In 2016 Wanda Dench and Jamal Hinton became unlikely friends when a Thanksgiving text went to the wrong person, and their story went viral. They have been celebrating the holiday together every year since and 2021 will be no exception. The Thanksgiving Text Backstory In 2016, Wanda Dench of Mesa, Arizona, sent her grandson a...
A mother is someone who fills the void anybody else creates in your life, but no one can fill the void of a mother passing away. If you lose your mom, there is no other who can take her place. Describing a mother’s love for her child is nearly impossible because no words seem to...
Walmart has urgently issued a product recall over an item that may be involved in two recent deaths in the United States. The product is their Better Homes and Gardens Essential Oil Infused Aromatherapy Room Spray with Gemstones. They say that they could be contaminated with bacteria that, in some cases, can cause serious illness...
It’s almost Halloween, and if there’s one thing everybody loves, it’s a creepy clown. What’s more wonderful and scary than a clown with sharp teeth and balloons? How about a clown with donuts! And these aren’t just any donuts. These are gourmet, extravagant, and contain flavors you won’t find at your average coffee and confectionary...
Whether you are a first-time mom to a newborn, or your child is already walking around and out of the diaper stage, we as parents all (or at least most of us) remember that stage of our babies’ lives. Yes, we are talking about those months or years where sleep was (or is) non-existent. That...
Do you think you could go 25 days without social media? If yes, you could win money for taking a technological detox. All Home Connections created this challenge where people can take a break from social media and possibly get paid $2,500. The application process closes on October 25, so sign up now if you’re...
If you hear the words “squid game” and you don’t know what we’re talking about, where have you been living for the last month? Squid Game, the new Netflix Series out of South Korea, has skyrocketed to international success. It has taken the number one spot in every single country that Netflix released it in....
Do you have a bucket list? Or at the very least, things you want to do before you reach a certain age? Most of us have at least a vague idea of things we want to do, see, or accomplish before our time is up. The items on those lists for most of us are...
Many fairy tales depict step-parents are evil but this is not always the case in real life. In fact, one stepdad and marine, Leonardo Avila, brought up his step-daughter, Alessandra, ever since she was less than one year old. He was the warm and loving father figure in her life, but when Alessandra turned eight...
Not a single industry has been left untouched by the pandemic – including the school bus industry. There is a bus driver shortage across America right now that is making it difficult for children to get to school. The situation is so dire that some schools are even offering to pay parents to drive their...
The first day of pre-kindergarten could be difficult for little kids. There are so many unfamiliar things happening at once, such as separating from their parents, going to a new location, being surrounded by new people, and discovering a brand new routine. It’s a lot to take in at once, and many kids cry from...
Let’s face it: Most music isn’t made with children in mind. Artists express themselves, their ideas, and their stories in however manner they wish. Unfortunately, much of the time this isn’t very family-friendly. Kids will hear these explicit lyrics and often ask their parents what these words mean. The question is, how do you explain...
