A standard cooking ingredient in many savory dishes, bay leaf, or also known as laurel, is a spice commonly used to flavor soups and meat dishes for its light, herbal flavor.
Bay leaf can be used in the form of powder or as a fresh leaf, but it’s most commonly used as a dry, whole leaf. During cooking, the dry leaves are added, and before serving, they are usually taken out.
Not only it adds flavor to the dishes, but bay leaf offers various health benefits such as such as reducing gas and bloating and fighting free radical damage thanks to its antioxidants. According to personal experiences from people, bay leaf also helps get rid of dandruff, muscle and joint pain, and skin infections.
Ancient Greeks used bay leaf in a number of spiritual ceremonies, especially by oracles to predict the future.
They also used it for its therapeutic benefits and as emblems of valor and victory. According to Greek mythology, the god Apollo turned a nymph named Daphne into a bay laurel tree, which is how the relationship between divinity and bay leaves came about.
Burning bay leaf is said to produce smoke that offers a range of health benefits, one of which is reducing the level of anxiety. This is due to the smoke that contains linalool, a compound found in a number of other plants, including mint and lavender, which also help treat anxiety.
The good thing about inhaling bay leaf smoke is that it does not induce sleep. It only clears and calms the mind while maintaining mental alertness.
It is a common belief that bay leaf has mysterious powers such as those of attracting money and prophesy. These beliefs are not backed up by scientific evidence, but people still believe in them.
One of the lesser known benefits of bay leaf is its ability to improve sleep and help with insomnia. What you should do is simply place a couple of bay leaves under your pillow. When placed under your pillow, bay leaves can help ease anxiety and stress, promoting deeper and more restful sleep.
It will also protect you from negative energy and bad dreams.
In the morning, you will wake up with new and renewed energy thanks to quality rest.
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When a couple divorces and children are involved, things get nasty at times, especially if the parents decide to move on and welcome another partner into their lives. Step-parents and step-children don’t always get along, but there are cases when they create a very strong bond.
A woman shared a story about her 10-year-old daughter Lily and her new husband and explained how this man became a hero in her girl’s life because of his dedication, patience, and love.
“When my daughter, Lily, was about 10, a significant change unfolded in our lives. Tom, my partner, who is not Lily’s biological father, moved into our house. This transition was met with a mix of emotions. Lily, reserved and fiercely independent, was polite to Tom but maintained her distance. There was an unspoken boundary she had drawn, wary of how this change would affect our small, close-knit world,” the woman wrote.
“Six months into our new living arrangement, while I was engulfed in the demands of my job, an unforeseen event happened. One afternoon, as I was at work and they were at home, Lily got her first period. Overwhelmed and unsure, she hesitantly turned to Tom for help, her usual self-reliance wavering in the face of this new experience.”
Tom was confused and became nervous, but he knew he needed to be there for Lily because he was well aware that she was confused as well and needed a parent by her side. It was then that his parental instinct kicked in.
He got himself together and explained to Lily that what she experienced was a natural process and that she needed to stay calm.
Tom came up with the idea to search Google in order to be able to find suitable words to explain everything about women’s period to his step-daughter.
He then stumbled upon an educational video and watched it together with Lily, offering her the space to ask anything she was uncertain of and express her feelings.
As he now knew Lily needed supplies, he went to the store. Once there, he called his wife and asked her what was that he needed to buy.
When he returned home, he gave Lily the supplies he purchased for her and said with a gentle smile, “I might not know everything, but I’m here for you.”
“This gesture of support and understanding from Tom marked the beginning of a transformation in Lily’s perception of him. The barrier she had built began to crumble as she saw her stepdad not just as my partner but as someone who genuinely cared for her well-being,” Lily’s mom wrote.
“When I returned home and learned more about the day, I saw a new bond forming between Lily and Tom. She began to open up to him, trusting him more than before. Tom, too, stepped more confidently into his role as a stepfather, embracing the responsibilities and joys it brought.”
Over time, Lily and Tom’s father-daughter relationship became a solid one. In him, she saw a father figure and someone she could trust and rely on.
That day, a young girl navigated through a new phase of her life with the support of a man she once considered a stranger but now became a pivotal figure in her life. This story is just another example that blended families can be very healthy and beautiful.
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With the passing of his wife of 77 years, former president Jimmy Carter suffered a huge loss.
Rosalynn, who had spent most of her life raising awareness about mental health, died November 19 at the age of 96.
The Carter Center reported that Rosalynn battled dementia and that her health deteriorated recently. She died just two days after joining her husband in hospice.
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“Rosalynn was my equal partner in everything I ever accomplished,” former president Jimmy Carter said in the statement. “She gave me wise guidance and encouragement when I needed it. As long as Rosalynn was in the world, I always knew somebody loved and supported me.”
Truly, Rosalynn was her husband’s greatest support in life, and with her passing, he not only lost his life partner, but his best friend.
The former First Lady was honored by her loved ones and laid to rest on Wednesday in her longtime home of Plains, Georgia. The funeral service was held at Maranatha Baptist Church, where Jimmy Carter and the former first lady worshipped. Earlier tributes were held in nearby Americus and in Atlanta.
The Tuesday memorial was attended by two other presidents and all the living first ladies who joined the extended Carter family before Wednesday’s hometown funeral.
Jimmy Carter made two public appearances as he attended the funeral and the service of his wife. At the Atlanta service, he wore a blanket bearing his and Rosalynn’s faces, and sat in the front row with two of his children on each side. He was in a wheelchair, wearing a suit and a tie.
Jimmy and Rosalynn spent the last days of her life by each other’s side. Jimmy asked his bed to be placed next to hers so that they could talk to one another.
“My father told her he loved her and thanked her for all the wonderful things she had done,” the Carters’ son James E. “Chip” Carter III, who was in his parents’ bedroom with other family members said. “Then he asked us to leave so he could be alone with her.
“I’m sure he prayed,” Chip explained.
ASPEN, CO – JUNE 23: Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter speaks with President Jimmy Carter and Aspen Institute president and CEO Walter Isaacson during the McCloskey Speaker Series on June 23, 2015 in Aspen, Colorado. (Photo by Leigh Vogel/Getty Images)
Sadly, however, by Sunday morning, Rosalynn had lost the power of speech. Later that day, her long and inspiring life came to an end.
Rosalynn, the recipient of a number of honors from organizations like the National Organization of Women and the National Mental Health Association, was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom alongside her husband in 1999. During her husband’s presidency, she broke many barriers and was a great humanitarian.
Rest in peace, Rosalynn.
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Back in 1983, then 24-year-old Patricia Clarke got pregnant with her second child. Having given birth to a large baby before, she didn’t expect her second one to be any less bigger. In fact, having big babies ran in the family, but what no one expected was to baby Kevin Robert Clark to break the record.
When he was welcomed into the world, now 40-year-old Kevin weighted staggering 16 pounds, making him the biggest baby ever born at Community Memorial Hospital and likely at entire New Jersey area.
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Baby Kevin wouldn’t fit into standard baby-size clothes nor into a regular baby crib. But what was most important of all was that he was perfectly healthy, and that was all his parents wanted.
His weight was so astounding that he and his family made headlines across the country, and that included a segment on “Saturday Night Live” and a mention on “Good Morning America.”
