There is likely no group of people that had a handle on club culture like young Gen Xers and Millennials. The early 200s produced some of the most recognizable bangers, often with instructions for us to get low, which is probably why we all have bad knees. There's only so many times somebody can drop it like it's hot before your knees sound like someone poured milk over a bowl of Rice Krispies. Nevertheless, a time was had on those dance floors, tables and bar tops. For Gen Xer and Millennial women the party doesn't have to stop just because your kid has soccer practice in the morning thanks to Earlybirds Club. It's a club exclusively for women of a certain age that can no longer dance the night away until 2 AM without double fisting espresso beans. Women dancing in night clubPhoto credit: CanvaThe club is tapping into a whole demographic of people who lived to party from Thirsty Thursday to Smirnoff Specials Sunday. They left the club but the club didn't leave them. Just ask their embarrassed children hiding in the next aisle while their mom tries to resist the urge to back that thang up because Target decided 2000s house music is great to shop to. But it would seem those who miss shaking their tail feather in a location more appropriate than a retail store can look for this club created with them in mind.Earlybirds Club isn't necessarily stationary. The club holds events in different cities where you purchase entry in advance with their focus being on creating a safe space for all women, including trans and nonbinary people. Some of the events are themed like a "90s prom" and "2000s party" which start at 6 PM and end promptly at 10 PM for people who like to party but like their sleep. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Earlybirds Club (@earlybirdschicago)The Earlybird Club was founded by Laura Baginski and Susie Lee, two women who have been best friends since high school. The pair was looking to recreate their early years of clubbing and female friendships without the exhausted, hungover experience the next day. As their slogan "a dance party for ladies who have sh*t to do in the morning" suggests, the co-founders have things to do. Waiting until clubs get going at midnight isn't something that's realistic for a lot of parents out there so this is the perfect solution. "There isn't a lot out there that you can do kind of like a night life thing that doesn't start at 11 or 12. Those days are gone for me. Like, way gone," Baginski tells CBS News Mornings before expounding. "Dinner is kinda like, okay you had dinner and you're done but like couldn't it...wouldn't it be great if we could go out dancing and just be silly again like we were in our 20s?" DJ playing music and women dancingPhoto credit: CanvaFans of the club love that it's targeted towards women still in the thick of parenthood who feel too old to party with 20-somethings and too young to be content staying home every Saturday night. One woman even suggested a child care solution that makes a lot of sense, "And next door should be a day care staffed by a bunch of college girls who work from 6pm-10pm, then can take their daycare cash from earlybirds and have their own fun starting at 11pm when we're getting to bed.""Absolutely brilliant! We still need that hit of fun but be able to handle our business," another says."I'll still need an afternoon nap before I go out at 6 by 11pm I'll be applying Ben gay on my knees! Love it!" someone else jokes.Since the club is nomadic, if you're interested in attending you'll have to keep a watch on their events or sign up for their newsletter by becoming a "very important bird" to get the deets on when they'll be in a city near you.

Every romantic relationship starts with hope and promise, but the reality is most relationships don't work out in the long run. Breaking up is hard to do, no matter who you are or how long you've been with a partner, but there are better and worse ways to go about letting someone go. If a relationship ends dramatically because of some kind of abuse or betrayal, that's one thing. Ending things because they're just not working out or you're just not feeling it is another. And in some ways, the latter is harder because you probably genuinely care about the person and don't have the extreme negative emotions of the former situation to help you make a clean break. Breaking up is rarely easy, but there are methods that make it harder.Photo credit: CanvaOn the flip side, being dumped really sucks. But how you get dumped can have a huge impact on your life, from the pain you carry to the way you see yourself to your readiness to take a chance on love again. A video from The School of Life shares some best and worst practices for breaking up with someone and it's something everyone should learn. It begins with a profoundly true statement."The intensity and suffering exacted by a heartbreak depends not only on the core fact that we’ve been left. It also decisively depends on how we’ve been left. Our hurt can be hugely intensified when we’ve been left badly, just as it may be rendered a great deal more bearable when we are fortunate enough to have landed on a lover who has learned the psychologically-rich art of mature break-ups."What does that "psychologically-rich art" entail? It might help to start with what it shouldn't entail. Here are four things that make a break-up harder than it needs to be: - YouTube www.youtube.com 1. LingeringLife is too short to stay in a relationship that isn't working and you're not doing your soon-to-be-ex any favors by waiting to end it. "As soon as the decision is taken, a courageous lover will not dither out of a misplaced desire not to upset pre-existing plans," the video states. "They know they must leave. They are ruining things, of course, but they can see that the holiday or restaurant meal would in any case be doomed – and they are kind enough to know not to waste any more of our precious time." Don't wait and don't linger. 