Hilary Duff's husband Matthew Koma knows how to put a smile on her face, and it feels like that's part of what keeps their relationship going. Clearly they're enjoying life together enough because she's currently pregnant with baby no. 4! We have a soft spot for the former Disney star because she made Lizzie McGuire come to life, so we're naturally curious about her life.
When she's not making her famous sourdough bread for closed loved ones, she's periodically penning books and sharing BTS moments of her family with fans on Instagram. Here's everything you need to know about Hilary Duff and her husband Matthew Koma.
A Relationship Timeline For Hilary Duff and Matthew Koma
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2013 — Hilary Duff and Matthew Koma Meet While Working On Breathe In. Breathe Out.
Hilary Duff's husband crossed her path a little over a decade ago when she caught wind of a few songs he'd produced. This led to an amicable meeting, but it didn't lead to the marriage they have now. Hilary told Vogue, "There wasn't an instant spark, because I think when you're walking into a professional meeting, you know nothing about the other person. I didn't know if he was dating someone..."
What did occur is a realization that the two could easily talk to each other. "...things started sparking and he was being funny enough, not flirtatious, but funny enough to where we started creating a banter and a nice friendship right off the bat."
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January 2017 — Matthew Koma Posts Date Night Pics of Himself and Hilary Duff on Instagram
A year after Hilary Duff got divorced from ex-husband Mike Comrie, Matthew Koma shared pics of himself and Hilary Duff looking cozy together on Instagram. He captioned the snapshots "Date night" and @rachie_griff7 wrote, "You and the Duff. Solid."
Although they didn't say anything about it, it looks like his Instagram post came after they made the couple made their first red carpet debut at Entertainment Weekly's Pre-SAG Awards party on January 28, 2017.
February 2017 — Matthew Koma Dedicates A Valentine's Day Post To He and Hilary Duff
A couple of weeks later, Matthew Koma shared another Instagram post that showed he and Hilary Duff spending Valentine's Day together. It looks like they enjoyed a nice day at the beach and can be seen snuggled up next to each other.
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June 2018 — Hilary Duff and Matthew Koma Announce They're Expecting First Baby Together
Eight months later, Hilary Duff and Matthew Koma excitedly shared they were expecting their first baby together on Instagram! Hilary captioned the picture, "Guess what guys! @matthewkoma and I made a little princess of our own and we couldn’t be more excited!!!!!!🤰🏼👶🏼🎀" while Matthew posted the same image of his Instagram page with the caption, "We made a baby girl! She will be as beautiful and sweet as her mother... @hilaryduff another incredible chapter begins."
October 2018 — Hilary Duff and Matthew Koma Welcome Their First Baby
Four months after their announcement, the loving couple shared that their first baby had arrived. Matthew Koma shared of sweet picture of their family of three on Instagram and wrote, "Banks Violet Bair /// 10.25.18 /// We welcome a beautiful daughter, little sister, and best friend for life. Could not possibly be more grateful for our growing family and for the 🍊 who makes it all possible. Cloud ten."
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May 2019 — Hilary Duff and Matthew Koma Get Engaged
Seven months after welcoming their first daughter together, the couple announced their engagement on Instagram. They looked joyful as Hilary held up her hand to show off her sparkly engagement ring. She sat down with the hosts of The Talk in 2019 to dish about Koma's proposal details and talked about the sweet way things went down.
She told them how he gave her an intricate scrapbook filled with a timeline of their love. "I get to the very last page, and there's a little piece that I have to lift up and my ring was inside. It was so sweet. It was really special and really simple, which is very much how we are and how we operate. Then it started raining, and it was perfect," she said.
December 2019 — Hilary Duff and Matthew Koma Get Married
Hilary Duff and Matthew Koma exchanged vows in an intimate backyard wedding. Their debut picture as husband and wife garnered over 2 million likes on Instagram and seemed to capture their undeniable glow. According to People, Hilary's Younger co-star Molly Bernard and Matthew Kom's best friend Chris Mintz-Plasse were the couple's officiants.
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October 2020 — Hilary Duff and Matthew Koma Announce Their Second Pregnancy
After experiencing almost a year of wedding bliss, Hilary Duff and Matthew Koma shared they were announcing their second baby together. It's safe to say this baby joined the ranks of other pandemic babies that were conceived during lockdown.
March 2021 — Hilary Duff Gives Birth To Mae James Blair
Hilary Duff safely delivered her and Matthew Koma's second daughter during a water birth and shared a cute snap of their family post-birth on Instagram. She wrote, "Mae James Bair- We LOVE you beauty 3-24-21" as her caption and we can't get over how blissful everyone looked.
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December 2023 — Hilary Duff and Matthew Koma Announce Their Third Pregnancy
A year after celebrating their wedding anniversary, the couple announced they were growing their family again in a cute holiday picture on Instagram. We can't wait to see what other milestones are in store for the couple!