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As expected, Kevin turned into a big teenager. When he reached 12 years of age, his height reached 5 foot 7 as per The New York Post.
By junior high, he stood at 6 foot 5. But he didn’t stop there. On the contrary, he grew even taller in the years to come.
“There isn’t a day that goes by when someone doesn’t ask me how tall I am,” Kevin told the Post.
“I like to joke that I’m 5-foot-21. When people ask if I play basketball, I ask them if they play miniature golf.”
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Kevin, who is now 40 years old and is a former military man, is 6 feet 9 inches tall and wears shoes size 17. He’s married and lives with his wife, who’s significantly shorter than him, and their Great Dane.
Being this tall isn’t always easy but it does come with plenty of advantages.
We are certain Kevin is often bothered with questions about his appearance, but we also know that he’s handling that just fine.
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Rosalynn and Jimmy Carter will always be remembered as a couple who have done the most humanitarian work in their post-White House years.
The Carters had been part of the Habitat for Humanity for many years and helped renovate around 4,300 houses in 14 different countries.
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Before coming to Washington in 1977, Rosalynn was seen as unassuming and quiet, but she soon turned into an eloquent speaker, campaigner and activist. She was well-known for her efforts on mental health and caregiving and women’s rights.
Rosalynn got the nickname “the Steel Magnolia” because of her influence, loyalty, and compassion. It was reported that while serving as a first lady, White House staffers sometimes sought her approval on initiatives before bringing them up to the president.
Rosalynn and Jimmy were celebrated as the oldest living presidential couple and were married for 77 years. Sadly, Rosalynn passed away on November 19, just two days after entering hospice along with her loving husband.
ASPEN, CO – JUNE 23: Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter speaks with President Jimmy Carter and Aspen Institute president and CEO Walter Isaacson during the McCloskey Speaker Series on June 23, 2015 in Aspen, Colorado. (Photo by Leigh Vogel/Getty Images)
The two spent the last days of her life by each other’s side. Jimmy asked his bed to be placed next to hers so that they could talk to one another.
“My father told her he loved her and thanked her for all the wonderful things she had done,” the Carters’ son James E. “Chip” Carter III, who was in his parents’ bedroom with other family members said. “Then he asked us to leave so he could be alone with her.
“I’m sure he prayed,” Chip explained.
Sadly, however, by Sunday morning, Rosalynn had lost the power of speech. Later that day, her long and inspiring life came to an end.
Just how generous Rosalynn was and how big her heart was speaks one of the decisions she made before her passing. Namely, Rosalynn was insistent that fellow ex-First Lady Melania Trump should attend her funeral, despite the fact that Jimmy didn’t agree with Trump’s administration politics.
WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 04: President Donald Trump and first Lady Melania Trump participate in an event on the South Lawn of the White House on July 04, 2020 in Washington, DC. President Trump is hosting a “Salute to America” celebration that includes flyovers by military aircraft and a large fireworks display. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)
As reported by SheKnows, citing the Washington Post, “all former first ladies, including Melania Trump,” having been invited to Rosalynn’s funeral. This was confirmed by Rosalynn’s son who said his mom had been “involved in that decision” though she knew that there were “public disagreements over many issues” between her husband and Melania’s husband.
“My mother was a gracious person, and she would treat everybody with respect, including a former first lady,” Chip said.
Donald Trump confirmed that he and Melania would be attending Rosalynn’s funeral.
Rest in peace, Rosalynn.
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The Olsen sisters, Marry-Kate and Ashley, took Hollywood by storm during the 90’s after they shared the role of cute-beyond-words Michelle Tanner on the TV sitcom Full House.
When their mom took them to the audition, the producers had already chosen a set of twins for the role that would turn iconic, but just a glance at the cute Olsens made them change their mind and hire Marry-Kate and Ashley instead.
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The girls would take turns in playing Michelle because it would have been a lot of work for a single child to be filming long hours. The show ran from 1987 until 1955, and audiences from all over the country and beyond fell for the character of Michelle so much that the girls turned acting sensation almost overnight.
Being that successful, they started their own company and became CEO’s at the age of just 6, and when they reached 10, they were on the list of youngest self-made millionaires in the history.
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Sadly, the year the so much loved series Full House ended was the year when the marriage of the Olsen sisters’ parents finished. That affected the girls and they tried not to think of what was going on in the house by taking new projects and films.
In their private life, the girls were said to be very shy. At school, they were placed in separate classrooms because both their parents and teachers believed they depended a lot on one another and wanted to teach them to be able to function on their own.
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Speaking of their childhood, Mary-Kate said she wouldn’t want anyone to have an upbringing like she and her sister had. ”I look at old photos of me, and I don’t feel connected to them at all … I would never wish my upbringing on anyone,” Mary-Kate explained in an interview with the magazine Marie Claire. She added how she felt the two were like ”little monkey performers” in front of the cameras.
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During their long careers as actresses, the famous twins played in over 30 movies and released music albums, videos, and a series of books. The last movie that starred in together was ”New York Minute,” which didn’t go well with the critics. After that, the sisters announced they are stepping away from acting and will be pursuing careers as fashion designers.
Today, they are running two clothing brands, ”Elizabeth and James” and ”The Row,” which are known and wanted worldwide.
“If you want things to be perfect or beautiful, it’s a lot of hard work,” Mary-Kate said. “Nothing comes easy. That’s just the way we were raised; that’s what we believe is necessary to do something different.”
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When it comes to their private life, there’s not much that they themselves reveal as they try to keep a low profile. Rumors are that back in 2008, when the whole world was shaken by the death of actor Heath Ledger, Marry-Kate Olsen was dating him. She never confirmed this herself.
Today, Marry-Kate was married to French banker based in the United States, Oliver Sarcozy, half brother of the ex president of France, Nicolas Sarcozy. They tied the knot in 2015, three years after they started dating.
Ashley married artist Louis Eisner after she was spotted with twice-her-age boyfriends in the past.
The twin’s younger sister, beautiful Elizabeth, is embracing acting as her future career. He sisters are very supportive and attend her film premieres. In 2011, Elizabeth had her major breakthrough in the thriller drama ”Martha Marcy May Marlene.”
”It’s always felt as though [Mary-Kate and Ashley] have been women, while I’ve been the kid. But we’re very close and I look up to them a lot. I wasn’t really affected by their fame until I went to college. People would expect me to be partying and all sorts of stuff. It was really strange,” Elizabeth told Daily Telegraph.
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Although Marry-Kate and Ashley went separate ways, their bond is as strong as day one. They are extremely close and are always there for each other.
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”Our bond is really beyond words. I know when she’s hurting, I know when she’s going through something,” Ashley told Times of India. “I know when she’s happy – whether I’m with her or not, I know,” she added.
We wish the Olsen sisters the best that life can bring in the years to come.
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The story of this cute family of two started when little Alba, who was just 13 days old back then, was rejected by 20 adoptive families.
The decision made by all these people not to embrace the special little girl turned lucky for the 41-year-old Italian Luca Trapanese.
When he filled in the adoption papers, Luca didn’t really believe the social services would allow him to become the legal father of Alba as in the country where he is from it is not common for single, homosexual man to be granted custody.