2. Collateral Accusations"A wise departing lover knows not to accuse the other of more sins than they are guilty of," the video continues. That means keeping the voicing of your partner's faults narrowed down to what's necessary for the break-up and nothing more. Listing everything wrong with the other person or blaming them for your discontent in other areas of life isn't necessary. They're already going to feel bad; no need to pile on. Don't be overly nice, but don't give them a list of all their faults, either. Photo credit: Canva3. Deceptive NicenessIt's hard for nice people who don't want to hurt others to break up with a partner, but being too nice isn't actually kind, it's confusing. "The most harmful lovers are those who labor under a misplaced impression that they need to be nice, even when they are firing us," says the video. "But there is, in fact, no need for honeyed words. We simply require the basic information and then some privacy to put ourselves back together again." 4. Evasiveness Ever seen a person suddenly start displaying unhealthy behaviors in a relationship—drinking too much, neglecting their partner, speaking strangely about relationships—because they actually want out? "Clumsy lovers are so scared of the news they have to share with us, they can't bear to come out with – and therefore let it seep out in odd, symptomatic ways," the video states. The goal is to get the other person to break it off rather than initiating it themselves. Not cool. Evading your partner by becoming someone they don't want to be with is not the way to end things.Photo credit: CanvaThose are some things to avoid when breaking up with someone. On the other hand, here are some do's to balance out the don'ts. 1. Directness"Kind departing lovers make a sharp break," the video declares. "Once they’ve decided, they move swiftly to letting us know." There's no lingering. No hints or hopes of reconciliation. It probably feels brutal in the moment, but in the long run, the direct approach is the kindest. 2. ReasonsWithout dragging out every complaint about the other person, it's important to give them solid reasons you're ending the relationship. This can be done without directly blaming them, such as explaining ways that your personalities don't make a good fit for a long-term partnership or how you have divergent values that aren't conducive to a peaceful future. Just don't leave them wondering why you left. There are ways to break up with someone that makes things easier for them in the long run.Photo credit: Canva3. Self-honesty"Nice departing lovers let us see and actively remind us of what’s not so nice or good about them," the video explains. "They admit that they brought a lot of difficult things into the relationship." Maybe you admit to the person that you're too focused on work and didn't put enough energy into the relationship. Maybe you tend to be controlling or dismissive. Let the person know that life with you wasn't going to be ideal so they can look forward to something better. 4. Being hated"Good departing lovers know that the news they are breaking will, inevitably, lead to them being hated for a time," the video says. "They are brave in the face of this. They don’t suffer from the fateful and sentimental desire to be loved by people they no longer love." You have to be okay with being hated by a person you probably like and care for. That's not easy, but eventually it will help the person separate out the pain of being dumped from the pain of being dumped badly or in a way that leaves a lot of ambiguity and unresolved feelings. Your ex might hate you for a while. Photo credit: CanvaAs the video concludes, "We may not be able to escape the agony of broken hearts but we can always strive to keep it to a very basic minimum."People in the comments shared their breakup experiences that illustrate the importance of breaking up thoughtfully:"I remember being so angry and hateful towards my ex, but honestly, watching this video shows me that she handled it really well. She invited me over, gave it to me straight, told me she cares about me as a person, and said we shouldn't contact each other ever again except in case of emergency. At the time it seemed extremely cold hearted and I was immensely bitter towards her (esp. cuz I wasn't expecting it) but looking back she handled it so much better than most people would (ghosting, cheating, 'it's your fault!!!' etc). We're still in no contact, but if I could, I'd at least thank her for being a good person about it. I took it EXTREMELY BADLY at the time lmao but now I know I was kind of a baby. lol." Time really does heal a lot of pain. Giphy GIF by Bounce "I wish I had understood this fifty years ago. All the heartbreak and pain I could have saved by simply having courage, and choosing not to be a coward, to call myself liar for my "kind" evasions. What a good and humane lesson!""My ex dumped me in the most respectful way possible, and basically did everything in this video. She was my first serious girlfriend, the first person I said 'I love you' to. The pain is still there, however I feel no hate, I am just grateful to have experienced such a lovely time with her when the relationship worked. I learned my lessons. I really hope she is doing well, however I told her I wanted no contact at all... to help me move on. I have never felt such an ambiguous feeling before.""My partner broke up with me out of the blue(he had not once expressed that he wasn't happy). He let me think he was coming over to surprise me, as we live far away from each other. But when I opened the door he said it. I didn't think it would, but it gave me issues with my mental health. My psychologist says I have suffered some type of 'shock-trauma' - the shock of a trauma happening when I thought something joyful was about to happen had fucked up my brain. It quite literally was in alert-mode which caused night terrors etc. several months following the breakup, even though I was fine emotionally! Please think very carefully about how you handle another person's heart.""I thought I was at least a kind person in break-ups... damn the truth hurts. I really struggle maintaining my position in break-ups, when the person you love most is in pain and you can fix it by not leaving. I hope I can be stronger in the future for them. I’ve so much to learn. Thank you."Hopefully these tips will help save some broken hearts from prolonged pain.

