Have a great weekend

Happy weekend, friends — it’s almost the end of 2013!! Are you still on vacation? We’ve certainly had a relaxing week, and I’m excited to be taking it easy next week too! I’m also excited about Ms. Bear’s Kitchen, and hope you are too. If you have any recipe suggestions, feel free to email me at mellow1422 (aol) dot (com). Have a fun weekend, and here are my favorite finds from the wonderful Web…

Two brothers had their picture taken with Santa for…34 years!

It’s not business as usual for some people these days.

Awesome idea for the new year: A positivity jar.

Hilarious reality show catch phrases in GIFs.

20 guys to avoid.

I love this deeper look at the work-life balance issue.

Man’s best friend also fights allergies.

Things to let go of before the new year.

Look! There’s a real life Central Perk!

Remember when I wrote about Jes and her awesome stand against Abercrombie? Well, I’m honored to be guest posting over on her blog today, where I’m writing about disability misconceptions. You can read the post here — thanks SO much, Jes!

And, a look back at the year that was 2013…
*The top news stories that shaped us.
*The top marriage equality moments of 2013.
*The year’s biggest fashion trends.
*Top 12 parenting news stories that affected families.
*National Geographic’s 2013 photography contest winners.
*Roger that, Houston…the most amazing images NASA took of Earth from space.
*In the know…the top buzzwords.
*The celebrity scoop we couldn’t get enough of.
*Sport’s breakthrough stars of 2013.
*Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards of the year.
*Aww, the most powerful kisses.
*The top tech stories of 2013.
*…and the 8 tech companies that may go public in 2014.



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[Photo via Marie and Rae]