Bloomin’ Brands is the parent company of popular dining establishments. Examples such as Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, and Aussie Grill by Outback all fall under the brand. It recently made headlines with the closure of 41 restaurants within its portfolio. This move, confirmed by a spokesperson,...
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The exhausted and beleaguered parents of a newborn are practically a cliche at this point. Many expecting mothers may receive jokes about how they “better sleep now because you won’t after the baby is born.” As it turns out, they may not get a good night’s sleep for longer than they think. A 2019 study...
Removing sticky residue from glass can be a challenge, mainly due to the adhesive used. However, the front surface of the sticker can also pose difficulties. If the sticker is made of unfinished paper, it usually lifts away effortlessly, especially with the help of water. For stickers with paper coated in a glossy or metallic...
Times have changed. Gone are the days when one parent or grandparents would be with their child all day. Of course, this still happens. But, more often than not, both parents work full-time jobs, and grandma or grandpa aren’t in the picture. You know what that means… paying for expensive daycare programs. When it comes...
Do you remember the mother-in-law who was secretly breastfeeding a baby behind its mother’s back? How about the daycare assistant who wrote on a baby’s stomach to shame their mother into sending a diaper? Unfortunately, it seems there’s no shortage of questionable stories out there- and this one from Tucson, Arizona, is no exception. This...
The teenage years are tough for everyone, including the parents. As your children begin to grow into young adults before your eyes, they often go through some growing pains in the process. Often this includes attempting to assert their own independence, but it doesn’t always come out in the best way. After experiencing this with...
The summer is ending, and school is coming a lot faster than your kids anticipate. Adventurous days and lax sleeping schedules are cutting back to create a routine fitting for the season. There’s no sleeping in with school around the corner, and no kid wants to feel tired and moody on their first day. “Sweetie,...
Just like all other insects, ants play an important role in our ecosystem. They are an integral part of the outdoor world, and of course, that is where we’d like them to stay. It becomes problematic when they invade your home. Need to learn how to get rid of ants? We’ve got some natural ways...
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...
Although it was once revolutionary, fast food has become controversial in the last several years. What used to be a cheap and quick alternative to mealtime has become something most people prefer to avoid. As such, many restaurants like Wendy’s have advertised they use fresh and high-quality ingredients. Regardless, foodborne illnesses can still be prominent,...
Pets are a big responsibility, requiring an excess of both time and money. However, when a dad gifted his son a pet octopus, he got far more than he bargained for. Dreams of a Pet Octopus Cameron Clifford, a 36-year-old dentist living in Oklahoma, bought a pet octopus for his son, Cal, after years of...
Most people know that traveling is as tiring as it is thrilling. As such, people are divided when it comes to traveling with a pet. Some feel it only creates more hassle while others are reliant on the animals for emotional or “service” support. Either way, it’s become increasingly common to be at the airport,...