Growing up, were you the lucky kid with the swimming pool? Or, were you the one always wishing you had a swimming pool in your yard? If you were the latter, you know all too well the struggle of being hot and bothered and just wanting to take a dip. As an adult, chances are...
Let’s get common knowledge out there before anything else. Sisters are straight-up annoying (I know, I am a sister). They act like they are in charge all the time and always try to have their way. Deep down, you love them fiercely and you would go to the ends of the earth to protect them,...
He’s dealing with indescribable pain, disfigurement, exhaustion, but he would do it all over again without a second thought. The severe burns all over his body could never dampen Derrick Byrd’s love for his family. 8-year-old Mercedes now knows that real-life heroes don’t wear capes. They come in the form of ordinary people, like her...
For the most part, discovering something as exciting as hidden treasures is a once-in-a-lifetime occurrence. Moreover, some people never even come across anything at all. However, one Reddit user, and their family, inherited an old building. Although not unusual, what is unusual is the building happened to house some pretty spectacular secrets. Shared ten years...
If we asked 100 people for their definitions of freedom, we could very well get 100 different answers. We would wager that one of the answers would have to do with the first time you moved out to live with your partner. No kids, no fights, no worries – complete freedom. But, as you would...
Do you remember Carlos Morales, the father of quadruplets whose wife, Erica, died during childbirth? Well, he’s doing an amazing job as a dad! It’s not Father’s Day but let’s take a look at the incredible job he has done to raise four beautiful children over the years… Carlos was finally able to bring his...
As high utility bills become commonplace, scams and theft become more rampant as well. From siphoning electricity to gaining unauthorized WIFI access, opportunistic thieves will try to exploit any vulnerabilities they can find for personal gain. Let’s go over the key signs of utility scams to give you with practical tips to protect your finances...
More and more people started working from home. For most, this isn’t an ideal situation. It’s hard to maintain a work-life balance when both occur in the same place, especially when the home environment is distracting. Makeshift home offices could be in the guest room to the kitchen table, often with bored kids running around....
Hydrangeas are a beloved Southern staple, gracing gardens with their stunning blooms. But even these low-maintenance beauties can suffer if we make some common mistakes. To keep your hydrangeas thriving and blooming year after year, here are eight key things to avoid: 1. Pruning Blunders Pruning is essential for hydrangeas, but it’s all about timing...
The effects of technology use and screen time on children and youth, positive or negative, are relevant now more than ever. From news stories to research studies, parents, educators and scientists alike are all eager (and worried, perhaps) to know what technology is doing to our young people and the generations to come. To add...
On one gloriously hot day, you stepped outside and noticed that your plants have been decaying before your very eyes! Okay, okay… it is summertime and there has not been much rainfall this season, so do you blame yourself? Maybe… But, there is a way to redeem yourself and your beautiful garden. Some people have...
As a child, I did not have the opportunity to grow up with my father. He lived in another country, and I only got to see him twice a year. We lost contact in my early teens, and when I had my son, he was not around for that. Sadly, he passed away and never...