Bride knits her own gorgeous wedding dress and it only cost $300

[1]( [Bride knits her own gorgeous wedding dress and it only cost $300]( Sometimes, getting creatively frugal can make a wedding moment all the more special and unique. We’ve seen a growing trend of cost-effective, yet totally cool wedding ideas lately—from brides hitting up [thrift stores]( instead of buying luxury items to couples taking [engagement photos]( in completely unexpected locations. There’s an added thrill of being able to pull off romance and glamor without breaking the bank. And thanks to the internet, by seeing others go viral for their budget-friendly choices, people might feel less pressure to spend tons of money on their big day. Because really, a celebration of two people coming together in love and partnership should be just that—not a financial obligation. One bride has recently been wowing the internet with her DIY wedding dress, which she completely knitted and crocheted in just 45 days, and spent less than $300 on. Considering the average wedding dress costs around [$1,800]( … yeah, I’d say she saved big time. And the result was gorgeous. [Read the story]( [2]( [LGBTQ book ban in South Carolina library thwarted after community stands up for acceptance]( Over the past two years, there has been a rash of attempted [book bans]( in the United States. The idea that children are being [“groomed”]( to become LGBTQ through schools and libraries has become de rigueur among conservatives. So politicians have been trying to make names for themselves by supporting [banning books]( with LGBTQ themes from schools and libraries . Do they think that by removing a book from a library it’ll prevent a child from being exposed to LGBTQ people? Greenville, South Carolina, County Councilman Joe Dill, who recently lost the Republican primary and will be losing his seat, [proposed a resolution]( that would ban books “promoting sexuality” in the children’s sections of public libraries. The Greenville Republican Party had recently asked the council to remove the books “Daddy & Dada” about a girl and her two dads, “Teo’s Tutu” about a boy who does ballet and “Pride Puppy” about a dog at a pride parade. What's interesting is that the books don’t promote sexuality, they simply have gay characters. The books weren't telling kids to be LGBTQ, they were merely showing that these people exist. [Read the story]( Did a friend forward this to you? [Subscribe here]( [3]( [Finally, a contact lens for a digital lifestyle]( The human eye reveals so much about who we are. One look can convey love, annoyance, exhaustion, or wisdom. Our eyes tell the world if we are getting enough sleep, if we’ve been crying, or whether we are truly happy (or just faking it). When looking at the face, the eyes dominate emotional communication—after all, they’ve long been known as the “window to the soul.” While humans can look each other in the eye and learn quite a bit with just a glance, our eyes also let us know when they’re tired of scrolling through Instagram or texting GIFS to our best friend…even if our brains are not (because let’s be honest, a well-placed GIF never gets old). So what happens when our eyes have had enough, but there are still a lot of hours left in the day? Biofinity Energys® contact lenses may just be your answer. These contact lenses are designed for all-day wear, helping people's eyes better adapt so they can seamlessly and continuously shift focus between digital devices and offline activities. They are engineered with special Aquaform® Technology to lock in moisture, helping your eyes feel less dry. They’re also designed to help with eye tiredness (but you still need to take breaks!). [Read the story]( [4]( [Let's all take a pause before commenting on someone's weight, fictional character or not]( Folks, we need to talk. Last week, I wrote an [article about Disney’s new short, “Reflect,”]( which had been creating some buzz. The 2 1/2 minute film about a larger-than-average ballerina who triumphs over the mirror by dancing with joy and confidence is an ode to the body image struggle so many people face. It’s sweet, positive and inspiring. But many people’s reactions to the film—or even just the idea of the film—were not. Commentary has been mixed, as is often the case, but I’ve been stunned by the casual cruelty people throw around when it comes to weight. I’ve been writing on the internet for a long time and am fairly immune to trollish comments, but these comments feel different. These aren't trolls being outrageous to get a reaction; these are people voicing their genuine prejudices. [Read the story]( [5]( [This hilarious ad for a 1996 Honda is the perfect commentary on materialism.]( When Carrie Hollenbeck needed to sell her 1996 Honda Accord, with over 140,000 lifetime miles on it, having a filmmaker boyfriend paid off. Big time. [Max Lanman]( had the idea to produce an actual commercial to advertise his girlfriend's jalopy. But this wouldn't be some low-budget production for a 4 a.m. run on the local access cable channel. Oh no. Not at all. “I thought it would be hilarious to make a high-end car commercial for a really junky car,” Lanman told [ABC News](. “And she had just the car.” The ad begins like any high-gloss, self-important, sleek car commercial, with a deep-voiced narrator uttering some vaguely inspiring patter: "You, you're different. You do things your way. That's what makes you one of a kind." 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