There is a new trend going around the internet, and millennials seem to be smitten by it. Have you seen what people are doing to vintage furniture these days? It seems that the majority of twenty-somethings prefer white paint to the appearance of natural wood grain. Many folks, like me, are wondering ‘can you leave...
Mothers live the first quarter of their children’s lives doting on their every need. At least in most cases. When their child grows up, some cannot wait for them to leave the house and make a life of their own. Others dread that inevitable day when their little chick wants to leave the roost. One...
While growing up, most people couldn’t wait to move out of their parent’s house. It was the ultimate sign of adulthood. However, given the pandemic and the rising cost of, well, living, many people have opted to move back in with their parents. The term for this type of trend is “boomerang kids.” It may...
The best thing about parental sacrifices is the sense of obligation that comes with it. Parents do not feel as though they are moving mountains or shaking up the world by taking care of their children. They are simply living up to their responsibilities and all that matters is raising happy, well-adjusted, and responsible individuals. ...
Spring cleaning is one of the most relaxing ways to blow off steam. This activity is one way to help purge your home of negative energies and to let in those positive vibes… and it will be clean too, which is helpful for the neat freak in us. The dirt, dust, specks, and lint stuck...
‘This couple sold their three bedroom, two bathroom house, whittled down their belongings, and moved with their three children into a recreational vehicle.’ While sitting at their desks, bored and exhausted, most people have dreamt of packing up and traveling or starting a new life of excitement. As a society, we’ve recently shifted from prioritizing...
After their three-year-old son’s diagnosis, a family from Texas built a backyard playground for him to enjoy. Colton Costa has the rare Hurler syndrome, also known as MPS 1. It affects many different organs and tissues in the body causing heart disease, cognitive impairment, respiratory issues, skeletal abnormalities, among many other symptoms. There’s no cure...
Innovative, versatile, and readily available, Vaseline isn’t just a staple in your medicine cabinet—it’s a multitasking marvel for household use. With its thick, petroleum-based formula, Vaseline (or petroleum jelly) proves to be a cost-effective solution for an array of everyday needs. From skincare saviors to household helpers, this humble product offers a myriad of practical...
Bath mats are a common household item, and like all household items that get dirty, it’s essential to clean them. Throwing them in the washing machine with your regular laundry seems logical enough, right? Wrong. As experienced appliance technician and handyman Scott Flint, aka Scott The Fix-It Guy, warns, washing your bath mats in the...
If you are living at a stranger’s place, you are expected to pay rent. In fact, that is a law. But when you are staying at your stepdad’s house, should you still pay rent? Or when does it become acceptable for a stepdad to ask for rent from their stepson? In a recent post made...
Are you searching for the best stay-at-home jobs? With the rise of online work, there are more opportunities to work from home than ever before. Working from home has many benefits. Maybe you want to skip the commute, find you’re more productive at home, or need to balance work with family life. One great thing...
Technology is a hugely debated topic. Its development has come with a lot of pros and cons. Specifically, kids’ phones have sparked a lot of discussions. Many parents advocate for their children to have phones as a safety precaution, but most have opted for parental control locks on certain apps or monitoring the sites their...