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With spring and summer comes wedding bells aplenty! Chances are good your summer calendar is booking up with showers to attend and weddings for which to don your prettiest garb. With all of those celebrations going on, I love the idea of gifting really beautiful handmade wedding gifts - pretty things for the newlyweds' home that they'll love for years to come. Think pretty gilded candle holders, the perfect planter for succulents and super cute customized pillowcases. Click on through for 7 DIY wedding gifts you and the love birds are sure to love! - By Cyd Convserse

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It's National Pet Week and I'd thought I'd celebrate by featuring cute kids with the furry (and not so furry) friends who adore them. The bond between pets and their companions is a special one, but the relationship between a child and their pet is truly amazing. A pet is a child's first friend and in some cases, the only one who can truly understand them. Caring for a pet teaches not only responsibility but also compassion. When a pet is introduced into the home, a child has a trusted companion for years to come. And the power of that friendship is evident in these photos. Click through for 7 precious pets and the kids who love them! -By Lisa Quinones-Fontanez

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When we decided on a name for my first little girl, Harlan, it was so exciting. Harlan is my mother-in-law's maiden name and when I heard it, I fell in love. As soon as I found out it was a girl, we called everyone and told them our name choice. Everyone that we told loved the name but said that they have typically seen it used as a boys name and not a girls name. Obviously the name had great significance to us and I thought it sounded like the perfect girl's name even if it was a "boy's" name. When we found out we were having another girl, I wanted to use another family name. Unfortunately there weren't many that I really loved except for Avery. Avery is my grandfather's middle name. It's also the middle name of my little brother. Again, it was another "boy's" name. I never planned for my girls to have names that are typically seen on boys, but I fell in love with them and that's what we decided. I really do love the trend of giving boy names for girls. I've collected 7 of my favorite names that are typically seen on boys but would make great girl's names too! - By Lauren Jimeson

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Avocado lovers, this one is for you! After celebrating Cinco de Mayo last weekend, you are sure to have plenty of leftover avocados in your kitchen. Well give your guacamole cravings a rest and try a creative, vegan, stuffed-avocado recipe! Also known as a deviled avocado. These delicious creations like Asian-stuffed, chipotle-stuffed, spicy-quinoa stuffed and even curry sauce slathered avos are a fun way to turn your avocado love into a meal! - By Kathy Patalsky

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My kiddos share a room and things are getting tight now that my oldest girl is finally rocking the big kid bed. In my quest to find a bunk bed that sates my safety concerns, I was pleasantly surprised with the low-to-the-floor, high-railed, low impact choices available. We're going to wait until the fall, when my eldest toddler turns 4 (he'll take the top), before we update their room and put in a bunk-bed, although it's going to be hard to wait with all of the awesome options I found. From the outrageous and the ludicrously amazing (with price tags to match), to the repurposed, DIY and impressive Ikea hack-jobs…there's something for everyone here!
-By Selena Burgess

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No color represents spring makeup better than the warm pinkish-orange mix of coral. Fortunately, coral is universally flattering on all skin tones from super pale to dark and tanned. Plus, there are different shades for different style! Brighten your eyes, lips, cheeks, and nails this spring and summer with the following classic and crush-worthy hues of coral:
-By Jill Seiman

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Sometimes we all need a few good life hacks. They can be especially useful when undertaking a task as boring and sometimes intimidating as full house cleaning, so we've gathered some here. Whether you haven't done your spring cleaning yet or you want to polish up your home a little more after a first sweep, these 7 tips and tricks will have your home looking spotless and gorgeous.
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By Brianna Steinhilber

Surprise! It's Edible
A star, a blowfish and a long-fingered hand aren't exactly regulars on your menu, but their virtual replicas and seven other wacky-looking items are all good-for-you fruits. Instead of passing these by in the grocery store, click through to find out the unexpected health benefits hiding in the freakiest fruits out there. Plus, pick up some yummy serving suggestions.

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One of the best things about the summer is also one of the worst things about dressing for it: spontaneity. Friends call you up while you're at brunch with the beau, asking if you're interested in heading on an impromptu road trip? Of course you're going. Get a text message while you're at work inviting you to a last-minute rooftop shindig that evening?

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You're there! But all those calendar switch-ups make dressing for the day slightly problematic. What's cute-yet-comfy and casual for the a.m. but sophisticated enough for the p.m. - and makes you feel put-together despite how many kabobs you've had from the grill? The perfect summer dress, that's what. In that spirit, we've found 15 fun options that all ring in under $100. Check out your new go-to in the slideshow ahead.

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For much of the last century, beer drinkers around the world have been in love with lagers. The appeal is understandable: The cold-fermented beers are crisp, refreshing, and suitable for situations ranging from sweltering tropical afternoons to cutting the heat of fiery Sichuan fare. America has, and cherishes, Budweiser. But how well do you know these 59 other lagers from around the globe?

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Joshua M. Bernstein has written for The New York Times, New York magazine, and Imbibe, where he's a contributing editor. He is also the author of Brewed Awakening and he lives in Brooklyn, where he leads homebrew tours.


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