A Couple in Hawaii Invented a Mobile Shower Service for the Homeless

None of us are as secure as we think. An unfortunate series of events might unexpectedly occur one day that left you homeless. In fact, a lot of people are only one medical disaster or one unlucky break at work from being evicted or forced onto the streets.

Craig and Danica Shoji are a couple who are trying to do their part to help out Honolulu, Hawaii’s homeless population by making them “feel like humans again.” How are they doing it? They created mobile showers so homeless folks can get clean and feel better about themselves.

This may not seem like a big deal to those of us who live in apartments or houses, but to someone who is out on the streets every single day, it can be a huge gift.

Craig Shoji first had the idea to help the homeless when he was in San Francisco in 2015. He said “good morning” to a homeless man and the person was surprised and touched by the encounter because he said that no one ever spoke to him on the street. The Shojis decided then that they would do what they could to “just treat people like normal people.”

They began by creating Laundry Love, which provided clean clothes to homeless men and women. That eventually grew into Revive + Refresh which provides people on the streets with mobile showers as well as hot meals.

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The Shojis have a trailer with two showers and they take it to events around Honolulu. People are allowed 15 minutes in the shower stalls, which are stocked with supplies. Homeless people are also invited to eat hot meals after their showers.

Craig Shoji said, “It’s amazing what a simple shower and a hot meal can do to uplift someone’s spirits, boost their confidence, and rekindle their motivation to keep fighting the good fight.”

This is an incredible idea from two people who are clearly living their best lives. Great job!

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Hike Atlanta’s ‘Doll’s Head Trail’ If You Really Want to Be Creeped out

If you’re looking for a different kind of scare this Halloween season and you find yourself in the Southeast, you should consider making a trip to Atlanta to check out Doll’s Head Trail, a one-of-a-kind, eerie experience that will leave you unsettled.

The trail is in Atlanta’s Constitution Lakes Park, and it is decorated with, as the name implies, creepy doll’s heads.

The park used to be home to a brick factory that closed about 50 years ago. Since then, the woods have overtaken the area, and in 2003 the county bought the 125-acre site and built boardwalks and trails so people could enjoy the natural beauty of the spot.

But in addition to natural beauty, there’s also the doll’s heads.

A local carpenter named Joel Slaton created the trail after seeing all the discarded junk that littered the park. Slaton decided to use the junk to make the trail into an art space with doll’s heads, and other forgotten materials, dotting the hiking trail.

Slaton encourages others to add their own art pieces to the trail, with the only stipulation being that any materials used must come from inside the park itself. So if you do go, you can do some exploring and digging around to add to the creepiness of Doll’s Head Trail.

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If you do decide to hike the trail, you’ll forget that you’re in the middle of a huge American city and instead think you’ve wandered into a nightmare. Sounds good to me!

Also, I bet this would be a great place for a first date. You’d find out immediately if your date is as weird as you are…

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Hike Atlanta’s ‘Doll’s Head Trail’ If You Really Want to Be Creeped out

If you’re looking for a different kind of scare this Halloween season and you find yourself in the Southeast, you should consider making a trip to Atlanta to check out Doll’s Head Trail, a one-of-a-kind, eerie experience that will leave you unsettled.

The trail is in Atlanta’s Constitution Lakes Park, and it is decorated with, as the name implies, creepy doll’s heads.

The park used to be home to a brick factory that closed about 50 years ago. Since then, the woods have overtaken the area, and in 2003 the county bought the 125-acre site and built boardwalks and trails so people could enjoy the natural beauty of the spot.

But in addition to natural beauty, there’s also the doll’s heads.

A local carpenter named Joel Slaton created the trail after seeing all the discarded junk that littered the park. Slaton decided to use the junk to make the trail into an art space with doll’s heads, and other forgotten materials, dotting the hiking trail.

Slaton encourages others to add their own art pieces to the trail, with the only stipulation being that any materials used must come from inside the park itself. So if you do go, you can do some exploring and digging around to add to the creepiness of Doll’s Head Trail.

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If you do decide to hike the trail, you’ll forget that you’re in the middle of a huge American city and instead think you’ve wandered into a nightmare. Sounds good to me!

