I am not a girl who enjoys heels. And, inspired by Annie on Father of the Bride, I even wore sneakers on my wedding day!

They were just regular shoes with ribbons for laces (like hers!) but man, as a solid member of Generation X, I would have loved to nab a pair of Chucks made just for the special occasion.

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Because let’s be honest, wedding days are loonnnnnng days. They start in the morning and don’t end until the wee hours the following day, and that is just way too long to torture your feet, and according to online research, I’m not alone in thinking tennies are the way to go – brides searching for personalized wedding sneakers have increased by 61% in just the last year.

“Regular” brides aren’t alone, either. Celebrity brides like Hailey Bieber and Serena Williams also chose comfort over heels on their big days, and looked fabulous doing it.

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Elena & Gregory and their matching Custom Converse we created for their wedding in Santorini – Just check out those views. @gregzed

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Enter Converse and their instantly popular line of wedding sneakers!

There are all sorts of options, like glitter, pearls, sequins, lace, flowers, or just all white or all black classic styles – something for everyone’s taste, I think!

Oh, but my favorite? These white shoes that are business on top and all rainbow party on the bottom. I am seriously swooning.

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The shoes are also able to be customized with embroidery and personalize texts of your choice.

If classic Chuck Taylors aren’t your style, the company also offers wedding Dr. Martens, which will definitely kick your rock-n-roll style up a notch. You can customize these, too, and people have come up with some pretty killer looks so far.

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There are more options, like shoes that are made from 100% recycled polyester and shoes for grooms, groomsmen, and bridesmaids, so everyone will be strutting up and down the aisle in style.

Whatever your plans or look for the big day, it would seem that Converse has you covered.

Seriously, even if you want to wear cute or sexy heels during the ceremony and for pictures, why would you not want to ditch them for the party and dancing portion of the evening?

I say we do, and that this idea from Converse is going to be super popular for years to come.

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I didn’t have a dog growing up. We had cats (4 of them over the 20-odd years I lived at home) and some of them were great. Others were those other sort of cat, but whatever the reason, my parents never gave into our begging for a puppy.

When I was 22, my then-fiancee and I stopped in a pet store (I know, I was dumb) and I fell in love with a papillon puppy. I had to have him, despite the price tag and despite the poor timing, and I loved that dog with my heart and soul for every last one of the 16 years we had together.

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My family and I are in the process of getting a puppy now, and I hope so hard that my young sons adore growing up with a dog of their own.

Why, though, do so many people see a dog as an essential part of a happy family?

It turns out there are more than a few reasons having one around is good for you and yours, so it’s possible we’re just picking up innately on some of these 8 things science says they do for their humans.

8. They might improve your social life.

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Owning dog tells other people you’re trustworthy, and a 2015 study found they can help facilitate friendships and social networking in other ways, too. Dogs can both spark new relationships and keep existing interactions thriving – a different study actually found that people with dogs have closer and more supportive relationships in their lives.

7. You’re likely to be healthier.

We are always in a battle against germs, but in recent years, scientists have come to believe that the more diverse the microbiome in our homes and bodies, the better off we are when it comes to fighting the nasty bugs out there.

Dogs are covered in germs, which means the houses they live in are exposed to a more diverse range of bacteria. Oddly, this seems to be a win for people, who get ill less frequently and with less severity than their non-dog counterparts.

6. Dogs might protect you from cancer.

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There are many anecdotal stories out there of dogs sniffing, licking, or obsessing over a mole or lump to the point where their human checks it out – only to discover it’s cancer. Scientific studies back these up, though, and some dogs are even being trained to purposely sniff out the deadly disease.

Listen to your dog, y’all – he/she knows best!

5. They could help mitigate seasonal allergies.

If you’re allergic to dog dander, that’s one thing – but not what we’re talking about here. It turns out that kids who grow up in a house with a dog (the more the merrier) are less likely to develop allergies over the course of their lives.

One 2017 study even found that the bacterial exchange that happened between pregnant women and their pets was passed onto the baby before/during birth, even if the pet was no longer in the home. The babies tested positive for Ruminococcus and Oscillospira, two bacteria that reduce the risk of common allergies, asthma, eczema, and obesity.

4. They’ll lower your stress at work.

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If you bring your dog along, anyway.

Studies show that people who interact with a pet at work have lower stress levels throughout the day, take more breaks, and take the dog for a quick walk, all of which gives them more energy to do their jobs.

