It's no secret that famous people often have some equally famous pals. So it makes sense that when the time comes, they often call upon their famous friends to help them with their big day. 

Here’s a list of ordained celebrities who officiated the marriages of other celebrities.

Jonah Hill got to officiate the wedding ceremony for his childhood best friend, who happens to be Adam Levine.

Maroon 5 front-man, Adam Levine, asked childhood best friend, Jonah Hill to officiate his wedding to model Behati Prinsloo in 2014. A wedding guest told E! News, "Jonah was hysterical. He was telling so many jokes, but then in the middle would be so sweet and sincere."

Sir Ian McKellen officiated the marriage for his best buddy, Patrick Stewart.

In 2013, Ian McKellen married his X-Men costar, Patrick Stewart, to singer Sunny Ozell. When the couple first announced their engagement, Ian posted a photo online with his "Minister" t-shirt and marriage certification. These two actors met on the set of X-Men and citing their similar career paths, have become best friends. They have starred together in the Broadway plays, Harold Pinter’s "No Man’s Land" and Samuel Beckett’s "Waiting for Godot." 

Blake Shelton married his double date buddies.

2017’s Sexiest Man Alive, coach of "The Voice," and country rockstar Blake Shelton is also a minister. He got ordained to marry country singer Ashley Monroe from the Pistol Annies to White Sox pitcher John Danks in 2013. His then-wife, Miranda Lambert was the maid of honor and the one who brought the couple together through double dates.

The latest version of Android is available now (on some phones, at least), it costs nothing, and it's a strong step up from the previous version of Google's excellent smartphone operating system. 

I've been using Android Pie (Android version 9.0) for just shy of 24 hours at this point, and I'm already convinced it's the best version of Google's already best-in-class smartphone software — with a few minor caveats. 

Here's why.

SEE ALSO: The next version of Android could help you use your smartphone a lot less — here's everything that's new in Android P

First: An unfortunate warning.

I'm using a Google Pixel 2, one of the small handful of phones where the latest version of Android is available.

The sad truth is that Android Pie is only available on a trio of phones at the moment: The original Google Pixel, the Pixel 2, and the Essential phone. Google says that the update will arrive on most major smartphones at some point this fall. 

In the meantime, it's only available for a select group of devices. Major bummer!

Now: The #1 best thing about Android Pie is a lot of smart, subtle changes.

In a lot of little ways, Android Pie is a striking update to Android, visually speaking. Everything seems a little friendlier, with softer edges and bright colors taking center stage. Even the animations appear a little more friendly.

What stood out most, immediately, was the subtle updates to the resting home screen: Now, instead of just displaying time and date in the middle, it also has a tiny weather bug. Additionally, the phone's battery percentage is pushed to the bottom. The changes sound small, right? They're totally small — agreed.

They're also tremendously useful!

That seems to be the theme of Android Pie thus far: Small, nice changes that improve the general experience of using Android phones (so-called "quality of life" changes). Nothing major, though.

I have one major gripe: The new way to switch between apps is an unfortunate change.

Where before, all your open apps would appear in a stack when you try to switch between them, they're now displayed on a carousel. It requires a more dramatic swipe upwards to close an app, and it's impossible to see everything you've got open at once. I've found it more difficult to use and, thus, less useful overall. That's tremendously unfortunate given how integral the app switching function is to Android.

2. Removing a crucial photography feature/replacing a crucial photography feature.

For years, on the homescreen of every smartphone I've used — iPhone and Android alike — I've swiped up from the lower-right corner to access a camera quickly. Sure, there are other ways to access smarphone cameras quickly. On the Pixel and Pixel 2, for instance, you can double-click the power button to rapidly access the camera. 

With Android Pie, I quickly realized that the double-click method is now the default method for opening the camera. Swiping on the homescreen from the lower-right corner? It's gone. 

That said, I've found the power button method to be far more effective. The camera seemingly appears instantly, and there's no fussing about with the screen not recognizing swipes. 

It's a weird change, and I wasn't able to find a way to reactivate the camera option on the homescreen. But it's so easy and quick to access the camera through the power button that I've quickly acclimated.

If you struggle with anxiety, you know just how difficult it can be to find the best combination of coping tools to help effectively manage your anxiety.

Mental health is so important, and seeking professional help — which may include medication, talk therapy, or both — is a crucial step in helping to manage anxiety, and it often takes sufferers a very long time to find a strategy that works for them.

But whether you’ve been on anti-anxiety medication for a while — or aren’t sure the ones you're taking are working properly — or have been taking them for a short time to manage an acute bout of anxiety, it’s absolutely crucial that you speak with your doctor before stopping any medications you’re on, no matter how small your particular dose or how infrequently you use it.

INSIDER spoke with three psychiatrists to find out what you can expect as you wean off or stop taking anti-anxiety meds.

Make sure you're taking the right medication.

"There are a variety of medication classes available that can treat anxiety symptoms, from medications you take every day, to those you just take as needed when you start to feel overwhelmed with panic symptoms starting," Dr. Nikole Benders-Hadi, a board-certified adult psychiatrist at Doctor On Demand, told INSIDER.

She added, "Depending on your [particular type of] anxiety, including when anxiety symptoms occur, how long they last, and whether [you experience] particular triggers for anxiety, your doctor can help determine which type of anxiety medication will work best for you."

Each medication works in a unique way.

