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Haley Otman is a news and features writer based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where she roots for the University of Michigan Wolverines. A former broadcast news producer, Haley has 10 years of writing experience and has worked in both journalism and public relations.

What’s The Best Way To Clean Your Dirty Sneakers?

April 17, 2018April 17, 2018 by Haley Otman

No matter how careful you are, it’s a given that your immaculate new sneakers will one day begin to look dull. Which is why there’s …

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This Map Shows The Tallest Building In Every State

January 31, 2018April 24, 2018 by Haley Otman

What’s the tallest building in your state? From just 11 floors high in Vermont to 104 floors high in New York, the size of each U.S. …

Read moreThis Map Shows The Tallest Building In Every State

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Finally Get Your Life In Order With Decluttering Tips From Professional Organizers

January 5, 2018January 5, 2018 by Haley Otman

Do you ever feel like you have too much stuff? When you’re acquiring books, clothes, DVDs, toys, and kitchen supplies one-by-one, it doesn’t feel like …

Read moreFinally Get Your Life In Order With Decluttering Tips From Professional Organizers

These 6 Home Tricks Will Make Life Easier

January 3, 2018January 3, 2018 by Haley Otman

What’s better than a good home hack? Whether you’re trying to clean something, open something or sharpen something, there’s sure to be a better, cheaper, …

Read moreThese 6 Home Tricks Will Make Life Easier

Disney Developed Fireworks You Can Feel With Your Hands

January 3, 2018January 10, 2018 by Haley Otman

Who says only seeing is believing? If Disney has anything to do with it, touching is, too. The company recently announced they’re working on fireworks …

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Dad Chronicles Weekend With His Daughter’s Dog In The Most Hilarious Way

January 2, 2018May 10, 2018 by Haley Otman

One woman—child-free, but with her very own fur baby—is making the rest of us crack up by recounting the weekend her dad spent watching her …

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Following The Sad Progression Of Alzheimer’s Through One Woman’s Crochet

December 27, 2017December 27, 2017 by Haley Otman

Thousands of people are sharing their experiences caring for loved ones with dementia, inspired by a simple crafting picture. It started when a Reddit user …

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Wheat Prices Rise As Russia Bans Wheat Export

These Are The Differences Between Whole Wheat, Whole Grain And Multigrain Breads

December 27, 2017May 8, 2018 by Haley Otman

By now, many of us know to avoid white bread whenever possible. But what about all of the other options in the bread aisle? It …

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Why Some People Are Cutting A Corner Off Their Sponges

December 18, 2017December 18, 2017 by Haley Otman

Most of us try to get as much use out of our cleaning products as possible. Old towels become rags. Old toothbrushes become scrubbing brushes. …

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10 Delicious ‘dump Dinners’ To Toss In Your Slow Cooker

December 15, 2017December 15, 2017 by Haley Otman

Does anything sound worse after a long day at work than spending hours cooking a complicated dinner? (Answer: No, there is nothing worse.) Everyone’s hungry, …

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Meet The Actress Who Is Playing Mulan In Disney’s Live-Action Adaptation

November 30, 2017November 30, 2017 by Haley Otman

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This Joke About Skipping Black Friday Lines Went Viral—And You’ll See Why

November 24, 2017November 24, 2017 by Haley Otman

What is beating the lines on Black Friday worth to you? One joke on Twitter got serious really fast when someone realized people actually wanted …

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The Way This Mom Handled Her Kid Drawing On The Wall Is Going Viral

November 22, 2017November 22, 2017 by Haley Otman

It’s a rite of passage for toddlers: surprising their parents with artwork using mediums other than paper. And one parent’s response to her kid’s wall …

Read moreThe Way This Mom Handled Her Kid Drawing On The Wall Is Going Viral

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What You Need To Know About The Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak At Disneyland

November 14, 2017May 31, 2018 by Haley Otman

Disneyland shut down two cooling towers after people were diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease in southern California, the theme park resort said in a recent blog …

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Garth Brooks Adorably Helps Couple With A Gender Reveal In The Middle Of His Concert

November 10, 2017November 10, 2017 by Haley Otman

An expectant husband and wife who love country music will never forget how their gender reveal turned out. That’s because they got a little help …

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Wizards Unite, A ‘Harry Potter’ Augmented Reality Game, Is Finally On The Way

November 9, 2017February 22, 2019 by Haley Otman

Whether you’re a Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw or Slytherin, you’d better clear out some space on your smartphone. The company behind the extremely popular game Pokemon …

Read moreWizards Unite, A ‘Harry Potter’ Augmented Reality Game, Is Finally On The Way

Kristen Bell And Dave Grohl Did A Rock ‘n’ Roll Mashup Of Metallica And ‘Frozen’

