Norton Accounting Services, LLC - April 2024

Hollywood Stars Who Seem Untouched by the Sands of Time

3 PRANKS TO KEEP APRIL FOOLS’ DAY WHIMSICAL, NOT WEARY April Fools’ Day can be a tricky tradition for many families, as kids sometimes get a bit too rowdy or perhaps feel like pranks are more annoying than fun. But you can keep the laughs light-hearted and suitable for all ages with a couple of good pranks tailored to help kids enjoy the whimsy of this holiday without potential blowouts. Color-Changing Milk This creative prank is a surefire way to captivate young minds without any mess. You can add a few drops of food-grade coloring dye to a milk carton and serve it to an unsuspecting audience. The milk will appear to change colors as you pour it into their glass. It looks magical, and you can add edible glitter for an extra dose of the fairy feeling. Balloon Avalanche This one requires a bit more set-up, but it’s worth it for those who wish to keep the fun and magic of April Fools’ Day alive. Blow up 50–100 balloons and place them in your kids’ room while they sleep. They’ll awaken to a huge surprise. This prank is pretty harmless, and your kids will be sure to remember having to wade through balloons to brush their teeth. Latherless Soap Speaking of a bathroom routine, you can also use soap as a prank. Coating a bar of soap with clear nail polish and letting it dry means it won’t create a lather when your kids go to wash their hands. This prank encourages your kids to find humor in the unexpected and will at least remind them to appreciate working soap the next time they wash their hands. These are just three pranks for a whimsical April Fool’s Day. Innocent mischief is a great way to unite families and share laughter. The key to a successful celebration lies in harmless, heartwarming tricks that invite magic and the shared joy of familial love. Let the surprises unfold in the spirit of April Fools’ Day, and embrace the laughter!

The Fountain of Youth is a spring said to provide its discoverers with eternal youth. And some celebrities must have found it because they haven’t aged a day since entering the spotlight. These popular icons are remarkably youthful, weathering the sands of time with mysterious grace. Charlize Thereon (48) – Denying that she’s ever gotten plastic surgery, the South African actress from Johannesburg has aged like fine wine ever since her debut role in “The Devil’s Advocate” in 1997. She has since starred in spectacular films like “Mad Max: Fury Road” and “Atomic Blonde,” becoming one of the world’s most successful and highly-paid actresses. Gabrielle Union (50) – The activist, actor, and novelist is as radiant in 2023’s “The Perfect Find” as she was in 1993’s “Family Matters.” She was listed on Time’s 100 Most Influential People of 2020 for her integrity in the face of injustice and dedication to numerous social causes.

Jared Leto (51) – This cinematic and musical icon still sports the stunningly youthful face he became famous for. Winner of many awards over his three-decade-long career, Leto has starred in “Dallas Buyer’s Club” and numerous other excellent films. Brad Pitt (60) – Shockingly, the iconic actor turned 60 this year. His jaw is just as chiseled as ever, and his piercing eyes still sparkle the same radiant blue. First recognized for his role as a deceitful cowboy in 1991’s “Thelma and Louise,” he played the assassin Ladybug in 2022’s “Bullet Train”

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to showoff his eternal youth to the world.

Samuel Jackson (74) – This legendary actor is a true industry veteran. He first appeared in the 1972 film “Together for Days,” but his first significant role was in “Do the Right Thing” in 1989. His illustrious career continues, having been in a variety of films from “The Incredibles” to “Pulp Fiction.” While he has been in the industry for decades, the septuagenarian is just as handsome as ever. These celebrities’ supernatural resistance to aging can’t help but make us wonder what their secrets are. Do they have a magic skincare routine? Have they actually found the Fountain of Youth? Only time will tell. Until then, we’ll continue to enjoy their talents.

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