3 Reasons You Need to Learn How to Code

Once you know basic coding skills, the possibilities are endless. Seriously, coding can actually change your life. Whether you’re coding your own profile page, online portfolio, blog or heck, even a personalized wedding website, there’s no limit to your creativity. So how do you get started?

1. FOOD FOR YOUR BRAIN

Your brain loves a challenge. But instead of picking up a Sudoku book, try your hand at building a new website or online application. Just take our introduction to coding course to get started. Then, you can play around with existing code templates (there are a lot out there!) before moving on to your own custom development. You’ll definitely feel a sense of self-reliance and accomplishment when you learn how to build something with your hands on the web. And hey, you’re basically learning a new language. Programming language, that is. ;)

2. TURN A SIDE PROJECT INTO A REALITY

You can finally create a personalized blog, portfolio or website that’s designed completely by YOU. No more third-party templates that everyone else is using. It’ll take some work. There will be trial and error, and a little research here and there, but once you know the basic skills, you can work on building the wireframes and custom design for your site. If you’re looking to learn programming languages like HTML + CSS specifically, you’ll definitely want to take Allison’s classes.

3. LOOKS GREAT ON A RESUME

Coding is one of those skills that will always look good on your professional resume. Web development jobs are in high-demand, and a well-rounded portfolio of skills like coding will help push you to the top of the list with future employers.

Ready to get started? Enroll in our HTML + CSS Coding and Coding: From Web Page to Website classes today!

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In March 2020, we opened up our creative library to the world and over 150,000 of you joined to stay creative during the pandemic.

Well, things have changed for sure, but it's still a bit crazy out there. Many of us are still balancing working from home by night with watching our toddlers by day. Some of us can't work and are catching a serious case of cabin fever this winter... and ALL of us want to stay inspired, creative, and take care of ourselves.

So starting February 1, 2023, we're offering 10 free courses for the next 3 months and you can always access all 120+ online classes for just $10/month or test drive them all with a 30-Day Free Trial after you create a free B+C account. Interested in learning some new recipes or baking techniques? Check out 45+ expert-led classes in our B+C Baking and Cooking Bundle.

You've all shared some beautiful and creative things over the past few years, so we wanted to figure out how to make it easier for all of you to keep learning, making and creating. This is just the first phase of some new things coming to B+C Classes, and we're excited to give members exclusive access to even more great creative stuff in the near future.

Stay creative, friends!

Jenny Slate is back on our screens after last summer's It Ends With Us, and she's starring alongside Michelle Williams in FX's series Dying For Sex. What a duo! The new TV show revolves around Molly (Michelle Williams) who gets a life-changing diagnosis and decides to embrace a variety of new experiences — and the "hilarious, sexy and unfiltered" series (according to the trailer description) might just change how you look at life and love.

Here's everything we know about Hulu's new show Dying For Sex, starring Michelle Williams.

What is the plot of Dying For Sex?

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Molly's (Michelle Williams) life changes forever when she's diagnosed with Stage IV metastatic breast cancer. With her best friend Nikki (Jenny Slate) at her side, Molly decides to leave her husband Steve (Jay Duplass) to explore "the full breadth and complexity of her sexual desires for the first time in her life," according to the show's synopsis. Watch the full trailer here.

Where can I watch Dying For Sex?

All 8 episodes of Dying For Sex premiere on Hulu April 4, 2025. Here's the full episode list:

  • Season 1, Episode 1: "Good Value Diet Soda"
  • Season 1, Episode 2: "Masturbation is Important"
  • Season 1, Episode 3: "Feelings Can Become Amplified"
  • Season 1, Episode 4: "Topping is a Sacred Skill"
  • Season 1, Episode 5: "My Pet"
  • Season 1, Episode 6: "Happy Holidays"
  • Season 1, Episode 7: "You're Killing Me, Ernie"
  • Season 1, Episode 8: "It's Not That Serious"

Who's in Dying For Sex?

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The Dying For Sex cast is led by one of our favorite stars from the 90s (hello Dawon's Creek!), but the full cast is amazing. The cast includes:

  • Michelle Williams as Molly: a woman who changes her life after a breast cancer diagnosis.
  • Jenny Slate as Nikki: Molly's best friend who gives her courage throughout her diagnosis.
  • Jay Duplass as Steve: Molly's ex-husband
  • David Rasche as Dr. Pankowitz
  • Sissy Spacek as Gail
  • Rob Delaney as Neighbor Guy
  • Esco Jouléy as Sonya
  • Jay Duplass as Steve
  • Kelvin Yu as Noah

Where is Dying for Sex being filmed?

