Gardening was an integral part of life for many of our ancestors in generations past, but today, most of us get all of our food at large supermarkets and spend very little time thinking about where it actually comes from, or how it’s grown. It’s time to institute a nationwide school gardening program to teach...
In some of my past relationships, when I think back, the line between boyfriend and husband privileges became blurred. I didn’t set boundaries for myself early on. So important things I shared with my partner were taken for granted. You can’t grow without clear rules about your living arrangements and financial responsibilities. Things can easily...
Fifty percent of teenagers in the world are addicted to their smartphones, and 84% of these kids have said they can’t go a day without checking their phones. [1] Children are more malleable than adults, being at that stage of life where their brains are still rapidly developing. Bad habits can easily become characteristics at...
Anyone who’s ever had their beloved pet pass away knows that losing a dog is one of the hardest things you can go through. Research shows that saying goodbye to your favorite furball is just as hard – if not sometimes more difficult – than the death of a human. (1) Science Says Losing a...
Relationships are not easy. They take work, including through your problems and disagreements. This, however, does not include accepting abuse of any kind. Unfortunately, too many experiences this kind of behavior on a regular basis. Sometimes that behavior is violent and permanently damaging. This is what happened to this young woman in Turkey, whose boyfriend...
Would you ever put your child on a leash? For parents with relatively obedient children who prefer to stick by their parents’ side, likely not. For parents of a strong-willed “wild” child, however, it may be something you want to consider. This dad spoke out on Facebook about why he uses a leash for his...
Since the beginning of time, couples have been trying to figure out how to influence the sex of their babies. A quick google search and you’ll find plenty of weird superstitions that people used to try to have either a boy or a girl. Still, the question has remained for generations: Why do some women...
To be married for 25 years is an amazing achievement, even when you have no obvious obstacles holding you back in your life. Kris Scharoun-DeForge and her now-late husband Paul were married in 1993. As a Down’s Syndrome marriage, the road was not always easy for both of them. Although so many people had doubts...
Cleaning the kitchen is one of those less-than-thrilling household chores that simply have to be done.In fact, when NSF International, the public health and safety organization, conducted a study to find the ‘germiest room in the home’, they discovered it was the kitchen! Clearly, scrubbing this area – where our food is prepared – should...
Most people have this notion that a best friend must be someone you’ve known since the day you were born, or at least, someone you’ve spent most of your life with. You braved through kindergarten together, had each other’s backs through middle school, enjoyed high school together, and lived college life as a pair. Essentially,...
It’s common for people to have what’s known as Morton’s toe. It’s a simple condition where the second toe is longer than the big toe. The feet can be completely healthy, just with an odd feature. However, many people have issues with the unique structure. A Morton’s toe can cause calluses on the sole of...
Have you ever noticed little white bumps that almost look like teeny, tiny pimples on a newborn baby’s skin? Or perhaps even yourself, as an adult, have them from time to time. No, those little white “pimples” are not acne – they’re milia. This is everything you need to know. What Are Milia? Milia are...