The most common types of medications that treat anxiety are benzodiazepines (commonly known brand names include Xanax, Klonopin, Valium, Ativan, and many others), beta blockers like propranolol (Inderal) and atenolol (Tenormin), and antidepressants (especially selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors or SSRIs, which include brand names like Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, Lexapro, Celexa, and others.

These medications all work in unique ways and have different effects on each individual, so there are no definitive answers for what type of medication will work best for a person — our experts agree that it’s all about communicating with your doctor, whether you’re starting medication or stopping it.

"A good general rule to know with psychiatric medications is that some medications take time to build up and work around the clock, and other medications, work on an as-needed basis," psychiatrist Dr. Alex Dimitriu told INSIDER.

He added, "SSRIs, like Lexapro or Prozac, take weeks to start working, but generally improve mood and anxiety around the clock, once they work. Other medications, like beta blockers or benzodiazepines, work on an as-needed basis, and can often be habit forming. A good marker that anxiety is improving, is a reduced need to use these ‘as needed’ medications."

You'll know when you want to taper off your medication.

As for how to know you’re ready to begin the weaning off process, it varies from person to person, but all of our experts stressed the importance of talking with your doctor before making any changes to your medication, no matter what.

Generally speaking, "a patient will know if they’re ready to taper off anti-anxiety medications when they experience side effects they don’t like, they begin to feel too dependent on them, or when the medication becomes less effective," Dr. Bryan Bruno, Medical Director at Mid City TMS, told INSIDER. "It’s important to talk to your doctor when you feel like you need to discontinue the medication."

"You need to let your doctor know that you’d like to start the process" of discontinuation, said Dr. Bruno, adding, "You should never abruptly stop taking anti-anxiety medications. Factors like your size, gender, how long you’ve been taking them, and the dose will determine how long it will take to taper and discontinue the medication."

The Premier League is awash in money. The league signed a massive new television deal a few years ago, far and away the richest in Europe. Throw in a club like Manchester City, with an ownership group with such deep pockets, and it is no surprise that players in the English top flight are well compensated. 

Thanks to data from Spotrac, we took a look at the 20 highest-paid players in the English Premier League. Of that group, Manchester City claims the most players, with six. Manchester United and Arsenal have four each, with United boasting three of the five highest-paid players in the league. Chelsea and Liverpool have two players each, while Tottenham Hotspur and, interestingly, West Ham United, have a solitary representative on the list. 

Note: all the figures below have been converted from English pounds into American dollars. 

T-19. Chicharito — $9,561,333.60

Club: West Ham United 

Position: Forward 

Age: 30

Contract: Heading into the second year of a three-year, $28,496,875.68 contract. 

Country: Mexico 

One thing to know: His name, Chicharito, stands for "little pea." His father, also a professional soccer player, was nicknamed "pea." 

T-19. Ilkay Gundogan — $9,561,333.60

Club: Manchester City

Position: Midfielder

Age: 27

Contract: Heading into the third year of a four-year, $37,995,834.24 contract. 

Country: Germany 

One thing to know: Gundogan spent several seasons with Borussia Dortmund in Germany before coming to the Premier League. 

T.-17 Raheem Sterling — $10,244,286

Club: Raheem Sterling 

Position: Forward 

Age: 23 

Contract: Heading into the fourth year of a $50,887,278.00 contract. 

Country: England 

One thing to know: Sterling played for another Premier League club, Liverpool, before joining Man City in 2015. 

• Mollie Tibbetts disappeared from Brooklyn, Iowa, on July 18, sparking a nationwide search for the University of Iowa rising sophomore.
• As of December 31, 2017, the National Crime Information Center had over 88,000 active missing person cases across the United States.
• Here, INSIDER details a number of other active missing persons cases in which the whereabouts of young men and women remain unknown.

The disappearance of 20-year-old Mollie Tibbetts from Brooklyn, Iowa, has captivated the nation as FBI investigators, friends, and family continue their search for the woman who was reported missing last month.

But she's far from the only person that people across the country are searching for — thousands of men and women are reported missing in the United States each year.

As of December 31, 2017, the most recent data available, the National Crime Information Center had 88,089 active missing person cases. That's the data the federal government has on reported cases; some missing people are never reported to authorities, including an alarming number of Native American women.

The bureau saw more than 650,000 entries filed in 2017, though many of the missing persons were found or returned home, according to the NCIC's annual report. Nearly 47% were under 21.

A third of the reported missing people that year were black, 2% were Asian, 2% were Native American, and 59% were white, which included Hispanics. For 3%, the race was unknown.

Tibbetts's disappearance is the most recent case to grip the nation. The University of Iowa rising sophomore vanished from her boyfriend's house on July 18. She was watching his dogs while he was at work 100 miles away.

Here, INSIDER details six other active missing persons cases that remain unsolved:

23-year-old Akia Eggleston went missing in Baltimore on the day of her own baby shower in May 2017.

Akia Eggleston was eight months pregnant when she was reported missing on May 7, 2017.

Her family reported her disappearance to authorities when she didn't show up to her own baby shower.

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information regarding the 23-year-old's whereabouts.

Eggleston, who also has a 3-year-old daughter and was supposed to be on bed rest at the time of her disappearance, was last seen on surveillance footage at a bank in Baltimore, Maryland, on May 3, 2017.

