedication to the holiday is apparent, and we love her for it.

Thank you @csiriano for my gorgeous #JessicaRabbit gown! #HeidiHalloween

A photo posted by Heidi Klum (@heidiklum) on Nov 1, 2015 at 5:09pm PST

Heidi’s impressive guest list:

#Repost @desireegruber with @repostapp. ・・・ Stellar #HeidiHalloween #Repost @full_picture with @repostapp. ・・・ @beaucaspersmart, @heidiklum, @jlo and @gigihadid strike a pose at #HeidiHalloween!

A photo posted by Heidi Klum (@heidiklum) on Oct 31, 2015 at 9:33pm PDT

Halloween crew 🎃👻 #olmoschnabel @rebekahforecast @lindahaymakeup @mabelmilo @thomashayo @hnarov @jenniferlove222 #heidihalloween

A photo posted by Heidi Klum (@heidiklum) on Oct 31, 2015 at 10:14pm PDT

What do you think of Heidi Klum’s mind blowing transforming into Jessica Rabbit?

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Many high schoolers take their graduations for granted, and never realize how lucky they are for being allowed to receive an education.

For Margaret Bekema, graduating from Grand Rapids Catholic Central High was not possible since she was forced to leave so she could take care of her siblings, and her mother who was sick with cancer. 79 years later, however, she was finally presented with her honorary diploma. The 97-year-old burst into tears upon seeing her diploma, and thanked everyone from the bottom of her heart.

According to Greg Deja, Central Principal, “her life has been one of sacrifice and service. It has been so encouraging and inspiring for our community because her choices represent all the core values that we teach our students.”

When Margaret was 17, she was forced to leave school in order to take care of her siblings and sick mother.

“I had to quit school to take over the family. It was hard, you have no idea how hard that was. I loved high school and I had lots of friends”

Watch the video below to see this incredible moment Margaret is given her diploma.

Can you believe how long she waited to get this diploma? Share with us in the comments below.

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Heidi Klum may have had the most shocking Halloween costume, but these babies definitely had the cutest.

Every year the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Loyola University Medical Hospital throws a Halloween costume contest for the hospital’s smallest patients. The dedicated nurses hand-make each of these incredible costumes special for their tiny patients.

The babies may not remember their first Halloween, but the nurses make sure to make best of the situation for these infants’ parents, and give them a memory that they’ll have forever.

Lion:

Milk and a Chocolate Chip Cookie:

Minion:

Pumpkin:

Michael Jordan:

Grape Jelly:

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle:

Ballerina:

NICU Fireman:

Sailors:

Sunflower:

Caterpillar:

Zookeeper:

Can you believe how incredible this NICU staff is to organize a Halloween costume party? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.

[Featured image credit: Loyola Medicine]

Tattoos have been getting increasingly more popular since the beginning of the new Millennium and we’ve seen all sorts of trends.

The artistic folk have experimented with watercolor tattoos while those who fear finality and commitment have taken to white ink tattoos. However, a new trend is on the rise, and It’s rather intimidating.

Eyeball tattoos have developed recently and it they have both a look of fantasy to them, and a Devilish aura.

Quick selfie 📷 #mixer #tattooedeyes #eyeballtattoo #scleratattoo #inkedmen #inkedboys #inkstagram #inknation #piercings #greeneyes #bodymods #bodymodification #extrememods #mixed #latino #beards #london #gamer #facetattoos #necktattoo #selfie #portuguese

A photo posted by MixerOfficial (@mixerofficial) on Jun 9, 2015 at 10:23am PDT

Another photo from Photoshoot:-) #photoshoot #eyeballtattoo #tattooedeyes #scleratattoo done by @lunacobra and sleeves tattoo by @kalitattoo @neversaydietattoos #tattoos #tattoo #tatuaż #tatuaże #bodymodification #instapic

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The process is done over a series of sessions in which a tattoo artist injects ink into the eye.

The technique, which has slowly been modified through the years by tattoo artists, involves injecting pigment directly into the eyeball so it rests under the eye’s thin top layer, or conjunctiva. It takes several injections to completely cover the sclera, which is then colored for life, according to the BBC.

Kylie Garth, who underwent this procedure, described it by saying, “it feels like somebody is poking at your eye, then it feels like you have a bit of sand in your eye.”