Companies are catching on to the boost in productivity and job satisfaction, and fewer dogs are spending their days alone at home – win/win!!

3. You’re more likely to exercise.

Dogs need to be walked and they enjoy energetic play, so guess what? A good portion of dog owners get the 30 minutes of exercise a day that’s recommended to lower their risk of cardiovascular disease.

This one is easy and pretty much unavoidable… unless you have a lazy dog.

2. They teach your kids empathy.

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There have been studies that disagree, but a 2017 look at the link between empathy and pet ownership in kids found that an attachment to a dog encouraged compassion and positive attitudes toward animals and humans.

It looked at 1000 kids between the ages of 7 and 12 and concluded that children with dogs scored the highest for pet attachment, noting that “dogs may help children to regular their emotions because they can trigger and respond to a child’s attachment related behavior.”

1. There’s a good chance you’ll be happier.

Many studies have found that dog owners are less likely to suffer from depression, and for people who own dogs and do battle clinical depression, having a dog to care for can help help out of depressive episodes.

Caring for a dog requires a routine, at least a small amount of activity, and encourages interacting with others. Taking care of another being also tends to increase our sense of well-being, and the love your pup gives you provides much-needed positive feedback – and an oxytocin boost, too.

I buy every single one of these, just based on personal experience, and I bet you do, too!

What’s your favorite thing about having a dog? If it’s not on the list, share it with us!

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If you’re a female of a certain age, then it’s highly likely that Judy Blume – and Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, especially – was a formative book in your adolescence.

See, we’re from a generation that didn’t get much of a sex talk from our parents. Despite being hippies in their youth, are moms regressed into some kind of Puritan thinking by the time their daughters hit puberty – sex and reproduction was something that happened behind closed doors, that no one talked about, and that good girls certainly didn’t ask about.

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We still had questions, though. We were still getting hair in weird places, we were starting out periods, we were kissing boys and wondering why it felt so good…and Margaret was right there with us, asking those same questions.

It made us feel normal, and trust me, that was a feeling we clung to tightly.

Now, we’re mothers ourselves and I know that I plan to do my best to be open and honest about all of those topics with my kids, but hey – if we can also watch the movie version of Are You There God…together? So much the better!

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Wrestling practice for the third time this week, but momma brought a book this time . . This book taught me everything I needed to know about puberty and I read it like it was the Bible . . Written in 1970 by @judyblume it was still very relevant to me in the 90’s and I’m interested to read it with ‘mom eyes’ as a now 40 year old in 2020 . . Not sure what happened to my copy as a pre-teen, but I picked a new one up today at the @capebookrack and know for a fact that have one more copy . . What’s your most memorable book as a child/pre-teen/teen? #areyoutheregoditsmemargaret #readmorebooks #amreading

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Back in February, Judy Blume announced that she’s been in meetings about bringing her books to the screen, and that Kelly Fremon Craig, who directed Edge of Seventeen, had signed on to write and direct Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.

This is excellent news, as I feel strongly that the story can only be done justice by another woman’s hands.

The film found a home at Lionsgate, where president of production Erin Westerman seems to share our excitement for the project.

“This title was an anthem when we first read it as teens, and it remains timeless and relevant because nothing has captured the coming-of-age experience with the same authenticity, truth, and respect.

For that reason, Judy Blume is a beacon for women and girls.”

Craig agrees; in fact, she reached out to Blume more than two years ago because she felt she was the right person to helm the project. She’s described reading the story as “a rite of passage for women and girls. Women remember were they were when they read it. I can’t think of another book you can say that about.”

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Are You There God? It’s Me Margaret has been both praised and banned in the sixty years since its publication, with many feeling that its frank discussion of all things puberty and religion isn’t appropriate for its intended audience.

For some of those reasons, Blume has said she never wanted to see a film version happen.

“For years, I never wanted to see Margaret adapted.

Even when I went out to LA, I thought, ‘Nobody can do Margaret.’

And by the end of the week, I was like, ‘Wait a minute. I would love to see Margaret done well. Why not? What I am waiting for? I’m 80 years old. If I want to see it, I better hurry up.”

Lionsgate and Craig seem like excellent choices, and in an era of honest teen movies, the atmosphere seems perfect for an entrance by the OG angsty teenage girl.

Mused Craig,

“There’s something so timely and full of truth and I remember for me at that age, it felt like a life raft at a time when you’re lost and searching and unsure.