She was last seen in person at her home in Cherry Hill, Maryland.

As of May 2018, no one had come forward with information about Eggleston’s disappearance, according to local NBC affiliate WBAL.

Rita Gutierrez Garcia's three sons reported her missing after she didn't return to their Colorado home in March 2018.

Rita Gutierrez-Garcia, 34, was last seen at a bar with friends in Longmont, Colorado, in the early hours of March 18, 2018.

She had planned to attend her younger sister's baby shower the following day, but never showed up.

Her sons, aged 18, 13, and 9, raised the alarm after realizing their mother had not returned home following her night out.

While Gutierrez-Garcia remains missing, police have identified 29-year-old Juan Jose Figueroa Jr. as a suspect connected to her disappearance.

Police told local NBC affiliate KUSA that Figueroa was a person of interest early on, and forensic evidence led to him being named a suspect.

Figueroa has not been charged in Gutierrez-Garcia's disappearance but is being held on charges for a separate rape case.

Jonathan Fraser was 21 when he vanished from his Honolulu apartment in July 2016.

Jonathan Fraser was 21 when he disappeared from his Hawaii home on July 30, 2016.

He was last seen at his Honolulu apartment, and his car was found more than a week later on August 8, 2016, parked on a road less than a mile away.

There have been no reported sightings of Fraser since his disappearance.

In May, the FBI announced a $20,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for Fraser’s disappearance.

Fraser's mother, Shelly Miguel, told Hawaii News Now that she suspected foul play from the start.

"My son didn't just disappear, he would never. Please be strong enough to come forward to speak to FBI directly," she said. "I just want my son. I just want my son, please."

Traditionally, the maid of honor at a wedding is expected to plan the bridal shower, hold the bride’s bouquet during the ceremony, and provide moral support in the time leading up to the wedding. But today, sometimes the title of maid of honor comes with a laundry list of expectations and duties, especially if the bride becomes a bridezilla.

Maids of honor on Reddit share some of the worst things brides have made them do in preparation for the big day, and they might make you think twice about accepting that once-coveted position. Of course, these are just for fun, as we can't independently authenticate the stories.

"She let me pick my own dress … but she had so many rules."

"I was the maid of honor at my sister’s wedding. She let me pick my own dress … but she had so many rules. It had to be a midi dress and have a high neckline. It couldn't have sleeves thicker than spaghetti straps, but it couldn't be strapless. It had to have a lace or mesh overlay, and a bow. It couldn't flare out at the waist, but it couldn't be tight. She should've just picked out my dress. After searching for three months, I ended up buying a dress that I would never wear again. At least she loved it."— Redditor bluejay_way

"We all had to use the same bottle of foundation …"

"I was once in wedding where the bride … wanted us all to use the same makeup. I don't mean the same shades or something semi-reasonable. No, we all had to use the same bottle of foundation regardless of skin tone. Plus, the same eyeshadow palette, blush, eyeliner, and mascara even though sharing some of that stuff is unsanitary."— Redditor mystic_burrito

"... She told me that I could not be taller than her or her fiancé."

"The bride had a had a height requirement. I am 5’10" and she told me that I could not be taller than her or her fiancé. The problem is, even barefoot, I am taller than both of them. I pointed that out, and they changed the rule to say I could not be taller than the best man. Luckily, the best man was 6’3"."— Redditor theanonymousyou

Whether you’re in it for the long haul or just need to make your Meatless Mondays a little easier, cutting down on prep time can make all the difference in sticking to a vegan diet. Without meat or dairy as options, vegans can either turn to processed meals or whole grains and fresh produce for their meals.

A freezer meal from the veggie section of the grocery store doesn’t hurt every once in a while, but it’s much better to have healthy, fresh meals that are quick and easy for the days you are in a rush or too tired to spend a lot of time in the kitchen.

Here are some of our favorite tips to make veganism much easier.

Prepare whole grains and keep them in the fridge.

No one wants to stand and cook rice for half an hour or longer after a long day at work. On Sunday evening, take time to cook four or five servings of whole grains like brown rice, couscous, barley or quinoa. Keep them in the fridge, and you can easily reheat what you need each night and pair it with steamed or sauteed veggies for a quick meal.

Don’t be afraid of frozen food.

Sometimes, there just isn’t enough time to wash, peel, and dice fresh veggies. Instead, why not just pull out a bag from the freezer? Frozen vegetables are typically picked at their peak ripeness — Dr. Ali Bouzari told the New York Times that frozen veggies retain much of their nutrients and are just as good for you as fresh produce. Cook your frozen vegetables while you heat up your prepped grains and you’ll have a delicious meal in no time.

Break out the slow cooker.

A slow cooker is a vegan’s best friend. If you need some recipe inspiration, there are countless cookbooks dedicated to cooking with a slow cooker, and Pinterest also offers hundreds of ideas. After you wake up, throw your ingredients into the pot, turn it on, and head out the door. When you return, you’ll have a delicious dinner waiting for you.

• The middle child is often portrayed as an underachiever with underdeveloped social skills.
• The driving force behind this picture is the idea that those with "middle-child syndrome" are damaged by the experience receiving less attention than their siblings.
• In reality, the middle child can often cultivate skills that their siblings do not because of their birth-order circumstances.

The portrait of a typical middle child can be bleak. In short, it's Jan Brady yelling "Marcia, Marcia, Marcia!" while her older sister gets all the praise and her younger sister gets any remaining parental attention. It seems like the least desirable place to be as a kid.