But, as all those families didn’t want to adopt a child with Down Syndrome, and Luca was more than happy to have such child in his life, he took Alba in and became her legal daddy.
The moment he welcomed sweet Alba into his life, he became the happiest person on Earth. Speaking of his daughter and his case, he said it was very special because it “destroys stereotypes about fatherhood, religion and family.”
Luka has a heart of gold. He has been part of many social service programs throughout the years and volunteered at various organizations who help people with special needs find their place in the society. Among the rest, he was part of the foundation “A Ruota Libera” which provided assistance for children with Down Syndrome.
This was one of the reasons why Luca wanted to adopt a child with Down Syndrom despite not having a partner.
Finalizing the adoption was a difficult process as adoption agencies prefer “traditional” families over the non-conventional ones.
“For me, a disabled child is not a second choice solution, but a conscious choice with respect to my vocation and my abilities,” Luca said.
There is nothing a parent wouldn’t do for the well-being of their children. The truth is that moms and dads out there sacrifice a lot to help guide their children into becoming respected individuals with good manners. Sadly, children don’t always appreciate these efforts.
A father took to Reddit to ask fellow redditors whether he was harsh with his son after he heard him yelling at his mother for not doing his laundry.
Namely, the boy was 12 years old and expected from his mom to do the laundry and then iron his clothes. When she didn’t manage to, he got angry and started yelling at her.
The dad explained that both he and his wife do chores around the house while both of them have full-time jobs.
The following weekend, the man’s wife went to Mexico with some of her friends and he believed staying alone with the boys was the perfect time to teach his pre-teen a lesson.
Namely, the father told his son that he would be doing his own laundry while the mom was away after teaching him how to do it. On top of it, he told him that he would be responsible for his younger brother, and that included cooking food for him. The 12-year-old was also asked to do chores around the house.
After a day, he started complaining and saying it was all too much for him. It was then when the father reminded him that his mom does that every day while working full time.
However, instead of learning how to appreciate what his mother did, he decided to call his grandma and ask her to take him in for a couple of days because his father was harsh on him and made him do things around the house. The grandma then called the boy’s father and told him that his parenting methods weren’t right and that he shouldn’t have forced the boy to do his own laundry.
The father then reminded his mother, the boy’s grandma, that she used to use even more harsh methods which involved some beating too. It was then that she apologized and promised not to get involved.
So redditors took the father’s side and said he’s methods weren’t harsh at all. Instead, learning how to do his laundry, make his room, and even cook were life lessons that the son needed to learn anyway.
Others, however, said he should have let the boy be boy and enjoy his days without being burdened with household tasks.
“I think you have a deeper issue that you need to work on with your son. I also think if your older son has been exposed to misogynistic attitudes, you should make sure your younger son doesn’t pick up on it, too. They both need to learn that women are partners, not maids, and that they need to pull their weight,” one user commented.
“I do think that you should consider approaching this in a more educational manner than a punitive one, and to treat it as a genuine and earnest learning experience for your son, rather than simply a punishment,” another suggested.
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Sophia Loren is believed to be one of the most beautiful actresses who have ever graced the silver screen.
This Italian-born actress known not only for her acting and successful career but for her eternal beauty too embodied the glitz and glamour of Hollywood’s Golden Age like no other person has.
Today, the actress is 98 years of age, but despite that, it looks like she still hasn’t lost her charisma.
Recently, to the delight of her fans, she made a public appearance. This however, happened before she sustained severe injuries after falling in the bathroom of her Geneva, Switzerland, home in October of this year. Sadly, she was left with several fractures, with injuries to her hip and femur and was forced to undergo surgery but is now on her path to complete recovery.
During her public appearance which preceded her fall, Loren was accompanied by her relatives, who attended the event as guests but made sure they kept an eye on the actress at all times. She could barely walk and was greeted by fans with an astounding round of applause.
Loren was dressed in a stunning black suit and had impressive jewelry. Her fans couldn’t help but notice her well kept hair.
Some of the attendees were stunned to realize just how much their favorite actress has changed over time, but besides that, they all agreed that she still looks as beautiful as ever.
“No matter what, she will always be gorgeous!” a fan said. “She will never go out of style!” another added.
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Every person wants to feel good in their own skin, and sometimes, feeling good requires certain enhancements, most times in the form of surgical procedures.
And as much as we all believe that the celebrities are the ones who go under the knife the most all for the sake of looking attractive, some of them embrace their natural beauty and opt to age gracefully.
At the age of 56, this incredible actress doesn’t resemble the ‘Pretty Woman’ that much, but she’s definitely as enchantingly beautiful as she was at the time the movie premiered.
Recently, she was spotted taking a walk and the photos only prove that she defies age. Roberts wasn’t wearing any makeup and looked adorable.
In the past, she revealed ‘the naked truth’ in a post she shared both on Facebook and Instagram which had been deleted shortly after because of some reason.
In it, she wrote, “Perfection is a disease of a nation. We overlay our faces with tons of make-up. We get botoxs and even starve ourselves to become that perfect size. We try to fix something but you can’t fix what you can’t see. It’s the soul that needs the surgery. It’s time that we take a stand. How can you expect someone else to love you if you don’t love yourself?
“You have to be happy with yourself. It doesn’t matter what you look like on the outside, it’s what’s on the inside that counts. Today, I want to put up a makeup-free photo. I know I have wrinkles on my skin but today I want you to see beyond that. I want to embrace the real me and I want you to embrace who you are, the way you are, and love yourself just the way you are,” she added.
Julia Roberts is truly one of a kind. What’s not to like about this woman?
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Based on significant number of scientific research, it has been proven how animals have positive influence on young children. Growing up with cats or dogs teaches kids responsibility and kindness. These youngsters learn from very early age that sharing is caring and are a bit more happy than those who don’t own a pet.
But one boy named Joel made a very special friend: a giant manta ray.
Joel enjoys spending time with the fishermen in Valle Gran Rey. In this village in the Canary Islands there is a harbor in which the local people throw bycatch and attract many different sea creatures.
Among all those unusual creatures there is a giant manta ray that gets to greet little Joel every single day.
Luckily, someone took notice of this uncommon friendship and put it on tape.
Joel and the other boy know how to attract their friend by putting their hands in the water, offering food.
The most unusual thing is that the manta ray recognizes Joel and lets him pet it on the nose.
It appears that the giant manta ray’s all time favorite food are the shrimps Joel feeds it with. Some kind fishermen who know of this relationship make sure they leave a box full of shrimps for Joel.
Once the giant creature is full, it gets another pet on its nose and head and then slowly disappears into the deep water.
Unlike stingrays, manta’s do not have a stinger, which means that they cannot kill people and have no way of harming humans.
The video of lovely Joel and his pal was seen more than 50 million times once it was posted on YouTube.
People were staggered by the sight and one even wrote: “My faith in humanity’s restored. These boys have good souls.”
Another commenter loved seeing how respectful Joel was with the manta ray. “This is really amazing. It’s also good to see that the boy knows to respect boundaries and doesn’t go too far (e.g. jumping in with the ray). The ray flapping back to the boy was so fantastic.”
We do see children bonding with animals all the time, but having a manta ray for a friend isn’t something we get to see every day. You really have to see it to believe it!
