The author says she has a trinket kid. Courtesy of the author I have a trinket daughter, as mom influencers have been sharing on TikTok. The collecting and arranging began when she was a toddler. The fact that her collections cover every surface can get overwhelming sometimes. Recently, I saw a TikTok video by a mom about her trinket daughter. She panned over her 5-year-old's collections of tiny treasures all across her bedroom. It could have been my daughter's room. Or let's be honest, my entire house right now. My daughter has been a collector (or hoarder, depending on how you look at it) of tiny treasures since she was a toddler. The collecting of tiny objects began when she was a toddler My daughter was only 1 when we noticed her propensity for collecting small items from around the house, sometimes toys, sometimes not, and then arranging them. There was the play kitchen canister, topped by a swim diaper and crowned with a stuffed pineapple, which appeared on the coffee table. Or the lotion bottle she relocated to her bedroom windowsill, surrounded by Elmo, Ernie, and Cookie Monster, like it was some sort of shrine. My husband and I began taking pictures when we found them to document the hilarity. The author says there's no room in her daughter's nightstand because of all the things she collects. Courtesy fo the author As she grew older, she also began to go beyond just collecting things left around the house to acquire her own favorite things. Some of her favorites include sensory toys, erasers, jewelry, mini characters, and stuffed animals. Every trip is a chance to beg for a trinket from the gift shop to add to her stash. She spends her allowance almost as quickly as she receives it on new additions. With all the trinkets also comes the chaos While it is an endearing trait that continues to provide amusement for my husband and me and the family photo thread, it can sometimes get to be a bit much. In her room, her dresser, desk, and nightstand are all covered in little trinkets, as well as hairclips, chapsticks, rocks, shells, and artwork. When she has a cold, there is no room for a box of tissues or a humidifier on her nightstand. One accidental knock and half a display goes flying across the room. She also loves putting all her treasures in various other places in the house, including inside her collection of pouches, purses, bags, and boxes. Displays of items have shown up in our bedroom, on our windowsills, dressers, and bookcases. And sometimes she can't remember where she has put (or hidden) items. Inevitably, a beloved item will go missing, and then we have to search through the entire house and inside each bag, box, and bundle to locate it. It has been the source of many tears when we can't locate them or when something gets knocked over and broken. It can get hard to clean and overwhelming when they crowd out the use of surfaces like her desk or art table. Because, like a lot of kids, she never wants to get rid of anything. Every couple of months, we go through things and cull the herd. Then I have to make a case for why we definitely do not need three identical Arby's kids meal toys. As the chief chaos wrangler in our household, I'll admit there are times when I just want to take a trash bag and sweep it all into it. I don't, but I definitely want to. Her trinket collections just seem to grow, and what she sees as beautiful displays of her favorite items can start to feel just like a mess to me. I think it may be time to invest in some floating shelves for her bedroom so she can display the special things she wants, and I can retain some of my sanity. Read the original article on Business Insider

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Taylor Swift, LeBron James, and Leonardo DiCaprio. XNY/Star Max/GC Images; Tim Warner; Mike Coppola via Getty Images Many celebrities came from humble beginnings and moved frequently during childhood. Celebrities like Oprah Winfrey were born in rural areas before moving to cities. These actors, musicians, athletes, and authors have become household names. Though many Hollywood stars have long been used to the lights and cameras in Los Angeles, many were born and raised thousands of miles away. State lines don't stop a person from hitting it big. Oprah Winfrey had a rural, poverty-stricken upbringing in Mississippi before becoming a household name with "The Oprah Winfrey Show" in Chicago in the 1980s. "I was raised on a farm with my grandmother for the first six years of my life — I knew somehow that my life would be different and it would be better," Winfrey told the Academy of Achievement. Some stars have even become de facto ambassadors of their home states. Bruce Springsteen has been synonymous with New Jersey since he rose to fame in the 1970s and has become a cult hero among many New Jerseyans. Business Insider compiled a list of the most famous living celebrities from all 50 states. Most of these actors, musicians, public figures, and occasional athletes or authors have become household names. They've been nominated for major awards such as Oscars and Grammys, have produced or appeared in major cultural works, and some continue to wear their state pride as a badge of honor. The list was chosen based on where people were born, with one exception (see: Alaska). And, understanding this list is up for debate, we also included other notable figures from each state. See where some of your favorite celebrities hail from. ALABAMA: Lionel Richie was born and raised in Tuskegee. Lionel Richie