But in reality, middleborns can stray far from that depiction. That's partially because family dynamics can differ greatly in comparison to the 1950s nuclear family still sometimes perpetuated in pop culture.

It's also because personality is impacted by a ton of other factors besides birth order.

So even though being a middle child can influence the way you interact with others and how you think about your place in the world, it isn't always what people believe it to be, according to Dr. Catherine Salmon, professor of psychology at the University of Redlands in California and coauthor of the book, "The Secret Power of Middle Children: How Middleborns Can Harness Their Unexpected and Remarkable Abilities."

Here are four middle-child myths you need to stop believing:

SEE ALSO: The 6 smartest things I did before I had my second child

1. They're underachievers

Parents often have a clear set of expectations for the first child, while middleborns are left to their own devices. That lack of expectations is often thought to foster an underachieving mindset, but that's not always the case, Salmon told Business Insider.

In fact, having the freedom to choose their own path in life can result in a successful career. It just will likely look a bit different than that of the parents or siblings.

Being in the middle can allow children to develop skills that others don't have to practice until later in life, like negotiating for peace between siblings, figuring out what people want, being independent, and trying new things, Salmon said.

"It can create certain kinds of people, like Bill Gates, Carly Fiorina, and Charles Darwin — people who are willing to entertain things that are outside the box," Salmon said.

2. They're wallflowers

In general, middle children tend to be have a more positive view of their friends and friendship in general, and place more importance on those relationships than their siblings, according to a 2003 study published in Human Nature.

While having a super-social and outgoing older sibling can make it harder for a middle child to stand out, there are many other factors that will determine how social a child is, Salmon said.

"About 50% of most of our personality is influenced by genetic contributions, environment, and interaction between the two … as well as factors outside the home, like peers, local culture, and neighborhoods," she said.

3. They're 'damaged'

Many people think of middleborns as somewhat neglected in comparison to their siblings.

"People can't imagine that that wouldn't mess you up. Like if you're not the sole focus of your parents' attention, then you must suffer in some way," Salmon said.

Salmon suggested imagining what it was like for earlier generations who had large numbers of children.

"They couldn't focus all of their attention on one child," Salmon said. "I think there's this idea that people are easily damaged by somehow not being the center of the universe. I don't think there’s any real good evidence to that."

• The Guadalcanal campaign of the Second World War was one of the more savage battles in the Pacific theater
• Between August 7, 1942 and February 9, 1943, tens of thousands of US Marines and soldiers gave their lives in a brutal fight against elite Japanese troops

The Guadalcanal campaign began August 7, 1942 and lasted until February of 1943. During those seven months, 60,000 US Marines and soldiers killed about 20,000 of the 31,000 Japanese troops on the island.

The main objective of the fighting was a tiny airstrip that the Japanese were building at the western end of Guadalcanal, a speck of land in the Solomon Islands. The airstrip, later named Henderson Field, would become an important launching point for Allied air attacks during the Pacific island hopping campaign.

Now check out these 7 interesting facts you didn't know about the battle.

1. Every branch of the U.S. military fought in the battle

The Air Force didn't yet exist, but the Army, Coast Guard, Navy, and Marines all fought in the battle.

The Army provided infantry to assist the Marines in the landings and sent planes and pilots to operate out of Henderson Field. The Navy provided most logistics, shore bombardments, and aviation support. The Marines did much of the heavy lifting on the island itself, capturing and holding the ground while their aviators provided additional support.

2. The only Coast Guard Medal of Honor ever bestowed was for service at Guadalcanal

Signalman First Class Douglas Munro was one of the Coast Guardsmen operating landing craft for the Marines. After the initial invasion, the U.S. controlled the westernmost part of the island and the Japanese controlled the rest. A river ran between the two camps and neither force could get a foothold on the other side.

Then-Lt. Col. Lewis "Chesty" Puller ordered a force to move through the ocean and land east of the river. The Marines encountered little resistance at first but were then ambushed by the Japanese. Munro led a group of unarmored landing craft to pick up the Marines while under heavy fire from Japanese machine guns. Just as they were escaping the kill zone, Munro was shot through the head.

3. Guadalcanal was a "who's who" of Marine legends in World War II

In addition to Chesty Puller, many Marine legends were at the island. Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone earned his Medal of Honor there. Master Gunnery Sgt. Leland Diamond drove off a Japanese cruiser with a mortar. Brig. Gen. Joe Foss earned a Medal of Honor and became a fighter Ace after downing 26 enemy aircraft around the island.

Choosing the perfect baby name is a real challenge for parents-to-be. After all, you’re giving your child a name that they (and you) are going to be stuck with for the rest of their lives, and that can put a lot of pressure on expectant moms and dads. And if you’ve ever wondered what the most popular names are in your state, wonder no more — every year, the Social Security Administration compiles the kind of lists that will definitely satisfy your curiosity.

Every year, the name trends change, and according to the data from 2017, there are a few names that definitely stick out more than others. Here are all the most popular names for boys and girls in all 50 states. 

Alabama: Ava and William

In Alabama, Ava and William are both the most popular names for babies who were born in 2017.

Alaska: Emma and James

Adding more classic names to the list, James has always been steadily popular, and Emma is coming back in a big way over recent years.

