According to some people, peanut butter goes with everything, including, apples, berries, ginger, celery, shrimp, sweet potato, honey, oatmeal, cinnamon, and of course, chocolate. But even they may draw the line at this strange combination: peanut butter and mayonnaise sandwiches. Peanut Butter and Mayonnaise Sandwiches, Yes or No? Peanut butter and mayonnaise sandwiches are a...
Haley Hassell is a blogger on Facebook who boasts of two occupations. She’s a registered nurse and “Mommy to Presleigh.” And she doesn’t shy away from the relatable difficulties of the latter job. One of her posts went viral when she shared an important parenting lesson. “WARNING LONG MOM RANT POST!!!” she warned her viewers...
Typhoid fever is a bacterial infection caused by Salmonella typhimurium (S. typhi). It can lead to fever, diarrhea, vomiting, and eventually death. But when caught early, it can be treated. However, typhoid is becoming resistant to antibiotics. In fact, a recent outbreak in Pakistan had patients resistant to five different kinds of antibiotics. A new...
Angela Yawn’s list of strange symptoms increased over six years. She felt like she was growing crazy over these seemingly unrelated effects. For instance, she began to gain weight, 115 pounds over six years, despite limiting her food intake. Her skin became fragile, tearing easily and healing bruises took months. Her face would suddenly become...
In a world where marriage continues to be a common expectation for adults (2), strong, independent women might find themselves asking: Is it okay to be single? The answer, of course, is yes. Singlehood is on the rise – and has been, for some time. As of 2015, only 50% of all adults in the US were married, as opposed to 72% in...
Relationships with in-laws are often difficult to navigate. While you choose your spouse, you can’t quite choose their parents. However, this fraught relationship can become more intense after grandkids enter the picture. The mother-in-law might want the kids raised differently than how her daughter-in-law plans to. Conversely, some daughters-in-law may welcome the help in child-rearing....
It’s a parent’s worst nightmare. You walk your child to the bus stop, place them on the bus, and wave goodbye. But in the afternoon, the bus never brings the child home. After contacting the bus company, the driver claims that the child was never on the bus. Not in the afternoon and not in...
TLC’s Doubling Down with the Derricos is a new series following the unique Derrico family. Karen, 40, and Deon, 49, have 14 children together from four births. After two miscarriages, the parents welcomed Darrian, 16, and Derrick, 11. Then came the multiples, starting with Denver and Dallas, 10. Then came Daiten, Daician, Deniko, Deonee, and...
Have you ever tried Zombie Skittles? You may have seen them around this time of year with Halloween around the corner. They’re like regular Skittle with one big twist. Alongside the usual yummy fruity flavors, there is at least one Skittle in each package that tastes horrible. Zombie Skittles are fun for games of candy...
It’s not as much ‘fun’ when the shoe’s on the other foot, is it? This high school boy probably has the best answer to that question — especially after the experience he had. A girl’s use of her combat skills to defend herself against a bully has generated so many conversations and controversies on the...
Fiction may depict sociopaths as crazed murderers, but in reality, people with antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) have a mental health condition that can be managed. It’s characterized by aggression, deceitfulness, recklessness, and a lack of empathy. So a parent may feel concerned when their child seems to exhibit those symptoms. Although children cannot be diagnosed...
It’s not uncommon for kids to have accidents, but it’s still very embarrassing for them. Sometimes, kids are so engrossed in an activity, they don’t realize they need to go. Or they don’t want to miss out on something exciting so they ignore the feeling of needing the bathroom. Whatever the case, when this dad...