How do you feel about Hilary Duff's husband Matthew Koma? Let us know in the comments!
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Dreamy flower fields are popping up in our feeds this spring, making us excited for the warm weather and happy blooms coming our way. I recently road-tripped to one of the best in the country: the Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch, just a 45-min drive north of San Diego. This sea of fresh and colorful ranunculus not only offers the perfect photo opp, there are also plenty of events throughout the season to make the trip worthwhile. Here’s the perfect weekend stay in the area, plus more beautiful flower fields around the U.S. to pop by this season.
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Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch is 50 acres with millions of vibrant flowers in a rainbow of colors. Head to the fields through May 31 for more than just flowers. There are live music events, creative workshops like Flower Flow Yoga, Charcuterie Workshop, a flower crown-making workshop, a sweet pea maze, tractor rides, picnics, wine tastings, meditation, tea in the garden, food trucks, and more.
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Plan to stay the day and bring home beautiful flowers and/or inspo for your own garden. Carlsbad itself is a stunning coastal escape, with seven miles of pristine SoCal beaches, amazing restaurants, and hotels + spas (girls trip, anyone?). Choose your fun of choice: surfing, biking, hiking, sunbathing, or massaging. From a floral-infused spa treatment or sipping on a botanical cocktail, the sleepy town of Carlsbad is actually the perfect year-round getaway.
Where To Stay
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It was my daughter’s spring break, so after some fun in LA checking out the Tar Pits, California Science Center, Griffith Park, and more, we headed down to Carlsbad for the Flower Fields, Legoland, and a visit with family. We spent a night at the Westin Carlsbad Resort and Spa, a vast resort with fire pits, a spacious pool and jacuzzi so you’re not piling on top of other guests, ping pong and pool table poolside, and a cozy brunch-friendly restaurant.
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Bonus: if you’re traveling with kids, the Westin offers a private entrance right into the Legoland Park. We had stayed at the Legoland Hotel before, which is fun for kids but not my ideal stay. The Westin was fun for me, my partner, my 9 year old daughter, and our dog!
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In celebration of flower field season, the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa nearby has a Petals, Candles & Craft Workshop and a Power of Flowers kids program each Sunday; plus floral-inspired bites at the resort’s Test Kitchen Series. The Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa also offers a seasonal Red Flower Fields Scrub & Massage at its spa and Floral Infusions cocktails at their bar.
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The Beach Terrace also offers a Bloom Bliss Package, which includes accommodations, two tickets to The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch, farm-to-bakery cookies from a local baker, and a donation to The Flower Fields Foundation.
Where To Eat
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Outside of the Flower Fields and resorts, there are some amazing restaurants and cafes in Carlsbad too. We especially enjoyed Harumama Noodles + Buns, which creates adorable animal-themed sticky buns. All of the food was delicious for kids and adults! Other places to try: Jeune et Jolie, a beautiful French spot with SoCal influence, Campfire for comfort food and creative cocktails in an outdoor setting, and Handel's or Jeni's for homemade ice cream.
For Parents
My 9 year old daughter loves Legoland and this was our third time going. Beyond the build sessions and incredible Lego sculptures of our favorite cities, we did a few new things, like saw a fun extreme sports performance, a boat ride in their new dino exhibit, and a submarine ride with an aquarium of sharks, sting rays, and more.
More Flower Fields In The U.S. To See
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Purple Haze Lavender Farm
Purple Haze Lavender is a 7-acre farm located in Sequim-Dungeness Valley of the northern Olympic Peninsula of Washington State. The town was rated one of the best small towns in the northwest by Sunset Magazine. The farm has a gift shop, ice cream stand with lavender ice cream and lavender lemonade (yum!), picnic area and you can pick the lavender from mid-June through early August.
PELINDABA LAVENDER FARM on the San Juan Islands is also worth a visit.
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Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
Nothing says spring more than the arrival of the tulip. The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival in Mt. Vernon, Washington offers four stunning tulip gardens. Find breweries and wineries nearby, museums, tea houses, and more nearby. Here are some recommended stays in the area.
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Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival
This family farm in Woodburn, OR has been growing tulips since the 70s. Visit now through the first week of May. Find fresh cut flowers, gift shop items, and all sorts of food and activities on weekends.
Crested Butte Wildflower Festival
This festival celebrates the wildflowers blooming in one of the most picturesque valleys in Colorado. It goes all summer long with hundreds of events and program. The festival takes place July 12-21.
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Bluebonnets superbloom
You can find bluebonnets growing all over Texas this season, but one of the best places to spot the state flower is at The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at University of Texas, Austin. Explore nearly 900 different species of plants, including a great view of beautiful bluebonnets.