Was near the store so bought a drop dead hat for no real reason. #scleratattoo #scleraltattoo #eyeballtattoo #dropdead #olobersykes #tattoo #tattoos #piercing #piercings #trans #transgirl #transwoman #transgender

A photo posted by Lilith Ghost (@lilithghostvonnet) on Aug 10, 2015 at 10:52am PDT

The man who first experimented with injecting ink into eyeballs is a tattoo artist named Luna Cobra. Cobra’s original goal was not to look like Lucifer. Rather, he was attempting to look like the blue-eyed characters from the cult science fiction film, Dune. Cobra told the BBC he took a syringe one day and starting experimenting on three extremely brave volunteers.

“I’m aware of how insane that sounds, but I’ve been doing this type of thing for my whole life so I wasn’t coming from nowhere with this,” Cobra said.

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A photo posted by 🏋🏼✨Niki✨🏋🏼 (@nikisparkle) on Mar 14, 2015 at 2:44am PDT

@xbigearsx recently got his scleras tattooed! 🔵 #scleratattoo #tattooedeyeballs #tattoo #tattoos #tattooed #facetattoos #facialtattoos #stretchedears #stretchedlobes #plugs #bodyart #modified #bodymodification

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“If you want to amuse yourself by decorating your eyeball, why not do it?” said Cobra. “I do a lot of things that look like tie-dye or ‘cosmic space‘. I think it brings a realm of fantasy into everyday life.”

To each his own. Personally, I’d like to keep my sclera so white you’ll think they can’t dance. 

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We’ve all been photobombed at least once in our lives…But have you ever been photobombed by an animal?!

There you are, looking your best at the club, cocktail in hand, hair just right for the photo and boom! Some drunk idiot comes and spoils the moment thinking he’s funny by photobombing you. It’s happened to the best of us.

But what about when animals join the fray and start photobombing you, or their other animal friends for that matter? Well the result is pretty darn hysterical as you can imagine, Hence today’s gallery….

These hysterical animal photobombs prove that it isn’t just us humans who have mastered the art of photobombing and, in fact, some of these otherwise innocent animals do it even better than we do.

Don’t believe us? See for yourself….

Why is it that celebrities so often have daughters who are even more beautiful than them?

Being the child of a celebrity certainly has its perks. You usually grow up pretty rich, get to go to good schools, hang out with other celebrity kids, and when you grow up great opportunities are totally yours for the taking.

If you’re drop-dead gorgeous, like these celebrity daughters , life can be a charm. The following beautiful women can thank their parents’ great genes for their good looks and glamorous careers.

The box office was feeling blue this October.

Children killing children for for the amusement of a futuristic society seemed like a farfetched idea.. until Hunger Games.

With the success of the movie, Jon Feltheimer, the chief executive of Lionsgate Entertainment, began brainstorming. He asked his lieutenants to investigate ways to turn their hit movie into a Disneyland-style ride. 

Tim Palen, who is not the studio’s chief brand officer, started to brainstorm: 

“The more we thought about it, the more we realized there was a major opportunity — not just to create something smart and captivating that ‘Hunger Games’ fans would love, but to bring all of our franchises alive in new ways,” Palen said.

Two parks, are planned to be built by separate companies, and the locations are set for Atlanta and Macau (Atlanta being where most of the franchise was actually filmed). 

They will join the already under construction $3 billion entertainment complex under construction between Abu Dhabi and Dubai in the United Arab Emrites, and an already announced Hunger Games stage show in London.

The theme park deals call for Step Up dance shows and attractions based on the studio’s Divergent movies and the film Now You See Me, about a troupe of illusionists who are implicated in a heist. 

It probably won’t involve violently slaughtered children, but you never know.

After passing through the gates, visitors will arrive in a re-creation of the fictional District 12, a mining region where Katniss grew up.

There will be costumed characters and real-life versions of Peeta Mellark’s bakery and the Hob black market.

Avatron Smart Park in Atlanta hopes to open by 2019, and the park in Dubai by next year.

Are you as excited as we are for the Hunger Games theme park? Share with us in the comments below.

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David Bahnson, 67, a retired orthopedic surgeon from Vermont, has figured out the perfect way to share his favorite pastime with his pets.

Bahnson realized that since his dog, Susie could fit so easily inside the baggage compartment in his kayak, that there had to be a better way to accommodate her.