was born in Tuskegee, Alabama. Taylor Hill/FilmMagic via Getty Images The four-time Grammy-winning artist grew up on the campus of Tuskegee University, where he discovered his love of music, per the Alabama Music Hall of Fame. Richie also won an Oscar in 1986 for the song "Say You, Say Me," which appeared in the film "White Nights." Other notable celebrities from the state: Courteney Cox, Octavia Spencer, Sonequa Martin-Green, Emmylou Harris, Channing Tatum, Walton Goggins, and Laverne Cox ALASKA: Jewel Kilcher is known as an Alaskan, but she was actually born in Utah, making her the exception to our rule. Though she was born in Utah, Jewel Kilcher was raised in Homer, Alaska. Joe Scarnici/Fortune via Getty Images Kilcher was raised in Homer, Alaska. The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter was born in Utah when her dad was attending Brigham Young University, Rolling Stone reported. She has appeared on Discovery Channel's "Alaska: The Last Frontier," which followed her family's life in the Alaskan wilderness. Other notable celebrities from the state: Darby Stanchfield, Irene Bedard ARIZONA: Emma Stone grew up in Scottsdale. Emma Stone grew up in Scottsdale, Arizona. John Phillips/BFI via Getty Images As a child, Stone was involved in community theater. When she was around 14, she persuaded her parents to let her try her hand in Hollywood.  The move proved to be worth it, with Stone later becoming a two-time Oscar winner and being named to Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People list in 2017. Other notable celebrities from the state: Lynda Carter, Matt Dallas, Mare Winningham, Shannon Woodward, Danielle Fishel, Dierks Bentley, Michelle Branch, Stevie Nicks, Jordin Sparks, and Diana Gabaldon  ARKANSAS: Billy Bob Thornton was born in Hot Springs and grew up in a cabin in the woods. Billy Bob Thornton was raised in his grandmother's cabin in Arkansas in his early life. Jesse Grant/NAMM via Getty Images Thornton and his family lived in his grandmother's cabin for the first few years of his life. The Academy Award winner opened up about his humble beginnings, telling ABC News in 2016, "We didn't have a lot of money. But you know when you're a kid you don't know that. I mean you're not aware of all of that kind of stuff." Other notable celebrities from the state: Mary Steenburgen, Wes Bentley, George Newbern, John Grisham, and Ne-Yo  CALIFORNIA: Leonardo DiCaprio was born and raised in Los Angeles. Leonardo DiCaprio grew up in Los Angeles. James Manning/PA Images via Getty Images The "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" actor also grew up in Los Angeles in real life, moving to different neighborhoods in the area throughout his childhood. DiCaprio has been nominated for eight Oscars and has become a household name for his roles in "Titanic," "The Wolf of Wall Street," and other films. Other notable celebrities from the state: The Kardashians, Olivia Rodrigo, Tom Hanks, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Billie Eilish, Jennifer Aniston, Ben Affleck, Katy Perry, Adam Driver, Chris Pine, Tessa Thompson, Elizabeth Olsen, Milo Ventimiglia, Will Ferrell, Jake Gyllenhaal, Kendrick Lamar, James Franco, Tyler, The Creator, and Zendaya COLORADO: Tim Allen grew up in Denver. Tim Allen grew up in Denver, Colorado, before moving to Michigan. Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images A few years after his father was killed in a car accident, his mother remarried, and the combined family moved to Michigan, per the Detroit Historical Society. Allen found his comedy roots in Michigan and later became a Golden Globe-winning actor. Other notable celebrities from the state: Melissa Benoist, Kelly Bishop, David Fincher, T.J. Miller, Trey Parker, CONNECTICUT: Seth MacFarlane spent his childhood in New England, born and raised in Kent. Seth Mcfarlane was born and raised in Kent, Connecticut. Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images The creator of "Family Guy" and "American Dad" spent his entire childhood in the same town and even attended a boarding school his mom taught at, IGN reported. Other notable celebrities from the state: Amy Brenneman, Glenn Close, Paul Giamatti, Allison Janney, Justin Long, Jenna Dewan-Tatum, Allison Williams, and Meg Ryan DELAWARE: Aubrey Plaza was born and raised in the state's largest city, Wilmington. Aubrey Plaza was born in Wilmington Delaware. Jeff Spicer/Getty Images Plaza acted in the town's drama league productions as a youngster, Delaware Today reported. She later found fame for her role in NBC's sitcom "Parks and Recreation," and has seen recent success from acting in HBO's "The White Lotus." The latter role earned Plaza a Golden Globe nomination in 2023. Other notable celebrities from the state: John Gallagher Jr., Ryan Phillippe, Elisabeth Shue, and Raúl Esparza  FLORIDA: Ariana Grande was born in Boca Raton. Ariana Grande was born in Boca Raton, Florida. Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images The actress and singer performed at the Fort Lauderdale Children's Theatre, per the South Florida Sun Sentinel. Grande has received 20 Grammy nominations and three wins. Other notable celebrities from the state: Pitbull, Jason Derulo, Sarah Paulson, Doechii, Josh Gad, Maya Rudolph, Wilmer Valderrama, Abigail Spencer, Chrissy Metz, Eva Mendes, Norman Reedus, and Bella Thorne GEORGIA: Julia Roberts grew up in Smyrna. Julia Roberts grew up in Smyrna, Georgia. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images The Oscar winner's parents ran a workshop for actors and writers in Atlanta when she was a child, Roberts told Oprah Winfrey in an interview. Other notable celebrities from the state: Kelly Rowland, Kenan Thompson, Dakota and Elle Fanning, Ed Helms, Chloë Grace Moretz, Raven-Symoné, Luke Bryan, André 3000, Jason Aldean, Kanye West, and 2 Chainz HAWAII: Bruno Mars, born Peter Gene Hernandez, grew up in Honolulu. Bruno Mars was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. Paras Griffin/BET via Getty Images His dad played percussion and his mom was a hula dancer, the New York Daily News reported. Mars, born Peter Gene Hernandez, has 16 Grammy wins and netted the best-performing song of the 2010s for "Uptown Funk," according to Billboard. He has described his home state as "paradise." Other notable celebrities from the state: Jason Momoa, Jack Johnson, Carrie Ann Inaba, Janel Parrish, Timothy Olyphant, Bette Midler, Auli'i Cravalho, Tia Carrere, and Hoku IDAHO: Aaron Paul was born in Emmett. Aaron Paul was born in Emmett, Idaho. Rich Fury/H&M via Getty Images The "Breaking Bad" star moved around a bit and ended in Boise, Idaho before moving to Hollywood when he was 17 to pursue his career, GQ reported. Other notable celebrities from the state: Tara Buck and Dree Hemingway ILLINOIS: Harrison Ford was born and raised in Chicago. Harrison Ford was born and raised in Chicago Samuel de Roman/Getty Images Ford played the titular character in the "Indiana Jones" films as well as Han Solo in the "Star Wars" franchise. His roles have earned him Oscar and Emmy nominations. Both of Ford's parents were actors, but his dad found success as an advertising executive, GQ reported. Other notable celebrities from the state: Chance the Rapper, Bill Murray, Busy Philipps, Michael Ian Black, Gina Rodriguez, Jennifer Hudson, Mandy Patinkin, Nick Offerman, Melissa McCarthy, and Gillian Anderson INDIANA: David Letterman grew up in the state capital of Indianapolis. David Letterman graduated from Ball State in Muncie, Indiana. Mike Coppola/Getty Images Letterman's career as a late-night talk show host spanned more than three decades and 6,000 episodes, Yahoo News reported. He was the longest-running host of all time, and perhaps the most iconic. Letterman graduated from Ball State in Muncie, and the college's communications building is named after him.  Other notable celebrities from the state: Jenna Fischer, Vivica A. Fox, Brendan Fraser, Greg Kinnear, Ryan Murphy, Jim Gaffigan, John Green, and Janet Jackson IOWA: Ashton Kutcher was born in Cedar Rapids. Ashton Kutcher has supported local schools and students in Iowa. Anna Webber/Getty Images for Netflix Kutcher, best known for his roles in "That '70s Show" and "Punk'd," has gone back to Iowa over the years to support local schools and students. He also helped launch the Native Fund, which provides disaster relief for Iowans, per the Des Moines Register. Other notable celebrities from the state: Michelle Monaghan, Robin Lord Taylor, Caitlin Clark, and Elijah Wood KANSAS: Janelle Monáe spent her childhood in Kansas City. Janelle Monáe lived in Kansas City, Kansas. Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images Monáe has received 10 Grammy nominations and appeared in the films "Moonlight," and "Hidden Figures." After growing up in Kansas City, she later moved to New York City after earning a scholarship to the American Musical and Dramatic Academy, but then left for Atlanta. Other notable celebrities from the state: Martina McBride, Annette Bening, Scott Foley, Colton Haynes, and Eric Stonestreet  KENTUCKY: George Clooney spent part of his childhood in Lexington. George Clooney lived in Lexington, Kentucky, for part of his childhood. Kevin Winter/Getty Images The Clooney family moved to Ohio for a brief time but then returned to Kentucky, The Cincinnati Enquirer reported. The Oscar-winner's career spans over 40 years. Other notable celebrities from the state: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Michael Shannon, and Chris Stapleton LOUISIANA: Ellen DeGeneres was born and raised in Metairie. Ellen DeGeneres was born and raised in Metairie, Louisiana. Christopher Polk/People's Choice Awards via Getty Images DeGeneres has won 33 Daytime Emmy awards for her eponymous show. The talk-show host and comedian has spoken out about growing up in the South as a lesbian, US Weekly reported.   Other notable celebrities from the state: Reese Witherspoon, Jared Leto, Ian Somerhalder, Tim McGraw, Anthony Mackie, Zachary Levi, and Harry Connick Jr.  MAINE: Stephen King was born in Portland and spent his formative years in the state. Stephen King was born in Portland, Maine. Marc Andrew Deley/GettyImages After being born in Maine, King moved around with his family before returning at the age of 11, per Britannica. He attended and later taught at the University of Maine. Many of his novels have taken place in the state. King has written dozens of New York Times bestselling novels and was awarded the National Medal of Arts in 2015. Other notable celebrities from the state: Anna Kendrick, Patrick Dempsey, Timothy Simons, and Erin Andrews MARYLAND: Anna Faris spent her younger years in Baltimore while her dad taught at Towson University. Anna Faris moved to Seattle at the age of six. Rich Polk/IMDb via Getty Images The actress and comedian's family moved to Seattle when she was six, the Baltimore Sun reported. Faris has had roles in NBC's "Friends" and CBS's "Mom," as well as a leading role in the "Scary Movie" films. Other