What kind of washing machine do you have in your home? Do you have an old fashioned top loader, a high-efficiency (HE) top loader, or a front load washer? In the last decade, the front load washers have been touted as superior washing machines. Recently, however, their popularity has declined somewhat. Before you purchase your...

Whenever they are out and about, this mom receives compliments on her little girl’s big, beautiful eyes. While she appreciates the sentiment, she always feels somewhat conflicted about it. This is because her daughter’s eyes are like this due to a condition that she has: Axenfeld-Rieger Syndrome. Her only hope is that no matter what,...

Often as children, we don’t fully realize how influential our teachers can be in our lives. They don’t just teach us about math, science, reading, and writing, but they teach us about life. Teachers often teach us about right and wrong, justice and injustice, and not just how to be a better person, but how...

Anyone who’s ever had their credit card stolen or had false purchases made on their card knows what a headache it is. Not only has someone else spent your money, but now you have to deal with the aftermath. You have to cancel all your cards, change all your passwords, and apply for new cards....

This mom’s “nagging wife” text about the position of the chest clip on her son’s car seat ended up saving his life just 15 minutes later. She’s telling her story to help educate other parents on car seat safety. (1) Properly Set Up Car Seat Saves Baby’s Life Three months after giving birth to her...

If you are European or you have spent time traveling in Europe, then you probably know Aldi. Like any grocery store, however, some items are a steal-of-a-deal, and others that go for more than they’re worth. We’ve done some of the work for you so that you can know what to look for and what...

Over the last couple of decades, research has gone up and down about whether or not it is safe to eat red meat. Recently, scientists from the University of Washington decided to take a deep-dive into the existing research to determine how much of a health risk red meat really is, if it is one...

A 10-year-old girl born with benign tumors that distort her face is teaching all of us a lesson on positivity. In a world that has taught us to value physical beauty above all else, young Autumn Schierling has shown that beauty is more than meets the eye. Despite the bullying, staring, and inappropriate questions, Autumn...

Courtney and Evan Westlake were excitedly awaiting the arrival of their second child, a baby girl. The pregnancy had gone well and according to the ultrasounds everything was normal. The day Courtney gave birth, however, brought them a big surprise. Their little girl Brenna was born with a skin condition called Harlequin ichthyosis. This is...

Moving to a new country, especially as a refugee, is very difficult. It is even harder with children. The Eders family knows this first-hand, having fled war-torn Somalia nine years ago. Now a family of six, they are still struggling with poverty. Their situation is made worse by their terrible living conditions. They are sleeping...

More and more adults, and specifically, women, are choosing to not have children. Whether because of health concerns, environmental concerns, or simply because they don’t want to be a parent, they are deciding not to have them. Despite their desire to not have children, however, many doctors will not sterilize them, also known as tubal...

Let’s be honest here, there are many movies and television shows that we watched when we were kids would not be allowed today. Many old movies and TV programs are full of racists, misogynistic, and homophobic themes and stereotypes that would cause an absolute uproar today. The most recent of these to come under fire...