Also, I bet this would be a great place for a first date. You’d find out immediately if your date is as weird as you are…

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Check out the Most Popular Halloween Candy in Every State

Has it been so long since you trick or treated that you can’t remember the thrill of getting something truly spectacular dropped into your pillowcase as you roamed around the neighborhood? (And then you took off your mask so they wouldn’t recognize you and went back to the same house for seconds?).

Ahhh, the good old days.

If you’ve ever wondered what the most popular Halloween candy is in every state in the U.S., you’re in luck.

Who knew Skittles are that popular? I’m not feeling it…but Mississippi, you’re speaking my language!

Here’s the full list for you.

Alabama: Hershey’s Mini Bars

Alaska: Twix

Arizona: Hot Tamales

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A romantic evening with moi ??

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Arkansas: Skittles

California: Skittles

Colorado: Twix

Connecticut: Milky Way

Delaware: Skittles

Florida: Skittles

Georgia: Jolly Ranchers

Hawaii: Skittles

Idaho: Candy Corn

Illinois: Kit Kat

Indiana: Hot Tamales

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Our time has come ?? #summer

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Iowa: Candy Corn

Kansas: Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups

Kentucky: Swedish Fish

Louisiana: Lemonheads

Maine: Sour Patch Kids

Maryland: Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups

Massachusetts: Butterfinger

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Wud up?

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Michigan: Starburst

Minnesota: Skittles

Mississippi: Snickers

Missouri: Milky Way

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Is it me you're looking for?

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Montana: Double Bubble Gum

Nebraska: Salt Water Taffy

Nevada: Candy Corn

New Hampshire: Starburst

New Jersey: Tootsie Pops

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Lollipop, lollipop ! #sweetstuffinc

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New Mexico: Candy Corn

New York: Hot Tamales

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Your #Thanksgiving break starter pack ?

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North Carolina: Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups

North Dakota: Candy Corn

Ohio: M&M’s

Oklahoma: Dubble Bubble Gum

Oregon: Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups

Pennsylvania: Hershey’s Mini Bars

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#hersheysminibars #sooonice #superdark #thanksmom

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Rhode Island: Twix

South Carolina: Skittles

South Dakota: Starbursts

Tennessee: Tootsie Pops

Texas: Reese’s Cups

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New @Reeses Cups are arriving in stores in mid-April, but NYC was given a chance to get their hands on the Peanut Butter Lover and Chocolate Lover Cups early! Visit the Reese’s Swap Shop on 321 Canal Street to swap something in exchange for a new Reese’s Cup of your choosing. ?? (March 25th – 26th from 12pm – 6pm only). If y?u’re reading this, it’s too late…for today. But definitely go tomorrow while you still can! • ?? Chocolate Lovers – Although it doesn’t look tremendously different in the picture, the Chocolate Lovers Cup definitely does contain discernibly less peanut butter than the original Reese’s Cups. In fact, it was refreshing to eat a Reese’s Cup with a bit less peanut butter. Although this isn’t our preference, this may certainly sit well with those that don’t enjoy Reese’s Cups because there’s “too much” peanut butter for their liking. • ?? Peanut Butter Lovers – This cup is a game changer and it went away too fast. It doesn’t help that Matthew and I had to share it. ? There’s a hint of chocolate surrounding the cup, but the creamy peanut butter is the star of the show. The peanut butter in the center of the cup is the Reese’s peanut butter we are used to, but the peanut butter at the top of the cup has got a Hershey’s Gold vibe to it; but made of peanut butter. We absolutely can’t wait for these to release! (A peanut butter and jelly Reese’s Cup would be great to see one day too. ??) #mnmtwinzSnacks • #Reeses #ReesesCups #ReesesPeanutButterLovers #ReesesChocolateLovers #ReesesSwapShop #PeanutButter #Chocolate #Milk #JunkFood #Tasty #eatingfortheinsta #instagood #foodstagram #snack #sweet #sugar #Hungry #Snack #SoYummy #foodie #foodporn #CheatMeal #lickyourphone