notable celebrities from the state: Julie Bowen, David Hasselhoff, Spike Jonze, Jada Pinkett Smith, Christian Siriano, and Ta-Nehisi Coates MASSACHUSETTS: Steve Carell grew up near Boston in Concord. Steve Carell grew up outside of Boston, Massachusetts. Amy Sussman via Getty Images Carell held a job in Littleton as a postal worker before his acting career took off. Best known for his role as Michael Scott on "The Office," Carell has received Emmy nominations as well as an Oscar nomination in 2015 for his role in "Foxcatcher." Other notable celebrities from the state: Matt Damon, Chris Evans, Mindy Kaling, Amy Poehler, Bo Burnham, John Krasinski, B.J. Novak, Conan O'Brien, Elizabeth Banks, Joe Keery, and James Taylor  MICHIGAN: Stevie Wonder, born Stevland Hardaway Morris, was born in Saginaw and grew up in Detroit. Stevie Wonder was born in Saginaw, Michigan. Fred Hermansky/NBC/NBCUniversal via Getty Images Wonder sang in Whitestone Baptist Church in Detroit and later attended Michigan School for the Blind in Lansing. Wonder has won 25 Grammys from 75 nominations, putting him among the winningest artists of all time, according to People. Other notable celebrities from the state: Diana Ross, Madonna, Jerry Bruckheimer, Michael Moore, Selma Blair, Taylor Lautner, Terry Crews, and Lily Tomlin  MINNESOTA: Bob Dylan was born Robert Allen Zimmerman in Duluth. Bob Dylan attended the University of Minnesota. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images The Nobel Prize-winning performer went to the University of Minnesota. Dylan has won 10 Grammys and is considered one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. Other notable celebrities from the state: Chris Pratt, Jessica Biel, Tippi Hedren, Jessica Lange, Winona Ryder, Shantel VanSanten, and Vincent Kartheiser MISSISSIPPI: Oprah Winfrey was born in Kosciusko to her teenage mother. Oprah Winfrey was born in Kosciusko, Mississippi. Nicholas Hunt/Tribeca TV Festival via Getty Images Her parents were unmarried and she spent her early years with her grandmother, The Guardian reported. The beloved talk-show host, actress, and author has an estimated net worth of over $3 billion in 2026, per Forbes. Other notable celebrities from the state: Britney Spears, Fred Armisen, and Tig Notaro MISSOURI: Jon Hamm grew up in St. Louis. Jon Hamm was raised in St. Louis, Missouri. Andrew Toth/The New Yorker via Getty Images The Emmy-winning actor attended the University of Missouri. Other notable celebrities from the state: Sterling K. Brown, Don Cheadle, Matt Bomer, Andy Cohen, John Goodman, and Ellie Kemper MONTANA: Michelle Williams grew up in Kalispell. Michelle Williams was born in Montana. Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images The "Dawson's Creek" actress and five-time Academy Award nominee moved to San Diego, California, with her family when she was 9, The Telegraph reported. Other notable celebrities from the state: Dana Carvey and Jesse Tyler Ferguson NEBRASKA: Gabrielle Union is an Omaha native. Gabrielle Union is a Cornhuskers fan. Cassidy Sparrow/Martini & Rossi via Getty Images. The actress is a big University of Nebraska-Lincoln Cornhuskers fan, according to an interview with James Corden. Other notable celebrities from the state: Bryan Greenberg, Jaime King, and Hilary Swank NEVADA: Matthew Gray Gubler grew up in Las Vegas. Matthew Gray Gubler grew up in Las Vegas. Nicholas Hunt/Sundance Film Festival via Getty Images The "Criminal Minds" star graduated from the Las Vegas Academy of International Studies. Other notable celebrities from the state: Jena Malone, Rutina Wesley, Charisma Carpenter, and Mädchen Amick NEW HAMPSHIRE: Mandy Moore was born in Nashua. Mandy Moore was born in Nashua, New Hampshire, but moved when she was two months old. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images Moore became a platinum-certified recording artist in 1999 and was later nominated for an Emmy for her role in "This is Us." She moved to Florida with her family when she was only two months old.  Other notable celebrities from the state: Matt Czuchry and Sarah Silverman NEW JERSEY: Bruce Springsteen was born in Long Branch. Bruce Springsteen was born in Long Branch, New Jersey. Spencer Platt/Getty Images Jersey is synonymous with Springsteen. The Boss's New Jersey upbringing plays into his lyrics and work and he speaks often of his love of the state.  Springsteen has won 20 Grammys over his career. Other notable celebrities from the state: Jon Bon Jovi, Meryl Streep, Lauryn Hill, Queen Latifah, Zach Braff, Bobby Cannavale, Danny DeVito, Peter Dinklage, Ed Harris, Kal Penn, Joe Pesci, and Paul Rudd NEW MEXICO: Neil Patrick Harris was born in Albuquerque. Neil Patrick Harris was born in Albuquerque. Bryan Bedder/Vulture Festival via Getty Images. The "How I Met Your Mother" actor spent much of his childhood in Ruidoso, Albuquerque's KOAT News reported. Other notable celebrities from the state: Demi Lovato, Adrian Grenier, Anna Gunn, and Demi Moore NEW YORK: Tom Cruise was born in Syracuse, but moved around for much of his childhood. Tom Cruise was born in Syracuse. Laurent KOFFEL/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images The "Mission: Impossible" actor left the city before making any formative memories there. Cruise would go on to attend 14 schools in 15 years, according to The List. While the internationally renowned star hasn't won any competitive Academy Awards, he received an honorary Oscar in 2025. Cruise has also won three Golden Globes. Other