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The baby name business has gotten a bit out of hand. While we love unique names, sometimes names like Toaster or Tree just don’t have the same ring as, say, Leila or Patrick. But we totally get the desire to have a name that differs from the mainstream. After all, our names are Olivia Taylor and Jasmine Williams…which are very popular.
People are literally paying Baby Name Consultants, like TikToker Colleen, to generate a list of top names for their little bundle of joy.
This concept isn’t all that new, but the idea of paying thousands of dollars for a list of names certainly is. The Wall Street Journal reported on the rise of baby name consultants and “the art of ‘branding’ your newborn” in 2007. With the boom in baby naming books circa early 2000s and the rise in funky celeb baby names like Apple Martin and Shiloh Jolie-Pitt (and today’s celeb baby names like Moxie CrimeFighter Jillette, Pilot Inspektor and Exa Dark Sideræl), baby-naming has become a source of stress and incredible importance. So stressful, in fact, that a few thousand dollars doesn’t look so bad.
Don't worry though – we definitely won’t charge you $10k for your baby’s unique name. Instead, here are 16 baby names that are cute and unique, and might be the perfect fit for your little one.
Unique Baby Names for Girls
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- Aria — All we can think about is, "Here comes Queen Aria," whenever we see this name. Similar to Arielle's name from The Little Mermaid, Aria is synonymous with something melodic.
- Iris — Just like the iris of your eye, this name means your daughter will more than likely have a bright and colorful personality!
- Maia — Instead of the traditional spelling of Mya, this name has Latin roots and means "great."
- Ayla — Your daughter will have sturdy characteristics thanks to her Hebrew name!
- Asha — Let your little girl's name remind you that there's much to be hopeful about.
- Naomi — Take a cue from famed model Naomi Campbell and let your daughter's name introduce her beauty to the world.
Gender-Neutral Unique Baby Names
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- Campbell — This Scottish name means "beautiful field" so we're sure it means your son's being will be full of beautiful traits and perspectives .
- Reese — There's a reason why Reese Witherspoon has such a enthralling personality. Her name means "passion" and "enthusiasm."
- Greer — We can hear Beyoncé's song "Protector" playing when we say this name because it means "guardian."
- Lennon — There's a reason the world was so drawn to John Lennon's name. Lennon means "dear one" and we know that's how you'll feel about your newborn!
- Sterling — "Twinkle, Twinkle little star" has nothing on the name Sterling. On second thought, it could serve as your baby's unofficial theme song.
Unique Baby Names For Your Son
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- Lennox — Trade the 'n' in Lennon for an X to get this Scottish name. It rolls off the tongue, making it easier for others to pronounce.
- Adler — Your little eagle is sure to soar high under your watchful eye.
- Rowan — Have a cute baby that was born with a head full of red hair? Name him Rowan which means "little Red one." While you're at it, check out these lucky Irish baby names for more ideas!
- Banks — If you feel drawn to water during your pregnancy, there's a good chance there's a reason why. Banks translates to "edge of the river."
- Rigg —Whether you choose this as your baby's first or middle name, it'll be easy for others to remember it!
We know this process can be stressful, but don’t worry. As a new parent, you have so many other things taking up space in your mind, and this shouldn’t be one of them. Whatever baby name you go with, we’re sure it will be amazing.
Got any other unique baby name ideas? Share them with us in the comments!
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Life is all about the little treats that keep you going. For me, it’s either a sweet dessert or a biiig cup of iced coffee – but those purchases can really rack up, especially when I’m making weekly (or TBH, twice- or thrice-weekly) Starbucks runs. I know I’m not alone in wishing there were more Starbucks deals that’d save me a buck or two each visit.
Wish no more – there are actually tons of ways to snag some Starbucks deals. I’ll even dish on how to get free Starbucks right now. Read on for the coolest coffee deals around!
Does Starbucks have discounts?
Yes, Starbucks has discounts often. They usually depend on the day and time you visit, or seasonal offerings that the chain decides to promote. You can easily find Starbucks deals in the Starbucks app, and check back here for current offers!
What is the cheapest thing to get from Starbucks?
If you still want a drink (but want to spend the least amount of money), a kids-sized steamed (or cold) apple juice is the cheapest thing to get from Starbucks at $2.25. Typically, any kids-sized drink will save you some dough!
How does Starbucks Rewards work?
You earn 1 Star per $1 spent at Starbucks for Starbucks Rewards. Once you earn enough, you can spend those Stars on freebies like a drink customization, a hot brewed coffee, or a handcrafted drink like a latte.
1. Look out for flash deals (50% off spring drinks April 9-13!)
Starbucks regularly runs deals that depend on the day and time you visit – you just have to check in the right places. More often than not, they’ll be posted on the Starbucks app.