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Trader Joe’s is a chain of grocery stores with amazing food and drink from around the globe and around the corner, and that’s one of the reasons why these stores are people’s number one option when shopping.
Within the aisles of these stores lays a delight for those young in age and young in heart, a secret treasure hunt that brings incredible joy and makes the process of shopping a bit more exciting. Stuffed animals are hidden for those with adventurous spirit to find, and this joyous experience is a win-win scenario according to Andie Lunkenheimer, a dedicated patron. “While adults shop, kids embark on an adventure,” she says.
This low-key game of hide-and-seek with all the kids who come in is beyond adorable. Any kid who finds the stuffed animal is given a special treat, like a lollipop, as a prize.
This idea is brilliant because those who are forced to take their kids shopping know how much effort it takes to keep them calm and make them behave.
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By combining the element of shopping, which is something essential, with a dose of fun and excitement for the little ones turns the routine errands into a memorable experience for the entire family.
“Now, I cannot say that there is one in every single store, but in general, stores typically have one,” said Kendra Friend-Daniel, public relations director for Trader Joe’s.
“It’s a way to engage with kids in our store. If they locate the hidden stuffed toy, they just let a Crew Member know and they’ll receive a treat. The type of stuffed toy and treat may vary store to store, but for example, in my local Trader Joe’s there’s a hidden penguin and when my daughters locate it, they receive a lollipop.”
This isn’t the first time for the shops to be doing this. This year, a video of a customer who explains everything you need to know about this game went viral, and many believed this ‘toy-hunting’ thing was just a rumor, but in fact, this practice of hiding stuffed animals around the place is present for over a decade and clearly, kids, as well as parents, can’t get enough.
“If you’ve ever been to a Trader Joe’s before, you know their employees are extremely friendly and they’ve got a lot of healthy products that you just can’t find in other stores,” TikTok user timbosliceoflife12 says in the video. “And hidden within these healthy products you may find a random stuffed animal,” he continued.
The animals vary from one location to other, from majestic eagles, gentle whales, and playful bears to charming ducks, curious turtles, and even elusive lobsters, you name it.
However, not every store participates in this game, so when you visit a Trader Joe’s store, just ask the employees if there are any hidden animals in their store.
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For most people, becoming parents is one of the greatest joys in life. Sadly, not everyone succeeds in becoming one because of one reason or another. Sometimes, they simply don’t get lucky enough to find the person they would share that special role with. Other times, no matter how hard they try, couples fail at getting pregnant.
Stephanie, 27, and Graham Freels, 29, got married in 2017 and dreamed of welcoming a child ever since. However, that didn’t came easily to them. Instead, they failed at conceiving and even turned to the doctors for help.
What’s most, Stephanie was forced to undergo a surgery during which a pituitary cyst was removed from her body which made things even harder for this couple as it caused hormonal imbalance.
After years of trying and one disappointment after another, Stephanie turned to God and decided to pray for a miracle.
”For years, we had prayed that God would bless us with children, and now it was finally coming true! I’ve always wanted a large family, but I could have never imagined it would happen all at once,” she said in a statement according to St. Joseph’s.
Just before Christmas Eve, God listened to this woman’s prayers. Stephanie took a pregnancy test and it turned out positive. Needless to say, the couple and their families were over the moon.
”It was a pretty incredible morning for us,” the mother-to-be said.
Stephanie and Graham went to the hospital for additional tests and one of them stood out. The test showed that Stephanie carried multiple babies. Later on, ultrasound showed that they would become parents of quintuplets.
”It was one of the craziest moments of our lives,” Stephanie said and continued: ”We were so excited and confident that God had purposefully entrusted us with these five precious babies. However, we also knew there were serious risks to carrying quintuplets.”
The chances of delivering quintuplets are extremely rare. In 2020, out of over 3.6 million births in the United States, only 29 were quintuplets or higher-order multiples.
No matter how excited the Freels were over the thought of welcoming that many babies, they were well aware that this pregnancy came with risks of complications.
“Right after we learned that we were expecting quintuplets, I hopped on YouTube and started doing some research to find the right doctor and hospital to deliver our babies,” Graham said.
Luckily, they got in touch with Dr. John Elliott, a renowned perinatologist based in Phoenix, specializing in higher-order multiple pregnancies. Without giving it a second thought, they moved places and left Washington for Phoenix. While Graham was able to continue doing his full-time job remotely, Stephanie spent all her time and effort on managing her pregnancy.
The doctors’ plan was Stephanie to carry the babies until week 34, but that wasn’t what happened. Unfortunately, she suffered from hyperemesis gravidarum, a severe form of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, and she delivered her bundles of joy at week 29 via c-section.
”It was upwards of 20 people in the delivery room because each baby has its own team of nurses, respiratory therapists, and physicians to help transition them after birth,” Andrea Hassler, nursing director at St. Joseph said.
“And then Stephanie had her own team on the obstetrical side as well to ensure that she was safe during the delivery as well.”
Having been born 13 weeks prematurely, babies Adelyn, Eliana, Linnea, Fisher, and Harper Freels, known as the “Freels Five,” had to spend some time at the NICU.
”As expected, they did need some respiratory support in the beginning,” Hassler told Good Morning America.
”And then it was really a focus on being able to have those babies grow outside of mom’s womb up into the healthy babies that you see today.”
The final quintuplet was released from the NICU after 76 days.
“One of the best moments of our NICU journey was being able to hold all five of my babies for the first time,” said Stephanie, adding that she was “so emotional leading up to the moment I could finally hold all of them in my arms after carrying them in my belly.”
“It was a moment I will forever cherish,” she continued. “I am so thankful to the NICU nursing team for giving me this experience.”
“So many people have prayed for us and our family throughout our journey and NICU experience. We are so grateful that so many prayers have been answered and we are looking forward to creating new memories as a family of seven.”
The sweet babies, who were welcomed into the world in June 2023, are all healthy and happy. We wish them long and fulfilling lives.
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The Willis family has gone through a lot during these past months, and their struggles are far from over.
Ever since the Die Hard star was diagnosed with a condition that affects one’s ability to communicate, the world fell silent. His family provided him with extreme support and has been updating his fans of Bruce’s condition regularly.
Bruce withdrew from from the spotlight, and later on, he was diagnosed with a more specific condition; frontotemporal dementia.
“Our family wanted to start by expressing our deepest gratitude for the incredible outpouring of love, support and wonderful stories we have all received since sharing Bruce’s original diagnosis,” his daughter Rumer Willis posted on the social media.
“In the spirit of that, we wanted to give you an update about our beloved husband, father and friend since we now have a deeper understanding of what he is experiencing.
“Since we announced Bruce’s diagnosis of aphasia in spring 2022, Bruce’s condition has progressed and we now have a more specific diagnosis: frontotemporal dementia (known as FTD).”
NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 21: (Exclusive Coverage) Bruce Willis and Tallulah Willis celebrate Bruce Willis’ 60th birthday at Harlow on March 21, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage)
As Bruce’s wife, ex-wife, and his daughters were as well affected by his illness, his daughter Tallulah, whom the actor shares with Demi Moore, is experiencing issues with her mental health and they get worse as her father’s health condition worsens.
Tallulah spoke openly of her anorexia after she was dumped by her fiancè Dillon Buss less than three months after her father’s aphasia diagnosis.
