McDonald's Happy Meal Minions toys say WTF? Parents swear Minions curse at kids

Do McDonald's Happy Meal Minions toys say WTF? That's what some claim. And besides the F-bomb, parents swear Minions curse at kids in other ways, reported MSN July 9. The cute little vitamin-B shaped Minions are accused of muttering"Well, I'll be d**ned." Listen to the Minions video here at Youtube. What do you hear? Are Stuart and Dave really blurting obscenities at children?   McDonald's Happy Meal Minions toys say WTF? Parents swear Minions curse at kids - Grand Rapids News | Examiner.com

Patriotic salads, red white and blue vegetables, Memorial Day recipes - Grand Rapids Holidays | Examiner.com

 At Memorial Day or Fourth of July picnics, you can usually find patriotic cookies, flag cakes and red,white and blue fruit. But what about red white and blue vegetable? Here are patriotic salads recipes, RWB appetizers and American themed veggie trays.  Patriotic salads, red white and blue vegetables, Memorial Day recipes - Grand Rapids Holidays | Examiner.com

Graduation open house party: Do's and don'ts for easy, cheap open house

Seems like kids "graduate" from everything these days: kindergarten, fifth grade, middle school, high school and college. And every graduation has an open house party. High school graduation, particularly, gets expensive for parents. A graduation open house may be the final budget blow, on top of other senior costs: invitations, caps and gown, prom, yearbook, gifts. Of course, you want to celebrate, so here are do's and don'ts to host a graduation open house party that's cheap and easy for parents and fun for graduates.Graduation open house party: Do's and don'ts for easy, cheap open house - Grand Rapids Holidays | Examiner.com

Free savings apps, shopping apps, coupon apps, printable check registers, organizers - Grand Rapids News | Examiner.com

Looking for April 15 Tax Day freebies? Here's are freebies that save money by helping you get in financial shape. If your financial planning involves closing your eyes, swiping your card and hoping for the best, plan on debt. At tax time, do you dump a heap of receipts on your tax preparer's desk and write a check? Financial disorganization equals financial ruin. Tax Day is the perfect time to get organized. Use free savings apps, free printable checkbook registers and financial organizers and these money-saving tips.  Tax Day freebies: Free savings apps, printable check registers, organizers

Breastfeeding in bathroom pic shows public nursing haters are real boobs - Grand Rapids News | Examiner.com

People really latched on to Tamar Shugert's "breastfeeding in bathroom" picture, said BuzzFeed March 12. The viral photo showed Shugert nursing a baby in one stall and her husband trying to eat spaghetti in another. The image milked an on-going debate and fed a new one. The on-going question is whether moms should nurse in public or in restrooms. Shugert's photos asks if they even can breastfeed in the bathroom. The photo proved that public nursing haters can be real boobs.  Breastfeeding in bathroom pic shows public nursing haters are real boobs 

Palcohol approved in US, feds okay powdered alcohol despite dangers

A controversial product, Palcohol, or powdered alcohol, was approved for sale and consumption in the U.S. The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau cleared Palcohol and makers hope to have powdered liquor available by summer 2015, reported CNN Money on March 12. But booze powder still has to pass individual state licensing and regulatory boards. Given the potential for abuse, that may not happen. Further. Lipsmark, maker of Palcohol, made some wildly intoxicating claims that provoked safety concerns.  Palcohol approved in US, feds okay powdered alcohol despite dangers

Weight loss myths: Obese people can't afford healthy food, junk food is cheaper - Grand Rapids News | Examiner.com

There are a lot of myths about obesity: what causes people to be overweight, who's responsible for obesity, whether obesity is or should be a disability. There are also many myths about weight loss. These dangerous misconceptions are feeding the obesity epidemic and preventing weight loss.  Weight loss myths: Obese people can't afford healthy food, junk food is cheaper