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You’re Going to Love This Illustrator’s Minimalist Makeover of Harry Potter

8 years ago Lily Garner
You're Going to Love This Illustrator's Minimalist Makeover of Harry Potter You're Going to Love This Illustrator's Minimalist Makeover of Harry Potter It's not easy reimagining our favorite characters from Harry Potter or Star Wars in totally different looks. It's what makes fan art so incredible; dedicated artists and illustrators come up with those images for us. One designer has done it again by creating minimalist illustrations of Harry Potter, Rey, Daenerys Targaryen, and more. The project, called "Minimal Pop Culture," was created by Amanda Penley, a designer and illustrator living in LA. It's not the first time she's dabbled in coming up with beautiful illustrations of our favorite scenes in books. This time, however, she wanted to focus on "the simplicity of what makes a character," she said to POPSUGAR. To do this, she only used "simple shape[s] and lines" to create the characters you'll see ahead. To her, they barely take any ..

17 Budget-Friendly Grocery Store Items That Will Keep Any Family Satisfied

8 years ago Lily Garner
17 Budget-Friendly Grocery Store Items That Will Keep Any Family Satisfied 17 Budget-Friendly Grocery Store Items That Will Keep Any Family Satisfied Grocery shopping when you're a parent can be kind of like a horror movie . . . it's unpredictable, you never know who's going to pop out where, and there will probably be some tears over your refusal to buy the insanely sugary cereal. But, in general, if you plan ahead and have a list of items your family asks for again and again, you can hit the aisles with confidence and determination. Whether it's tasty snacks from Trader Joe's or pantry staples that act as building blocks for endless weeknight meals, having these items in your kitchen will mean your family will never ask that dreaded question: "Mom, what's there to eat?" And the best part? Many of these staples go together to create the perfect snack or meal. Click through to see your ultimate grocery list. Related 10 Chicken Casserole Recipes So Goo..

Meghan Markle Is Proving to Be the Royal Family’s Newest Kid Magnet

8 years ago Lily Garner
Meghan Markle Is Proving to Be the Royal Family's Newest Kid Magnet Meghan Markle Is Proving to Be the Royal Family's Newest Kid Magnet Meghan Markle has only made a handful of public appearances with Prince Harry so far, but she's already proving herself to be quite the kid magnet. Like her fiancé and future in-laws Prince William and Kate Middleton, Meghan hasn't shied away from bonding with the children she's come across on her royal outings, and on Monday, she was photographed bending down to talk to a little girl at the Commonwealth Day service in London. Related 9 Times Meghan Markle Was Royally Adorable With Kids As she departed the service with Prince Harry by her side, the former Suits star stopped to greet a young girl outside Westminster Abbey, and both parties looked thrilled. At one point, another little girl came over to make Meghan's acquaintance, which naturally also brought over Prince Harry and Kate, who also greeted the girls. Just ..

12 Guys Who’ve Been Fortunate Enough to Call Emma Watson Their Girlfriend

8 years ago Lily Garner
12 Guys Who've Been Fortunate Enough to Call Emma Watson Their Girlfriend 12 Guys Who've Been Fortunate Enough to Call Emma Watson Their Girlfriend After much speculation, it looks like Emma Watson and Chord Overstreet are officially dating. The two were recently spotted walking hand in hand in LA, and we can't get over how happy they look together. We still don't know when or how their romance came to be, but Chord isn't the first handsome guy Emma has dated. From actors to fellow Oxford University students, Emma has attracted some good-looking men over the years. Just take a look for yourself! Related Actually, Emma Watson Isn't the First Famous Emma That Chord Overstreet Has Dated

The Bumble Dating App Just Banned Photos With Guns in Them

8 years ago Lily Garner
Image Source: Stocksnap / Rawpixel Organizations across the country have been addressing gun violence in their own ways in recent days, and now Bumble is stepping up to the plate. The company that created the popular dating app, which was built "with safety in mind," announced March 5 that they would be banning guns across all platforms. Bumble began originally as a dating app designed to flip gender dynamics on their head by giving women the power to make the first move. It has since evolved into a networking platform to help people find new friends and even career opportunities in addition to romantic partners. 44608547 "We just want to create a community where people feel at ease, where they do not feel threatened, and we just don't see guns fitting into that equation," Whitney Wolfe Herd, Bumble's founder and chief executive, told The New York Times. She also acknowledged that most gun owners are "hobbyists" and don't support gun violence, noting that the issue ..