Arizona: Emma and Liam

Get ready to see these two names make several appearances on this list — new parents in 2017 were in love with them.

Even if you're not a middle child, you've likely heard of "middle child syndrome"— a theory that suggests middle children resent the attention that parents give their firstborn and younger kids. 

To find out why middle children have it rough, INSIDER looked to psychological studies as well as posts on Reddit and Quora. Keep reading to learn 10 reasons why being the middle child is the worst, from feeling undervalued to being the designated mediator in family feuds.

Middle children can feel undervalued and overlooked — at least when they're growing up.

"Middle child syndrome" may not be an actual clinical syndrome, but those born in the middle can often feel like like they're being ignored. 

"While middles do tend to feel overlooked and undervalued, they often grow out of this as they mature and the dynamics within the family shift,"  Katrin Schumann, co-author of "The Secret Power of Middle Children: How Middleborns Can Harness Their Unexpected and Remarkable Abilities,"told INSIDER. 

It's not just their families that can make them feel neglected — researchers have ignored them, too.

Limited research on middle children makes it harder to dispel misconceptions about them.

"There's a distinct lack of good research on middle children, and as a result these false assumptions about them are perpetuated," Schumann and her co-author, Catherine Salmon, PhD, write in their book.

Middle children have to actively overcome people's preconceived notions about them.

Since they might be viewed as less charismatic or less intelligent than their siblings, they need to illustrate that they're just as capable as their older/younger sibs.

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If you're heading off to college for the first time this fall, congrats! It's such an exciting time— picking out your classes, meeting your roommate, making new friends. Although exciting, moving away from home and into a new space with a new person can be nerve-wracking at first. A good packing list to get you prepared for move-in day won't necessarily calm all of your first-day jitters, but it hopefully will make you feel a little more ready.

As someone who just graduated from college, the chaos of dorm room shopping is fresh in my mind. I also remember the items I used everyday and the items I was convinced I needed, but sadly never made it out of their packaging. That's why this list exists — to give you some guidance that will hopefully make your college shopping process a little less hectic.

From the more obvious basics, like a comforter, to the more obscure, like an Amazon prime membership, this list has all the essentials to get you ready for the big day.

Shop our picks for college essentials below:

An Amazon Prime Membership for convenient shopping and free shipping

Amazon Prime Student Membership, $6.49/month (6-month free trial for new members)

Amazon Prime is the ultimate in convenience, especially if you don't have a car on campus or if you go to school in a more removed, rural area. I found myself on Amazon Prime often, constantly ordering last-minute school supplies, my favorite snacks from home, and even toiletries when I was too lazy to drive to the store. The convenient service takes the annoyance of shopping away so you can focus on more important things, like studying.

If you are a new member you can get a free trial of Prime for 6 months, otherwise you can just get a discounted student membership.

A wallet that sticks to the back of your phone

oPesea Adhesive Phone Card Holder, $5.99 for 5 on Amazon

My student ID was one of my most valuable possessions in college. That little plastic card gave me access to my meal plan, my dorm, laundry, and more. I didn't usually carry a full wallet with me, but I always had my phone on me, so I used these little phone wallets to hold my important cards instead. I could fit 3 cards, or 2 cards and some cash, in one of these. These are cheap, easy to stick to your phone, and fit on almost all phone models. They're super convenient and, given that most peoples cell phones function as appendages anyways, guarantee that your important cards are easily accessible whenever your phone is around.

A bottle to keep your drinks hot and your bag dry

Contigo Autoseal Travel Mug, $16 on Amazon

When you need to bring a hot beverage to class, there is nothing worse than opening your backpack to find your travel mug has leaked onto your schoolwork. This travel mug is great for keeping your drinks hot, but it also has an autoseal that actually keeps your drinks from leaking and spilling. So, you can throw this in your backpack and still hand in your essay sans coffee stains.

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Cooking your own meals has its own resume of benefits; it saves money, can lead to losing weight, and is usually healthier for you than the greasy takeout with its delicious mix of unknown ingredients.

The problem, though, is that not all of us like to cook. We may appreciate the benefits of a homecooked meal, but we rarely want to prepare it.

Luckily, there are plenty of inexpensive kitchen tools that make meal prep easier, faster, and more appealing to do. They cut down on clean-up, appliances, and, often, all they ask of you is the dumping of ingredients and the press of a button. 

Below are 14 tools the reluctant home cook should own:

A George Foreman grill

George Foreman 4-Serving Grill and Panini Press, $28.01

Make a healthy, balanced meal in under ten minutes with this George Foreman grill and enjoy a five-minute cleanup time thanks to its removable and dishwasher-safe plates. For under $30, you can make veggies, burgers, paninis, grilled cheeses, and virtually anything else you can dream up with minimal "cooking" and almost no waiting. I personally swear by mine. 

An avocado slicer

OXO Good Grips 3-in-1 Avocado Slicer, $9.99

If you don't love cooking, you probably don't want to prolong the process. To make steps faster, smoother, and more efficient, tools with multiple uses are a godsend. This 3-in-1 avocado slicer has a plastic blade to slice the outside of the avocado in half, a pit remover, and a slicer to cut the avocado into perfect wedges. It might seem gimmicky, but there's a reason why doctors have coined the term 'avocado hand' for all the people that injure themselves trying to prepare one. We also included it in our 30 favorite kitchen tools. 