The addition of a ring, or coaming, around the opening helped her stay cozy and dry as they piloted the vessel through the water on their outings.

It wasn’t long before Bahnson, his wife and Susie were joined by another canine family member, Ginger. And not wanting to leave the new pup out during their kayaking trips, he made another modification to the boat.

“When we got Ginger, I just put in another hole” Bahnson says. It’s like a triple kayak, only there isn’t enough room for the paddlers to put their feet-  but it’s perfect for a dog.”

Bahnson says, “Our dogs have always loved to travel with us in cars, in my airplane, in boats. Building a way for them to kayak with us just seemed like a logical choice, and the boats are fun to build anyway.”

“They seem to love it. They get excited when we’d pull the kayaks out and see that we were going,” says Bahnson.

“I love my dogs. I love training them, the companionship. We’ve gone miles and miles of paddling with our dogs,” said Bahnson. “They just really enjoy going places.”

And the best part is, neither of the dogs have jumped out!

How awesome is this doggy-accommodating kayak? Would you ever build a custom kayak for your dog?

[Featured Image Credit: David Bahnson]

Back in the good old days of 2014, we could invite a prospective somebody over for a good old fashioned film on the Netflix box.

However, what genuinely began as a wholesome attempt to watch Johnny Depp be a badass, often ended with sweaty sex while Kevin Spacey caressed your ear with prose of manipulative poetry. It didn’t take long for us to figure out that “Netflix and Chill” often meant hooking up, and it took even less time for the two to become synonymous.

Thus, the meme was born and we been chuckling since:

We’ve even let it work its way into Halloween this year:

Sooner or later somebody cut straight to the chase and invented a tool for your umm…viewing pleasure:

Thus the “Netflix and Chill” condom was born:

The condoms sell for a reasonable price. You can buy a 4-pack for $9.99 at the official website for all things #NetflixAndChill. And, in case you are worried, the condoms are FDA approved for prevent disease and pregnancy.

We’ve seen these websites popping up all over the place. It didn’t take long for some genius to catch onto the idea and that creative soul was not the only one looking for the cheap laughs. Pop Gallery store owner Kori Williams came up with a variation of the condom. Then there’s the “Netfl!x And Chill Condom” as well as the slightly-more expensive option of a 3-pack for $12 over at NF and Chill, created by students at the University of Texas Austin.

Kids these days are just so proactive with their memes and their fancy condoms.

[Featured Image Credit: NetflixAndChill]

The transformative power of makeup is making headlines again.

Currently, our culture is absorbed with makeup and the power that can come with it. Rather than makeup making headlines this time for feminist issues, it is being used in connection with a more surrealist slant. A Middle East-based artist who goes by the name Saint Hoax has been using a combination of makeup and terrific photoshop skills to make Hollywood power couples look like each other.

The short clip, which was shared to the artist’s Instagram page, begins with a headshot of the iconic rapper’s face. Makeup is then applied liberally to his features, with dark contour lines used to emphasize the angles. A photoshopped hand and brush then wipes the image together to create a perfect Kim and Kanye blend into a whole image.

Talk about the two becoming one:

The power of contouring #KimKardashian

A video posted by Saint Hoax (@sainthoax) on Oct 21, 2015 at 10:01am PDT

The artist applied the same technique to Hollywood power couple Brangelina:

I came. I saw. I contoured 👄

A video posted by Saint Hoax (@sainthoax) on Oct 28, 2015 at 10:07am PDT

Let’s not forget Queen Bey and JayZ:

Contouring tutorial: From JayZ to Yoncé

A video posted by Saint Hoax (@sainthoax) on Oct 27, 2015 at 11:05am PDT

And while Nikki Minaj and Drake aren’t dating, they certainly have an interesting dynamic, as displayed here:

Contour on fleek 👌🏼 Drakey Minaj

A video posted by Saint Hoax (@sainthoax) on Oct 26, 2015 at 10:33am PDT

So what is this modern day surrealist trying to say?

Well, according to the artist’s Instagram, Saint Hoax is a PoPlitically incorrect artist and sociopolitical activist. The apparent patron saint of hoax’s described their work on a website stating that is was “an embedded infatuation with pop culture and politics” that drove their vision.

The artist continued by saying, ‘Hoax combines tangible and digital mediums to create beautiful visual lies that tell an ugly truth,’ according to Daily Mail.