We’re Having Trouble Decoding Harry’s Reaction to Liam Payne’s Commonwealth Day Performance

8 years ago Lily Garner
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attended a service dedicated to Commonwealth Day at Westminster Abbey on Monday, marking their first official appearance with Queen Elizabeth II. While the couple steered clear of their usual PDA this time around, Harry and Meghan were caught sharing an inside joke following Liam Payne's performance of John Mayer's "Waiting on the World to Change." As cameras panned to the royal pair in the audience, Harry looked over at Meghan and raised his eyebrows, which in turn, made Meghan chuckle as she lowered her head. Harry's eyebrows summing up @LiamPayne's #CommonwealthDay performance @wabbey #London pic.twitter.com/TqNVoZIYNj — JaxQ (@JaxQ10) March 12, 2018 We're still not sure what Meghan and Harry were reacting to. Did Meghan make a funny joke? Was Harry signaling to someone in the audience? Or, did Harry simply have mixed feelings about Liam's cover? Since we'll probably never know, we'll let you come up with your..

10 Healthy Breakfast Sandwich Recipes to Jump-Start Your Day

8 years ago Lily Garner
10 Healthy Breakfast Sandwich Recipes to Jump-Start Your Day 10 Healthy Breakfast Sandwich Recipes to Jump-Start Your Day For many of us, breakfast is easily the most anticipated meal of the day — especially if there's something delicious and satisfying involved. Everyone loves a good breakfast sandwich, even though they don't always have a reputation for being healthy. Luckily, there are many ways to make one so. Here are 10 healthy breakfast sandwich options, from open-faced avocado toast to lightened-up egg wraps. Related 22 Tasty Breakfast Recipes That Also Promote Weight Loss

Did Arie Get the Happy Ending He Wanted With Lauren? Here’s Your Answer

8 years ago Lily Garner
Warning: spoilers from The Bachelor: After the Final Rose lie ahead. Update: After the absolutely insane finale of Arie's season of The Bachelor, during which he broke up with his fiancée, Becca Kufrin, on live TV, the 36-year-old took to the After the Final Rose stage with his runner-up, Lauren Burnham. The pair revealed that since their reconciliation, they've been more in love than ever and plan to move in together after taking a vacation out of the country. But that's not all — before jetting away, Arie decided that yet another one of his relationship milestones should take place in front of the entire nation, and he chose to get down on one knee and propose to Lauren. The 25-year-old said yes, so as Chris Harrison noted following the impromptu proposal, let's hope this one lasts a *bit* longer than his last. Original Story: Well, well, well, Bachelor Nation, we've got quite the bumpy road ahead. It looks like Chris Harrison has finally delivered on his ..

How 2 Parkland School Shooting Survivors Plan to Make Gun Control a Reality in America

8 years ago Lily Garner
Two survivors of the last month's mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL, spoke out on March 9 about the latest firearm legislation proposals — and their plans for pushing their gun control message forward. Sarah Chadwick and Delaney Tarr are among the 20 student survivors of the Feb. 14 shooting who created the #NeverAgain movement, which has inspired students across the country to stand up and demand action on gun control. On March 14, they'll be staging a nationwide walkout for 17 minutes; one minute for each of the 17 people who were killed. And they won't be alone — many of those who have taken note of the campaign will be following suit and staging their own walkouts across the country. In the three weeks since the shooting, multiple pieces of legislation have been introduced in yet another push to try and fix America's gun problem. But many of them — such as the one introduced by Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham and Democrat Sen...