Jessica Fleming
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Georgia, United States
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Inspecting public toilets was the best summer job I ever had
It was a dirty job — literally — but it also taught me to look for joy in unexpected places. → Read More
20 Classic Forrest Gump Quotes
These are the 20 best Forrest Gump quotes from the movie, featuring famous quotes and sayings about Jenny, Bubba and that shrimp, Forrest running, and mama and a box of chocolates. → Read More
Why roughhousing is good for kids, and how to keep it safe
Close-contact, physical play helps boys and girls learn to manage emotions, builds confidence and enhances problem-solving skills. → Read More
My Parents Gave Me the Most Common Baby Name, So I Was Determined to Find a Unique One for My Son
My parents gave me the most popular name of my generation. When my first son was born, I was determined to find a unique baby name that fit him perfectly. → Read More
Grease Turns 40! 10 Memorable Quotes from the Film
June 16, 2018 marks the 40th anniversary of Grease and we can’t stop thinking about the 1978 classic. The movie musical made new fans when it landed on the small screen in 2016; Julianne Hough, Aaron Tveit and Vanessa Hudgens starred as Rydell High students Sandy, Danny and Rizzo, respectively, in the Fox version of Grease: Live.Related: What Did Olivia Newton-John Tell [...] → Read More
Dirty Dancing Turns 30: 10 Memorable Quotes from One of the Most Romantic Movies of All Time
Between the dance moves, great ’80s soundtrack and forbidden love story, Dirty Dancing is one of the most beloved romantic movies of all time. The film chronicles the romance between daddy’s girl, Frances “Baby” Houseman, played by Jennifer Grey, and bad boy dance instructor, Johnny Castle (Patrick Swayze), and the summer the spent at Kellerman’s family resort [...] → Read More
Have Mercy! A Full House Revival May Be in The Works
Full House, the wildly popular ABC sitcom that aired from 1987 to 1995, just might be making a primetime comeback. John Stamos who played Uncle Jesse Katsopolis, the Elvis-loving struggling frontman of his band Jesse and the Rippers, is fighting hard to bring the series back to television, according to a report from TV Guide. Stamos, [...] → Read More
Everything You Need to Know About Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte
Everyone’s favorite autumn coffee drink is back! Starbucks has released their ever-popular Pumpkin Spice Latte early this year with a social media campaign, and the drink will become available nationally on Sept. 2. (If you’re thinking it’s sooner than usual for this fall tradition, you’re right—keep reading.) In honor of the beverage’s seasonal premiere, we’ve compiled [...] → Read More
Go Bananas! 14 Recipes For National Banana Lovers Day
Did you know that the average person eats about 33 pounds of bananas a year? It’s no wonder this popular fruit gets a national holiday. In honor of Banana Lovers Day, we have a roundup of 14 banana-licious recipes to get your day started. From sticky banana puddings to dreamy double banana sandwiches, we have something for all [...] → Read More
Emmys 2014: Overheard on the Red Carpet
The comedy began on the red carpet! Our favorite quotes from the Emmys 2014 arrivals:“We’re like herd animals. We do better when we’re with each other.” – Taylor Schilling on the Orange Is the New Black cast.“Much like a lot of people in Hollywood, I am wearing a mask right now concealing my true self. [...] → Read More
From Julia Louis Dreyfus to Heidi Klum: The Emmys Best Dressed List
Red dresses reigned supreme at the 2014 Emmys red carpet! Shades of the vibrant hue–from tomato to coral–traipsed up and down the entrance to the award show. Click through the gallery to see our favorite looks from the evening and tell us in the comments which ones you like most! → Read More
Saving the Smallest Hearts: The Test Every Parent Needs To Know About
Last September, my husband Dan and I took our 4-week-old daughter for a hike near our home in New York’s Hudson River Valley. Violet slept in her baby carrier as we munched on apples and enjoyed views of just-turning fall leaves. Toward the end of the day, Dan turned to me and said, “I feel [...] → Read More
Watch the Emmys with
Not going to a fancy Emmys party? Neither are we! That doesn’t mean we won’t have opinions on all of the fashion, the speeches, and the snubs!Join the Parade editors as we watch the Emmys from home and share our thoughts on Twitter. Here’s how to participate: Wear your comfiest pj’s. Settle in on your [...] → Read More
Savannah Guthrie Welcomes Baby Girl—And Her Name Is So Sweet
You predicted it! On Monday we asked you what you thought the gender of Today show anchor Savannah Guthrie’s baby would be and girl won out with 57% of the vote. (See the results of the poll at the bottom of this post here.)The 42-year-old and her husband, Mike Feldman, who announced their pregnancy at [...] → Read More
Join Sheryl Sandberg and Malala Yousafzai in a Facebook Conversation Today at 2 p.m. ET
Two of our former cover stars, 17-year-old international activist Malala Yousafzai and Facebook’s COO and Leanin.org Founder Sheryl Sandberg, 44, are joining forces today for a live-stream conversation as part of Facebook Live. Facebook Live allows Facebook fans to connect with top public figures and the projects they’re passionate about. Malala’s mission is championing universal access to [...] → Read More
German Chancellor Photographed Wearing Outfit from 1996. For How Long Have You Kept a Favorite Ensemble?
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has been spotted multiple times wearing the same colorful tunic since 1996! Bild, German’s most-read newspaper, tweeted out a link to an article from Monday’s edition with the 60-year-old politician wearing the same get-ups on numerous occasions, including one colorful tunic that she was photographed wearing in 1996, 2002, and 2014. (That means [...] → Read More
Should Weird Al Yankovic Headline the Super Bowl Halftime Show?
Some passionate “Weird Al” Yankovic fans have created a change.org petition to have the song parodist play at Super Bowl XLIX’s halftime show and it has already amassed over 50,000 signatures.As petitioner and Washington state resident Ed Ball writes,“For decades Weird Al has entertained fans, young and old, with his popular clever parodies and unique sense of [...] → Read More
Katy Perry and Staples Team Up to Support Teachers. Here's How You Can Help!
Imagine trying to teach a class of students, yet having no supplies to illustrate your examples. That’s the problem many teachers throughout the country are facing, so they’re forced to spend money out of their own pockets in order to execute their lesson plans. Katy Perry and Staples have teamed up to combat this problem [...] → Read More
Would You Eat The Donut Cheesesteak Burger? Plus, Meet Four Other Crazy Sandwich Concoctions!
Earlier this week, Philadelphia restaurant PYT released a photo of their newest burger on their Facebook page. The sandwich called, “The Donut Cheesesteak Burger” takes the standard Philly Cheesesteak recipe, steak and Cheeze Wiz, and loads it between two glazed donuts.This isn’t PYT’s first crazy creation. See some of their other imaginative menu items below.Their “TV Dinner [...] → Read More
This Touching Video Will Make You Think of Your Favorite Teacher
We all remember that one teacher that’s made a lasting impact on us. That’s why Walmart has released this stirring tribute in appreciation of all the educators who have guided, challenged and inspired us.Let this video remind you of your favorite teacher and let us know who he or she was in the comments below, or [...] → Read More