As per reports, Bruce is being aware of his daughter’s suffering.
“Bruce could see her wasting away and it only made his own problems worse,” a source said, as reported by Radar.
“Bruce was shattered when he saw Tallulah’s suffering,” the insider went on.
“It got to the point where the family thought it would be better if they weren’t around each other at all.”
SHANGHAI, CHINA – NOVEMBER 04: American actor Bruce Willis attends CocoBaba and Ushopal activity on November 4, 2019 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by VCG/VCG via Getty Images)
Tallulah has been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder after she checked into an in-patient facility following the breakup.
In the essay she penned for Vogue Magazine, Tallulah explained that her struggles with body dysmorphia began when she started taking medication for ADHD.
“I felt smart for the first time,” Tallulah said of taking her medication, “but I also started to enjoy the appetite-suppressant side effect of the meds. I saw a way to banish the awkward adolescent in favor of a flighty little pixie. And like so many people with eating disorders, my sense of myself went haywire.
“There’s an unhealthy deliciousness at the beginning of losing weight rapidly. People are like, ‘Oh wow!’ And then quickly it turns to, ‘Are you okay?’ My friends and family were terrified, and I dismissed it.”
LOS ANGELES, CA – JULY 14: Tallulah Willis attends the Comedy Central Roast of Bruce Willis at Hollywood Palladium on July 14, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
The 29-year-old added: “By the spring of 2022, I weighed about 84 lbs. I was always freezing. I was calling mobile IV teams to come to my house, and I couldn’t walk in my Los Angeles neighborhood because I was afraid of not having a place to sit down and catch my breath.”
We truly hope Tallulah would be able to overcome her health issues.
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Four teen friends, Jevon Hirst, Harvey Owen, Wilf Henderson, and Hugo Morris, embarked on a camping trip in Snowdonia, North Wales last weekend. They were looking forward to some fun time together, but their journey ended with a tragedy.
Namely, the boys went on the trip on Sunday morning and were about to return home the following day, but when their families didn’t hear from them for some hours, they got worried and alerted the police.
Soon after, a missing report for the four of them was filed and the authorities began an extensive search in the woods.
Helicopters, members of the Coast Guard, and mountain rescue teams got involved in the search as well.
Forty-eight hours since they were reported missing, authorities found the lifeless bodies of the four teens trapped inside an overturned car partially submerged in water.
“At present, this appears to have been a tragic accident, and our thoughts are with the family and friends of the four young men at this very difficult time,” a member of the police forces said.
The car they boys were travelling with seems to have ridden off the road in a village called Gareg.
Needless to say, their families were heartbroken.
Owen’s mother, Crystal, wrote a heartfelt post on Facebook. “I feel like I’m in a nightmare I wish I could wake up from, but I’m not,” she wrote. She then added that she would be closing her business for a while because she’s not able to do anything work-related when her son is no longer alive and she won’t see him ever again.
According to Crystal, Owen was about to spend the night at a friend’s house and she had no idea the boys went to a camping trip. She added that she would never let him go if she knew what he was planning because of the winter weather.
Henderson’s girlfriend’s mother, Lisa Corfield, spoke of the boys and said, “They are not experienced campers. They have never been there before. [They] were just going for the night, so have a tent and sleeping bags but only the basics.”
She shared a photo of the deceased boy and her daughter on Facebook and described him as a “lovely kind young lad” who treated her daughter like every parent would want their daughter to be treated.
Tributes came pouring in for the families of the boys during these times of grief. The heartbroken families are still trying to figure out what happened and that their boys are not alive.
We are so very sorry for this tragic losses.
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Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter passed away on Saturday afternoon on November 19. She had joined her husband of 77 years, Jimmy Carter, into hospice just 48 hours prior.
The 96-year-old died at her home in Plains, Georgia at 2:10 p.m. Up until that point, Jimmy stayed by her side.
He asked the rest of the family to leave the room and asked his bed to be placed besides hers so that they could talk. Sadly, by Sunday morning Rosalynn had lost the power of speech. Later that day, her life, which was rich and filled with causes she fought for, came to an end.
Her passing affected the entire nation. “The Steel Magnolia,” as the staff at the White House called her because of her influence, loyalty, and compassion, left a deep mark in the lives of many, but the person who suffered the greatest loss with her passing is her husband who spoke of her as of “my equal partner in everything I ever accomplished.”
The former president only finds a small measure of solace in the fact that he was there with her and for her until the very end. In fact, outliving her was something he desired because he wanted to provide care for her until the very last day, which he eventually did.
According to Chip Carter, Jimmy and Rosalynn’s son, Jimmy had explained to him time and again that he didn’t want to die before his wife of 77 years.
“Dad told me several times over the last nine months that he had always believed he would survive mom and protect her until she died, but that now he wasn’t sure that would happen – and that upset him,” Chip revealed.
“But he stayed alive. We all told him how proud we were of his relationship with her and how he took care of her.”
Jimmy himself went through health struggles, especially during the last decade. He battled cancer, but managed to survive all thanks to the love and support of his family, especially Rosalynn who was there to witness his miraculous recovery.
In February 2023, Jimmy moved into hospice following several brief hospital visits.
His and Rosalynn’s love story is one of the most beautiful the nation has ever witnessed.
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Rosalynn Carter was the driving force behind her husband of over seven decades. Sadly, this incredible lady, who devoted a great part of her life raising awareness about mental illness and helping those who struggled with it, passed away at the age of 96 following a battle with dementia, the Carter Center reported.
Rosalynn and former president Jimmy Carter celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary and held the title of the longest-married presidential couple.
The Carters tied the knot on July 7, 1946, in their hometown of Plains, Georgia, where they celebrated the special milestone.
They were by each other’s side through thick and thin.
“Rosalynn was my equal partner in everything I ever accomplished,” former president Jimmy Carter said in the statement. “She gave me wise guidance and encouragement when I needed it. As long as Rosalynn was in the world, I always knew somebody loved and supported me.”
During his presidency from 1977 to 1981, Jimmy Carter told aides, “Rosalynn is my best friend… the perfect extension of me, probably the most influential person in my life.”
Roselynn wasn’t just a First Lady, but she was her husband’s closest advisor and stood by his side supporting every decision he made as a head of the country.
After leaving the White House, the Carters returned to live in their family house in Plains, Georgia. The house, which according to Zillow is valued at $209,996, was built in 1961, when the Carters welcomed their fourth child in their lives and needed a bigger place. The couple always led a quite and a very simple life.
During the past decade, both Rosalynn and Jimmy experienced health scares.
When he turned 90 back in 2015, Jimmy battled life-threatening cancer, but his wife was by his side to witness his miraculous recovery. Rosalynn had undergone a major surgery and had a part of her colon removed when she was 90. Due to her advanced age, the family was told that the procedure would be a risky one, but Jimmy stayed with her at the hospital throughout the night and prayed for her.
In the morning, Rosalynn woke up and Jimmy called his grandson Jason to share with him the great news.
“It was 6 a.m. He said he wanted to go home and spend the rest of his time with her,” Jason Carter tells the Washington Post. “That was the moment he truly retired; he said no more executive meetings at the Carter Center. He just wanted to be with her.”
