In the mom forum, Mamas Uncut, a mother asks if it’s reasonable for grandma to clean while babysitting. Not deep cleaning, but tidying up spills, properly disposing of garbage, and putting dishes in the sink. But keep in mind, that the grandmother receives no compensation for full-time child care. And the reason why will raise...

Sarah Biren
Food Journalist
Sarah is a baker, cook, author, and blogger living in Toronto. She believes that food is the best method of healing and a classic way of bringing people together. In her spare time, Sarah does yoga, reads cookbooks, writes stories, and finds ways to make any type of food in her blender.
King Charles’s health made headlines when he was diagnosed with cancer in February. This was a shock to the 75-year-old who had always been health-conscious. Unfortunately, there is no lifestyle that can definitely prevent cancer, but Charles’ diet has kept him overall healthy into his old age. People may think of lavish banquets full of...
Everyone has bad moments but the hardest part is calming down afterward. Shelbee Haderer decided to give her adorable daughter a head start on the art of self-soothing with positive affirmations. In a video, two-year-old Brilee is crying after her fingers got caught in a door. She even explains what happened through her tears and...
Eliot Middleton’s father was a mechanic and, as a child, Eliot would watch him fix cars for people. At 38, Middleton owns a restaurant and his father had passed away. Hopefully, he keeps his memory alive by fixing junk cars and giving them to people in need. Public transportation isn’t well-established where he lives in...
Last year, many people suffered from financial difficulties due to the pandemic. This was definitely the case for one single mother of two on her way home on Christmas Eve with nothing for the holiday. However, her faith was renewed when she encountered someone who seemed to be her guardian angel. Sometimes hope and relief...
“Today my mom told me 26 teachers are quitting from her school after this year,” wrote Angela AKA @wokeSTEMteacher, from Chicago, Illinois, on Twitter. This included all of the kindergarten teachers, all of the fourth-grade teachers, all of the fifth-grade teachers, and all teachers for first grade, second grade, and third except for one each....
Blood is thicker than water but families need more than blood to stick together. They need to maintain their bonds with each other; they need communication, love, and trust. However, sometimes families can be driven apart by insidious secrets and conflicts. Many relationships have been destroyed because of a will, particularly because of money. The...
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s eldest son, Archie Harrison, was born in 2019 when they were still members of the Royal Family. But Lilibet “Lili” Diana was born in June 2021, after they had already relinquished their royal duties and moved to California. Although Prince Harry and Meghan kept their royal titles, they don’t use...
When we plan for our retirement years, nursing homes or living alone with a home health care aid is not exactly the first thing that comes to mind. Unfortunately, however, as much as we dread the thought, there may come a day when our family will be faced with the tough decision of whether or...
In the words of philosopher and poet George Santayana, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” But this time around, we beg to differ! We agree that advice from the early 1900s is not the first place you go for hacks to make life simpler. (Thanks, Google!) However, the New York...
Everyone is a mix of their parents. They may have their genetic traits, including their physical features or diseases. They could also have inherited their temperament and adopted their mannerisms while growing up. But genes are something no one can control. Parents can’t decide what traits to give to their kids, and kids can’t pick...
White is the traditional color for bridal gowns, but this woman wanted something unique for her wedding. Inspired by the Waterhouse painting of Ophelia, she planned to wear a blue wedding dress with hints of gold and red. It would be something truly special for her big day. Except her family didn’t think so and...