Morgan E. Westling
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Avid Reader, Freelance Writer/Editor, and Lifestyle Blogger
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10 Books to Raise Stronger Girls
Unfortunately, in society today, young girls can be mean. Middle school has become one of the most important times in the girl world, because this is when girls are turning into young women and defining who they will become in the eyes of their peers. Body image starts to become important, girls move into different social circles, and daughters start to pull away from their mothers. In these difficult years, mothers may need guidance in how to deal with their young daughters, and keep their little girls from going down the wrong path. Here are the best books to raise stronger girls with good character.
By Morgan E. Westling6 years ago in Viva
10 Worst Video Game Villains in History
Some of the worst video game villains are also some of our favorite because they are the main antagonists that keep us entertained, challenged, and fighting ruthlessly until the end. What makes a villain memorable? Is it their terrifying persona? How difficult they are to beat? Or is it the video game itself that makes the villain within it memorable, as is the case for Handsome Jack? Here are some of our best picks for favorite video game villains of all time, and the reasons for why we chose them.
By Morgan E. Westling6 years ago in Gamers
Things You Should Never Say to a Military Wife
When discussing military life with military wives, there are some things you should never say to a military wife. Military spouses do not have it easy, and every single one will feel the same way about surviving deployment in their own way. They deal with many month deployments where they are separated from their loved ones, and the military family is put under a lot of stress and hardship. When speaking to military wives, there are certain things you shouldn’t ask or inquire about. It’s important to have the guidelines down ahead of time, especially if you aren’t familiar with the military lifestyle.
By Morgan E. Westling6 years ago in Serve
- Top Story - August 2018
10 Ways to Become a Better PhotographerTop Story - August 2018
If you want to become a better photographer and create great photos, you’ll need to take the time every day to practice with your camera, study your subject matter, and shoot film that is inspiring to you. Work with the natural light around you, read your camera manual closely, and remember that every shot counts. There are many important tips to keep in mind when you are starting out with photography and wanting to get better. Here are some of the best rules to follow to become a better photographer each day, and capture great photographs along the way.
By Morgan E. Westling6 years ago in Photography
Things Every Feminist Should Ask on a First Date
In today's day and age, it is an interesting concept to consider why men are weird about strong women. When feminists try to build close relationships with people and begin dating, it is more serious than a normal dating situation because of feminism's inert strength and direction. Every intersectional feminist has strong views and wants a partner who is an accomplice in the fight against white supremacy, the patriarchy, queerphobia, and misogyny. Everyday feminism can be extreme, but people who go beyond allyship and are true accomplices can be found in the world if you know what questions to ask. Personal is political in the world today when our world is so divided. To get close to someone, we must know where everyone stands on important issues. Here are things every feminist should ask on a first date, so they don’t waste any time!
By Morgan E. Westling6 years ago in Viva
Which iPad Is Best for You?
So, you've been thinking about which iPad is best for you? The Apple iPad has been around for quite a while now, but with all the models out there, you may still need some guidance. There are many different versions of the Apple iPad, including the iPad mini, iPad Pro models, and the iPad air. The 2018 iPad models will provide you with all the features you need to have an amazing interactive and portable experience. Apple has continued to change the game, providing upgraded models over the years with each new generation iPad. Here are the available Apple iPad models today, and their features to help you decide which iPad is best for you.
By Morgan E. Westling6 years ago in 01
10 Ways to Get Blood Stains out of Everything
If you need to get blood stains out of clothes, there are many different remedies you can try. To remove blood stains, you can try interesting remedies such as a meat tenderizer, salt water, enzyme-based cleaner (which breaks down the protein in stubborn stains), and laundry detergent. Depending on what surface you are trying to remove dried blood from, different remedies may work better than others to remove the stain effectively. Here are our best solutions to get blood stains out.
By Morgan E. Westling6 years ago in Lifehack
Best Maternity and Nursing Bras (Mom-Tested)
If you’re an expectant mom preparing for upcoming motherhood, you may be searching for the best maternity and nursing bras with the perfect fit for when your little one arrives and you begin breastfeeding. You are surely already experiencing larger bust size and needing more full coverage and extra support and lift in your maternity bras and sports bras too. Once you begin nursing, you will need special maternity nursing bras with soft cups that will have added room for nursing pads, wide straps for your new larger cup size, and extra comfort for the soreness you will encounter. Well, you don’t have to fret in your preparation, because we’ve compiled a list of some of the most popular and mom-tested maternity and nursing bras on the market. Take a look below at our picks.
By Morgan E. Westling6 years ago in Families
10 Amazing Battery Lifehacks You Should Know
Anyone who owns a smartphone understands the struggle of trying to save battery life when on the go. We all can't be fortunate enough to have the best iPhone battery charging cases, best wireless chargers, or best portable charger for our gadgets, let alone have them when we need them. So many different factors can affect the battery life of our phones that we are unaware; but if you get familiar with some basic battery lifehacks, we can save battery and improve our battery life for the future. If you’re noticing certain things drain your battery, try these tips and tricks, and see if they help.
By Morgan E. Westling6 years ago in Lifehack
Creative DIY Photo Booth Ideas Your Guests Will Love
Photo booths are a great addition to any birthday party, wedding, or any other fun occasion with friends and family, and as DIY weddings are more popular than ever, so are DIY attractions such as photo booths. There are many DIY photo booth ideas out there to make your happy day even happier. Photo booth backdrops can be super simple. A DIY backdrop may include tissue paper, gold sequins, a little bit of glitter, or maybe some paint. One of the biggest wedding trends of 2018, photo booths let you get creative and make the day even more fun for your guests. Here are some DIY photo booth ideas that your guests are sure to love.
By Morgan E. Westling6 years ago in Marriage
90s Fashion Trends That Are Back in Style
90s fashion is back in style, there is no denying it. From crop tops to fanny packs to crazy hair accessories, the bright colors and flashy materials are making their way onto the streets once again. We see models in New York fashion week rocking 90s trends that we considered awful for about a decade throughout the early 2000s. Though some of these 90s trends have a modern twist to them now, many of them remain identical to the iterations their original glory. Here are some of the top 90s fashion trends that are back in style.
By Morgan E. Westling6 years ago in Styled
- Top Story - August 2018
Most Fashionable Films Ever MadeTop Story - August 2018
Some of the most fashionable films throughout the past century have inspired our sense of style off the big screen and onto the runway, into the retailers, and onto our bodies. Leading ladies such as Audrey Hepburn, Elizabeth Taylor, and Gwyneth Paltrow stole the show when they performed in lead roles such as Holly Golightly, Cleopatra, and Marge Sherwood. There are even some unexpected movies in the list of most fashionable films such as Blade Runner, in which costume designers have hidden their hints of style for the crowd to find and fawn over. This century has been blessed with great style and beauty, there is no doubt about it. Let’s take a closer look at the most fashionable films of our time.
By Morgan E. Westling6 years ago in Styled