The lessons we learn as a child are carried through into adulthood. A strong foundation is all one really needs to function well in society, and by oneself. At least this is how one mother feels. She posted pictures of her son cooking food, packing the dishwasher, and even doing laundry by himself. She feels...

How often do you shower? Every day? Once a week? Sure, we all have our personal preference when it comes to bathing or showering but apparently, there is a standard for how often you soap up. The thing is, are they right? Am I Disgusting? Recently, a woman took to a forum on MumsNet to...

Life as a single parent is not easy. You’re trying to be a present and engaged parent for your children. At the same time, you likely have to hold down a career where you also need to be focused. There are chores to be done and bills to be paid, and on top of all...

What does the word luxury mean to you? For some, it means lobster dinners and five-star hotels, but for many, it could be the difference between having your own bedroom growing up vs. sharing with your siblings. A thread was started on Reddit titled, “For those who grew up poor, what did you consider a...

The late, and of course, great Grace Kelly was an American actress with a well-known Hollywood career. She’s also known for marrying Rainier the 3rd, Prince of Monaco, and becoming a proud mother. Her death in the early 1980s left a void both in the hearts of her fans and of the citizens of Monaco....

This year seems to be passing by in the blink of an eye, almost like seven fleeting seconds. So, let’s take a moment to revisit events that may have slipped from your memory in the whirlwind of 2023. Here are 18 things that happened on 2023 that may just make you question your sense of...

Traffic lights were invented in 1868 by a British engineer named J.P. Knight. What was originally a gas-lit traffic signal, has now become powered using electricity and light bulbs. However, that isn’t the only change that’s ever been made. Another instance, the light on top of the signal, was installed more than 100 years later,...

Although it’s not the healthiest, butter is one of the most delicious and popular ways to add some flavor to many dishes. But when the butter’s gone, you’re left with paper or foil that has to be disposed of, and quite frankly, it feels like such a waste, particularly for those who try to live...

There’s no question about it: Kids love to put things in their mouths. Babies especially. After all, they are curious by nature and are discovering the world around them. For most of us, if we saw our child putting rocks or dirt in their mouth, our first instinct would be to stop them. After all,...

Whether societal pressures or otherwise, many of us tend to fixate on our weight and how we look. For some, this manifests itself in healthy ways, such as eating well and exercising regularly. For others, however, disordered eating and exercise habits take over as we combat our fears of gaining weight or not looking a...

Numerous everyday objects conceal subtle or hidden purposes – for instance, the small openings in locks designed to allow water drainage without affecting the locking mechanism. Or the holes at the end of the pot handles serve as proper spoon resting spots. But what about that pocket in women’s underwear? Have you ever wondered what...

If there’s one thing we love, it’s when one good deed inspires more to follow. Warm, fuzzy feelings have been hard to come by over the past few years, so stories like these ones are so important. They serve as reminders that there are still good people out there in the world. Also, it’s nice...