Chantel Brink

Chantel Brink

Family & Lifestyle Journalist

Chantel is a creative writer, foster for local animal welfare, and mom to 2 young girls who inspire her with their wisdom beyond years, always keeping her on her toes!

In late October 2023, Hurricane Otis unleashed devastation on Acapulco, Mexico, making landfall on October 25 as a Category 5 storm. It wrought widespread destruction, toppling trees, demolishing buildings, crippling infrastructure and leaving thousands displaced. The storm claimed over 40 lives and inflicted economic losses estimated in the billions of dollars. In response, police and...

A man’s earring may seem like a minor detail in his appearance, but this small piece of jewelry often carries a weight of meaning far beyond aesthetics. Whether a glinting diamond stud, a subtle hoop, or a bold gauge, men’s earrings have become more than a fashion accessory. They represent individuality, culture, history, rebellion, and...