A divided skillet

Master Non-Stick Divided Skillet, $40.25

If you'd rather cook with — and wash — one skillet rather than many pots and pans, you won't regret investing in this divided skillet. It'll help you cook a full meal in one pan, is oven-safe up to 350 degrees, and can be thrown in the dishwasher with everything else for cleaning. 

Making any change to your diet, whether large or small, can be nerve-wracking. When your body has become so accustomed to consuming and digesting a product, it can be concerning to completely eliminate it. One product that more and more people seem to be cutting out is dairy.

Whether you want to cut out dairy for ethical reasons, because consuming it doesn’t make your body feel great anymore, or because you’ve seen it have a positive impact on others — such as with celebrity Khloe Kardashian who credits the elimination of dairy for part of her weight loss— this could be a great choice for you. There’s a lot you need to consider, however, before you make the leap, including how your body could react.

Here’s what could happen to your body if you cut our dairy.

You could experience some weight loss — but not for the reasons you think.

Like Khloe Kardashian, many associate cutting out dairy with weight loss. The logic for this is simple: If you’re cutting out a major food group like dairy and not replacing it with anything else, then you’re taking in fewer calories each day. Over the time span or a few weeks to a month, you may notice the number of the scale decreases. This doesn’t have too much to do with how dairy impacts your metabolism but more on the fact that you’re not eating any products from a large food group.

It's important to keep in mind, however, that consuming full-fat dairy may actually aid in weight loss. In a large 2016 study in the American Journal of Nutrition, researchers found that women who consumed higher quantities of high-fat dairy products had an 8% lower risk of being overweight or obese. If you're going to eat dairy, full-fat is the way to go. 

The weight can be hard to keep off.

According to Lisa Moskovitz, a certified dietitian-nutritionist, and CEO of NY Nutrition Group, this weight loss is not always permanent. Losing weight in this manner can be hard to keep off.

"It has vital nutrients including protein and bone-building calcium, and is a good source of vitamin D, which most people are lacking in their diets,” Moskovitz told Glamour back in 2015 when Kardashian first revealed her "weight loss secret."

"Unless you're avoiding dairy for a medical reason, it is not something I would recommend as a weight loss solution ... If some of the excess calories that you take in are from dairy products, cutting those foods out right off the bat will help you lose weight. If your downfall is cheese, you can lose weight by avoiding cheese — as long as you're not replacing it with other foods, you'll be taking in fewer calories."

You might bloat less.

In addition to some weight loss, you may notice that you’re feeling less bloating once you start cutting out dairy. The reason for this has to do with how the body digests dairy. Statistically, most people have a hard time digesting dairy products like cheese, milk, and yogurt. In fact, the US. National Library of Medicine reported that about 65% of the population struggles with this. So when dairy is cut out, bloating can decrease.

"This is due to the fact that many people lack lactase, the enzyme needed to properly digest cow’s milk,"nutritionist Frida Harju-Westman explained to Cosmopolitan. "If you cut out dairy, you may find that your digestion improves, perhaps making you feel less bloated."

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Most of us spend a large amount of the day staring at a screen — at the office in front of computer, watching TV at dinner, scrolling through social media before bed — and unless you have superhuman eyes, your body feels the effects. Your eyes feel dry and strained, you experience headaches, or you have trouble falling asleep at night. 

The best way to avoid these uncomfortable side effects is to cut off your screen time, but in a digitally-driven world, that's not always realistic. Blue light computer glasses, which filter the light thought to be the main culprit of your woes, provide a happy medium through which you can have your screen time without sacrificing your comfort or health. 

While the name "blue light computer glasses" is decidedly unattractive, there are a number of actually stylish options that you won't feel embarrassed to wear in front of other people. These brands make glasses that will filter blue light and reduce screen glare, but you'd never be able to guess they're special computer glasses. 

Protect your eyes and look good doing it with these stylish blue light computer glasses brands. 

Felix Gray

Shop blue light computer glasses at Felix Gray here

Read our review of Felix Gray prescription computer glasses here

Felix Gray entered the space in 2016 as interest in blue light glasses was growing, and it's now one of the most well-known computer glasses brands out there (it also recently launched a sunglasses line). Its unisex frames, which start at $95 and are sourced from Italy, are available in non-prescription and prescription lenses. The company tries to give you as much helpful information as possible while you make your purchasing decision, from showing you exact frame measurements to educating you on digital eye strain. 

MVMT

Shop blue light computer glasses for men at MVMT here and for women at MVMT here

Indiegogo sensation MVMT got its start making great men's and women's watches before expanding into sunglasses, and now computer glasses. The popular startup has already seen a lot of success with this "Everscroll" collection, which features six styles that simply look like normal, stylish glasses. You'll pay $55 to $85 for a pair of these lightweight yet durable glasses. 

Eyekepper

Shop Eyekepper blue light computer glasses at Amazon here

Read our review of Eyekepper blue light computer glasses here

If you don't want to spend up to $100 on computer glasses, you can get Eyekepper's for only $10. Eyekepper glasses have been one Insider Picks reporter's go-to pair for a year and have proven to be a reliable choice after seeing many hours of computer and phone screens. The lenses do have a slightly more noticeable yellow tint, but the frame style is universally attractive, and for such an affordable price, we can't complain too much. 

I recently found an old board in my Pinterest profile that was filled with inspiration for decorating my dorm room for my first year in college. That was from five years ago.