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Utah: Jolly Ranchers

Vermont: M&Ms

Virginia: Hot Tamales

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Or both ?‍♀️ #doubletap

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Washington: Saltwater Taffy

Washington D.C.: Tootsie Pops

West Virginia: Blow Pops

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*CLOSED* #SweetSaturday GIVEAWAY ALERT‼ Happy #NationalLollipopDay ?. We teamed up with @tootsieroll to give away 100 Tootsie Pops 100 Blow Pops to one lucky winner! Here's how to enter: ________ ✔Follow @tootsieroll and @dylanscandybar ✔Like this photo ✔Tag a friend and guess how many licks it takes to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop? One winner will be chosen at random on Monday at 5pm and announced in our stories! Each comment with one tag counts as a separate entry. ________ *Per Instagram rules, we must mention this is in no way sponsored, administered, or associated with Instagram, Inc. By entering, entrants confirm they are 16+ years of age, live in the continental U.S., release Instagram of responsibility, and agree to Instagram’s term of use. One winner will be chosen from each account @tootsieroll and @dylanscandybar ________ #dylanscandybar #giveaways #sweepstakes #candy #prizes #giveaway #entertowin #instacontest #tagtowin #tagafriend #iggiveaway #contestgram #contestday #tootsieroll #tootsiepop #blowpop #lollipopday

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Wisconsin: Starbursts

Wyoming: Saltwater Taffy

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Yum! #candy #saltwatertaffy

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What’s your favorite Halloween candy?

Share with us in the comments!

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Check out the Most Popular Halloween Candy in Every State

Has it been so long since you trick or treated that you can’t remember the thrill of getting something truly spectacular dropped into your pillowcase as you roamed around the neighborhood? (And then you took off your mask so they wouldn’t recognize you and went back to the same house for seconds?).

Ahhh, the good old days.

If you’ve ever wondered what the most popular Halloween candy is in every state in the U.S., you’re in luck.

Who knew Skittles are that popular? I’m not feeling it…but Mississippi, you’re speaking my language!

Here’s the full list for you.

Alabama: Hershey’s Mini Bars

Alaska: Twix

Arizona: Hot Tamales

View this post on Instagram

A romantic evening with moi ??

A post shared by HOT TAMALES® (@hottamalescandy) on

Arkansas: Skittles

California: Skittles

Colorado: Twix

Connecticut: Milky Way

Delaware: Skittles

Florida: Skittles

Georgia: Jolly Ranchers

Hawaii: Skittles

Idaho: Candy Corn

Illinois: Kit Kat

Indiana: Hot Tamales

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Our time has come ?? #summer

A post shared by HOT TAMALES® (@hottamalescandy) on

Iowa: Candy Corn

Kansas: Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups

Kentucky: Swedish Fish

Louisiana: Lemonheads

Maine: Sour Patch Kids

Maryland: Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups

Massachusetts: Butterfinger

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Wud up?

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Michigan: Starburst

Minnesota: Skittles

Mississippi: Snickers

Missouri: Milky Way

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Is it me you're looking for?

A post shared by Milky Way (@milkywaybrand) on

Montana: Double Bubble Gum

Nebraska: Salt Water Taffy

Nevada: Candy Corn

New Hampshire: Starburst

New Jersey: Tootsie Pops

View this post on Instagram

Lollipop, lollipop ! #sweetstuffinc

A post shared by Sweet Stuff (@sweetstuffinc) on

New Mexico: Candy Corn

New York: Hot Tamales

View this post on Instagram

Your #Thanksgiving break starter pack ?

A post shared by HOT TAMALES® (@hottamalescandy) on

North Carolina: Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups

North Dakota: Candy Corn

Ohio: M&M’s

Oklahoma: Dubble Bubble Gum

Oregon: Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups

Pennsylvania: Hershey’s Mini Bars

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#hersheysminibars #sooonice #superdark #thanksmom