November 6, 2017November 7, 2017 by Haley Otman

One song sends listeners off to never-never land, and the other encourages listeners to go and play in the snow. The internet’s loving a funny …

Read moreKristen Bell And Dave Grohl Did A Rock ‘n’ Roll Mashup Of Metallica And ‘Frozen’

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Here’s What You Need To Know About The Beaver Moon Coming This Weekend

November 2, 2017May 31, 2018 by Haley Otman

If August’s total solar eclipse only made you more excited for lightshows in the sky, you’re in luck! The Beaver Moon, a huge, bright November …

Read moreHere’s What You Need To Know About The Beaver Moon Coming This Weekend

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Proud Papa George Clooney Dishes On His Infant Twins

October 24, 2017 by Haley Otman

George Clooney is still keeping their photos out of the public eye, but the Hollywood star is opening up about life as a doting dad …

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Butterbeer Donuts Have Arrived And They Come With A Golden Snitch

October 12, 2017May 10, 2018 by Haley Otman

It may not be quite as authentic as grabbing a mug at the Leaky Cauldron, but one regional bakery chain is taking the creamy butterscotch …

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Couple Calls Cops Over Hidden Camera In Their Airbnb—What You Need To Know To Protect Yourself

October 12, 2017May 31, 2018 by Haley Otman

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Delta Is Serving Free Prosecco On All International Flights

October 10, 2017October 10, 2017 by Haley Otman

You can now toast to your big vacation with a free glass of bubbly—if you’re flying on Delta, that is. The airline just announced that …

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Surfer Bethany Hamilton Is Pregnant With Her Second Child

October 10, 2017May 10, 2018 by Haley Otman

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Jennifer Garner Looks Wiped After ‘Yes Day’ With Her Kids

October 5, 2017April 10, 2018 by Haley Otman

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Ellen DeGeneres And Oprah Winfrey Go Grocery Shopping Like (Sort Of) Normal People

October 5, 2017 by Haley Otman

It’s an unremarkable field trip for most of us, but when you’re Ellen DeGeneres and Oprah Winfrey, grocery shopping is a rare treat. The current …

Read moreEllen DeGeneres And Oprah Winfrey Go Grocery Shopping Like (Sort Of) Normal People

Meet The Heroes From The Shooting In Las Vegas

October 3, 2017October 3, 2017 by Haley Otman

In the midst of a tragedy is often when we also see the goodness of humanity rise up. The shooting at a country music concert …

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Deadly Shooting At Santa Fe High School In Texas Leaves 10 Dead

How To Protect Your Children If There Is An Active Shooter

October 3, 2017May 21, 2018 by Haley Otman | Last updated on 05/21/2018

As mass shootings continue to happen around the country, many are wondering how best to stay safe—and how best to keep their loved ones safe …

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Bride Surprises ‘Speechless’ Grandma In Her 1962 Wedding Dress

September 28, 2017 by Haley Otman

Something old, something new, something… borrowed from grandma? One bride in Idaho took the longtime wedding tradition to a new level by getting married in …

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What Makes A Toilet Worth $10,000?

September 28, 2017July 18, 2019 by Haley Otman

What’s a smoother bathroom experience worth to you? $200? $500? $750? It turns out that some are spending more than $10,000 on a luxury toilet that has …

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Jennifer Lopez Is Donating $1 Million To Puerto Rico Hurricane Relief

September 26, 2017September 26, 2017 by Haley Otman

From Hurricanes Harvey and Irma to the earthquake in Mexico and, now, Hurricane Maria, many people around the world are in urgent need of resources. …

Read moreJennifer Lopez Is Donating $1 Million To Puerto Rico Hurricane Relief

This Original Frank Lloyd Wright House Just Found A New Owner

September 25, 2017 by Haley Otman

Some lucky homebuyers are moving into a piece of Chicago history. The Laura Gale House, designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright, is off the market …

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This Kid’s Shoe-Tying Trick Might Be The Best One We’ve Seen

September 21, 2017 by Haley Otman

It seems like everyone has their own secret trick to tying their shoes. And while most of us out of elementary school could be considered …

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Selena Gomez’s Mom Felt ‘Helpless’ And ‘Scared’ Before Surgery

September 19, 2017September 19, 2017 by Haley Otman

After Selena Gomez’s surprising announcement last week that she spent her summer recovering from a kidney transplant, her mom is joining the conversation. Mandy Teefey …

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We Put Detergent-Free Laundry Magnets To The Test—Here’s How They Stacked Up

September 15, 2017July 17, 2019 by Haley Otman

When I found out there was a way to make just one purchase for a lifetime of laundry cycles, I had to test it out. …

