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Announcing your pregnancy to friends and family is an exciting moment for all couples. Whether it's face to face, via text, or facetime, there are many creative ways to relay the big news. Although some couples don't have any creativity at all, others go all out. And then there are the ones who go a little... too all out. These ridiculous (or cute if that's your thing) pictures may or may not give you some inspiration on how to announce your pregnancy.

There's nothing like being hungover (or even still drunk) and ordering McDonald's. As you sit there and stuff your face with greasy fast food, you wonder if anything ever tasted so delicious. Not that I know what this feels, like, I'm speaking for a friend. Cough cough. But what would make it even better is if you could save a couple of bucks as you were doing it. So here's a list of handy hacks to make your next McDonald's order that bit cheaper, so you can use all the money you save over time to buy... another happy meal! We're lovin it!

Unfortunately, wearing a mask is a part of our every-day lives in this day and age. And while most of us wear the standard blue surgical mask, some people are getting more creative with protecting themselves from coronavirus. Check out how these people thought outside the box when it came to face masks.

The coronavirus lockdown has inspired people's creativity in many forms. We've shown you many examples of how people are exercising their talents, from experimenting with crazy hairstyles to reenacting iconic movie scenes and recreating famous paintings. But one high school student has really proven her creativity by investing over 395 hours over four months in designing a pandemic-themed prom dress made out of forty-one rolls of Duct Tape. 

Peyton Manker was inspired to create the coronavirus-themed dress because of a contest called 'Stuck At Prom' held by Duck Brand, an American duct tape package supplies and home products organization. The winning prize is a $10,000 scholarship which will be announced by Duck Brand on July 21st. Peyton's hard work is evident in the incredible detail she has incorporated into the gown, such as social distancing designs, pictures of her graduating class, and messages of inspiration. She painstaking cut out all the letters and designs, which she explains in a video about the process of making the dress, on her Facebook page. She invested put many hours into creating pandemic related accessories, including a mask, jewelry, and flowers. Check out her amazing talent and the finished products below. 

Amy Jandrisevitz, a woman from Wisconsin is creating incredible lookalike dolls for children with disabilities and illnesses in an attempt to help them feel less alone. The doll maker's incredible journey started five years ago when she was approached by a mom who asked her to customize a unique doll for her daughter who unfortunately lost a leg due to an amputation. From there, she continued receiving requests and eventually started a nonprofit called "A Doll Like Me". Although each doll costs $100, Amy covers any expenses that parents can't afford out of her own pocket. The aim is to stop children who have skin, limb, or facial differences to feel ostracized. Here are some of Amy's incredible creations. 

When it comes to life hacks, kids know how to do it best. Whether it's to get out of being in trouble with their parents or at school, they've always got a trick or two up their sleeves. Because let's face it, if they can get away with it, they'll do it. These kids show us how it's done by finding cheeky, yet simple solutions to the problems life throws at them. 

When it comes to clever one-liners and witty statements, it turns out T-shirt designers are pretty talented. Whether it's parents, husbands, wives, or kids, it's easy to make people laugh just by looking at what's written on your front or back. These people found super creative ways to show off their sense of honor through their clothing. So scroll through and chuckle with us!

"Everything you can imagine is real," said Piccaso and that's exactly what Hüseyin Şahin, a talented artist from Turkey has tried to incorporate into his breathtaking pictures. His creations are not only enchanting, but they feel like the most incredible dreams that have come alive. Check out a selection of his stunning works of art below and then check out more of his work on his Instagram page.

Before corona-gate, everyone dreamed of working from home in their pajamas. Traveling into the office every day was nothing other than a nuisance; a means to an end. But now that we're being forced to stay home, we miss the days where we had a real office, with a real desk and space for our computers. Turns out, working from home isn't all it's cracked up to be, especially if you're not set up for it, or living in a studio apartment. People are having to be creative with their workspace and are finding comfort in knowing they're not alone in their struggles. A Twitter thread is encouraging people to share their makeshift WFH setups and some of them are super creative! Check them out below. 

Third-grade teacher, Verónica Duque, is definitely one of those teachers who go above and beyond to engage their students in the most fun and memorable way. The 15-year teaching veteran recently wore a full-body suit showing the human body in detail to give a class on anatomy—and people on twitter just love her creativity and dedication. Duque and her lesson went viral after her husband, Michael, tweeted some pictures of her in class. 

When it comes to Christmas Trees, Steven Newland, from New Zealand, takes the cake! 

The creative Christmas Tree decorator is a pilot who puts tremendous effort into the festive tradition every year.

Starting off the tradition in 2005 with a "Christmas Rock," the family has certainly developed their Christmas Tree design over time. 

And in 2017, things started to get really interesting... 

And here we thought not using Times New Roman was being creative...These companies/people have really stepped up their business card game! 

Let's face it, school is daunting and boring. Having a great teacher really makes a huge difference. Having a creative and fun teacher? You'll forget you're still in prison for the next 8 hours! These teachers are just some of the most creative we've stumbled upon the internet. Thank you, teachers, never stop being awesome! 

We are not sure regarding their effectiveness, though...

Feeling a little need to insult your guests? Well, these plates will do just that! From a variety of Esty accounts, here are some perfect offensive plates you can easily acquire! 

or will they...

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