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Rhode Island: Twix

South Carolina: Skittles

South Dakota: Starbursts

Tennessee: Tootsie Pops

Texas: Reese’s Cups

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New @Reeses Cups are arriving in stores in mid-April, but NYC was given a chance to get their hands on the Peanut Butter Lover and Chocolate Lover Cups early! Visit the Reese’s Swap Shop on 321 Canal Street to swap something in exchange for a new Reese’s Cup of your choosing. ?? (March 25th – 26th from 12pm – 6pm only). If y?u’re reading this, it’s too late…for today. But definitely go tomorrow while you still can! • ?? Chocolate Lovers – Although it doesn’t look tremendously different in the picture, the Chocolate Lovers Cup definitely does contain discernibly less peanut butter than the original Reese’s Cups. In fact, it was refreshing to eat a Reese’s Cup with a bit less peanut butter. Although this isn’t our preference, this may certainly sit well with those that don’t enjoy Reese’s Cups because there’s “too much” peanut butter for their liking. • ?? Peanut Butter Lovers – This cup is a game changer and it went away too fast. It doesn’t help that Matthew and I had to share it. ? There’s a hint of chocolate surrounding the cup, but the creamy peanut butter is the star of the show. The peanut butter in the center of the cup is the Reese’s peanut butter we are used to, but the peanut butter at the top of the cup has got a Hershey’s Gold vibe to it; but made of peanut butter. We absolutely can’t wait for these to release! (A peanut butter and jelly Reese’s Cup would be great to see one day too. ??) #mnmtwinzSnacks • #Reeses #ReesesCups #ReesesPeanutButterLovers #ReesesChocolateLovers #ReesesSwapShop #PeanutButter #Chocolate #Milk #JunkFood #Tasty #eatingfortheinsta #instagood #foodstagram #snack #sweet #sugar #Hungry #Snack #SoYummy #foodie #foodporn #CheatMeal #lickyourphone

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Utah: Jolly Ranchers

Vermont: M&Ms

Virginia: Hot Tamales

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Or both ?‍♀️ #doubletap

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Washington: Saltwater Taffy

Washington D.C.: Tootsie Pops

West Virginia: Blow Pops

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*CLOSED* #SweetSaturday GIVEAWAY ALERT‼ Happy #NationalLollipopDay ?. We teamed up with @tootsieroll to give away 100 Tootsie Pops 100 Blow Pops to one lucky winner! Here's how to enter: ________ ✔Follow @tootsieroll and @dylanscandybar ✔Like this photo ✔Tag a friend and guess how many licks it takes to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop? One winner will be chosen at random on Monday at 5pm and announced in our stories! Each comment with one tag counts as a separate entry. ________ *Per Instagram rules, we must mention this is in no way sponsored, administered, or associated with Instagram, Inc. By entering, entrants confirm they are 16+ years of age, live in the continental U.S., release Instagram of responsibility, and agree to Instagram’s term of use. One winner will be chosen from each account @tootsieroll and @dylanscandybar ________ #dylanscandybar #giveaways #sweepstakes #candy #prizes #giveaway #entertowin #instacontest #tagtowin #tagafriend #iggiveaway #contestgram #contestday #tootsieroll #tootsiepop #blowpop #lollipopday

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Wisconsin: Starbursts

Wyoming: Saltwater Taffy

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Yum! #candy #saltwatertaffy

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What’s your favorite Halloween candy?

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Cold Stone Has a Pitch Black ‘Boo Batter’ Ice Cream for Halloween

I love Halloween, I love the fall, I love October. Oh, and I also love ice cream! What happens when you mix all those things together?

‘Boo Batter’ ice cream from Cold Stone Creamery is what.

The new concoction from Cold Stone features black-as-night ice cream topped with heaps of candy. This is how the company described the Boo Batter treat in a press release:

“The Treat Or Treat Creation features Boo Batter Ice Cream, mixed with trick-or treat favorites Halloween OREO® Cookies, Kit Kat® and M&M’s®! In addition, guests will be given the option to bring their Creation to life with a black or orange waffle cone or bowl.”

Sara Schmillen, vice president of marketing for Kahala Brands™, the parent company of Cold Stone Creamery, said, “We are incredibly excited to introduce this super limited time Creation at Cold Stone Creamery. Indulge in the nostalgia of your Halloween childhood memories with the Treat or Treat Creation; it is a spook-tacular way to get into the Halloween spirit!”

Get an eyeful of that jet black gooey goodness.

We’re seeing an onslaught of creepy food and drink options for Halloween this year from eateries, including the It frappuccino at Starbucks and spooky options at IHOP and AMC Theatres for the release of the new animated version of The Addams Family.

I’m already starting to get depressed about October ending and having to wait another year for all this spooky goodness. Is there something wrong with me?

HALLOWEEN!