This book comes along and tells you you’re not alone.”

Yes. Exactly that.

And even though nothing will ever replace the feeling of reading Blume’s words for the first time, it would be awesome and surreal to hear them in Margaret’s voice, too.

Luckily, we’re all about to have the opportunity to do just that.

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Dating is hard, with the majority of meetings happening between complete strangers on dating apps these days. I’m not knocking it totally – that’s how I met my husband – but it certainly looks different than it did even twenty years ago, when people still had to ask in person.

It gets exponentially harder when there are exes and children involved, and though sometimes all of the focus is on single moms who are out there in the dating world, there are plenty of single dads looking for companionship, too.

Is it good? Bad? Easier or harder than before kids?

If you’re curious, Fatherly asked these 10 women to give them the dirt.

10. It doesn’t sound like this was ever meant to be.

“One thing I had to remember when I dated a divorced dad was that I needed to protect my own life. And I’m glad I did. Of course, we both hoped things would work out, but it didn’t happen that way. Going in, I knew that there were going to be parts of his life – with his kids – that I’d just never be a full part of, no matter how great things were.

So, I tried to keep some of my own stuff sacred, as well. I wasn’t being evasive or secretive, just making sure that I still had a semblance of my own identity, which I think that’s important in any relationship.” – Lynn, 35, Texas

9. There’s a lot of baggage, and most of it has nothing to do with the kids.

“I loved my ex’s kids. He had a son and a daughter who were just precious. But his ex-wife made sharing custody such a pain in the ass that it ruined our ability to schedule anything. She would pop up unannounced and he’d have to deal with it right then and there.

I’m 99 percent sure she was doing it on purpose, too, as a way to sabotage our relationship. It worked, too. We parted amicably, and still keep in touch, but I couldn’t deal with the baggage the kids brought into the relationship.” – Tara, 37, Michigan

8. Remember you’re not their mom.

“I’ve heard horror stories of women who get so anxious about dating a guy with kids that they just thrust themselves full-speed into that mother role. And no one wants that. So, when I started dating my husband, I had to really, really, really train myself to play it cool.

I definitely wanted to be involved with the kids, but I didn’t want to be overbearing or scare them. I knew I wasn’t their mom. I made some mistakes but, in the end, I’m glad I took it slow and steady.” – Janey, 41, Michigan

7. She was more mature than him, despite him being a dad.

“Dating a guy with kids is hard, because what are you supposed to be to them? When it starts out, you’re just ‘Dad’s friend.’ Then ‘Dad’s girlfriend.’ Then there are all these weird, nebulous stages in between that I just didn’t know how to navigate. I asked for help — pretty bluntly, actually.

I would often ask him, ‘Is this appropriate?’ or ‘Is this what I should be doing?’ when it came to interacting and bonding with the kids. He almost seemed annoyed at that, which is why we didn’t work out.” – Cassie, 38, Florida

6. Patience, understanding, and compromise are the cornerstones of any lasting relationship.

“The one thing a divorced parent doesn’t have much of is time. I feel like going into the relationship with my now-husband, who has one son, the best thing I could’ve prepared myself for was being patient. I had to be patient with him, with his son and, most importantly, with myself.

I had to remember that our courtship wasn’t going to be anything quick and dirty, but was going to take a lot of time, understanding and compromise. And we made it work. Truthfully, patience wasn’t one of my strongest traits before I met him, so our relationship gave me a chance to actualize that part of myself as well.” – Aimee, 39, Tennessee

5. This seems like the ideal if you can make it work.

“I’m currently dating a guy with kids. He has two girls — one is a teen, the other is a few years younger. He and I have been together for almost three years. There have been talks of marriage, but we’re not rushing. My relationship with his girls is very unique.

I’m definitely not their mother, but I’m in this special, one-of-a-kind role that’s like a best friend, plus a mentor, plus a role model. But it’s wonderful. I’m able to be there for them — and him — when girl stuff becomes a priority, which has been pretty frequent lately.” – Emily, 40, Connecticut

4. You’ll never be more important than his kids. And that’s ok.

“I always roll my eyes when people say that a couple’s priorities have to be exactly the same. On the same page? Sure. But, exactly identical? I don’t think so. My fiancé has a daughter, and she’s his priority. I’m okay with that! That doesn’t mean he doesn’t love me, or wouldn’t do anything for me.