Read moreWe Put Detergent-Free Laundry Magnets To The Test—Here’s How They Stacked Up

Rome Bioparco Opens A New Area For Orangutans

How Zoos Prepare For Hurricanes

September 11, 2017 by Haley Otman

As the planes stopped flying and highway traffic started to slow ahead of Hurricane Irma, apes, lions and flamingos were some of the last Florida …

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What A Healthy Serving Of Wine Actually Looks Like

August 30, 2017 by Haley Otman

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Why Shania Twain Mentions Brad Pitt In ‘That Don’t Impress Me Much’

August 28, 2017 by Haley Otman

“OK, so you’re Brad Pitt? That don’t impress me much,” Shania Twain sang. Any good country music fan can immediately start singing along with this …

Read moreWhy Shania Twain Mentions Brad Pitt In ‘That Don’t Impress Me Much’

Hurricane Harvey Slams Into Texas Gulf Coast

5 Ways You Can Help Victims Of Hurricane Harvey

August 28, 2017 by Haley Otman

It’s a deadly nightmare that’s lasted since Friday night. Two people have already died in Texas since Hurricane Harvey hit, and more than 1,000 people have …

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Solar Eclipse Visible Across Swath Of U.S.

This Woman’s Maternity Photo Shoot Happened During The Solar Eclipse

August 28, 2017 by Haley Otman

A recent photo opp celebrated two things most women experience only a few times in their life: the impending birth of a new baby and …

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Picture This Sleek Concrete Espresso Machine On Your Kitchen Counter

August 23, 2017August 2, 2019 by Haley Otman

Concrete countertops are in style, especially if you’re into DIYing your kitchen, but what about concrete appliances? An in-the-works espresso maker plans to disrupt your morning …

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The Newborn In This Funny Newborn Photo Shoot Is Actually 21 Years Old

August 23, 2017 by Haley Otman

Newborn photos: They’re inevitably awww-inducing, and probably among the most liked and best-performing posts on Facebook. But this recent, gone-viral photo shoot isn’t your average …

Read moreThe Newborn In This Funny Newborn Photo Shoot Is Actually 21 Years Old

The Best Photos Of The Solar Eclipse

August 22, 2017April 30, 2018 by Haley Otman

This week, in case you missed it (but, really, how could you?), Americans were lucky enough to see our first total solar eclipse in nearly …

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What Stresses People Out The Most While Traveling

August 17, 2017August 17, 2017 by Haley Otman

Hitting the road or taking off to another state or even country is fun, exhilarating… and a little stressful. Although we may not admit it, …

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The Newest Designer Disney Collection Is Seriously Cute

August 15, 2017 by Haley Otman

It doesn’t matter how old you are: Disney-inspired accessories are always on trend. And fashionistas are all about the new pieces by U.K. designer Cath …

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When It Comes To Shorts, How Short Is Too Short?

August 15, 2017 by Haley Otman

When you’re talking about shorts, how short is too short? The perennial parent-teen debate continues as teens (and adults) are increasingly rocking super-short shorts. The …

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Costco Reports Q3 Profits Up 12.3 Percent

You Can Now Create A Wedding Registry At Costco

August 15, 2017 by Haley Otman

You can now register for your wedding gifts at the same place where you stock up on mega-size paper towels, jumbo jars of marinara and …

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Disney Commemorates The Latest Ride Closures With Limited-Edition Merchandise

August 14, 2017 by Haley Otman

There’s nothing like the impending closure of a Disney ride to remind fans just how much they love it. So, while Ellen’s Energy Adventure and …

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Husband’s Body-Positive Love Note To His Curvy Wife Goes Viral

August 4, 2017August 7, 2017 by Haley Otman

It’s a love note that’s inspiring thousands of people. Robbie Tripp, a public speaker from California, wrote a body-positive tribute to his wife on Instagram, …

Read moreHusband’s Body-Positive Love Note To His Curvy Wife Goes Viral

5 Top Disneyland Tips And Tricks From The Man Who Goes There Every Day

July 31, 2017April 18, 2018 by Haley Otman

After more than 2,000 visits to Disneyland, Jeff Reitz from California is much more than an expert. This Disney fanatic has gone to the theme …

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This Couple Opted For A Wedding Cake Piñata Versus A Real Cake At Their Wedding

July 27, 2017 by Haley Otman

What do you do if you’re getting married but you’re not into cake? A bride and groom in California recently turned this wedding tradition on …

Read moreThis Couple Opted For A Wedding Cake Piñata Versus A Real Cake At Their Wedding

This Company Is Installing Microchips In Its Employees

July 26, 2017July 18, 2019 by Haley Otman

You microchip your dog and cat so you can find them if they ever get lost. But can you imagine getting a microchip implanted in your …

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