When we think of our refrigerators, we often only consider food and beverages. However, many non-food items benefit from being stored in cooler temperatures. Here’s a list of surprising things you should keep in your fridge to maintain their potency, extend shelf life, or preserve their effectiveness. 1. Organic and Homemade Cosmetics Refrigeration can help...

Taylor Swift, renowned for her powerful songs about feminism and her bold “f*** the patriarchy” attitude, has recently become the subject of intense debate following an article by conservative journalist John Mac Ghlionn. The piece has ignited a storm of criticism, highlighting the polarizing views on Swift’s influence and personal life. Criticism from John Mac...

When people talk of childhood abuse, they tend to think of physical—not emotional—harm. But that makes emotional abuse and neglect all the more sinister. It leaves no bruises and it can easily go unnoticed. Children in these situations don’t realize they are being abused since this treatment is all they know. Instead, they internalize ideas...

The dimly lit living room that was once filled with a child’s laughter now echoed with a profound silence, a constant reminder to Eleanor of her devastating loss. She and her husband, Joseph, lost their daughter Ava to cancer, and since then, nothing has been the same. The grief and pain that settled into Eleanor’s...

The relationship that a son shares with his mother is quite different from any other relationship. In fact, a child would even go up against their father if it means protecting their mother. Also, one can’t really find any sort of closure in estranged couples. When a husband separates from his wife, it would seem...

Can you remember something your grandparents said that made you feel bad? We love our grandparents very much, but sometimes what they say, even when they mean well, hurts our feelings or makes us look bad. When you’re with your grandchildren, being careful with what you say is just as important as in any other...

A little kindness goes a long way. When people take the first step to help others, they don’t know how their actions can positively affect the world. What may seem like a little giving can create a large impact. This was true for the man who took pity on two children begging outside of a...

Early on in life, most people learn – directly or indirectly – that bullying can affect everyone. Whether someone is the victim of bullying, the person bullying or a bystander, everyone plays a part. Depending on your upbringing, the consequences of bullying vary. Some parents will sit their child down and explain how and why...

“A mother is her son’s home base. You are home to him,” Tabitha of Team Studer wrote in 2011. Rachal Boley, a writer at Three Boys and a Mom, reposted her message onto her Instagram and brought these words back into the public eye.  This beautiful post describes the deep connection between a mother and her son. Although boys tend...

No parent would ever believe the possibility that their children could be left all alone in the world to fend for themselves. No one would ever want to think about a time when their children may be adopted by other people because they are no longer there to perform their duties. No one brings kids...

New Zealand is proving yet again that it is leading the way in terms of compassionate governing. The country’s parliament recently unanimously passed a bill that legislates paid bereavement leave after miscarriages and stillbirths. This makes them only the second country in the world to do this. India is the only other. (1) New Zealand...

Laura Hendricks took her 3 kids to the doctor because they all had colds. However, the doctor noticed something seemed off with her and suggested she be seen. Shortly after, she was diagnosed with Leukemia. She has recovered and is sharing her journey, and some tips, with others navigating a scary and painful journey like...