It just means that he devoted his life to someone before we met. I wouldn’t want him to break that promise to his daughter for me. He does a wonderful job making me feel loved, adored and respected. But, I know she’s his true queen. And, like I said, I’m okay with that.” – Nora, 37, Kansas

3. It can take time to find your place.

“You know that scene from 30 Rock where Steve Buscemi is dressed like a high schooler, and he goes up to a bunch of kids and says something like, ‘How do you do, fellow kids?’ That’s how I felt hanging out with my boyfriend’s kids for the whole first year we dated. Nothing I said was cool, or funny, or interesting.

I was just a poser trying to be a part of the conversation. It’s not like I was trying too hard, either. I was just unaware of what kids were into. Luckily, I’ve learned a bit since then. I’m definitely not cool, but at least I’m informed enough not to sound like a jackass.” – Millie, 39, Pennsylvania

2. You have to know when it’s just not the right time.

“I dated a guy with two sons, and they hated me. No reason. They just hated me. Maybe it was because they thought I was trying to become their new mom? Or because they were jealous their dad hung out with me sometimes, instead of just them. I don’t know.

But, in the end, he told me that our relationship was stressing them out, and that was it. I felt bad for him. I really did. It’s a tough position to be in, for sure.” – Candace, 34, Colorado

1. Family is family, if you’ll let it become that.

“My current husband and I are both once divorced, with kids from our previous marriages. When we first started dating, I was terrified that they were all going to hate each other. And, truthfully, it wasn’t The Brady Bunch. But, once they got to know each other, I think they realized they all had a lot in common.

Specifically, divorced parents. I don’t know how much they talked about that, or how in depth, but I know it brought them together. They don’t get along all the time, but they fight like brothers and sisters, which is exactly what we had hoped for.” – Carin, 42, California

I honestly hope to never be in this situation again, because dating is not the best, y’all.

Have you dated as a single parent?

Tell us how you would describe the experience in the comments!

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If you’re able and willing to breastfeed, your baby will get things from nursing that they will never be able to get from formula.

One of these things is a hormone exchange that happens during a session, but probably the biggest factor that formulas are unable to replicate is the fact that a baby’s saliva can enter through mom’s nipple, and if a baby is sick or needs antibodies, mom’s milk will adjust to give it to them.

It’s pretty cool. That said, every baby who was ever raised on formula is also doing just fine.

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Since more and more moms are wanting/trying/succeeding in making breastfeeding work, though, we’re noticing that there’s a downside, too – Dads just can’t be as involved with a newborn or young infant as they could be were they exclusively fed with a bottle.

A recent study has added to the small but growing body of research that says dads struggle while moms and babies are benefitting from a breastfeeding relationship. There are the expected issues, like less time and ability to easily bond with their newborn, but most of their unhappiness boiled down to feeling useless.

That went double for dads whose partners struggled to establish a nursing relationship easily – with babies who struggled to latch, for example. Husbands in those partnerships could feel helpless and inadequate while mothers felt like they were failing at something they were supposed to be able to do, leading to insecurities.

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All of these issues can trickle into a relationship and marriage, increasing the likelihood of postpartum depression for either partner.

These aren’t reasons to forgo nursing if it’s something that’s important to you – there are plenty of studies out there that find breastfeeding can bring partners closer together, but the difference seems to be an ability for dad’s to understand and really step into their support role.

If you’re getting ready to embark on this journey with a partner, talk ahead of time about different ways dads can be involved and supportive, like washing bottles and pumps, making sure mom is comfortable and has water, offering to change diapers before or after, or agreeing to put the baby back to sleep when sessions are over.

Bonding with their infant is important, and the psychological boost of dropping testosterone and rising oxytocin levels help set dads up for long term parenting success.

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Plenty of studies support the idea that fathers who find their role in the relationship feel useful, happy, and confident.

So moms and moms-to-be, considering pumping so that dads can take a feeding, and let go and get out for an hour here and there to let him take the reins with your infant. They need space and time to figure out how to interact with your little chunk alone, and it can be good for babies to be comfortable with either parent, too.

Don’t make my mistakes, and end up being the only person in the world your baby will let put him to sleep for almost two years.

Dads role might be different than Moms, and it might always look a bit different, too, but that doesn’t mean it should be less – or less important, either.

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As a woman with two little kids and who is still crying at the thought of no more babies (even though I’m sort of sure I don’t actually want more babies?), I’m super curious if everyone has that moment when they’re sure – for whatever reason – that the season of their life for pregnancy and infants are over.

