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AvatarEmily Hanford-Ostmann

I have a background in newspaper and broadcast news writing. When I'm not informing others about what's happening in town...I enjoy running, a great workout class, and finding my next favorite show on Netflix. I also find great joy in clearance shopping.

The FDA Has Issued A Warning About Consuming Liquid Nitrogen

September 10, 2018September 11, 2018 by Emily Hanford-Ostmann

A popular snack trend at malls and fairs across the country can cause damage to your skin and internal organs, according to a safety alert …

Read moreThe FDA Has Issued A Warning About Consuming Liquid Nitrogen

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‘Stranger Things’ Is Casting Extras With Marching Band Experience

September 4, 2018February 27, 2019 by Emily Hanford-Ostmann

Do you have some spare time and a high school band instrument?  Will your tune scare off the Demogorgon? Can you march to the beat of blinking …

Read more‘Stranger Things’ Is Casting Extras With Marching Band Experience

Children Are Happier With Pet Rats Than With Cats And Dogs

September 3, 2018September 4, 2018 by Emily Hanford-Ostmann

Just when you thought every kid wanted their own puppy or kitten, the truth has come out: Children actually prefer rats, according to a pet …

Read moreChildren Are Happier With Pet Rats Than With Cats And Dogs

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Netflix Is Testing Out Ads For Its Other Series While You’re Streaming

August 23, 2018August 23, 2018 by Emily Hanford-Ostmann

You’ve waited months for the newest season of your favorite Netflix series to be released. Or maybe you’ve stumbled upon a series you didn’t know …

Read moreNetflix Is Testing Out Ads For Its Other Series While You’re Streaming

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This Startup Service Sends Someone To Fill Up Your Car With Gas

August 13, 2018August 14, 2018 by Emily Hanford-Ostmann

A startup company out of Silicon Valley claims to be saving drivers time and money by bringing the gas pump to its customers! Yoshi is a …

Read moreThis Startup Service Sends Someone To Fill Up Your Car With Gas

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What To Know About The ‘Super Strain’ Of Pink Eye Infecting Parts Of Texas

August 9, 2018August 9, 2018 by Emily Hanford-Ostmann

Reports of a new pink eye “superbug” plaguing a Texas city are boosting concerns about the irritating eye condition, especially with many children going back …

Read moreWhat To Know About The ‘Super Strain’ Of Pink Eye Infecting Parts Of Texas

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Guy Fieri Is Opening A Chicken Tender Restaurant At Walt Disney World

July 30, 2018July 31, 2018 by Emily Hanford-Ostmann

The happiest place on earth is about to get a little happier for kids and parents. We all know that kids can be pretty picky eaters. …

Read moreGuy Fieri Is Opening A Chicken Tender Restaurant At Walt Disney World

Mom Warns That A Fake Child Protective Services Caseworker Tried To Take Her Son

July 25, 2018July 25, 2018 by Emily Hanford-Ostmann

A New York mom is sounding the alarm about a strange but terrifying ploy to snatch children. Ashley Bradley says she believes a woman posing …

Read moreMom Warns That A Fake Child Protective Services Caseworker Tried To Take Her Son

These Are The 10 Best Hospitals For Pediatric Care This Year

July 6, 2018July 6, 2018 by Emily Hanford-Ostmann

Parents will do whatever it takes to keep their children safe, happy and healthy. Unfortunately, all the parenting classes in the world cannot prepare you …

Read moreThese Are The 10 Best Hospitals For Pediatric Care This Year

The 10 Best Things About Growing Up With Cousins

June 25, 2018June 25, 2018 by Emily Hanford-Ostmann

There is a special category of people who — if you’re lucky — think of you as both a family member and a friend. For many of us, sharing …

Read moreThe 10 Best Things About Growing Up With Cousins

Alabama Radio Host Gives New Car To Student Spotted Taking The Bus To Graduation

June 14, 2018June 14, 2018 by Emily Hanford-Ostmann

Before he walked across the stage to get his high school diploma, an Alabama high school student took an all-too-familiar trek across town. Corey Patrick caught …

Read moreAlabama Radio Host Gives New Car To Student Spotted Taking The Bus To Graduation

Viral Video Shows Opossum Mom Struggling To Carry All Her Kids

June 11, 2018June 11, 2018 by Emily Hanford-Ostmann

A viral video of an opossum mom carrying all of her kids on her back will make human moms very thankful for strollers — and …

Read moreViral Video Shows Opossum Mom Struggling To Carry All Her Kids

Following Parental Outcry, Video Game Simulating School Shootings Will Not Be Released