I'd been using Pinterest well before then, and still do today, to save everything from travel tips and clothes to recipes for healthy eating and photography. I even have a board dedicated to keeping tabs on what different family members might like for a Christmas gift. The site is my saving grace.

So ever since Instagram waded into the "pinning" waters last year, adding a Pinterest-like way for users to save and organize content (dubbed Instagram Collections,) I've been skeptical that it could live up to one of the pioneers of the digital bulletin board.

Taking into account that Pinterest has historically been known for curation and Instagram for its photo-sharing and social aspect, I compared the two and focused on two big points: how I was able to save and organize posts on both platforms and the quality of content curation on each app. I concluded that both have their respective purposes, depending on what you're using them for.

Check it out:

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Just in case you've never tried either, here's a quick rundown on how to save posts in each app.

On Instagram, there's a tiny bookmark icon to the bottom right of every post. Just click on the bookmark to add the photo to your saved collection.  If you want to save it to a particular collection, hold down the icon and you'll have the option to select the "board" you want.

And for the record, when you bookmark a post the owner will not be notified, according to The Verge.

You can find all your saved posts and collections on your profile under the bookmark icon to the far right, next to the "tagged posts" button. This is the layout you'll see when you click into it.

In the Pinterest app, look for a trio of gray dots below posts when you're scrolling.

An options panel will pop up when you click on it. Hit save, and a list of boards will appear. Click which one you want, and that's it. It'll take you back to where you were.

• Ritz-Carlton cruise ships are designed like yachts and come with 149 suites — each with their own private terrace — accommodating up to 298 guests.
• The Ritz-Carlton cruise line will begin sailing in 2020. 
• Reservations for the inaugural season of the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection opened in June.

Last year the Ritz-Carlton Hotel revealed plans for a luxury cruise line, with three cruise ships set to begin sailing in 2020. Now, reservations are open for its inaugural season.

Somewhere between a private super yacht and a small ocean liner, the Ritz-Carlton cruise ships will accommodate the "the 1% of global travelers," according to Bloomberg. Starting prices for voyages can range anywhere from $3,100 to $10,100, depending on length of trip and location.

The new Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is designed to defy all cruise ship stereotypes, with larger rooms, relaxing common spaces, and an on-board spa. The cruise ships boast 149 suites — each with their own private terrace — accommodating up to 298 guests. There will also be high-end dining options, including a restaurant from Sven Elverfeld of Aqua— the three Michelin-starred restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton, Wolfsburg.

"This unique combination of yachting and cruising will usher in a new way of luxury travel for guests seeking to discover the world," said Herve Humler, President and Chief Operating Officer of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company in a press release.

"From the yacht’s design, to programming onboard and ashore, every aspect of the voyage has been carefully created to embody the signature service and casual luxury of a Ritz-Carlton resort," said Lisa Holladay, Global Brand Leader for The Ritz-Carlton, in the most recent news release.

Ahead, a look at one of the designs for the Ritz-Carlton cruise ship, created by the firm Tillberg Design of Sweden.

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Starting prices for voyages range from to $3,100 for four nights to $10,100 for 12 nights, depending on location. The all-inclusive fare comes with onboard gratuities, 24-hour in-suite dining, beverages in-suite and throughout the yacht, Wi-Fi, and onboard entertainment and enrichment.

The first of the three Ritz-Carlton cruise ships will set sail in 2020. With ten decks, it can accommodate up to 298 passengers and has a space ratio of more than 89 square feet per person.

The third deck features The Marina. With direct ocean access, it's the perfect spot to sunbathe and jump on a water toy or go for an ocean swim. There's also a terrace for a drink and a light bite.

If you haven't ever dyed your hair (in a salon or at home), coloring it for the first time can be pretty intimidating. While celebrities like Kim Kardashian make switching up their hair color look easy, the truth is that it's a pretty demanding feat. 

Here are the most important things you should know before you dye your hair for the first time.

Be sure to research exactly what you want.

While you probably have an idea of what type of color service you would like, it's still important to do plenty of research before heading to the salon. 

"Do your due diligence and make sure you have inspiration photos," hairstylist and salon owner, Maureen McCarthy told INSIDER. "In regards to coloring from the store, know that the color on the box is not taking into consideration what’s on your head. The same color on three different people can yield three different results even in a salon."

Search Google and Pinterest for different types of hair color inspiration and save photos to help pinpoint the color you want. 

You should know that the process takes time.

Once you know the look you are aiming for, consult your hair stylist (or the directions of the home treatment) to make sure you fully understand how much of a time commitment it will be. You should also make sure to ask how many applications it may take to reach your specific hair goals.

"Celebrities like the Kardashians have brown hair one day, blonde the next and sometimes these can be eight-hour projects or even a hairpiece," McCarthy said. "It can be a process to get to your desired color. Your blonde isn’t my blonde, your Auburn isn’t my Auburn. Sometimes it takes more than one visit to reach your ultimate goal."

It can be a financial investment.

Your new color will likely require some upkeep after the initial dye. You might have to frequent the salon often to keep your color from fading. You might also have to splurge on special shampoo and conditioner made for color-treated hair.

"Consistently dyeing your hair is a lot of maintenance and can be costly," said Reilly Holzwarth, a client of McCarthy’s, who gradually went from a natural, sandy color to a platinum blonde.