Right now, they’re offering 50% off a spring beverages (like this refreshing Lavender Lemonade or any new drink from the Starbucks spring menu) when you play their digital Spring it On Scavenger Hunt!
To earn the 50% off coupon, Starbucks Rewards members must earn at least 5 points in the Spring it On Scavenger Hunt between April 9 and April 13. The 50% off coupon will only be redeemable the day after playing the game, between 12-6pm local time. Run, don't walk to take advantage of this deal!
2. Use Starbucks Rewards
Like I mentioned before, the Starbucks app is a pretty easy way to know what deals are going on when. Signing up for Starbucks Rewards will get you on track to get free Starbucks even easier. Their rewards system operates via Stars – you’ll earn 1 Star for each dollar spent, or 2 Stars per dollar depending on how you pay.- 25 Stars earns you a free drink customization
- 100 Stars earns you a free brewed hot or iced coffee or tea, a bakery item, or a packaged snack
- 200 Stars earns you a free handcrafted beverage or hot breakfast item
- 300 Stars earns you a free sandwich, protein box or a bag of coffee beans
- 400 Stars earns you free Starbucks merch (select items only)
If you’re a regular customer, signing up for Starbucks Rewards will definitely pay off! Learn more here.
3. Opt for a personal cup
When you use a personal cup at Starbucks, you receive a $0.10 discount. For regular visitors, those savings can rack up! Furthermore, if you're a Starbucks Rewards member, using a personal cup, you'll receive 25 Stars. Now, you can use a clean (this is key!) personal cup in Starbucks cafes, in the drive-thru, and even when you order ahead on the app.
4. Don't forget about birthday rewards
Starbucks deals also include birthday freebies, in which you’ll get one free handcrafted beverage, OR one free food item, OR one free ready-to-drink bottled bev.
All you have to do to take advantage of the free Starbucks is register for a Starbucks Rewards account and ensure your birthday date is associated with your account, then once the big day comes, show it to your barista. They’ll take care of you!
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Last fall and winter, red boldly accented everyone’s outfits, and while the color is still a standout this year, we’re bringing a happy and bright new color to accessorize with now: butter yellow. We’re talking butter-colored boots, yellow bags, and comfy butter-yellow sweaters to throw over your shoulders — it’s definitely the color of the season and we see why. It goes with so many different color combinations, including some of my favorites like blue stripes, neutral grays, and so much more! Which ever way you style is sure to be perfectly on trend, so keep scrolling for some ways to shop the "It" color of the season.
Converse Chuck 70 In Yellow
Need a staple new sneaker? This is the ONE for you! It's perfect with its light yellow shade and they're also comfy; so they're practical as well. We love a practical purchase! Run to grab these shoes before they're sure to sell out!
Tory Burch Mini Kira Butter Bag
This will be the bag of the season I just know it! I can imagine this bag with so many different outfits! Again, yellow is basically a neutral because it can go with so many different things! I love that it has the option of being a crossbody too.
WAYF Tanya One Shoulder Dress
This might be one of my favorites on the list because of the fit and the color. It's the most perfect, mild color of buttery yellow and I imagine would look so flattering on my different complexions and skin tones. Love the fit as well! It's perfect for any events you have coming up!
All In Favor Crop Cardigan
Whether thrown over your shoulders as a statement color or worn as is above, it is sure to look absolutely adorable! I love the simplicity of this piece and know you'll get so much wear out of it! Plus, it's listed at such a good price! Run to grab this one!
Free People Feeling Bonita Dress
This dress is a best seller at Free People for a reason. It fits perfectly, has a stunning shape, and in this color it's perfectly on trend! I absolute love this for summer with some nice tan sandals like above. This piece will be a summer essential!
Nine West Kitten Heel Sandal
I love a good kitten heel because you can wear them so many different ways! You can wear them with jeans and a tank or with a mini dress for a night out! The options are endless with these cute sandals.
Puppets and Puppets Banana Bag
Speaking of yellow... this bag is not only yellow but also has a banana on the handle! How perfect! It's sure to stand out amongst a sea of similar items because of its uniqueness. And it's bedazzled! What more could you want?
Free People Tamasi Tunic
Free People does color so well and this is no different! This buttery-yellow tunic could double as a short dress or a fun oversized top to be paired with short denim shorts. We love a versatile item!
Bos. & Co. Uplift Sandal
These sandals are a dream! They encapsulate the butter yellow trend while also remaining a bit of a neutral color — and they match with so many different outfit combinations! Plus they're going to be so much comfier than your typical heel since they have a shorter, block heel.
Petal and Pup Strapless Dress
This dress does the butter yellow trend so well! We love the strapless and midi aspect of the dress and think it would look so flattering on many different body types. This is definitely going to be great for any upcoming weddings, parties, or events you may have coming up!
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