[Featured Image Credit: Saint Hoax via Instagram]

Deaf customer Rebecca King, cannot get over the incredible experience she had at a local Starbucks drive-thru on Tuesday. 

The video shows King at a Florida drive thru kiosk, but unable to respond to the barista. 

After a few moments, the barista, who was identified as Katie Wyble, appeared in a two-way video screen and quickly took King’s order in sign language. 

King was so impressed, she took to her Facebook to share the video, which has already received over 5 million views. 

Wyble, the barista said she has always had a “passion for sign language” since she first saw a teacher use it when she was in preschool. 

She shared this post to her Facebook:

“I think more people need to know about what we’re doing because it moves customer service to a whole new level,” she said. “I hope it helps make more people aware of what they can do to serve others in their communities.”

“So proud that my company can do this,” Katie continued, referring to the two-way video screen, a new system at the coffee chain which she dubbed “Starbucks FaceTime.” 

We are so happy this incredible message is getting spread.

Please continue to share it for the deaf community.

[Featured Image Credit: Facebook- Rebecca King]

There’s no prettier sight than seeing the leaves on the trees magically change from bright green to red and gold. However, as soon as those leaves make their way from the branches to the ground, the magic fades and we’re reminded of the hours of raking ahead to keep the yard in tip-top shape.

Yet the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) actually recommends skipping the seasonal chore altogether. Take a look at the top four reasons why we should be leaving the leaves on the ground this fall.

4. It’s healthier for the soil.

A layer of leaves on the ground is natural, and when it comes to the garden, leaves are very beneficial to the soil. As the leaves break down, they form a natural mulch that suppresses weeds, and act as a natural fertilizer for the soil. Instead of buying costly chemical fertilizers come spring time, just let the leaves break down on their own.

However, a thick layer of leaves can starve the grass from oxygen, so if you’re concerned about the health of your grass, run the lawn mover over the leaves without the bag attached to finely mulch the leaves.

3. It reduces landfill waste.

According to the NWF, leaves and other yard debris make up 13 percent or 33 tons of the United States’ solid waste. Without enough oxygen while decomposing, the leaves release methane, which is a greenhouse gas.

2. It saves time.

This one is a no-brainer, but think about all the time you could save yourself from tidying up a yard that will only be covered in more leaves and snow. Instead of wasting your time and energy on the annoying seasonal chore, spend it outdoors enjoying the crisp fresh air.

1. It protects wildlife.

You might not think your backyard is home to a lot of wildlife, but the leaf layer is its own mini ecosystem in itself. Species like chipmunks, turtles, toads, salamanders, and insects live in or rely on the leaves. Other species like butterflies and moths live in the leaves during winter as pupae, which become a vital food source for the birds in the area during the spring.

Will you be leaving all the leaves alone this fall? Share with us in the comments below.

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If you’re a confirmed thrill-seeker you’ll want to check out the most awesome water sides from around the world…

And today’s gallery has the very best of best for those who need a little adrenaline rush from time-to-time. Most people can’t explain why they love water slides so much, there’s just something about sitting at the top of one, wondering how hard and fast you are gonna hit the pool below at.

For those of us who prefer staying home and find the idea of massive water slides just a touch scary, this list will show you what you’re not missing, including lots of fun and random facts about the slides featured.

Long distance relationships take a lot of work, but you’ll know you found your forever friend if your relationship stays strong despite the miles between you.

However, even the strongest of friendships will struggle when first adapting to the distance. Here are the top 7 tips for starting and maintaining a long distance friendship.

7. Use apps to your advantage.

Keeping up a long distance friendship can take a lot of time and effort. Most people, unfortunately, don’t have a ton of extra time to spend, and apps thankfully help streamline things. Apps like Miranda help you stay organized if juggling different timezones, and apps like Rabbit give you a place to share video, pictures, and even watch tv together with a live chat.

With all the help that apps provide, there’s really no reason why you can’t maintain a long distance friendship.

6. Never stop texting. No matter what the time difference.

At first you’ll feel like every interaction has to be some long update or story, but really the key is to send a short message whenever something pops into your head, or makes you think of them. Because of time differences, they might not see your messages right away, but they’ll usually respond within a few hours.

