A woman in North Carolina shared a valuable piece of wisdom, 6 words that forever changed her life and approach to parenthood. Facing Challenges Abby Batchelder, an editor and published author, lost her mother around the same time she was working through a crisis with her daughter. However, before her passing, Abby’s mom said something...
Like most trends, dating trends come and go, which is good news in most cases. For example, being ghosted feels terrible and confusing. Meanwhile, catfishing does both and often leaves the other person feeling betrayed as well. Breadcrumbing is another example of a dating trend that causes internal turmoil but has become popular in recent...
With the summer season coming up you’ll no doubt want to spend more time outside, soaking up the sun. But it can be difficult to fully enjoy your time outdoors if you’re constantly worrying about your eczema outbreak. Dyshidrotic eczema, in particular, is prevalent in the spring, and if you’re experiencing small, itchy blisters on...
For many parents, bedtime can often be a battle. Not only can it be difficult to get your child to go to bed, but it can also be a challenge to simply determine exactly when you should put them to bed in the first place. This bedtime chart is here to help! If you try...
Jessica Fein is the proud mother of two sons and one daughter. Her adventure in parenthood, however, looks quite different than most. This is because her daughter Dalia has a rare, degenerative disease called myoclonic epilepsy with ragged red fibers, also known as MERRF. Dalia’s Diagnosis When Jessica gave birth to her only daughter Dalia,...
Why do people raise girls with the “there is no love without pain” mentality? Love requires work and compromise, but it does not have to be painful. Love is kind, patient and beautiful. Everyone deserves to be happy when they are in love and real men never abuse their partners. It’s time we stopped justifying...
In a post in the Mums Who Cook, Clean and Organise Facebook group, one mother sparked a heated debate over her supposed “50s lifestyle”. Stay-at-home mom Brooke Smith posted a snippet of her routine, more importantly, how she wakes up at 4:30 am to make her husband’s breakfast, and how she never goes to sleep...
Do you use fabric softener to get your towels, sheets, and other laundry items soft and cozy? Well, according to this laundry expert, you shouldn’t! Beyond additional chemicals (not to mention plastic bottle waste), they can also cause mildew build-up in your washing machine. Here’s what experts say you should do instead to have fresh,...
Arguably, a crockpot is one of the most useful and versatile kitchen appliances and gadgets. They make large meals that take all day to cook, simultaneously eliminating the need for several pots and pans per meal. However, a warning has been issued by a mom who recently had a scare, sending her and her children...
Although the nation is divided over political views, former Presidents have done incredible things while in office and after. For example, former President Jimmy Carter worked to combat unemployment. Years later, he and his wife were pictured building homes for Habitat for Humanity. Now, he’s stated that his “dying wish” is to see something controversial...
Melanie Griffith was born into the glitz and glamour of Hollywood on August 9, 1957, in New York City. Her parents were Peter Griffith, an actor and producer, and the legendary Tippi Hedren, most notably remembered for her role in The Birds, directed by Alfred Hitchcock. From a young age, Griffith was exposed to the...
In 2018, Stacey Truman’s small but heartwarming act of kindness went viral. Stacey, a school cafeteria worker at Kingston Primary School in Virginia, became a local hero by spreading positivity through an unexpected medium—bananas. As a mother and school employee, Stacey understands the power of words in shaping young minds. For nine years, she has...