As their health declined, Rosalynn and Jimmy were each other’s caretakers and depended on each other.
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Following her surgery, Jimmy would bring her treats and rub her toes.
“He actually was a very good nurse,” a family friend in Plains, Jill Stuckey, said.
When Jimmy entered hospice in February 2023, he terminated medical treatment at the hospital because his wife found it hard to be separated from him, as reported by the Washington Post.
Towards the end, the couple spent their days in their living room, sharing blueberries in the morning and watching Law and Order at night.
The last time Rosalynn was seen in public was right before Jimmy’s 99th birthday, at the annual Plains Peanut Festival in their hometown. She was together with her husband inside a car and waved to the crowd.
Earlier this year, the Carter family revealed that Rosalynn was diagnosed with dementia. Shortly after, she entered hospice and spent the last days of her life surrounded by family and her loving husband. She barely walked, with a help of a walker, and her health declined significantly.
“They were at peace with what was coming,” said Andrew Young, the former Atlanta mayor and former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations who visited them in their home earlier this year.
“Time just caught up with her,” her niece, Kim Fuller, told the Washington Post. “She was getting more and more weak.”
But no matter how weak and frail they were, Rosalynn and Jimmy never stopped holding hands.
“It’s hard to imagine one without the other,” said Stuckey, who spent many days with the two.
Young recalled his last visit of the Carters’ home and said the three friends prayed together. “They seemed so happy to be with each other,” he said, adding that Rosalynn was quiet, while Jimmy just smiled.
We can’t even imagine how sad and heartbroken Jimmy is now that his wife of 77 years is no longer by his side.
Our thoughts and prayers go to him and his family during these times of grief.
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Finding a soulmate you will get to spend your life with is a privilege denied to many, so if you do meet that one person who makes your heart skip a beat don’t let them go.
For former president Jimmy Carter, that special person was his wife of many years, Rosalynn. Their love story resembled a fairy tale.
Sadly, Rosalynn passed away at the age of 96 following a battle with dementia, the Carter Center reported.
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“Rosalynn was my equal partner in everything I ever accomplished,” former president Jimmy Carter said in the statement. “She gave me wise guidance and encouragement when I needed it. As long as Rosalynn was in the world, I always knew somebody loved and supported me.”
Rosalynn’s family lived next to Jimmy’s and she was a very good friend with his sister. She remembered that Jimmy’s sister had a photo of him on the wall and she fell in love with that photo showing young Jimmy wearing his uniform.
“I didn’t know a single boy I thought I’d want to spend my life with until Jimmy Carter came calling,” Rosalynn explained.
When Jimmy returned to Plains on a break from the Naval Academy, his then-girlfriend was away at a family reunion, so he missed the opportunity to see her.
“I was cruising around with my sister, Ruth, and her boyfriend, just looking for a date, and I picked up Rosalynn in front of the Methodist church,” Jimmy recalled in What Makes a Marriage Last. When he laid eyes on Rosalynn, he immediately knew she was the one.
“I just felt compatible with her. She was beautiful and innocent, and there was a resonance. We rode in the rumble seat of a Ford pickup – Ruth and her boyfriend in the front – and I kissed her on that first date. I remember that vividly.”
“The moon was full in the sky, conversation came easy, and I was in love,” Rosalynn wrote in her memoir First Lady from Plains about their first date.
They started dating but didn’t marry until she turned 18 because she made a promise to her dying father that she won’t marry before finishing school.
During the first years of marriage, the couple constantly moved places because Jimmy was often deployed at different locations. However, Rosalynn didn’t mind that. In fact, she loved being on the move with him and when he made the decision to give up his career in the Navy, she wasn’t glad. “I had been self-sufficient and independent from my mother and Jimmy’s mother,” she told The New York Times.
In the next six years, the couple welcomed three children.
Jack was born in 1947, Chip in 1950, and Jefferey in 1952. Later, in 1967, they welcomed their fourth child and only daughter, Amy Lynn.
Speaking of their long-lasting marriage, it seemed there was a secret behind it which the two shared with the world.
“She’s just as strong, if not stronger than I am. She’s fully equal to me in every way in our relationship, in making business decisions, and she makes most of the decisions about family affairs. And I think it was a struggle for her to achieve this degree of independence and equality in our personal relationship. So, to summarize, years ago, we had a lot of quarrels—none serious, particularly—but now we don’t.”
Being married for so many years must be a challenge, but the Carters did’t see it that way. They had always been by each other’s side; during presidency and while he battled cancer. Revealing the secret to a long and happy marriage, both Rosalynn and Jimmy said that they had never went to bed angry at one another and knew how to enjoy the simple things that many take for granted, like cherishing each other’s company.
“We have grown closer to each other. We’ve learned from each other. And we have learned to accommodate each other’s idiosyncrasies,” Jimmy Carter told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “And we’ve learned how to give each other plenty of space. We can each do our own thing and the other one absent.”
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Rosalynn also spoke of her husband with fondness.
“Jimmy is really kind and he will hold out his hand, take my hand when we are walking down the street or sitting in the car. Squeeze my hand. Those kinds of things draw me closer to him,” the former first lady revealed.
“I think our partnership started before (his presidency) when I was keeping books at our farm supply business. It was not too long before I got to know more about the business on paper than he knew about it and I could advise him. For instance, once we started doing peanuts and cotton and we started shelling corn, I realized from the books that we were not making any money. That we were losing money. I could advise him,” Rosalynn Carter added. “So that is how I think our partnership developed. That was the beginning of it.”
The two shared a lot of interests together, like bird watching and helping the community through the organization Habitat for Humanity, which builds homes for people in need.
They also gave each other the space to do the things that fulfill them. “Jimmy and I are always looking for things to do together.” Rosalynn told CBS42. “Each [person] should have some space. That’s really important.”
“We’ve had a kind of policy on which we’ve agreed,” Carter explained during a 2019 press conference. “We give each other plenty of space to do our own things. And we try to find things we like to do together, and we try to concentrate on them. We took up downhill skiing when I was 62 years old. She was 59. We’ve taken up bird-watching and playing tennis and fly-fishing. So we’ve got a lot of common things we do together.
“We try to forgive each other every night for any differences we may have had during the day. We try to read the Bible every day. Most of the time late in the evening,” Jimmy Carter said. “And we try to reconcile and never go to sleep with any lingering argument.”
Both Rosalynn and Jimmy knew that with years, their feelings and love for one another only grew bigger. The only time they remember they got into a fight was when they wrote a book together.
“I know for my sake,” Jimmy said, “it’s been the best thing I’ve ever had happen to me — marrying Rosalynn and living together for so long, growing to know each other more and more intimately every day in married life.
“I’ve been very happy,” he said. “and I love her more now than I did to begin with — which is saying a lot, because I loved her a lot.”
Recently, The Carter Center released a statement that left many devastated. After a few hospital visits, former President Carter has been admitted to hospice.
“After a series of short hospital stays, former US President Jimmy Carter today decided to spend his remaining time at home with his family and receive hospice care instead of additional medical intervention. He has the full supportof his family and his medical team.”
Over the years, he has dealt with several serious health issues, including brain cancer. In 2019, he underwent brain surgery to remove mounting pressure.