Life isn’t all about the big moments, thought they are important. Keeping your friend informed about the minute details like how you tripped up the stairs at work helps them feeling like they’re still a part of your life, and helps prevent feeling like you are drifting apart.

5. Send a handwritten card or some confetti to celebrate a milestone.

Even though you’re no longer physically in your friend’s life, you still have to find a way to be part of the milestone moments. Maybe they got a new job, got engaged, or have a birthday coming up, and since you can’t celebrate in person, it’s important to send a physical acknowledgment of the event.

4. Be upfront and honest when you’re upset.

You will still get in little fights, but your friend won’t have the physical indications to know if you’re upset about something. Instead of sending one-wordy texts, or have passive aggressive conversations, just be upfront about what’s bothering you.

You’re friend can’t fix anything if they don’t even realize something needs fixing.

3. Plan visits in advance to give yourself something to look forward to.

Whether you’re planning a trip to visit your friend in their home city, or vice versa, or meeting up in a half-way city, make sure to actually book the necessary tickets to the destination in advance. This gives you something to look forward to and plan together, but also solidifies the plan.

Life will always be hectic, and something will always come up that will make you want to cancel or delay the trip. But if you set everything up in advance, you’re both way less likely to cancel the plans.

2. Send creative care packages.

When I got sick in college, my long distance best friend sent me a care package of cookies. The small gesture took me completely by surprise, and it made me feel so much better.

It doesn’t have to be their birthday to send a small care package, and no matter how small or silly the package, the gesture will show your friend how important they are to you.

1. Schedule a catchup date on Skype once a week.

Of all the tips, this is the number one thing you have to do to maintain a long distance friendship with your best friend. This one-on-one time is important for catching up on the week’s events, and staying current in life’s ups and downs. Because of how busy work can get, it might be best to schedule your Skype date for later in the week when things start calming down.

What have you done to maintain a long distance friendship? Share your tips with us in the comments below.

[Featured image credit: Gigihadid/ Instagram]

Nothing stops the chill of winter wind quite like pumpkin spice everything.

And if you want to add a splash of zest to that winter chill, spice up the pumpkin spice with alcohol. Nothing warms the bones like a warm beverage, but it’s alcohol hat steams he soul (and also your bed sheets). If you’re feeling the chill of fleeting Autumn days and impending winter wind, fear not and drink up!

The New Fashioned:

Out with old & in with the new – @chefsymon's "New Fashioned" that is! | Recipe on TheChew.com | #TheChew #Cheers #Cocktail #Cocktails #HappyHour #OldFashioned #Cinnamon #Whiskey #Bourbon

A photo posted by ABC's The Chew (@abcthechew) on Nov 4, 2015 at 2:39pm PST

The Old fashioned is made with an ounce of Bourbon or Rye whiskey, 2 dashes Angostura bitters, 1 Sugar cube, and a few dashes plain old water. However, you can spice up this old whiskey cocktail with a modern turn by adding a  dash of amaretto and a twist of orange.

Emerald:

Feito com Whisky bourbon, Vermut tinto, aroma de Vermut seco, bitter flambado com cerejas marasquino, finalizado com aroma de laranja Bahia. #manhattandrink #classico #tbmmelhoram

A photo posted by Vitor Moretti (@v_morettii) on Apr 25, 2015 at 12:01pm PDT

The Emerald presents rather an ethical dilemma: Like the original Manhattan, it contains a dash of — oops — orange bitters. If your principles won’t allow you to cross your lips with orange, you can leave the bitters out for an Angelo-and-Mike, or switch to Angostura bitters for a Blarney Stone.

Hot Apple Pie:

Tonight's fall weather cocktail: HOT BOURBON CIDER* ________________________ 4oz spiced apple cider (Trader Joe's) 2oz bourbon 1oz lemon juice 1oz pure maple syrup 1 cinnamon stick & 1 slice of orange for garnishes *can be made hot or iced

A photo posted by Courtney Marks (@courtneyeats) on Nov 4, 2015 at 5:27pm PST

Apple cider is a big hit in autumn and this warm drink features that wonderful, distinct taste. The liqueur used is Tuaca, a hidden treasure from Italy that has deep roots and a hint of maple syrup and citrus flavors.