McCarthy suggests that those interested in coloring their hair should make sure that the financial aspect, in addition to the time commitment surrounding color-treated hair, fits into their lifestyle.

• Parenting looks different in various cultures around the world.
• Living in Hong Kong, my parents emphasized obedience and rules.
• Some research suggests that this is a parenting style common among Chinese parents.
• After moving to New York at 15, I realized how my parents raised me left little room for self-expression and creativity, so I plan to do things differently.
• Here are seven ways my parenting style will look different from my parents'.

I grew up in a Chinese family, and undeniably, my parents set high expectations for me to do well in school. Though the pressure to succeed was heavy at times, I would never blame them for being too strict. Their parenting shaped who I am today and still motivates me to be the best in everything I do.

Chinese parents are often associated with authoritative parenting style, which emphasizes obedience and success in the classroom, according to research published in the International Journal of Behavioral Development.

"Western parents are concerned about their children's psyches. Chinese parents aren't. They assume strength, not fragility, and as a result they behave very differently," Amy Chua, a Yale Law School professor, wrote in her controversial book "Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother."

Of course, Chinese or Chinese-American parents are not a single entity, but I believe I was raised in this style. It was not until I moved to New York at the age of 15 that I realized I had only been doing what I was told, with minimal room for creativity and self expression, back in Hong Kong. The way I was raised had its limitations, and there are certain things I plan to do differently when I have kids of my own.

Here are seven ways I plan to raise my kids differently than my parents:  

SEE ALSO: We didn't let our son look at screens until he was 3 years old — here's why we're raising him with limited technology

1. I won't limit my children's social circles

My parents always made sure that my friends were the "right" group of peers who studied hard in school. They also believed that befriending classmates of the opposite sex would hurt my grades (which may be true, according to research reported by The Economist).

Childhood friendships can have a positive influence on a child's development, and parents play an important role in nurturing those friendships, according to a 2011 study published in ECRP.

"Friendships contribute significantly to the development of social skills, such as being sensitive to other people's viewpoints, learning the rules of conversation, and learning sex and age appropriate behaviors," Paul Schwartz, PhD, professor of psychology at Mount Saint Mary College, wrote in Hudson Valley Parent.

I plan to encourage my kids to make their own judgments and find a group of friends that fits them. Don't get me wrong — I want to ensure that my kids have supportive friend groups, but they will have a say in who they want to spend time with.

2. I won't doubt their academic abilities

My mom used to help me with school work by making lists of practice questions to help me study for exams. For questions I answered correctly, she never really complimented me — which a Chinese mother noted in a previous Business Insider article can be a difference between Chinese and American parenting.

But since "Good job," and "You did great!" are not in her dictionary, I was never confident in my performance in school. In order to make my kids feel confident about their academic abilities, I'll always encourage them to explain how they come up with certain answers.

Instead of shutting them down by simply marking their answers wrong, I'll give them an opportunity to express their thought process. I'll never judge my kids' performance on exams based on the letter grade, because their efforts mean a great deal, and simple encouragement can go a long way.

3. I'll relax on rules to encourage self-reflection and creativity

When I was in elementary school, I had a fixed bedtime and study schedule — all I knew was to stick to the rules.

While kids need structure, overdoing it with rules can be counterproductive. Adam Grant, a professor at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, wrote in The New York Times, "By limiting rules, parents encouraged their children to think for themselves."

I won't over-discipline my kids by making a fixed schedule for them. Instead, I'll have open discussions with them to see what they enjoy doing outside of academics, like playdates with friends or extracurricular activities when they finish with their schoolwork.

Fashion trends come and go, but denim jeans are one item of clothing that will always be a staple in everyone’s closet. It’s the particular style of denim that changes year after year, some decades seeing a rise in baggy jeans, others full of tight, low-rise moments. The trends are so specific that you can probably figure out what year a photo was taken just by looking at the style of jeans being worn.

Back in the 1800s, when jeans were first invented, they were mainly popular with miners and workers who needed to wear something sturdy and reliable. It wasn’t until the 1930s that jeans became more mainstream when they entered the Hollywood scene in popular Westerns. Back then, jeans were associated with cowboys and the movie stars who played them. It took about another twenty years before jeans became a casual staple worn by both men and women on a regular basis.  

Below is a glimpse at what jeans looked like the year you were born. Most of these styles have come and gone throughout the years, meaning you’re sure to see a resurgence of all of these trends at some point if you haven’t already.

1950 - 1953: Jeans were Western-inspired and just getting popular.

In the very early 1950s, jeans were just starting to become more of a fashion trend thanks to actors like Marlon Brando and James Dean wearing them on a pretty regular basis. Still, even as they became more "cool," they had a Western vibe to them and were primarily worn by men. It wasn’t until 1952 when Marilyn Monroe wore a pair in her film “River of No Return” that they became a staple for women as well.

1954 - 1956: Boxy jeans were in style, and they were usually cuffed.

Throughout most of the 1950s, jeans had a boxy look to them — they weren’t fitted or particularly baggy, they just looked more stiff. They were also almost always worn rolled up.

1957 - 1959: Jeans and a white tee became a trend.

Today, jeans and a white tee are a classic. This started back in 1957 when Brigitte Bardot became one of the first women photographed in cropped, less boxy jeans with a white t-shirt, according to Elle.