13 Times Rihanna Was Cooler Than Everyone

Bella Breakdown All hail Rihanna! Riri has always been the cool girl, wherever she goes. Whether she’s secretly sneaking in shots at an awards show, getting honored for her work with an honorary degree at Harvard, or as woman of the year, she always slays. Remember that one time she just accepted an award via Snapchat? She always follows her passion, and listens to her fans. And let’s not forget how she’s the queen of the Memes. She kills it every time because Riri is always confident in who she is. She can hang with royalty, and can basically...

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Delicious Apple Pie Cookies

Bella Breakdown Let these easy cookies warm you up! To make these, peel Granny Smith apples and cut them into bite sized pieces. On medium low heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter then add 4 cups of the chopped apples, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon of corn starch. Cook until everything is well mixed and the apples are softened. Next add in 1/3 cup of brown sugar and continue to simmer. Roll out a pie crust and cut cookie-sized circles out using a glass. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then assemble your apple pie cookies....

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8 of the Cheapest Places to Live Around the World

Bella Breakdown You could probably quit your job and get by on savings. Tired of ridiculous rent and pricey restaurants? Consider moving to some of the most affordable places around the globe. #1 In Barcelona, Spain you need a total monthly budget of $1,600. #2 In Kota Kinabalu Malaysian Borneo a total monthly budget of $850 is needed. #3 In Santa Familia, Belize you only need $1,200 to get by. #4 In Granada, Nicaragua, your total monthly budget of $1,125 is sufficient. #5 In Las Terrenas Dominican Republic a total monthly budget of $1,250 is enough. #6 In Poblado,...

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5 Things No One Tells You About the Toddler Years

Bella Breakdown From potty training mishaps to accidental spills, here are five things no one tells you about the toddler years. 1 They have the energy of a human can of Redbull. The energy of a toddler can make marathon runners look like wimps! 2 Potty training is really about training your expectations. You have to know which battles to pick and learn how to be flexible. 3 Everything is a death trap. Toddlers can make a dangerous situation out of the most benign circumstances. 4 You are fluent in the language of just one person: your toddler. While...

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Oscars 2017 Red Carpet: Wow & Whoa Moments

Bella Breakdown This year’s Academy Awards red carpet was filled with jaw-dropping gowns, unexpected print choices, and that overreaching devotion to fashion that we’ve come to expect from the Oscars crowd. So, without further ado, let’s dive into the “wow” & “whoa” fashion moments of the evening! Wow Emma Stone in Givenchy.   Viola Davis in Armani.   Taraji P. Henson in Alberta Ferretti.   Hailee Steinfeld in Ralph & Russo.   Kirsten Dunst in Christian Dior.   Karlie Kloss in Stella McCartney.   Brie Larson in Oscar de la Renta. Whoa (In a Good Way) Dakota Johnson in...

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