notable celebrities from the state: Timothée Chalamet, Jerry Seinfeld, Jennifer Lopez, Denzel Washington, Robert Downey Jr., Amy Schumer, Adam Sandler, Jay Z, Billy Joel, Robert De Niro, Mariah Carey, Post Malone, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Kerry Washington  NORTH CAROLINA: Julianne Moore was born at Fort Bragg. Julianne Moore was born at Fort Bragg in North Carolina. Kevin Winter/Getty Images Because of her dad's military career, the Oscar winner and her family moved 23 times, The Guardian reported. Other notable celebrities from the state: Britt Robertson, Zach Galifianakis, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Evan Rachel Wood, and Bellamy Young NORTH DAKOTA: Josh Duhamel was born and raised in Minot. Josh Duhamel played football at Minot State University. Timothy Hiatt/Paramount Pictures via Getty Images The "Transformers" actor played football at Minot State University, the West Fargo Pioneer reported. Other notable celebrities from the state: Wiz Khalifa and Kellan Lutz OHIO: LeBron James was born and raised in Akron. Lebron James was born in Akron, Ohio. Jason Miller/Getty Images The NBA's all-time leading scorer and a four-time champion, James is considered by many to be the greatest basketball player of all time. The NBA legend gives back to Cleveland in many ways. His foundation opened a school for at-risk children, The New York Times reported. Other notable celebrities from the state: Drew Carey, Bow Wow, Dave Grohl, Kid Cudi, John Legend, Steven Spielberg, and Sarah Jessica Parker OKLAHOMA: Brad Pitt was born in Shawnee. Brad Pitt spent his childhood in Springfield, Missouri. Jason Kempin/Netflix via Getty Images The Academy Award winner's family moved to Springfield, Missouri when he was young and he spent his childhood there, per The Hollywood Reporter. Other notable celebrities from the state: Carrie Underwood, Kristin Chenoweth, Olivia Munn, Bill Hader, Ron Howard, and James Marsden OREGON: Ty Burrell was born and raised in Grants Pass. Ty Burrell graduated from Southern Oregon University. Emma McIntyre/Getty Images The "Modern Family" star graduated from Southern Oregon University, per Oregon Live. Other notable celebrities from the state: Kaitlin Olson, and Thomas Mann PENNSYLVANIA: Taylor Swift grew up on a Christmas tree farm outside of Reading. Taylor Swift convinced her parents to move to Nashville when she was 14 years old. John Salangsang/Invision/AP via Getty Images She convinced her parents to move to Nashville to help her pursue a music career when she was 14, Vanity Fair reported. Crowned the top artist of the 21st century by Billboard, Swift has won 14 Grammy awards from 58 nominations and has become a household name. Other notable celebrities from the state: Will Smith, Sabrina Carpenter, Kevin Bacon, Shane Gillis, Tina Fey, Bradley Cooper, Joe Manganiello, Lee Daniels, Miles Teller, and Krysten Ritter RHODE ISLAND: Damien Chazelle was born in Providence. Damien Chazelle was born in Providence, Rhode Island. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images Chazelle became the youngest-ever Oscar winner for "La La Land," in 2017, winning the award at age 32, per Guinness World Records. The filmmaker was born in Rhode Island but grew up in Princeton, New Jersey, according to Deadline.  Other notable celebrities from the state: Olivia Culpo, Mena Suvari, Meredith Vieira SOUTH CAROLINA: Aziz Ansari grew up in Columbia. Aziz Ansari grew up in Columbia. Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images The comedian and "Parks and Recreation" actor later moved to New York City to attend New York University, according to the New York Times.  Other notable celebrities from the state: Chris Rock, Viola Davis, Mary-Louise Parker, Jaimie Alexander, Anna Camp, and Mike Colter SOUTH DAKOTA: January Jones was born in Sioux Falls. January Jones was born in Sioux Falls. Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images The "Mad Men" actress also briefly lived in Hecla.  Other notable celebrities from the state: Amy Hill and Tom Brokaw TENNESSEE: Dolly Parton was born in Pittman Center. Dolly Parton was born in Pittman Center, Tennessee . Gary Gershoff/Getty Images Born into poverty, Parton grew up in a small cabin on a farm in Locust Ridge. The "Queen of Country" became synonymous with the Smoky Mountains and has found ways to give back to her home state. In 2024, she donated $1 million to the Mountain Ways Foundation, which helped victims of Hurricane Helene in East Tennessee and the surrounding areas, the Knoxville News Sentinel reported. Parton has won 10 Grammys from 55 nominations. Other notable celebrities from the state: Justin Timberlake, Kenny Chesney, Christina Hendricks, Quentin Tarantino, Morgan Freeman, Megan Fox, Morgan Wallen, Kathy Bates, and Miley Cyrus TEXAS: Beyoncé Knowles was born and raised in Houston. Beyoncé Knowles was born and raised in Houston. Kevin Winter/Getty Images Beyoncé spent the better part of her childhood in the city's Third Ward, the Houston Chronicle reported. The singer is the winningest artist of all time at the Grammys, with 35 awards from 99 nominations. Other notable celebrities from the state: Solange, Tom Ford, Wes Anderson, Chace Crawford, Hilary Duff, Jamie Foxx, Woody Harrelson, Eva Longoria, Nick Jonas, Steve Martin, Owen Wilson, Robin Wright, Selena Gomez, Jessica Simpson, Usher, and Matthew McConaughey UTAH: Chrissy Teigen was born in Delta. Chrissy Teigen was born in Delta, Utah. Dimitrios Kambouris/Tony Awards Productions via Getty Images The model and television personality's family moved around a bit until settling in Huntington, California, where she was discovered while working in a surf shop.  