While it’s not as common these days, big families are still great! Having lots of siblings and cousins to run around and play with is something many of us never had the chance to experience. However, because of the way families tend to be these days, with very few or no children at all, when...

Jade Small
Lifestyle Journalist
Jade is a freelance writer and content creator from South Africa with over 7 years experience writing and creating. She's also a proud single mom to a super 13 year old boy.
Not too long ago, a good friend of mine went traveling abroad to Spain. The land of olives, tomatoes, paella, and best of all, Sangria! Food tourism is one of the leading factors which drive people to travel the world. So many of us are driven by that dreamy feeling of laying out sunbathing on...
I can’t imagine the fear of realizing my baby was gone or stolen. But, this terrifying moment happened to a mom who wants to share her story in hopes of creating awareness. For mom, Jessie Harris Bouton, a life and business coach from New York who shares her utterly mind-blowing account of what unfolded when...
Cousins are amazing people to have. They are the closest thing to siblings without actually being so and our relationship with them doesn’t end just because they or we move to another city. Throughout our lives, our they play different special roles. From our toddler days to our declining years, we recognize our cousins —...
How many weeks of maternity leave did you receive after your baby was born? For this mom, 12 weeks of maternity leave isn’t enough. Working a full-time job and being a mother is almost impossible. However, that can depend on where in the world you live. According to a report from Unicef, Estonia has 85...
Kids are loud, let’s face it. After being indoors with a screaming toddler, the best thing to do is take them outside and let them get rid of all that energy. For our sanity, at least! Now, imagine someone tried to stop you from letting your little one have his or her outdoor time? This...
If you were a breastfeeding mom, you would probably know all about the struggle of breastfeeding in public. Mothers are constantly under scrutiny for everything they do, especially when feeding their babies by breast. Constantly told how breast milk is best for our children, yet, shunned for feeding them when in public. When does it...
Childbirth is a legendary thing. With 9 months of preparation and built-up excitement, one is bound to get into a bit of a tizzy when the due date draws in. There are probably one thousand questions and concerns running through your head, like, how painful is this going to be? Will my baby be okay?...
Becoming a mother is one of the most beautiful occasions in any women’s life. And, if you choose to have more than one child, with each new baby, it’s like you’re becoming a new mom all over again! Often, after having a girl, we hope for a boy the second time around or vise versa....
Children are definitely one of humanity’s greatest challenges in life. That doesn’t mean they don’t come without reward. Along with throwing downright tantrums a lot of the time, they say the funniest things a lot of the time. there is never a dull moment, kids around three years old. Today we have 19 different Tweets...
When it comes to plumbing, we often find ourselves in a quandary, desperately searching for solutions to common problems. While plumbers are the go-to experts for fixing issues, there are many tips and tricks of the trade that they might not readily share. In this article, we unveil 31 invaluable plumbing tips that your plumber...
Being a parent can be a roller coaster of emotions. From the happy, cuddly times to the not-so-fun times. However, what if we told you there are ways to make things easier for you? Here are 41 parenting hacks and products that help to turn tantrums into triumphs! 1. Bed Rails For the Wild Sleepers...