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Cold Stone Has a Pitch Black ‘Boo Batter’ Ice Cream for Halloween

I love Halloween, I love the fall, I love October. Oh, and I also love ice cream! What happens when you mix all those things together?

‘Boo Batter’ ice cream from Cold Stone Creamery is what.

The new concoction from Cold Stone features black-as-night ice cream topped with heaps of candy. This is how the company described the Boo Batter treat in a press release:

“The Treat Or Treat Creation features Boo Batter Ice Cream, mixed with trick-or treat favorites Halloween OREO® Cookies, Kit Kat® and M&M’s®! In addition, guests will be given the option to bring their Creation to life with a black or orange waffle cone or bowl.”

Sara Schmillen, vice president of marketing for Kahala Brands™, the parent company of Cold Stone Creamery, said, “We are incredibly excited to introduce this super limited time Creation at Cold Stone Creamery. Indulge in the nostalgia of your Halloween childhood memories with the Treat or Treat Creation; it is a spook-tacular way to get into the Halloween spirit!”

Get an eyeful of that jet black gooey goodness.

We’re seeing an onslaught of creepy food and drink options for Halloween this year from eateries, including the It frappuccino at Starbucks and spooky options at IHOP and AMC Theatres for the release of the new animated version of The Addams Family.

I’m already starting to get depressed about October ending and having to wait another year for all this spooky goodness. Is there something wrong with me?

HALLOWEEN!

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15 Funny Tweets from Parents Who Are Hanging on by a Thread

Parents: we support you 100%. Well, maybe not that much, but we sure appreciate your struggles and headaches.

We know some of you are barely hanging by a thread, and we’ve totally got your backs! Well, maybe not your backs. Your knees or something.

Bottom line: we’re in your corner.

Just look at these tweets.

1. That’s how it is.

2. Thanks, that’s a big help.

3. Peak and off peak.

4. Don’t ever say that.

5. Still learning the ropes.

6. Not this time…

7. Figure that one out.

8. That’s my boy!

9. Wrong cup, moron!

10. All of the above.

11. Doesn’t work that way.

12. They clearly prefer mommy.

13. They’ll never find me here.

14. A whole different level.

15. Perfect little angels, aren’t they?

Hang in there, moms and dads! You’re doing just fine!

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15 Funny Tweets from Parents Who Are Hanging on by a Thread

Parents: we support you 100%. Well, maybe not that much, but we sure appreciate your struggles and headaches.

We know some of you are barely hanging by a thread, and we’ve totally got your backs! Well, maybe not your backs. Your knees or something.

Bottom line: we’re in your corner.

Just look at these tweets.

1. That’s how it is.

2. Thanks, that’s a big help.

3. Peak and off peak.

4. Don’t ever say that.

5. Still learning the ropes.

6. Not this time…

7. Figure that one out.

8. That’s my boy!

9. Wrong cup, moron!

10. All of the above.

11. Doesn’t work that way.

12. They clearly prefer mommy.

13. They’ll never find me here.

14. A whole different level.

15. Perfect little angels, aren’t they?

Hang in there, moms and dads! You’re doing just fine!

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Celebrities Share Text Messages They Got from Their Parents

Parents are parents, it turns out, no matter whether their kids have starred on the big screen, small screen, perform on stage, or have never performed a day in their lives.

These 15 texts from the parents of celebrities prove it beyond the shadow of a doubt.

15. First can we talk about me?

14. Some lessons are hard to learn.

13. It doesn’t rhyme but it is universally applicable.

12. Who needs fans when you’ve got a mama like this?

11. Imma go ahead and let you write your own mental caption for this one.

10. There’s no arguing with her taste.

9. She is not my daughter but I, too, have concerns.

8. Grandmas are the best.

7. Just a little professional feedback, Mandy Moore.

6. Moms everywhere are nodding in solidarity.

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Texts from my Mom #thestruggleisreal

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5. Michelle Obama’s mom just keeping her grounded.

4. Moms are experts at keeping it real.

3. A battle over who is a real fan of pasta.

2. I love that her mom just assumes she could get real news on the internet.

1. You can never have too much encouragement. Or too many heart emojis.

I couldn’t love these more if I tried!

What texts do you love/hate to get from your parents? What texts do you love to send your kids? Share with us in the comments!

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