June 6, 2018June 6, 2018 by Emily Hanford-Ostmann

A shocking online video game that turned players into virtual school shooters was pulled ahead of its release date. The eleventh-hour decision follows days of …

Read moreFollowing Parental Outcry, Video Game Simulating School Shootings Will Not Be Released

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Yondr Keeps Your Cellphone Locked Up At Concerts

June 1, 2018June 1, 2018 by Emily Hanford-Ostmann

The next time you buy tickets to a show, you may have to enjoy it the same way your parents and grandparents did — and by that …

Read moreYondr Keeps Your Cellphone Locked Up At Concerts

People Are Volunteering To Get Microchips Embedded Under Their Skin

May 30, 2018September 6, 2018 by Emily Hanford-Ostmann

Have you ever lost your keys? Your credit card? The keycard you desperately need to get into your office building? Of course, you have! So …

Read morePeople Are Volunteering To Get Microchips Embedded Under Their Skin

Amazon: Woman Pays $7,000 To Ship Toilet Paper

May 22, 2018June 1, 2018 by Emily Hanford-Ostmann

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Simplemost may receive a small commission from the purchase of any …

Read moreAmazon: Woman Pays $7,000 To Ship Toilet Paper

Here’s What The ‘Friends’ Apartment Would Look Like If It Were Updated For 2018

May 16, 2018May 16, 2018 by Emily Hanford-Ostmann

Rachel’s hair or Joey’s charisma — everyone wanted a little piece of “Friends” during its heyday. For many fans, that something was Monica’s apartment! The organized …

Read moreHere’s What The ‘Friends’ Apartment Would Look Like If It Were Updated For 2018

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Christina Aguilera Will Be Back On Tour After More Than A Decade

May 14, 2018May 15, 2018 by Emily Hanford-Ostmann

This coming fall is about to get “Dirrty!” That’s right. One of the original princesses of pop, Christina Aguilera, is going back on tour for the …

Read moreChristina Aguilera Will Be Back On Tour After More Than A Decade

Here’s How To Get A Free Cup Of Panera Soup Today

May 9, 2018May 9, 2018 by Emily Hanford-Ostmann

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Simplemost may receive a small commission from the purchase of any …

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These New Airline Seats Have Almost No Legroom

May 8, 2018May 10, 2018 by Emily Hanford-Ostmann

You would think airlines and aviation designers would want to create products that make flying more appealing to consumers, right? Well, one proposal from an Italian …

Read moreThese New Airline Seats Have Almost No Legroom

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Decades Later, The Boys Of ‘NSync Talk To Each Other Every Day

April 27, 2018April 27, 2018 by Emily Hanford-Ostmann

Members of the iconic boy-band ‘NSync have a lot to celebrate. It has been 20 years since the U.S. release of their self-titled debut album. …

Read moreDecades Later, The Boys Of ‘NSync Talk To Each Other Every Day

Marijuana-Based Drug For Childhood Seizures Moves Closer To FDA Approval

April 23, 2018April 23, 2018 by Emily Hanford-Ostmann

A medicine derived from the marijuana plant could become the first ever to win approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. What’s more, the …

Read moreMarijuana-Based Drug For Childhood Seizures Moves Closer To FDA Approval

This Size 12 Woman Rocks Celebrity-Inspired Looks

April 11, 2018March 21, 2019 by Emily Hanford-Ostmann

Have you ever wanted to yank a celebrity’s outfit straight from a magazine, only to worry that you’d never be able to pull it off …

Read moreThis Size 12 Woman Rocks Celebrity-Inspired Looks

Carrie Underwood Shares The First Clear Photo Of Her Face Since Her Fall

April 5, 2018April 6, 2018 by Emily Hanford-Ostmann

Carrie Underwood is woman of mystery! The country superstar shared the most clear photo of her face since taking a bad fall outside her home in …

Read moreCarrie Underwood Shares The First Clear Photo Of Her Face Since Her Fall

Women Are Celebrating Their Bodies With This Movement Focused On ‘thighbrows’

April 2, 2018January 15, 2022 by Emily Hanford-Ostmann

There really is a name for everything. Thigh gaps. Wings. Muffin tops. And recently, a lesser known term gained greater visibility thanks to a mention …

Read moreWomen Are Celebrating Their Bodies With This Movement Focused On ‘thighbrows’

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Company Issues Dog Treat Recall Over Elevated Levels Of Thyroid Hormone

March 27, 2018March 29, 2018 by Emily Hanford-Ostmann

Hold the treats! A belly rub will have to do for now, because a popular dog treat company voluntarily recalled two products due to health …

Read moreCompany Issues Dog Treat Recall Over Elevated Levels Of Thyroid Hormone

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Who Is Paying For Meghan Markle’s Stunning—But Expensive—Wardrobe?