Hunter’s Cocktail:

#cherrybrandy #OldSkool drink #bottomsup #midweek drink 🍸

A photo posted by Shelley Lamb (@shelley_lamb) on Sep 15, 2015 at 1:19pm PDT

It’s a tradition that every fall thousands of hunters pack their gear, don their long johns, and trek through the fields with one goal, getting the big one. Returning to camp, whether successful or not, cannot get much better than if there’s a great drink waiting for you and this simple whiskey and cherry brandy mix is ideal in such a situation.

Pumpkin Spice Martini:

#drinkspecials #pumpkinspicemartini #carmelapplemartini #cougarlounge #cougarbar #karaokethursdays

A photo posted by Cougarbarlounge (@cougarbarlounge) on Oct 29, 2015 at 9:06am PDT

Get your NorthFace and Uggs ready for this one, ladies. One of the distinct flavors of autumn is pumpkin. This cocktail is a creamy delight that captures the sweet flavor of pumpkin in an easy to make drink. Serve this one up for Halloween, Thanksgiving, or anywhere in between. It makes a great dessert cocktail for the season.

Hot Peppermint Patty:

#peperminthotchocolate with a side of #marshmellows #bakersandroasters #amsterdam

A photo posted by Republic of Megico (@megikiara) on Mar 25, 2015 at 9:56am PDT

Autumn is the perfect time to cozy up with a good book and a warm mug of hot chocolate. The Hot Peppermint Patty adds mint and cocoa liqueurs to your favorite cocoa, creating a warm and relaxing night cap.

Irish Coffee:

Irish Coffee #coffee #irishcoffee #goodtimes #pune #puneinstagrammers

A photo posted by Abbas Ghazi Naqvi (@agnaqvi) on Nov 4, 2015 at 7:14pm PST

Few warm mixed drinks can rival the iconic Irish Coffee. This classic is very easy, just requiring a little brown sugar, whipped cream, and, of course, your favorite Irish whiskey. It warms you up and keeps you going for whatever lays ahead in your day.

Mulled Spiced Cheribundi:

Classic Cocktails. #bourbon #thirstythursday #instadrink #workhardplayhard

A photo posted by @supermarineyvr on Nov 5, 2015 at 10:35am PST

Mulled in the drink world refers to warm drinks with spices and often the mix includes wines or ales. This recipe is a twist on this old favorite and uses bourbon with cherry juice and root beer to create a warming drink that is perfect for chilly nights.

Godfather Cocktail:

#godfathercocktail using johnnie walker black 12yo and Disaronno. A hard drink with a sweet after taste thanks to @sarahmayxo #cocktail #johnniewalker #disaronno #drinks

A photo posted by James Murphy (@jamesmurphy147) on Sep 7, 2014 at 5:26am PDT

This drink is so good, it’s an offer you can’t refuse. What would this list be without a good Scotch drink? The distinct flavor of amaretto enhances the smooth pleasure of a Scotch on the rocks without disturbing the flavor too much. Try this one out at happy hour after a tough day at the office.

Pumpkin Spice White Russian:

Craft night. First things first! #PumpkinSpiceWhiteRussian

A photo posted by Alison Logan (@alilo78) on Oct 17, 2015 at 6:32pm PDT

This pumpkin spice white Russian is full of kahlua, cream, pumpkin pie spice and just a drizzle of chocolate syrup. This is the perfect fall cocktail. Shake together pumpkin pie spice and heavy cream to combine. Fill a rocks glass with ice and pour in vodka, coffee liqueur and heavy cream mixture. Top with whipped cream and chocolate syrup if desired.

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We’ve all been told not to stare at the sun, but when you see this video you’re going to want to. Despite being dependent on the Sun, very few of us have actually seen what the giant star at the center of the Solar System looks like up close.

Thanks to NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO), which observes the sun 24/7 by capturing images in 10 different wavelengths, we can see what the Sun actually looks like up close in an astonishing ultra HD video.

NASA’s video of the sun was made in 4k resolution, which is about eight times the resolution of HD video. This stunning clarity allows us to see the Sun in a way we’ve never seen it before.

In order to get one minute of this footage, a team of media specialists needs to work about 10 hours.

Watch the entire video below to see what the sun really looks like up close.

Can you believe how incredible the footage is? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.

[Featured image credit: NASA Goddard]

Mark Twain said it best: “Comparison is the thief of joy.”

I was recently inspiring by listening to Essena Oneill’s video on how she quit social media in order to allow herself to be happy and be her real and true self. She wanted to stop living for the likes, and followers, and comments and approval, and start living for herself.

