For better or worse, daytime talk shows are a staple of cable TV. But many people may argue “for worse” when reviewing the topics that used to dominate these shows. In the 1980s, reality shows grew in popularity, leading to many channels turning people’s private lives and relationships into entertainment. This trend has continued today,...
Motherhood is a tough gig. And for every difficult task, there are people ready to bash you for it. This is very clear online. Moms posts about anything parenting-related, and the comments declare they did it wrong. They’re shamed for introducing solid foods to “at the wrong time” or for how they sleep-trained their babies....
He made billions of dollars from devices, but Steve Jobs didn’t let his kids use an iPad. In a New York Times article, Nick Bilton recalled asking Jobs how his kids liked the new gadgets. And Jobs replies, “They haven’t used it. We limit how much technology our kids use at home.” His strict policy...
For those who want to complete their shopping list in one go, Walmart is a common choice. You may not always get the best quality, but it’s convenient. You could buy mascara, a picture frame, a sweatshirt, a phone, and a grill in one swoop. However, there are some products you should purchase at stores...
Children’s beauty pageants began in the 1960s, imitating the adult Miss America pageant. They include categories like a talent showcase and fashion categories. However, the television series Toddlers and Tiaras put these kinds of competitions into the spotlight. It’s also been at the center of many controversies. The show displayed a four-year-old’s performance impersonating Dolly...
Adriana Iliescu became one of the oldest recorded mothers after giving birth at age 66 . Iliescu became pregnant via artificial insemination before giving birth by cesarean section. She allegedly took hormone-replacement therapy to help her womb host the fetus. Her daughter, Eliza Marie, was delivered about six weeks early. She weighed only 1.4 kilograms,...
Water births are growing in popularity. New mothers skip the hospital to give birth at home in the tub — or, in this case, in the sea. A local captured a Russian tourist giving birth in the Red Sea in a series of incredible photos. Mom Seen Giving Birth in the Red Sea Hadia Hosny...
Butter versus margarine is an ongoing debate among health experts. Butter is dairy product formed by churning cream to separate the liquid from the solid, and is a classic spread and addition to baked and cooked foods. Margarine was developed as a dairy-free alternative to butter. Heart health is a big factor when deciding which is...
A mom from Cambridgeshire, U.K., sparked controversy online when she cooked and ate her placenta. The 27-year-old shared photos of a burrito filled with beef, shredded cheese, sour cream, and placenta. She believes that it benefits her health by enabling ‘quick recovery, less chance of post-natal depression and an increase in milk production.’ Despite these stunning claims,...
Sometimes there are unexpected surprises left in grocery carts. Receipts are usually abandoned, or maybe there’s a purse, wallet forgotten, or newly purchased item the previous shopper neglected to remove. All that is nothing compared to what this shopper in Lages, Brazil, found. There was a forgotten baby left in the cart. Parents Forgot Baby in...
Founder Victoria Tsai was inspired by her own skincare journey to start the beauty company Tatcha. She had acute dermatitis that needed daily antibiotics and steroids to manage. But when she visited Kyoto, she learned Japanese beauty rituals that healed her skin. So she worked with a team of scientists, geisha, and cultural advisors to...
Many shoppers go to Aldi for great bargains on groceries. However, they might want to consider buying butter somewhere else. For one thing, Aldi’s butter isn’t much of a bargain, not with the current rise in butter prices. Also, Aldi used to supply Kerrygold butter, one of the most popular versions in the U.S. But...