March 21, 2018March 22, 2018 by Emily Hanford-Ostmann

Meghan Markle will join the British royal family on May 19 when she walks down the aisle to say “I do” to Prince Harry. As …

Read moreWho Is Paying For Meghan Markle’s Stunning—But Expensive—Wardrobe?

Here’s A Peek Inside Chip And Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia Table Restaurant

March 1, 2018May 1, 2018 by Emily Hanford-Ostmann

Chip and Joanna Gaines’s new restaurant in Waco, Texas is shaping up to be another success—and it’s only been open a few days. The breakfast-and-brunch …

Read moreHere’s A Peek Inside Chip And Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia Table Restaurant

Family Sings About Kids’ Homemade Slime In ‘Time After Time’ Parody

February 23, 2018February 23, 2018 by Emily Hanford-Ostmann

For reasons adults will never understand, kids everywhere are absolutely obsessed with making their own slime. One family struck by the slime obsession recently shared a …

Read moreFamily Sings About Kids’ Homemade Slime In ‘Time After Time’ Parody

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Journalist Reveals Young Son’s Battle With Rett Syndrome

February 23, 2018February 23, 2018 by Emily Hanford-Ostmann

NBC News Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel covers wars, revolutions and international conflicts. Now he and his family are bravely revealing their own battle right …

Read moreJournalist Reveals Young Son’s Battle With Rett Syndrome

A Horror Movie About The Creepy Clown Motel (Aka ‘America’s Scariest Motel’) Is In The Works

February 12, 2018February 12, 2018 by Emily Hanford-Ostmann

Combine one of the creepiest places on earth with a pair of actors who brought two notoriously evil characters to life. I’m thinking, “no thank …

Read moreA Horror Movie About The Creepy Clown Motel (Aka ‘America’s Scariest Motel’) Is In The Works

This Year’s Flu Vaccine Hasn’t Been So Effective And Eggs May Be To Blame

February 7, 2018May 1, 2018 by Emily Hanford-Ostmann

This flu conundrum will really scramble your mind: chicken eggs may be at least partially to blame for this really bad flu season! In recent …

Read moreThis Year’s Flu Vaccine Hasn’t Been So Effective And Eggs May Be To Blame

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‘You Are Not Alone’: Fans Offer Support For ‘General Hospital’ Star After 7th Miscarriage

January 31, 2018January 31, 2018 by Emily Hanford-Ostmann

After bravely sharing the heartbreaking news that she’d recently lost a pregnancy, actress Vanessa Marcil was quickly embraced by other women online who’ve gone through …

Read more‘You Are Not Alone’: Fans Offer Support For ‘General Hospital’ Star After 7th Miscarriage

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Are You The Ultimate Disney Fan? Try The Disney Edition Of ‘Never Have I Ever’

January 17, 2018January 17, 2018 by Emily Hanford-Ostmann

Oh boy! It’s time to dig up all of your favorite Disney memories. Do you have that once-in-a-lifetime photo in front of Cinderella’s castle? Is …

Read moreAre You The Ultimate Disney Fan? Try The Disney Edition Of ‘Never Have I Ever’

There’s Now An Automatic Neti Pot For Clearing Your Sinuses

January 11, 2018January 11, 2018 by Emily Hanford-Ostmann

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Simplemost may receive a small commission from the purchase of any …

Read moreThere’s Now An Automatic Neti Pot For Clearing Your Sinuses

Model Warns About Tampons After Losing Her Leg To Toxic Shock Syndrome

January 4, 2018January 12, 2018 by Emily Hanford-Ostmann

Scrolling through Lauren Wasser’s Instagram page, you see a woman on a mission. She is a professional model and in many of her posts, she is …

Read moreModel Warns About Tampons After Losing Her Leg To Toxic Shock Syndrome

People Are Calling Prince Harry And Meghan, And Chip And Joanna Gaines ‘look-Alikes’

December 22, 2017June 4, 2019 by Emily Hanford-Ostmann

One of these two couples has been in our hearts for four seasons of HGTV’s “Fixer Upper” (going on five). The other became the new …

Read morePeople Are Calling Prince Harry And Meghan, And Chip And Joanna Gaines ‘look-Alikes’