She said that all her 12-year-old self wanted was to be like all the models she saw, and she used to measure her waist and strive to be the same dimensions that the models were. And when she finally got there, she realized it was nothing at all like what it was cracked up to be. She had never felt more alone and depressed, even as her following on social media grew.

It made me take a closer look at social media, and just how damaging it is to our self esteem. It is on platforms like Facebook and Instagram where we are almost forced to compare ourselves to others, because it’s what in front of our faces everyday. Everyone else’s “highlight reel” is right there, and we wrongly compare it to our “behind-the-scenes.”

To help you break this negative cycle, consider stepping away from social media for a bit, and read the 4 Reasons You Should Stop Comparing Yourself to Others:

1. Comparing yourself to others takes away from who you really are

Any incredible traits that you have will be diluted when you compare yourself to another person. Everyone was created differently, yet we’re all one and the same. We weren’t put on this Earth to be anyone other than our selves, and strayed away from that and wishing we were someone else or different than we are only makes us unhappy. 

2. What you are comparing against is inaccurate information

The facts are: What people present to the outside world is usually an edited version of their reality. What you see projected on the outside isn’t anything compared to what’s really going on on the inside. For example, if you were to ask somehow how they’re doing, they’ll most likely respond with “I’m doing great,” and withhold the “My husband is driving me crazy, I feel like a failure at work, and I’m just about ready to lose my mind.” But the reality is, they’re going through those struggles, and you’re being delivered an incomplete picture. And in edition, we often distort the information we do receive. 

3. It’s damaging to your sense of self

Besides lowering your confidence, self-esteem, and increasing your insecurities, comparing yourself to others breeds feelings of envy, depression, and it comprises our ability to trust others. Comparison requires us to either fault ourself for our failures, or take pleasure in someone else’s, in order to feel more adequate about ourselves. Everything turns into a competition, and in competing, we lose sight of what’s really important- and that’s uplifting one another and collaborating together.

4. It doesn’t actually help you accomplish your goals

Going on about how someone is better looking, has more friends, or is more successful than you is time-consuming and ineffective. Being hard on ourselves actually zaps our motivation, and takes us further away from completing our goals. In order to live a fulfilling life, you must dedicate your time and energy to your own core values. To help, ask yourself the following questions: When you imagine yourself at the end of your life looking back at what you’ve done, what will be the experiences and accomplishments that will have been most important to you? What kind of person do you want to be? What kind of relationships do you want to have? What do you want people to remember about you?

Share your experiences with us- we are all here to help one another.

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When babies get their hands on an iPhone, funny stuff is bound to happen.

This adorable baby girl was no exception when her dad gave her his iPhone, and she was able to see her reflection for the first time.

At first, she was like what is this strange thing..

But the minute she really looked at herself, her face was absolutely priceless!

And her smiling and giggling at the end was so adorable!

Can you believe this little baby’s reaction? Were you as surprised as we were?

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Labrador Retrievers are known for their water-faring abilities, but even with the webbed paws, what this puppy managed to survive is astounding.

Members of the RYCC Savoia sailing club were enjoying a nice day out on the boat off the coast of Italy in the Gulf of Naples when they spotted an exhausted puppy paddling toward the boat. According to the club’s director, Massimiliano Cappa, “We approached, we were sailing and maneuvering was not easy. He was visibly exhausted, his legs almost paralyzed by the cold. He trembled and wept.”

When the sailors noticed the lost puppy swimming a mile from shore, they called for him to swim to the back of the boat where they were able to scoop him up out of the cold sea.

Once he was safely aboard, the group helped to dry the dog off, and wrapped him in a blanket to warm up.

The crew had no idea how long the tiny puppy had been swimming in the chilly water, but once they made it back to land, the rescuers found out that a puppy named Noodle had slipped out of his leash and fell overboard on a ferry ride from Naples to Ischia with owner Mario Di Meglio.

Meglio immediately reported it to the crew, but they refused to stop since Noodle had probably already drowned. The sailors finally found Noodle a half hour later, and he was returned safe and sound to his owner.

Watch the entire video below to see the incredible moment a group of sailors spotted and saved a Labrador puppy lost at sea.

Can you believe how lucky Noodle was to be found by these sailors? Share with us in the comments below.

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