Other notable celebrities from the state: Roseanne Barr, Matthew Davis, and Julianne Hough VERMONT: Joanna "JoJo" Levesque was born in Brattleboro. JoJo spent most of her childhood in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Dave Kotinsky/CareOne via Getty Images The singer became the youngest solo artist on Billboard's pop chart in 2004, at the age of 13. Her family moved and settled in Foxborough, Massachusetts, where she spent most of her childhood, per Boston.com. Other notable celebrities from the state: Grace Potter and Zosia Mamet VIRGINIA: Sandra Bullock was born in Arlington. Sandra Bullock was born in Arlington, Virginia. Frazer Harrison/The People's Choice Awards via Getty Images Her dad was an employee of the United States Army and met Bullock's mom in Germany. Bullock herself was raised in Germany for 12 years.  Bullock won an Oscar in 2010 for her lead role in "The Blind Side." Other notable celebrities from the state: Missy Elliott, Rob Lowe, and Hilarie Burton  WASHINGTON: Bill Gates was born and raised in Seattle. Bill Gates was born and raised in Seattle. Fabrice COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images It was at the Lakeside Prep School in Seattle where the Microsoft founder's interest in computers and programming was fostered. Having amassed a net worth of over $100 billion, Gates is considered to be among the most successful entrepreneurs of all time. In 2016, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Other notable celebrities from the state: Macklemore, Sydney Sweeney, Ben Gibbard, Emma Dumont, Constance Zimmer, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, and Kyle MacLachlan WEST VIRGINIA: Steve Harvey was born in Welch. Steve Harvey was born in Welch, West Virginia. Lisa Rose/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images The "Family Feud" host and Daytime Emmy winner moved to Ohio with his family when he was a teenager. Other notable celebrities from the state: John Corbett, Josh Stewart, and Chris Sarandon  WISCONSIN: Mark Ruffalo was born in Kenosha. Mark Ruffalo was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Mark Metcalfe/Disney via Getty Images The Oscar-nominated actor was in high school when the family moved to Virginia, per ABC News. Other notable celebrities from the state: John Ridley, Heather Graham, Kristin Bauer Van Straten, and Willem Dafoe WYOMING: Jim Beaver was born in Laramie while his father was doing graduate work at the University of Wyoming. Jim Beaver was born in Laramie, Wyoming. Alberto E. Rodriguez/National Geographic Channels via Getty Images. The "Supernatural" actor's family soon moved back to Texas, where they were originally from.  Other notable celebrities from the state: Pete Williams, Jim J. Bullock  Read the original article on Business Insider

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After years of living in big cities out West, I moved to Asheville, North Carolina. Mikala Lugen After spending a few years living in big Western cities, I moved back East to be closer to family. Now, I live in Asheville, North Carolina, and my quality of life has really improved. Life in Asheville has made family, affordability, and everyday ease feel more accessible. As a small-town girl from Forestville, New York, moving to Denver for my dream job after college felt electric. I enjoyed skiing (when I could justify the three-hour drive to my favorite slopes), hiking, and seeing many shows at Red Rocks Amphitheater. But when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the city's shine quickly wore off. Hiking trails became more crowded, live music all but disappeared, and suddenly, I felt very alone on the other side of the country. Visiting my family back East wasn't easy without expensive flights or long days on the road, and I started to feel closed in, with no way to reset or reconnect. After sticking things out in Denver for a few more months, I moved to Salt Lake City for work. At first, it felt like an upgrade: world-class skiing was just 30 minutes away, rugged desert trails were within reach, and there was a stunning mountain backdrop. Eventually, though, I realized what mattered most to me was being close to my family. So, after three years of living out West, I decided I was ready for a change and settled in Asheville, North Carolina — a city that still gives me proximity to nature but has made family, affordability, and everyday ease feel more accessible. Since moving, my quality of life has really improved Living in Asheville means I still get to spend time in nature. Mikala Lugen Now that I'm back on the East Coast, I don't feel as cut off from my loved ones. When I was living out West, the flights were so expensive that I only ended up seeing my family once a year for Christmas. Now, however, I can somewhat easily drive up to New York multiple times a year for birthdays, graduations, and other gatherings. Being closer to my family hasn't been the only perk of moving here, either. I've also found that the pace of life feels much more natural. There's a collective ease here in the way people pause to chat, hold doors, and make everyday interactions feel more personal and less rushed. Southern hospitality feels present in everyday interactions, especially when I go over to a friend's house to sip tea on their porch. The landscape