How To Get Your Kid To Wear A Winter Coat

December 12, 2017December 12, 2017 by Emily Hanford-Ostmann

It seems so simple—when it’s cold, you put a coat on. But all parents know that this simple logic just doesn’t seem to apply to …

Read moreHow To Get Your Kid To Wear A Winter Coat

How To Find A Sensory-Friendly Santa Claus In Your State

December 6, 2017December 7, 2017 by Emily Hanford-Ostmann

Brayden Deely’s parents never thought they would be able to get a traditional Santa picture over the holidays. Not because their 6-year-old was scared of Old …

Read moreHow To Find A Sensory-Friendly Santa Claus In Your State

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4 Simple Ways To Childproof Your Christmas Tree

November 16, 2017November 16, 2017 by Emily Hanford-Ostmann

We all want to keep Christmas merry and bright. And mostly injury-free. So before your little one starts crawling toward the tree and eyeing the …

Read more4 Simple Ways To Childproof Your Christmas Tree

What In The World Is A ‘Pittsburgh Potty’?

November 13, 2017November 13, 2017 by Emily Hanford-Ostmann

There’s a single home furnishing that has everyone wondering, “What in the world were these home builders thinking?” What is it? A lonely toilet with …

Read moreWhat In The World Is A ‘Pittsburgh Potty’?

Amputee Model Shaholly Ayers Is Challenging People’s Assumptions About Disability

August 8, 2017January 20, 2022 by Emily Hanford-Ostmann | Last updated on 01/20/2022

Every young woman or man with dreams of landing the cover of a magazine encounters those moments—the ones where doors are literally and figuratively slammed …

Read moreAmputee Model Shaholly Ayers Is Challenging People’s Assumptions About Disability

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Lab Claims It Found Asbestos In Makeup Product Designed For Young Girls

July 21, 2017 by Emily Hanford-Ostmann

Here’s a warning for all parents: Check your daughter’s makeup drawer! A recent investigation found an alarming ingredient in a makeup product marketed to young …

Read moreLab Claims It Found Asbestos In Makeup Product Designed For Young Girls

One Golden Retriever Gave Birth To A Rare, Green Puppy

July 19, 2017 by Emily Hanford-Ostmann

Lucky? Maybe a little green with envy? This pup born in the Scottish Highlands of the United Kingdom is turning heads around the world. That’s …

Read moreOne Golden Retriever Gave Birth To A Rare, Green Puppy

This Startup Is Using Recycled Plastics To Pave Roads

July 11, 2017 by Emily Hanford-Ostmann

A Scottish startup could be behind the roads of the future, and those roads will be paved with recycled plastic! Over at MacRebur, engineer Toby McCartney …

Read moreThis Startup Is Using Recycled Plastics To Pave Roads

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Here Are The World’s 20 Most Popular Museums

June 28, 2017 by Emily Hanford-Ostmann

World travelers—here are 20 additional stops to put on your bucket list! The Themed Entertainment Association ranks museums based upon attendance worldwide. Trust us, every …

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7 Ways To Enjoy Quality Wine On A Budget

June 22, 2017 by Emily Hanford-Ostmann

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Simplemost may receive a small commission from the purchase of any …

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Research Finds That Insomnia Can Be In Your Genes

June 16, 2017 by Emily Hanford-Ostmann

Finally, a possible explanation for your sleep frustration! An international group of scientists says that the common sleep disorder, insomnia, could be a part of …

Read moreResearch Finds That Insomnia Can Be In Your Genes

Study Finds A Father’s Age Can Affect A Child’s Social Skills

May 31, 2017June 1, 2017 by Emily Hanford-Ostmann

Your eye color, your slim physique, maybe even your distaste for vegetables—all are features or qualities you may have gotten from dear old dad, no …

Read moreStudy Finds A Father’s Age Can Affect A Child’s Social Skills

New Research Shows Disparities In Life Expectancy Across The U.S.

May 15, 2017May 16, 2017 by Emily Hanford-Ostmann

This isn’t meant to be a morbid guessing game. But new data shows it can be easy to guess someone’s life expectancy—especially if you know …

Read moreNew Research Shows Disparities In Life Expectancy Across The U.S.

Apple Starts iPhone 6 Sales In Germany

What Possible Technology Could Ever Follow The Smartphone?

May 1, 2017May 3, 2017 by Emily Hanford-Ostmann

The smartphone is a piece of technology that has undoubtedly transformed our daily lives. Not only is it a phone, but it’s also a calendar, …

Read moreWhat Possible Technology Could Ever Follow The Smartphone?

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