Dying For Sex began filming in New York City in March of 2024.

Is Dying for sex Based on a true story?

Yes, the Dying For Sex show is based on Nikki Boyer's podcast of the same name that tells the story of Molly's journey. Nikki is serving as executive producer on the new TV show. According to the Daily Mail, Molly passed away in 2019.

Are you excited to see Michelle Williams and Jenny Slate in Hulu's Dying For Sex? Check out The 9 Best TV Shows To Watch On Max This Month for even more streaming ideas.

Skip the flowers this year and give Mom a gift that (actually) keeps on giving in the form of a creative online class! What has your creative mom always wanted to do but never did because she was taking care of YOU for 18+ years? Chances are there's a class out there that's right on the money (and will get you major “best kid ever" points for thinking of it). Leave all your classic “mom hobby" generalizations at the door and get her something for Mother's Day that goes way beyond her expectations and is actually FUN :)

PS. Now through May 15, take advantage of our two-for-one class deal to treat mom or get 50% off a single class for yourself using code springbogo at checkout.

Intro to Travel Photography Online Class

Now that she can visit you for the first time in a year improve her photo game for summer travel.

Color + Pattern for Interior Design Online Class

Help her get her home styled for happy living with this color + pattern interior design class.

Cake Decorating

You can reap the benefits of having mom take this cake decorating class! #lickthebowl

Jewelry Making + Metalworking Online Class

This class taught and designed by Tiffany Whipps will give her everything she needs to make hammered wire and beaded earrings for herself (and likely all of her friends).

Watercolor Painting Online Class

Jenna Rainey walks you through mixing colors, making different brushstrokes, painting beautifully natural floral designs.

Flower Arranging Online Class

Farmgirl Flowers teaches mom everything she needs to know about selecting, processing and arranging her own unique florals!

Calligraphy 101 Online Class

Lauren Essl of Blue Eye Brown Eye gives mom a way to practice her penmanship and tap into this oh-so-hot-right-now lettering trend.

Leatherworking Online Class

Transport mom back to summer camp in the 70's. In this class, taught by Natalie Davis of Canoe Goods, she'll learn how to add textured designs to leather and construct this handy tray for keys, jewelry and other bits 'n' bobs.

Jewelry-Making Online Class

Mother-daughter duo Nur-E Gulshan and Nur-E Farhana Rahman own the awesome jewelry company Knotty Gal, which gives us serious mother-daughter relationship goals. Take this class together!

Letterpress Online Class

Our friends at Hello!Lucky will teach mom how to print her very own cards for every holiday with a handy-dandy tabletop letterpress machine.


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When it comes to naming their children, celebrities don't really follow trends — they create them. Hollywood's A-listers have a knack for choosing baby names that spark conversation, from whimsical and unconventional to more timeless and elegant picks.

These star-powered selections also have the ability to set the stage for the next big baby-naming trend. So, here are some of the most memorable and unique celebrity baby names that have captured the world's attention.

Scroll to see all the unique celebrity baby names we love...and loathe.

1. Paloma

Campbell "Pookie" Puckett and her husband, Jett Puckett, have taken the social media world by storm with their seemingly picture-perfect romance and lavish lifestyle.

In November 2024, the influencer couple welcomed their daughter, Paloma, into the world after creating a lot of anticipatory hype surrounding their name choice.

Paloma has Spanish and Italian roots and is derived from Latin. It means "dove," in addition to "pigeon" and "butterfly." Those familiar with Greek mythology may recognize doves as symbols of Aphrodite, the goddess of love.

2. Wyatt, Elliotte, and Bennett

Jason Kelce, who spent 13 years playing for the Philadelphia Eagles, and his wife, Kylie Kelce, faced some backlash for the gender-neutral names they chose for their three daughters.

However, gender-neutral monikers are more popular than ever before. And now that the couple has a fourth daughter on the way, they reportedly plan to continue the name trend in their family.

3. Riot

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky made waves in 2023 when they named their second child Riot. The bold, unconventional pick fits right in with the couple's trend of sticking to "R" names, as Rihanna's full name is Robyn Rihanna Fenty, and A$AP Rocky's is Rakim Athelaston Mayers.

Beyond its personal significance, the name Riot carries a strong, rebellious energy. It definitely reflects both artists' fearless approach when it comes to both music and fashion.

4. Winnie

When Jimmy Fallon and his wife, Nancy Juvonen, had their first daughter in 2013, they chose a somewhat unique name with a lot of personal meaning: Winnie. Welsh in origin, it means "gentle friend" or "friend of peace."