I sure hope so, because right now it’s a daily battle between my head and my heart!

These 11 parents are definitely done, and they’re sharing exactly when and how they knew for sure!

11. Sometimes you know from the get-go.

“‘One and done’ was the way we wanted to do it from the beginning. We both wanted one child. She wanted a boy, and I wanted a girl. When she had our son, we both fell in love and that was it. It’s almost spooky how well our ‘plan’ worked out. The pregnancy was tough, but not unusual.

So was the actual childbirth. The weird thing is that most of our plans tend to fall apart. Vacations, job stuff, and even daily errands never go as we expect. But our son was pretty perfect, all things considered. So, we chalked that up as a win and went out on top.” – Thomas, 32, Michigan

10. How amazing when you’re on the same page, too.

“There wasn’t really any specific moment or incident that made us say, ‘Okay, we’re done.’ But, driving home from the hospital after the birth of our son, we just felt complete. It was just this calm, serene, completely peaceful vibe. Maybe we were exhausted, and just sort of basking in the dizziness of that whole whirlwind, but that feeling of wholeness was so strong that we both knew we were done.

We didn’t talk about it then, but a few days later we were talking about having another kid, and my wife brought up the emotions during the car ride. I said, ‘I felt the same thing!’ And we just let it be, content with our completed family.” – Robert, 35, New York

9. Because not everyone loves being pregnant.

“You know how some women blabber on about the ‘glow’ of pregnancy? Like, because they’ve got a baby inside, they’re bathed in this “sacred aura”? Or they’re the happiest they’ve ever been? Not me. I hated every single thing about pregnancy. I gained so much weight. I was sweaty all the time.

I farted without warning. I always had to pee. My hormones went crazy. I got mean. Those nine months were like an out-of-body experience that I never wanted to repeat. Was it worth it? Of course. Our daughter is our reason for living. But she’ll be fine without a little sister or brother.” – Lyn, 31, California

8. When you just want to get back to being you.

“When we had our son and our daughter, both my wife and I had to take significant time off of work. As strange as it sounds, we both really love our jobs. So, while being with our kids was wonderful and rewarding, we definitely missed the joy of fulfilling careers.

We never really discussed a specific number of kids. We just knew we wanted a large family. But, of course, things changed, and we realized that we might be happier getting back to work and not trying to spread ourselves too thin.” – Marc, 37, Ohio

7. Because you want to prioritize travel.

My wife and I didn’t get to take a honeymoon right after our wedding. Instead, we waited for a while — and until after we’d had two kids — to go on a trip to Italy. The kids were old enough to stay with Grandma and Grandpa, so we went for ten days, and had a blast.

We’d talked about having another kid for a while, but I think we both realized that things would get exponentially more difficult if we were outnumbered. We couldn’t imagine taking three kids on a similar trip — or even just a vacation to Disney or whatever — in the future. And, we haven’t regretted it. Traveling as a family of four has been wonderful, and completely manageable, too.” – Isaac, 39, Indiana

6. After they had “that” baby.

“We had two boys, then our first girl. We’d planned for another kid after her, but she just exhausted us to the point where we said, ‘Hard Pass’. I don’t know what it was, honestly, because babies are pretty much the same when they’re really young. But as she got a little older — and, admittedly, so did we — she just became a handful.

The boys were pretty easy, so maybe we paid for that with the karma. And, of course, we love her dearly, and wouldn’t trade those memories for anything, but she made us realize our family was complete pretty emphatically.” – Samantha, 38, Ohio

5. Sleep deprivation is a killer.

“Our plan was to have three kids. But our second son had some health problems that meant he didn’t sleep through the night for almost exactly two years. It was a very, very stressful time, and a struggle for both my wife and I. We were both working. And we had our older son, as well.

The combination of worrying about our second son’s health, and the two years’ worth of complete sleep deprivation made us rethink our original plan. We decided we’d be more effective devoting our lives to our two boys instead.” – David, 36, Kentucky

4. When kids stop being so adorable, full stop.

“I love being a mother. But I do think there’s an element of novelty to the whole thing that definitely wears off. When we had our first child, I was enamored with, like, every baby I saw. I wanted to touch them, hold them, and just be near them. Then, with our second child, I felt the same things, but only like fifty percent of the time. And even that went away pretty quickly.

