Pairi Daiza As far back as I can remember, I’ve had two dreams: to be a writer, and to be able to communicate with animals. While I managed to turn the first one into a career, the second one is more… elusive. For a while, I imagined blending the two by becoming a wildlife journalist for National Geographic (said every aspiring writer ever), but when that never panned out, my dream of communicating with animals simply turned into having pets and enjoying being around wildlife as much as possible. And since one of my other greatest passions is travel, I...
11 Easter Brunch Ideas, From Egg Tarts To Deviled Strawberries
All The Healthy Things Easter dinner is pretty predictable, honestly: There’s going to be ye olde traditional sides, like green beans or mashed potatoes, and of course a massive ham you’ll all have to split into leftovers and take home. And listen, there’s nothing wrong with knowing what you’re getting into. But if you want to switch things up a little, make this the year you do an elaborate Easter brunch instead of a big old to-do at dinnertime. There are so many delicious Easter brunch ideas and recipes out there. And even if you have the pickiest kids ever,...
Suzanne Collins Wrote 'Hunger Games' & Also Raised Us With Her Other Work
VALERIE MACON/AFP/Getty Images When we think of famous people, we often think of folks who make it big young and then remain in their field for years or decades. But sometimes we forget that before they were mega-famous, our favorite celebrities had entire lives and careers. Like when you find out that actor/Italian-American icon Steve Buscemit was a firefighter. Or that Julia Child was a spy for the OSS. Recently, TikTok creator Ashie (@ashieadams) found a unique “before they were famous” moment: “Suzanne Collins, author of The Hunger Games, also wrote almost every episode of the TV show Little Bear.”...
Ilona Maher Comforts Crying Girl Who Wants To Play Football
TikTok It’s just science: seeing Ilona Maher automatically puts everyone in a good mood. We’re sure of that even if experts are still figuring out the precise mechanisms of this phenomenon. Her presence? Radiant. Her vibes? Immaculate. That time she danced as Luisa from Encanto with her partner in a donkey costume hoisted on her shoulder? Truly, our mental happy place when times are hard. So it’s no surprise that she’s also a compassionate and encouraging mentor to young kids, as she recently demonstrated on TikTok. The video opens with TikTok user Stephanie (@stephsayitall) and her daughter, Lena discussing something...