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Woman With Four Kids Breaks Down Monthly Expenses

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A woman on TikTok broke down the monthly expenses that she and her husband are responsible for while caring for their four children.

We’re all feeling the economic struggle of the 2020s a little differently. Many of us are finding difficulty getting new jobs, affording basic necessities, being able to move, and figuring out how exactly we can realistically achieve our personal financial goals in these troubling times. No one’s turmoil looks exactly like another’s, but all of us are aware of how tough it is to maintain anything in this unspoken financial depression.

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It’s tough enough for singles or even couples, but imagine how difficult it must be for people to raise families in this economy.

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Well, Maddie on TikTok (@mdncyr) doesn’t have to imagine that. She and her husband have plenty of expenses to worry about when it comes to raising four children. Maddie even broke down what she spends in a month, and the details aren’t pretty.

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This mom-of-four spends thousands a month raising her family.

In a stitch with another TikToker who asks how people are affording to live right now, Maddie offers her own perspective on things. As a mother of four children, she and her husband quite literally spare no expense in trying to raise an entire family in Florida.

Maddie explains that she and her husband take in over $160,000 a year between her nursing job and her husband’s “really good job.” However, they’re just barely able to make ends meet.

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The mortgage they pay on their house is over $1,700 a month with insurance included. Maddie also has car payments on a large vehicle that she needs to accommodate her and her children.

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She also spends plenty of money on utilities such as internet, gas, health insurance, and groceries. Said groceries can even add up to $200 to $300 a week.

“We live paycheck to paycheck,” Maddie admitted in her video. She even revealed that they often have to budget just for eating out in a given week.

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Naturally, their tight budget means that there’s very little room for leisure spending. Maddie’s family doesn’t spend on any app subscriptions and simply sticks to the bare necessities.

She even compared her financial situation to that of her own parents when she was growing up. According to Maddie, her parents made a combined salary of approximately $100,000 a year. However, they “lived comfortably” and even went out for leisure spending and vacations without much concern.

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That should teach you everything you ought to know about economic inflation. A combined salary that once allowed for disposable income comes nowhere close to supporting Maddie’s family today.

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Maddie didn’t provide actual numbers, but it stands to reason that all these expenses combined would add up to a budgetary nightmare. In fact, most people in the comments had already heard everything they needed to hear when she mentioned that she was raising four kids.

Being able to afford anything right now is hard as it is, but a family with four kids must definitely have the whole “financial struggle” thing down pat.

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Joshua Jackson and Lupita Nyong’o’s Relationship Timeline

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Joshua Jackson and Lupita Nyong’o appear to be dating. When did they get together? What’s the latest on their relationship? Details are ahead!

Joshua Jackson at the Los Angeles Premiere of Paramount +'s 'Fatal Attraction' on April 24, 2023, and Lupita Nyong'o at the premiere of 'The Color Purple' on Dec. 6, 2023
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The Gist:

  • Joshua Jackson’s marriage to Jodie Turner-Smith ended in October 2023.
  • Lupita Nyong’o also split up with her boyfriend around the same time.
  • The two actors have been seen together in recent months.

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Pacey is all grown up and making adult decisions about his dating life. Joshua Jackson has separated from his wife of three years and appears to be dating someone new: Lupita Nyong’o.

So when did the new couple get together? Tongues have been wagging in Hollywood and beyond about the possible timeline. Here are the all details about their relationship.

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Joshua Jackson and Lupita Nyong'o at the new revival of the play 'Children of a Lesser God' on April 1, 2018 in New York City
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October 2023: Joshua Jackson and Lupita Nyong’o first popped up together at a Janelle Monáe concert.

In October 2023, the former teen heartthrob and the Black Panther star were first spotted at a Janelle Monáe concert in Los Angeles, but fans weren’t sure what to make of the outing, since they were with a group of friends, per People.

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We’ll get to the interesting timing of the event in a moment, but first, the two would seemingly soon confirm that they are dating when Joshua and Lupita were seen running errands together in early December, also in Los Angeles.

Finally, on Dec. 5, Joshua and Lupita were photographed hand-in-hand in Joshua Tree, Calif., putting speculation to rest that they are indeed together after ending their respective previous relationships.

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Joshua Jackson split from Jodie Turner-Smith, his wife of three years, in October 2023.

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But by October 2023, Joshua and Jodie were done with happily ever after, with the actor’s wife filing for divorce and citing “irreconcilable differences.”

Sources even speculated that the union had grown “unhealthy.”

Someone who talked to People said about the couple who is no longer, “They are on very different paths in life. It turned into an unhealthy marriage that made her unhappy.”

Meanwhile, Lupita was with a partner and ended things on similarly cringeworthy terms. Perhaps the two A-listers bonded over their shared experiences getting out of toxic relationships?

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Lupita Nyong’o and her ex went their separate ways in October 2023.

Lupita dated her boyfriend Selema Masekela for about a year before things went way sour for the couple.

The star announced the couple’s bad breakup on social media, sharing in October 2023, “At this moment, it is necessary for me to share a personal truth and publicly dissociate myself from someone I can no longer trust. I find myself in a season of heartbreak because of a love suddenly and devastatingly extinguished by deception.”

Ouch!

As for how serious things will get between Joshua and Lupita, well, for now other than the photos of the two holding hands, neither has confirmed the relationship or commented publicly on their feelings for one another.

We’ll have to wait and see if this is more than just a rebound — but is it bad if we really hope so?

