As we all learn to navigate life, some have chosen to follow social norms. Others have chosen to write their own rules, including Keely Crimando. Typically, a flower girl is young and, in some cases, even a toddler. However, Keely decided that the wedding of her dreams would defy social norms. She felt such a...
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While some parents choose adoption, for others, it is the only option to becoming parents. Either way, the adoption journey is an emotional process that can become costly very quickly. More often than not it can take years to complete the journey. However, when a parent and child are united, it makes the agony, tears,...
As a nanny and preschool teacher, I praise and admire parents. Raising or caregiving for children is incredibly rewarding but inarguably exhausting. No sentiment seems to affect parents more than guilt. Guilt for going to work and leaving their children in the care of others. Feeling guilty for stopping off to treat yourself to lunch...
Everything in life has an upside and a downside, even simple things such as opening or closing the bathroom door. Many people have numerous preferences including their desire to keep germs or odors at bay. Moreover, methods may differ from country to country; some practices may seem strange to those in other parts of the...
Most everyone loves their children with an indescribable amount of love. However, it’s not unusual to need a break. Parents may find themselves unable to go out or take a vacation until well into their journey as parents. As a result, people go a little over the top in celebration, often throwing their inhibitions to...
It’s common in movies to see flight attendants help passengers put their luggage in the overhead baggage area. However, that’s something you won’t see in real life, and for good reason. Former flight attendant, Kat Kamalani shares travel tips with viewers on TikTok, including the reason for this seemingly unhelpful act. No Help with Overhead...
It’s always heartwarming when someone you care about is thinking about you. However, for reasons such as a fear of vulnerability, they may not always reach out to let you know. Fortunately, there’s no shortage of superstitious ideas regarding how to know. Here are 11 signs that you may be on someone’s mind. 1. You...
Moments occur that remind us to look at our own lives with gratitude. When a young child passes suddenly it not only breaks hearts. The occurrence prompts us to be thankful for our own health, and the health of the people we love. Although bodies may malfunction, advancements in modern medicine can typically detect and...
It’s no secret that parenting is incredibly difficult. Parents put children first and that often means their own needs are put on hold. Amanda Ayala recently went viral after a TikTok rant to which parents, particularly moms, everywhere can relate. Family Trip Turns to Disaster Amanda Ayala and her family were on vacation at a...
Undesirable habits can exist in both men and women making them horrible partners. However, people have differing boundaries and priorities. As such, they also have different expectations in a relationship. These 18 behaviors in women, often mean they’ll be a less than ideal partner. 1. A Horrible Partner Won’t Compromise Although stubbornness isn’t a bad...
Most people have heard of Demi Moore and Bruce Willis. Both are well-known actors and have each made an incredibly successful career for themselves. Ultimately, they separated, but not before they had three wonderful children. Sadly, the youngest, Tallulah Willis, suffers from a number of mental health disorders. She’s spoken out, shedding light on common...
Getting older is inevitable yet difficult. Older people concern themselves with many things that younger people don’t understand or have ridiculed them for. However, as we all get older some things start to make more sense or seem like a good idea. Here are 15 things you likely thought didn’t make sense when you were...