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Which Birth Dates Are Most Common?

Yesterday, I went to go visit a good friend who had just given birth to an adorable baby girl. As I held the newborn in my arms and chatted away with the proud (but tired) mom and dad, I couldn't help but think about all the other women in my life who had given birth, or is about to give birth, within this 2-3 month period. I also remembered how this time last year, as I was awaiting the birth of Aerin, I knew no less than five other women who were due within a month of me. Needless to say, curiosity got the best of me, and as soon as I arrived home and I immediately fired up my laptop to look...

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Fashion on the Big Screen: Guess the Films!

Would you be able to recognize famous movies just based on clothes and accessories? French magazine Sport & Style has put this to the test with an editorial spread titled La Mode en Grand Écran, or Fashion on the Big Screen. Each photograph, taken by Candice Milon, features neatly laid out ensembles from some of the world’s most beloved cult films.

Can you guess them all? (I had some trouble with the older films!)


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How to Manually Add Social Media Buttons to the Bottom of Each WordPress Post

Ever since I unveiled my latest blog design, I have received more than a few messages from those who are curious about the social media buttons at the end of each post. Not sure what I'm talking about? This is what they look like: (I should also note that when you mouseover each button, it will change colors via a nifty transition effect. Go see for yourself! ;-) ) Now, I know that there exist tons of WordPress plugins for sharing posts. But I also know that oftentimes, these plugins can slow down a site, and/or not have enough customization options for you to display exactly what you want and how you want it. And this is precisely why I chose to create my...

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