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There is nothing that makes me happier than picking out the perfect gift. Friends often ask me for ideas of what to gift to their family, children, partners, friends… the challenge of finding that special item (or experience) is my favorite kind of adrenaline rush. And because of this, the holiday season is like my version of sky diving.Our team of travel experts here at Only In Your State joined me in selecting our favorite travel gifts of the season. We’ve hand-picked 24 gifts that we own and love and would joyfully wrap up with a shiny bow for other…
Last month the Institute of International Finance (IIF) published a very thoughtful staff paper titled “Resetting the Debate on the Role of Private Finance in the NZ Transition.” The views of the IIF are important. It is the global association of the financial industry, with about 400 members (including commercial and investment banks, asset managers, insurance companies, professional services firms, exchanges, sovereign wealth funds, hedge funds, central banks and development banks) from more than 60 countries. “Its mission is to support the financial industry in the prudent management of risks; to develop sound industry practices; and to advocate for regulatory,…
To celebrate the grand opening of Planet Fitness Edmonds, the community is invited to complimentary workouts and complimentary PF Black Card® amenities during this open house. Plus, all attendees can sign up for membership that day at a special discounted rate. Get $1 off with no commitment for Classic Card membership, or join for $15 a month until October 25th. This includes free fitness training with certified fitness trainers through the pe@pf® program. Or join for $0 with no commitment and join for $24.99/month for a PF Black Card® membership, which allows you to bring a guest every day at…
1lady gaga harley quinn costumeNico TavernizHarley Quinn stands out from the crowd in this bright red blazer paired with a leather miniskirt and diamond-print top. The blazer’s pattern is reflected in her striking stockings. slicked back hair and wild face paint complete the look.2Neutral Lady Gaga Harley Quinn CostumeRandy Holmes // Getty ImagesLady Gaga embodied her character during a press appearance for the 2024 film Joker: Folie au Deux. The film was universally panned by critics and audiences alike, but everyone can agree that the singer/actress looked (and sounded!) amazing. We love her subtle rendition of Harley Quinn in this…
There’s no such thing as a perfect parent, says Tovah Klein.”Being a parent is very humbling. We’re reminded, probably every day, that we’re far from perfect,” says child psychologist, author, and director of the Barnard College Center for Child Development. Mr. Klein says.Fortunately, making mistakes and owning up to them is one of the ways parents can actually help teach their children how to become healthy, successful adults. “Perfection isn’t possible, but it’s important that it’s not perfect, because kids learn how to deal with real life,” Klein told CNBC Make It.Even so-called experts are no exception. In her latest…
The Knollers started hosting their popular Halloween light show four years ago during the pandemic.Every night in late October, smiling pumpkins and dancing skeletons flickered and grooved to eerie music outside my home in southeast Colorado Springs.The tradition of decorating homes for the holidays dates back 15 years, but the addition of evening shows has attracted even more people, especially amid social distancing restrictions.”It really exploded,” homeowner Melody Knoller said. “We have six kids, so we’ve always decorated outlandishly. My husband’s holiday is Halloween. My holiday is Christmas. So we work for both, and it’s It’s just grown over the…
The opinions expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not reflect the views of her campus. This article was written by a student writer from the Brown campus chapter.The Victoria’s Secret runway show returned on October 15th after a six-year hiatus, and the internet is divided. The show received low ratings for its lack of diversity and was suspended following controversy over how the brand contributes to women’s body image. Now, Victoria’s Secret is promising a new-age “body positive” runway show that embraces women of all backgrounds and body types.But at the height of the show’s notoriety…
In this video, Stacey Loeb, MD, MA, PhD (Hon) discusses exercise, diet, stress management and how they affect sexual health. Dr. Loeb gave a presentation entitled, “What can we actually tell our patients about lifestyle modifications and diet for sexual health?” At the 2024 North American Society of Sexual Medicine Fall Meeting in Scottsdale, Arizona. She is a professor in the Department of Urology and Population Health at New York University Grossman School of Medicine and Perlmutter Cancer Center, New York.Transcription:What type of exercise is most effective for improving sexual stamina and endurance?In fact, physical activity has been shown to…
Pet Loss and Bereavement Association – Free pet loss and grief support. https://www.aplb.org/. Accessed October 14, 2024.Bf, Lavonya, Hutton Ve. “Severity of Grief: A Comparison of Death in Humans and Companion Animals,” Death Research, vol. 43, no. 8, 2019. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov, https://doi.org/10.1080/07481187.2018.1491485.Brandes, Stanley. “The Meaning of Headstones in American Pet Cemeteries” Ethnology: An International Journal of Cultural and Social Anthropology, vol. 48, no. 2, 2009, pp. 99–118. Ethnology.pitt.edu, https://ethnology.pitt.edu/ojs/Ethnology/article/view/6056.Bussolari, Cori, et al., “Posttraumatic Growth After Loss of a Pet: A Cross-Cultural Comparison,” Omega – Journal of Death and Dying, vol. 78, no. March 4, 2019, pages 348-68. DOI.org (Crossref), https://doi.org/10.1177/0030222817690403.Crawford, Catherine…
Check out this parent demo on TikTok.Promising review: “For years, my kids have been dumping their Legos on blankets. Pieces fall out or get lost all the time, so I put everything back in the plastic storage bin when I’m done with it.” (and of course) (they’re too small to lift the blanket by themselves, so that job falls on me.) When this box arrived, I threw all my Legos in it and advertised. It worked exactly as expected: I put the Legos out on the dough, grabbed the handle, and threw everything in the trash. Now my kids can…