Specifically for the couple, though, it's a tribute to Lake Winnipesaukee, the picturesque New Hampshire lake where they got engaged. Plus, Jimmy added the name made even more sense since they viewed Winnie as a "win" in their life.

5. Grace Warrior

Everyone remembers Steve Irwin as the fearless "Crocodile Hunter" who tragically died in late 2006. More recently, his daughter, Bindi Irwin, welcomed a little girl of her own into the world in 2021 and named her Grace Warrior.

While Grace may be a more common name, meaning "favor" or "blessing," Warrior was a more unusual choice with a sentimental intent.

"Her middle names, Warrior Irwin, are a tribute to my dad and his legacy as the most incredible Wildlife Warrior," Bindi shared on Instagram.

6. River Rose and Remington

Kelly Clarkson and her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, chose two distinctive names for their girl and boy: River Rose, born in 2014, and Remington Alexander, born in 2016.

With British roots and a whimsical feel, River is a gender-neutral pick that means "a flowing body of water." It was traditionally used more frequently for boys, but Kelly changed that trend.

Meanwhile, Remington is also British in origin and started as a surname, translating to "settlement by the boundary stream." Perhaps Kelly chose this sibling combination because both River and Remington begin with "R" and have connections to water.

7. Elsie Otter

When Zooey Deschanel and her then-husband Jacob Pechenik had their daughter in 2015, they chose a name that was both classic and quirky: Elsie Otter.

While Elsie is a timeless choice of Hebrew origin, which means "pledged to God," the addition of Otter gives it a more playful twist. During an appearance on TODAY, Zooey explained their reasoning behind it.

"We just really liked the name Elsie, and then we both love otters because they're so sweet and also smart," she detailed.

"They use tools, they keep their favorite tools, they hold hands while they sleep; there are so many amazing things about otters. They're wonderful animals."

8. Luai

Finally, in 2023, Lindsay Lohan and her husband, Bader Shammas, named their Dubai-born son Luai. It's Arabic in origin and means "protector" or "shield," but it remains a rare pick in the U.S.

Luay, a more common variation of this name, was only given to eight boys born in the U.S. in 2022.

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Drew Barrymore is undoubtedly an acting force to be reckoned with. Viewers everywhere first fell in love with her when she played Gertie in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial in 1982. Then, she went on to star in many other major productions, such as The Wedding Singer, Scream, He's Just Not That Into You, and 50 First Dates.

Nowadays, the 50-year-old is still showcasing her on-screen talents, just in a different way. Back in September 2020, she launched a daytime talk show known as The Drew Barrymore Show.

Over the last four years, she's featured a wide range of guests, from Matthew McConaughey and Vanna White to Paris Hilton, Millie Bobby Brown, and Reese Witherspoon. Drew has also become known for having a more touchy-feeling rapport with her guests, which some people have called "clingy."

This seemingly led Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, to make a dig at Drew's behavior during her appearance on the March 6 episode of The Drew Barrymore Show.

Scroll to find out what Meghan Markle said about Drew Barrymore...

Meghan's new show, With Love, Meghan, came out on Netflix the day before. So, she planned to sit down with Drew to discuss her latest project, as well as other topics, including her courtship with Prince Harry and parenthood.

However, some viewers were shocked by an offhand quip that Meghan made during the interview, telling Drew, "I hear you like to connect." She proceeded to soften the blow by taking Drew's hand and claiming her touchy behavior was "so sweet, though."

Again, Drew has a reputation for hugging, touching, and sitting quite close to her guests. Yet Meghan, who has also been called warm and is known to go in for hugs, seemed more reserved and regal.

Despite Meghan's remark and the differences in body language, the pair still delved into some interesting conversation topics. For instance, the Duchess of Sussex detailed how, when she first began dating Prince Harry back in 2016, he made her a vow based on some old advice she'd received.

While Meghan was a college student, she'd worked as a nanny for two different families, and one of the fathers told her, "When you meet your person one day, I want him to say to you the same thing that I said to my wife when we got married, which is, I vowed to always date my wife."

Well, amidst her blossoming romance with Harry, she asked the Prince to make her that same promise. He responded, "I vow to always date you."

According to Meghan, she credits their strong connection to their commitment to treating each other the same way they did prior to tying the knot. In her eyes, holding onto the "good and joy" from the "butterfly period" of courting is what keeps relationships alive.

You can catch The Drew Barrymore Show live on weekdays. To find your local time and station, visit the link here.

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