Charlotte’s Web did a lot for giving humanity more compassion towards our arachnid companions, but let’s face it—many, if not most people would still shy away from a spider if it was spotted in their own home. Maybe the better among us would do the whole catch and release bit, but a rare few would go so far as to actually befriend them. But Allison Bracken is one of those rare few. In a video shared by The Dodo, Bracken— who used to be afraid of spiders, no less—recalled how a bold jumping spider named Sprout became an eighth-legged member of the family. Sprout ventured into Bracken’s home (a refurbished school bus) one day, and over the course of several months, their relationship grew. Her routine normally consists of watching Bracken mist the plants in the morning, hunting for bugs, then climbing up onto the ceiling and disappearing for the rest of the day, always to be found the following day in the garden. - YouTube www.youtube.com To make Sprout feel even more at home, Bracken and her husband created a tiny, spider-sized home from Sprout to stay warm in the winter, including miniature replicas of the books that she loves cozying up to to sleep. However, there was a scary period where Sprout went missing for weeks. This was especially worrying since the Bracken family had grown so attached. But thankfully Little Miss Disappearing Spider did, in fact, come back to enjoy her tiny nook. This disappearing act was likely linked to molting, which occurs between six and nine times throughout a jumping spider’s lifespan. Shedding is gradual and usually occurs in three main stages: pre-shedding, the molting itself, and post-shedding. Even after the old exoskeleton is discarded, it takes about a week for the new skin to become a hard armor once again. So it makes sense that Sprout would want to be extra isolated while so vulnerable. Still, she knew a safe home was waiting for her. “I actually cried when I saw her,” Bracken told the Dodo. “I never thought we’d grow so attached to such a tiny creature. She’s brought us so much joy and has truly helped us to understand and appreciate spiders.” See on Instagram While jumping spiders aren’t the most traditional choice of pet, they are fairly predisposed for it, given their high intelligence (they even enter REM dream-like states when they sleep!) and love for interaction. Plus, jumping spiders can bite, but their bites are generally mild and not considered dangerous to humans, and usually only bite when they feel threatened or in danger of being squashed. Which, I mean, same. They do not need exercise, however, as well as adequate space with plenty of nooks and crannies to nestle themselves in, though a handmade miniature bookshelf like the one Bracken made isn’t necessary. See on Instagram This story is not only a testament to just how loveable spiders can be, but how the human heart has an astounding ability to form bonds with creatures of all shapes and sizes, especially when we move past our inherent fears. Certainly this isn’t a call to instantly make the next spider you see a pet, but it is an invitation to reexamine what’s possible. Follow along on more of Bracken and Sprout’s adventures over on Instagram.

Cats are quirky. We all know this.Those of us who have had multiple cats throughout our lives know that some cats are quirkier than others. Maybe they like to sleep with their face in a shoe (true story). Maybe they won't stop tearing into bags of Styrofoam packing peanuts and eating them, necessitating a shipping business to switch to cornstarch-based packaging (also true story). Maybe they can catch a crumpled-up piece of paper you toss into the air with their paws and bring it to you in their mouth like a dog playing fetch (awww, I miss that cat).Or maybe their unique quirk is that they have to be Velcroed to someone's body every minute of every day. That's Chase the cat in a nutshell—super sweet, but super clingy.Chase belongs to Kareem and Fifi of the TikTok channel @dontstopmeowing. The couple have become Internet famous for their three very chill cats. Their "spaw day" videos showing how their cats—Chase, Skye, and Millie—get pampered went viral in 2021, and they've gained a huge following sharing life with their cats.All three are adorable, but Chase—oh, Chase is a special one. I've seen some clingy cats before, but nothing like this.Watch: @dontstopmeowing Same Cat, Diff Day #fyp #foryou #foryoupage Literally clingy, as in "won't stop clinging to the human." How many cats like to be carried around like a baby? Not many, I'd guess. @dontstopmeowing Not exactly your average kitty #fyp #foryou #foryoupage When Chase wants Mommy, Chase wants Mommy. @dontstopmeowing Where did he learn to be so clingy? ? #fyp #foryou #foryoupage Of course, Chase doesn't always want Mommy. Sometimes it's Daddy's turn for all the lovin'. @dontstopmeowing ?? #fyp #foryou #foryoupage Fifi shares videos of her attempting to train the clinginess out of Chase, which are hilarious. This one has been viewed 57 million times. @dontstopmeowing This is why he rips my clothes ? #fyp #foryou #foryoupage She even dubbed the viral audio of a toddler video—"I just a baby!"—that fits perfectly with Chase's hug-happy antics. @dontstopmeowing He really thinks he’s a baby #fyp #foryou #foryoupage Oh, Chase. You're just too much. @dontstopmeowing I can’t stop laughing ? #fyp #foryou #foryoupage And just because it's so dang cute, check out this video of Chase meeting a baby for the first time. (Warning: Wicked adorable baby giggles incoming. Hold onto your ovaries if you have 'em.) @dontstopmeowing Who’s reaction was your favorite? #fyp #foryou #foryoupage It's a good thing Chase got on with the baby so well, because the couple welcomed their first (human) baby, Taj, in January 2024 and Chase certainly had a hard time adjusting. @dontstopmeowing That guilty face at the end..#fyp #forypu #foryoupage But today, it looks like Kareem, Fifi, Taj, Chase, Skye, and Millie are all one big happy family. @dontstopmeowing Not him parking his car ? #fyp #foryou #foryoupage Keep up with the family on their TikTok and YouTube.This article originally appeared three years ago. It has been updated.

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