seems to shape this rhythm, too. I can step onto a hiking trail or into a river within 15 minutes of leaving my house, and enjoy four distinct seasons — including mild winters — without the extremes of high-altitude living. Now, my life feels much more balanced My partner and I are saving to buy a house. Mikala Lugen At the end of the day, I don't think Asheville is "better" than the other places I've lived. The Rockies and Appalachians both offer breathtaking landscapes, endless opportunities to get outside, and ways of living that aren't found in other parts of the country. However, moving to North Carolina has allowed me to better align my life with the things that are most important to me. And a bonus? I'm finally able to save for my future in a way that felt impossible when I was living in bigger cities. Now, I'm paying less than $2,000 a month for a three-bedroom, two-bathroom rental with a fenced-in backyard. Meanwhile, comparable options I saw in Denver and Salt Lake City could run at least $3,000. This breathing room has allowed my partner and me to save money toward buying land and a home. Overall, moving to North Carolina shifted more than just my address — it changed my relationship to affordability, time, family, and what "living well" actually means. Read the original article on Business Insider

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The author can afford to buy a house, but he doesn't want to. Nickbeer/Getty Images I always dreamed of owning a house one day, but now that I can, I'm second-guessing the decision. I can only afford a house I don't like in a neighborhood I don't love. I also don't want to be locked into an asset, so I'll focus on investing elsewhere. Buying a property was on my bingo card for as long as I can remember. It always felt inevitable, especially being a millennial raised by boomers who saw that as the default path. For years, I quietly accepted that it probably was not possible in the world we live in. Then it became possible, and that is when things got interesting. After moving in with my partner, we decided to actually test the assumption. We ran the numbers and realized that, at least in the UK, we could make it work. For the first time, buying a house seemed realistic. But instead of confirming the plan, the process forced a different conclusion: We decided not to buy. The version of 'home" I could get wasn't the one I wanted What that budget translated into in reality was something else entirely. The options within our range came with compromises: a less-than-ideal location, space that was too small, or spending more time and money than we were comfortable with. It forced us to reflect. Is it worth owning something you do not even like, in an area you do not want to live in, just for the sake of owning a house? There was also a gap between what I had always imagined buying a house would look like and what this actually was. I had never pictured making a long-term commitment to something that already read like a compromise from day one. And in the UK, that gap widens fast. Many properties within our range were not even full ownership in the traditional sense. Leaseholds, service charges, ground rent, restrictions on renovations, or even how you live. You are not buying a home. You are buying the right to occupy someone else's asset for a number of years, paying them for the privilege, and asking permission to paint your own walls. The more we understood the structure, the more the word "ownership" started to seem like a technicality. It was a legal status that looked like control on paper but delivered very little in practice. Buying would lock us into a version of our life we're not sure we want Once we accepted that the kind of home we could get would involve trade-offs, the question became quite obvious. If we were not excited about what we were buying, why anchor ourselves to it long term? Buying a house is not just a financial decision. It ties you to a location, shapes your day-to-day, and limits how easily you can pivot. That level of permanence can be valuable, but only if you are confident about the life you are building around it. Right now, we are not. Over the past few years, my life has changed in many ways. I have moved countries, shifted roles, and rethought what I want my day to look like. That has made things less predictable, but also more intentional. Flexibility has become something I value, and protecting it matters more than locking it away inside four walls I was never excited about in the first place. The money works harder elsewhere — and so does the life There was also a calculation we kept avoiding. The deposit sitting in a low-cost index fund over the same period has historically outperformed average UK property appreciation, without the maintenance costs, service charges, or illiquidity. A mortgage is leverage on a single, fixed, non-diversified asset you also happen to live in. That is a strange way to build wealth when you are not emotionally sold on the asset itself. But the more interesting realization was not about returns. It was about what that capital buys when it stays liquid. The trips you can take. The risks you can afford. The ability to move toward something better without first selling something you never loved. There is also a form of wealth that does not appear in property valuations. Experiences do not fit inside a repayment schedule. Memories compound differently, not in a spreadsheet, but in the person you are gradually becoming. That sounds abstract until you price what you would have had to give up to make the numbers work. We ran those numbers too. And when you add up what we would have traded, the flexibility, the options, the life still unwritten, the most expensive thing we could have done was buy. Read the original article on Business Insider