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What Does an Amish Oil Change Mean on TikTok? Two Meanings

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An “Amish oil change” is the latest term spreading around TikTok, but many are unclear on the meaning behind the phrase and what it refers to.

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The Gist:

  • The term “Amish oil change” has been circulating on TikTok recently, and it has two definitions that are nasty in different ways.
  • The first involves a procedure that ensures that a horse has regular bowel movements, and the second involves performing a sexual act on the animal.
  • Frankly, we would encourage you to avoid trying either definition on your own if you can avoid it.

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While there are plenty of people who know how to change the oil in their cars, even those who are particularly good with cars may be confused by the idea of an Amish oil change. The phrase, which has trended on TikTok, seems to be a paradoxical take on the phase. After all, the Amish quite famously don’t drive cars.

Although the idea of an Amish oil change predates the internet, the phrase has become much more well known in large part thanks to its appearance on TikTok. Now, many people want to know what it means.

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What is an Amish oil change on TikTok?

In a car, oil changes are a necessary part of maintenance. If you don’t change the oil in your car regularly, it won’t work anymore.

The same is true for horses, who are living beings in their own right. They’re also key to many people’s livelihoods, including the Amish. Just like cars, horses need to be taken care of if you want them to carry you from place to place like the Amish do. The Amish also use horses to plow fields instead of using big machinery.

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An Amish oil change refers to a particularly nasty procedure that anyone, Amish or not, who has a horse may have had to do at some point. If a horse is sick and hasn’t been pooping regularly, its caretakers may have to put on a glove that goes all the way up to their shoulder. They reach into the horse’s rear end and unblock it so that it can once again have regular bowel movements.

Suddenly, the dirt required to change the oil on your car doesn’t seem too bad. For many non-Amish horse owners, they would call a veterinarian to come out and treat the horse — Amish oil change included. Although the Amish likely take care of a blockage themselves, most horse owners will pay a professional.

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The term “Amish oil change” came about because it’s a little bit like changing the oil on your car.

It’s a fairly clever turn of phrase that describes a pretty nasty part of animal care. Still, if you’re someone who works with horses regularly, you’re likely familiar with how gross the work can be at times.

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Urban Dictionary has an even grosser definition of the term.

If you’ve seen the term on TikTok, the definition explained above might be the one being used, but it’s also possible that an even grosser definition is the one you’re seeing.

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According to Urban Dictionary, an Amish oil change is “when a woman performs Fellatio on a horse and spits the cum out.”

Welp. Frankly, the less said about that particular definition of the term, the better.

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The Challenge — Where Is Mai Whelan Now?

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Since winning Season 1 of ‘Squid Game: The Challenge,’ Mai Whelan (aka Player 287) has been laying low and spending time with her family.

Mai Whelan (Player 287) won Season 1 of 'Squid Game: The Challenge'
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The Gist:

  • A whopping 456 players entered Squid Game: The Challenge, but only one will claim victory.
  • Mai Whelan (Player 287) took home the crown and the life-changing $4.56 million prize.
  • Since winning, Mai has enjoyed laying low and relaxing at home with her family.

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Spoiler alert: This article contains spoilers for the Season 1 finale of Squid Game: The Challenge.

After a thrilling 10 episodes spanning three weeks, Netflix finally unveiled the inaugural winner of Squid Game: The Challenge. The finale saw Sam Lantz (Player 016), Mai Whelan (Player 287), and Phill Cain (Player 451) compete in the final challenges for the life-changing grand prize.

Ultimately, following a series of gripping “Rock, Paper, Scissors” rounds, Mai emerged victorious, securing the record-breaking $4.56 million prize and etching her name into the history books. Months have passed since Mai last sported her green tracksuit, so where is she now? Keep reading to discover her current whereabouts!

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Mai Whelan (Player 287) after winning Season 1 of 'Squid Game: The Challenge.'
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What is ‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ winner Mai Whelan up to now?

Despite bagging an impressive $4.56 million, Tudum noted that “little else has changed” in Mai’s quiet post-victory life. She returned home to Virginia, opting for a low-key life with her husband and their two dogs. Additionally, Mai has been enjoying spending quality time with her 12-year-old granddaughter.

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“It was a relief to go back to normal life and not worry about getting eliminated. I needed that after two and a half weeks of intense go, go, go, and emotional ups and downs,” Mai told the outlet. “But the person that came into [the competition] is me. I’m still Mai, and she hasn’t changed — except that I came out stronger.”

How is Mai putting her ‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ winnings to use?

Now, you might be curious: What is Mai doing with her winnings?! Well, as the proud recipient of $4.56 million, Mai treated herself to an intricately beaded, black velvet Ralph Lauren gown, which she flaunted at the Squid Game: The Challenge finale watch party on Dec. 6, 2023, in New York City.

“It’s a beautiful dress. I couldn’t help it,” she said of the purchase. “But that’s about as frivolous as I want to go.”

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Mai Whelan (Player 287) at the 'Squid Game: The Challenge' finale watch party on Dec. 6, 2023 in NYC.
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Mai Whelan (Player 287) at the ‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ finale watch party on Dec. 6, 2023 in NYC.

For now, Mai is using the money to renovate her home, with plans to build a small dock for a boat. However, once her home improvements are complete, Mai’s focus will shift toward making a positive impact on the lives of others.

“My heart is with people, animals, and climate change,” Mai shared regarding how she plans to spend her winnings. “If we continue what we’re doing, there won’t be a future for all the little kids growing up right now.”

Squid Game: The Challenge is now streaming on Netflix.

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