It went from, ‘OMG! A BABY!’ to ‘Aww. A baby.’ to ‘Excuse me, could you move your stroller? I need to get by.’ We didn’t fight it, looked at how wonderful our family was already, and decided to call it quits.” – Erin, 37, Florida 

3. When tragedy entered the picture.

“Our second pregnancy ended in a miscarriage, and that was enough for us. I’m not sure the trauma of a miscarriage can be adequately put into words. Especially when you have two other children to explain everything to.

It was just such a tragic, sobering situation that I think we both became terrified to try again. Never say never, I guess? But my wife and I both agree that our family is complete.” – Johnathan, 38, Rhode Island

2. Because giving birth is too much trauma.

“When my wife gave birth to our second child, he got stuck in her vagina on the way out. That’s the most basic way I can describe it. And she was in such intense, incredible pain for, like, hours, that we threw in the towel on having kids pretty much immediately after checking out of the hospital. Like, on the car ride home. She said she didn’t want to go through that again.

I said I couldn’t imagine how she did it, and that she was the toughest person I’d ever met. And that I never wanted to see her go through that again. Apparently it’s not a super common thing, so maybe we would’ve lucked out with another baby, but we didn’t want to risk it.” – Al, 43, Pennsylvania

1. Money is absolutely a factor.

“We were on track to have three kids, and then I lost my job. I couldn’t find work for close to a year, and by that time things had changed. Financially, we were crippled. Raising two kids was an absolute struggle. And, even though I was working again, it would be a long time before we were back on level ground.

We’re very happy, though, and very blessed that we were able to recover. But, with the debt, and the cost of keeping our family safe and afloat, we had to reassess everything.” – Kevin, 37, Illinois

I still don’t know…but we’re probably done. That’s my answer for today.

Are you done having kids? How did you know you didn’t want any more, or couldn’t have any more?

I want to hear about your moments of epiphany, too!

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Vinyl records tried to be a relic of history, but there are too many people out there who love them. Whether you collect them because you think the sound is “better” or you went through a hipster phase or you can’t bear to part with items handed down from generations before you, well, there’s good news – they might actually be worth something in a currency other than nostalgia.

There’s also bad news, because the same thing making your records worth more is also the thing that could make acquiring more a problem – there’s the potential for a worldwide shortage.

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“From my understanding, this fire will present a problem for the vinyl industry worldwide,” Ben Blackwell, co-founder of Third Man Records told Pitchfork in an email. “There are only TWO companies that make lacquers in the world, and the other, MDC in Japan, already had trouble keeping up with demand BEFORE this development.” (The emphasis is Blackwell’s.) #vinyl #vinylcollection #vinyljunkie #recordcollection #recordcollector #pitchfork #records #news #fire #thirdmanrecords #apollomasters #banning #ugh

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According to an article in Pitchfork, Apollo Masters – one of the only makers of lacquer in the world – had a fire that’s destroyed their ability to help create new records.

The industry, while healthy, is still pretty niche. That means that, aside from Apollo Masters, there’s only one other producer of said lacquer in the entire world. MCD, based in Japan, and Apollo Masters were already having a tough time meeting demand before the fire.

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Um incêndio catastrófico nas instalações da Apollo Masters, na Califórnia, pode ter colocado o mercado de discos de vinis em maus lençóis. Isso porque a empresa fornecia entre 80% a 90% do suprimento global de vernizes, principal material utilizado na prensagem do produto. Entenda: www.housemag.com.br divulgação #apollomasters #vinil #vinis

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It stands to reason that there will be a worldwide slow-down in the pressing of new records. That means, in turn, that the secondhand market will probably get pretty hot, even for newer albums.

If you’re looking to sell some stuff on your shelves, this is great news.

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Dieses Bild unserer hübschen Melamin-Tabletts und -Untersetzer widmen wir heute allen Vinyl-Fans. Unsere Gedanken sind bei euch – und bei Apollo Masters. #trendform #trendformswitzerland #smallthingsbigjoy #vinyl #vinylpressing #schallplatten #LP #apollomasters #1950s #vintagerecord #elitetins #greatesthits #vinyllovers #tray #coaster

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If you’ve been eyeing something special to add to your collection, the news is more costly.

We’ll have to wait and see how this plays out among collectors, aficionados, and casual listeners all over the world, but here’s hoping that Apollo Masters is able to rebuild and get back in the same soon.

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