The author's son is graduating from elementary school this year. Courtesy of Jamie Davis Smith I have four kids, and my youngest is graduating from elementary school this year. It's the ned of an era, and it's caused me to reflect. There are a few things I now wish I'd done differently while my kids were young. Time is a thief. When each of my four children was born, I thought they would be little forever. The baby and toddler years are so all-consuming that it seems like they will never end. But I learned, quickly, that the axiom that the days are long but the years are short is all too true. By the time this reality sank in, however, it was too late to go back and change the way I approached their childhood. I can physically feel the heartache when I dropped my oldest daughter, now nearly 20, off for her first day of elementary school. That first day was followed by three similar first days, spread out over nearly a decade, as her three younger siblings took their first steps into elementary school. Each time, I hid my tears behind oversize sunglasses and tried to stifle my sobs, knowing I would enjoy newfound free time but still aching to have my children by my side. Those first days of school for my older children were followed, too quickly, by elementary school graduations and more changes and challenges. Now, after 16 years of having a child in elementary school, my youngest child is about to graduate to middle school, too. It's a milestone for him, but also for me, and marks the end of a very long era as a mom to little kids, one I loved and will miss dearly. Still, if I could go back and change a few things, I would. The author has had kids in elementary school for 16 years. Courtesy of Jamie Davis Smith I worried about doing everything the 'right' way When my older kids were little, I thought every decision, every act, could have a significant impact on their lives. I pored over "expert" advice about the best way to parent. Worrying about every minute of screen time, every second of sleep, and every bite they ate was stressful and sucked some of the joy out of the early years of motherhood. Was I doing attachment parenting the right way? Did I have the right rules in place? Was I enforcing them the wrong way? In hindsight, it didn't really matter if my kids occasionally ate an extra scoop of ice cream or didn't like certain vegetables as long as they were growing and developing well. Missing out on playdates in the alley or another round of UNO wasn't worth their getting an additional 20 minutes of sleep as long as they were generally well rested. The sky didn't fall if I let laundry pile up or went to bed with dirty dishes in the sink. Now that the author's youngest is graduating from elementary school, she's reflected on things she wishes she had done differently over the last 16 years. Courtesy of Jamie Davis Smith Now, as teens, my kids have much weightier problems to deal with. Dealing with shootings near their high schools, peer pressure to drink, getting through to them about the reality that social media postings never truly go away, and making decisions about their career paths puts the smaller issues I wrestled with as a young mother into stark perspective. I wish I hadn't waited to do so many things In the thick of parenting young children, time becomes warped. I put off doing too many things I knew my children would love for another day, assuming that day would eventually come. Now, my kids are uninterested in some of the things I had on my bucket list for their younger selves. For example, it never seemed like a good time to go on a Disney Cruise, something I had wanted to do for years. I thought it would be fun to travel to Finland to see Santa's home. Now, even my youngest is too old to have some of the magical childhood experiences I once envisioned for him. I also kept waiting for a better time to get family portraits. While it's not too late to book a photographer, my kids are now in a different season, and I missed a window to have photos of my children, still as children, taken while they were all still little. Having her youngest child graduate from elementary school has made the author realize how quickly time passes. Courtesy of Jamie Davis Smith I should have been more present Raising young kids can be grueling, especially while trying to balance work and mothering, but I still wish I had put my phone down more and been present. Although I knew intellectually I should have been more mindful about limiting screentime, the reality of why didn't really sink in until recently. At the time, I loved sneaking in time to scroll and post photos to social media while my kids played at the playground or built with Duplos in the living room. Now, how they spend their time is different, and I will never get those moments back. Additionally, the day my kids would much rather play with friends than me came quickly. Although I am now more mindful of my own screentime when I am with my children, I missed out on many hours that would have been a lot of fun for my kids and me, simply being playful in a way that no longer exists. Read the original article on Business Insider

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