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Now that Rosalynn passed away, president Carter is heartbroken.
Her son, Chip Carter, said of his mother, “Besides being a loving mother and extraordinary First Lady, my mother was a great humanitarian in her own right. Her life of service and compassion was an example for all Americans. She will be sorely missed not only by our family but by the many people who have better mental health care and access to resources for caregiving today.”
Rest in peace, Rosalynn Carter.
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Ever since it was revealed that Bruce Willis suffers from aphasia, a condition which affects one’s ability to communicate, he withdrew from the spotlight. It was announced later on that the Die Hard star suffers from dementia.
“Our family wanted to start by expressing our deepest gratitude for the incredible outpouring of love, support and wonderful stories we have all received since sharing Bruce’s original diagnosis,” his daughter Rumer Willis posted on the social media.
“In the spirit of that, we wanted to give you an update about our beloved husband, father and friend since we now have a deeper understanding of what he is experiencing.
“Since we announced Bruce’s diagnosis of aphasia in spring 2022, Bruce’s condition has progressed and we now have a more specific diagnosis: frontotemporal dementia (known as FTD).”
His wife, who’s he’s caretaker, shared updates on the condition of the actor with the fans and they are getting more and more worried for his state.
Recently, Emma opened up about her husband’s condition and his life during an appearance on the Today show for World Frontotemporal Dementia Awareness Week.
Asked if her husband has been aware of his condition, she said, “It’s hard to know.”
“Dementia is hard. It’s hard on the person diagnosed, it’s also hard on the family. That is no different for Bruce, or myself, or our girls. When they say this is a family disease, it really is,” Emma added.
“I think it was the blessing and the curse, to finally understand what was happening, so I can be into the acceptances of what it is.
“It doesn’t make it any less painful but just being in the acceptance, and being in the know of what is happening to Bruce, makes it a little bit easier.”
Recently, Willis was spotted by the paparazzi during a car ride. What many noticed is that his health condition took a toll on his appearance. The actor doesn’t resemble the person he once was but appears a lot older. It’s obvious that he has lost some weight as well and appears frail.
We truly hope his condition will improve as much as that is possible.
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Age is just a number they say, but when the age gap between couples is very big, that becomes socially unacceptable and many times, people make jokes of these couples.
The following joke that involves and elderly man and a young lady is so good, it will certainly put a smile on your face.
“A 70-year-old man had never experienced marriage. One day, fate brings him face to face with a stunning 17-year-old girl, and a spark ignites between them instantly.
Their connection grows, and they decide to tie the knot. Setting off for their honeymoon in Florida, they embark on this new chapter of life together.
Upon their return, his curious friend queries, “So, my friend, how was the honeymoon?”
With a blissful smile, the man responds, “Oh, it was truly enchanting. The sun, the waves, we shared intimate moments almost every night, we -”
His friend playfully interrupts, “At your age! How did you manage such a feat night after night?”
The man chuckles and replies, “Well, you see, we nearly made love on Monday, we nearly made love on Tuesday…”
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Candace Leslie Cima is a woman in her 70s, but she defies age. This lady, who is very active on the social media, has thousand of followers on TikTok and Instagram where she posts photos of herself and her stunning figure.
However, despite the fact that many people love what she does, there are also those who judge her, writing that she’s too old to be an influencer. The reason for this is probably the fact that when we think of influencers, the first thing that comes to mind are young ladies with big lips who promote certain lifestyle or products.
Back in 2022, Cima caused a stir among her followers and other social media users after posting a clip of herself in a white tank top and pair of jeans, along with strappy white heels. This was when she revealed that she was 75 years of age.
Speaking of her style, which some believe doesn’t fit her age, Cima says she simply wears what she feels comfortable in. At the same time, she loves the fact that she ages gracefully because she’s fascinated with aging. What’s most, she owned and operated a senior housing community for more than three decades.
Cima turned 76 recently and celebrated her birthday in Key Largo. She created a beautiful video of herself wearing swimsuit which she posted on the social media, leaving many of her fans speechless.
She definitely defies age and contrary to what some people have to say about Cima’s posts which they brand ‘inappropriate’ for someone her age, we believe she’s a stunningly beautiful lady.
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Rosalynn Carter, the wife of former president Jimmy Carter, died Sunday at the age of 96, according to The Carter Center. As a first lady, she worked tirelessly on behalf of mental health reform and professionalized the role of the president’s spouse.
“Rosalynn was my equal partner in everything I ever accomplished,” former president Jimmy Carter said in the statement. “She gave me wise guidance and encouragement when I needed it. As long as Rosalynn was in the world, I always knew somebody loved and supported me.”
Her influence on his work as a president was so profound that in private conversations with his aides he would sometimes call her “co-president.”
The love story of Jimmy and Rosalynn resembled a fairy tale.
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Rosalynn’s family lived next to Jimmy’s and she was a very good friend with his sister. She remembers that Jimmy’s sister had a photo of him on the wall and she fell in love with that photo showing young Jimmy wearing his uniform.
During a visit of his hometown from the Naval Academy, Jimmy laid eyes on Rosalynn and immediately knew she was the one. Speaking to People, the former president said: “She was beautiful and innocent, and there was a resonance. We rode in the rumble seat of a Ford pickup – Ruth and her boyfriend in the front – and I kissed her on that first date. I remember that vividly.””
“I didn’t know a single boy I thought I’d want to spend my life with until Jimmy Carter came calling,” Rosalynn explained.
They started dating but didn’t marry until she turned 18 because she made a promise to her dying father that she won’t marry before finishing school.
During the first years of marriage, the couple constantly moved places because Jimmy was often deployed at different locations. However, Rosalynn didn’t mind that. In fact, she loved being on the move with him and when he made the decision to give up his career in the Navy, she wasn’t glad. “I had been self-sufficient and independent from my mother and Jimmy’s mother,” she told The New York Times.
367911 01: Jimmy Carter and wife Rosalyn at the Sotheby’s Auction in New York City, NY, October 4, 1983. (photo by Yvonne Hemsey / Liaison Agency)
“Before 1966, she and I were both very shy. It was almost a painful thing to approach a stranger or make a speech. It’s been a mutual change we’ve gone through, because we both felt it was worth while; so no matter what the outcome of the election, the relationship between Rosalynn and me will be very precious,” Jimmy told Playboy.
On January 20, 1977, Jimmy was inaugurated as the 39th President of the United States. Rosalynn was by his side and wore the same gown she had worn when he was sworn in as Georgia Governor years earlier.
During his presidency, Roselynn wasn’t just a First Lady, but she was her husband’s closest advisor and stood by his side supporting every decision he made as a head of the country.
She became interested in mental health during the time her husband ran for a governor in Georgia. “I used to come home and say to Jimmy, ‘Why are people telling me their problems?’ And he said, ‘Because you may be the only person they’ll ever see who may be close to someone who can help them,’” she explained.
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When Ronald Reagan won the elections in 1980, Rosalynn seemed more distraught about it than her husband. It was likely because of the fact that she wasn’t as keen as Jimmy to be returning to Georgia, where the couple spent most of their lives.
“I was hesitant, not at all sure that I could be happy here after the dazzle of the White House and the years of stimulating political battles,” she wrote in her 1984 autobiography, First Lady from Plains. But “we slowly rediscovered the satisfaction of a life we had left long before.”
