This little quote aptly captures what it means to have a nieces and nephews. Once you become an aunt or an uncle, your priorities change instantly. It’s like you’re a whole new person. You might wonder why you feel this way when they are not even your kids but the truth is that they essentially...
Losing a loved one is never easy. When Patrick Swayze died, his widow, Lisa, was left grief-stricken. He had only been diagnosed with cancer two years prior, and it was a fast-growing disease that took over his pancreas. After his passing, Lisa could still sense his spirit around her every day. She said she never...
A hospital sign shaming new parents about phone use in the special care baby unit (SCBU) of Yeovil District Hospital sparked great debate on Twitter over modern parenting’s greatest question mark: Parental phone use. (1) Hospital Sign Shaming New Parents Sparks Debate on Twitter Dr. Ash Cottrella was in the SCBU with his five-day-old baby....
Society makes parents feel like they always have to be perfect. But in reality, there is no right or wrong way to raise your child, and accidents are bound to happen. We are all human, after all. Most of the time, these little “whoopsie” moments are hilarious. Thanks to some brave souls, we have a...
Sometimes children’s picky eating is a sign of something much more serious. It could be a sign of avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), where people restrict the types and amounts of food they eat. But unlike other eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia, ARFID has nothing to do with body image or the desire...
Life is a learning experience for everyone. Additionally, no one knows better until they’ve tried and failed or watched someone they know try, and fail. As a result, children and teens make questionable choices, such as partaking in trending challenges. First were the ice bucket, tide pods, and cinnamon challenges. Tragically, a continuing trend called...
Why would you put a bag of rice in your closet? Well, the answer might surprise you. Those who do their own washing will know of the struggles to keep their clothes smelling as if they’ve just come out of the washing machine. Sometimes we only wear certain items every now and then. This means...
Our neighbors can be quite the characters, can’t they? Some are a riot, while others turn our peaceful abode into a sitcom-worthy saga. From the yard warriors locked in endless turf tiffs to the midnight crooners with an aversion to hitting the right notes, we’ve all met at least one awful neighbor in our lifetimes....
Ceramic cookware seems to be all the rage nowadays. They look gorgeous with their colors and patterns. They can match different kitchen aesthetics with pretty pastels, bold jewel tones, and retro-inspired shades. But aside from looking attractive and aesthetically pleasing, how do they compare to other materials like stainless steel and cast iron? Ceramic comes...
We are all familiar with the legend of a ‘bridezilla.’ You have most likely encountered one somewhere along the line, or still will. There is no point in trying to convince a bridezilla of anything that she has not thought of herself. So, we avoid her wrath by fulfilling each of her demands. When is...
If you’re looking for something unique and different to do this summertime, drinking wine in vintage campers might be the perfect idea for you! The cutest and quaintest destination, perfect for spending time with your bestie sipping on wine while overlooking a pond. This little gem of a hideaway is called The Trailer Pond, and...
Dawn took a video of her six-year-old son’s party 30 minutes after it began. The park is set with party decorations, cupcakes, candles — but no one came. The entire park is empty. She had invited over 20 people to the outdoor gathering, which was allowed according to her local lockdown rules. In a video...