After leaving the White House, the Carters returned to live in their family house in Plains, Georgia. The house, which according to Zillow is valued at $209,996, was built in 1961, when the Carters welcomed their fourth child in their lives and needed a bigger place. The couple have always led a quite and a very simple life.
He never took any advantage of post-presidential popularity and was reported saying: “I don’t see anything wrong with it; I don’t blame other people for doing it. It just never had been my ambition to be rich.”
ASPEN, CO – JUNE 23: Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter speaks with President Jimmy Carter and Aspen Institute president and CEO Walter Isaacson during the McCloskey Speaker Series on June 23, 2015 in Aspen, Colorado. (Photo by Leigh Vogel/Getty Images)
Rosalynn and Jimmy Carter shared a lot of interests together, like bird watching and helping the community through the organization Habitat for Humanity, which builds homes for people in need. They were heavily involved with other organizations that offered help.
Rosalynn received many awards throughout her life, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom. In September, she and her husband received the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s Goalkeepers Lifetime Achievement Award.
Following her passing, tributes and condolences came pouring in.
“Above all, the deep love shared between Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter is the definition of partnership, and their humble leadership is the definition of patriotism,” President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden said in a statement. “She lived her life by her faith.”
“On behalf of a grateful nation, we send our love to President Carter, the entire Carter family, and the countless people across our nation and the world whose lives are better, fuller, and brighter because of the life and legacy of Rosalynn Carter,” the statement continued.
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Among those who paid their tributes were Donald and Melania Trump.
In a joint statement, they referred to the former first lady as to a “great humanitarian.”
“Melania and I join all Americans in mourning the loss of Rosalynn Carter,” Donald Trump wrote.
“She was a devoted First Lady, a great humanitarian, a champion for mental health, and a beloved wife to her husband for 77 years, President Carter.”
“Over a life spanning nearly a century, Rosalynn Carter earned the admiration and gratitude of our entire nation,” he added.
Melania Trump released her own statement, saying: “Rosalynn Carter leaves behind a meaningful legacy not only as First Lady but as a wife and mother. We will always remember her servant’s heart and devotion to her husband, family, and country. May she rest in peace.”
Rosalynn Carter was a truly special individual. May she rest in peace.
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No matter how hard they try, parents are often judged for their parenting style, and that makes them question if they are raising their children right.
Between the tantrums, the crying that naturally happens when they test how far they can go, and all the smiles they treat you with, it’s safe to say that bringing children up is one hell of a task that parents sometimes struggle to complete the way they have imagined.
When your child throws a tantrum, it is of great help that those witnessing the stressful moment be understanding instead of judgmental, because you know what they say, “It takes a village to raise a child,” and that’s so true.
A few years ago, one Arby’s in Minnesota caused quite a stir among parents when they placed a sign which limited the sort of children entering the place.
This story was shared by a mom of three named Christine Hemsworth. She explained that she visited her local Arby’s in the town of Elk River in October, 2019, but was shocked to see the sign which read, “Only well behaved Children who can keep their food on their trays and their bottoms on their seats are welcome. If you can’t do this you will be asked to leave.”
Having a two-year-old, she wasn’t happy with what she read. Because let’s be honest, children that age are hard to be forced to be seated for longer periods of time.
Speaking to KARE 11, she explained, “I was like ‘oh gosh.’ I’ve got a two-year-old with me and he doesn’t always keep his fries on the tray or his bottom on the seat. He sometimes stands up.”
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Since she had a coupon for a family meal, she decided to have lunch there anyway, although she didn’t feel comfortable at all.
“It was kind of uncomfortable in the restaurant the time we were there,” she explained.
Once home, she decided to share the story about the sign with her Facebook friends, not knowing that it would caught the attention of many more people than those on her friend’s list.
“I’m not a complainer — I’m really not,” she told TODAY. “But this just didn’t sit well with me. The manager could have addressed the message to people individually, not assigned it to the general public.”
Although this happened some years ago, there are still restaurants out there who won’t permit less behave children from dining at their place, so Christine’s story emerges on the Internet every now and then.
Each time, it sparks a debate among social media users, with some saying the restaurant’s decision to place such sign is discriminating, and others claiming it is the parents’ job to to ensure their children are disciplined at all times.
“Too bad,” one wrote. “I hate it when parents cannot control their children. My son is now 30 and has most respect for others because I raised him to be respectful of others.”
“They need a sign that says “only well behaved parents,” another added.
A third stated: “Eating out in nice restaurants is a luxury for most of us these days! If I’m spending that much money, I don’t want to listen to screaming kids!”
Following Christine’s post on social media, Arby’s issued a statement apologizing.
“We recognize the language on this sign was insensitive. We removed it quickly, and have disciplined the manager and team working at the restaurant. It does not reflect our company values and the family-friendly environment we aim to provide in all of our restaurants,” a spokesperson told TODAY.
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Dr. Daniel Kenigsberg has been a proud owner of an idyllic landscape of Connecticut’s Sky Top Terrace. His family has owned the land for over thirty decades, but now, without his knowledge, a grandiose $1.5 million mansion is being built on his land.
Namely, Daniel got a call from a friend of his who told him that construction work is on its way on his land. He was surprised to hear that because he hasn’t sold the parcel to anyone.
“I said, ‘I own that and I never sold it’. I was shocked,” he told CT INsider.
Intrigued, he went to see what was going on just to realize that his friend was telling him the truth.
According to official records, the land was sold to 51 Sky Top Partners LLC for $350,000 back in October 2022.
But how can this be possible if he has never even been contacted about selling his land? What unfolded next was a complex series of transactions that baffled even the most seasoned legal minds.
This story, which involves deception and alleged property theft, sounds surreal, but sadly, Daniel fell victim of bizarre scam involving alleged identity theft, forgery, and negligent real estate professionals.
Currently, he’s suing the firm involved in the selling of his land, 51 Sky Top Partners, on nine counts including trespass, statutory theft, and unfair trade practices. The lawsuit seeks to make the sale of the land void. Daniel is also seeking $2 million in damages. He also wants the company involved to remove “any structures and/or materials from the Property and restore the Property to the condition that it was in prior to Defendants’ trespass upon it”.
Once the 4,000-square-foot house was built entirely, it was listed for sale on Coldwell Banker in March for $1,475,000.
“I’m angry that so many people were so negligent that this could have happened,” Daniel told CT Insider. “It’s more than obnoxious — it’s offensive and wrong.”
The lawsuit details a claim that a Daniel Kenigsberg of Johannesburg signed “an obviously forged power-of-attorney to steal real property,” CT Insider said.
According to Fairfield Police lieutenant Michael Paris a criminal probe is underway to determine who received money from the buyers.
“It’s still under investigation as of this point,” said Paris, the department spokesman.
“It’s a bank account transfer.”
51 Sky Top Partners, who bought the property, claim to be victims of the scam too.
A statement on their part read, “We learned to our shock and dismay that Kenigsberg, had not, in fact, sold the property to us. Rather, a third-party had impersonated Kenigsberg and — through the carelessness and neglect of the various real estate professionals involved in the transaction — managed to list, market, and sell the property without anyone ever catching on.”
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