More and more people are turning to the Internet for advice. Not only can we use Google search to answer every question. We also have access to social platforms through which, among other features, people can ask others for advice or perspective. One angry mom did just that when her daughter came home with piercings,...
There are several thousand children in foster care or waiting to be adopted. As a result, few are well known in the public eye. However, one case, Baby India, made headlines everywhere. Her circumstances were unusual as she was found tied up in a plastic bag, then thousands lined up to adopt her. Now, four...
A padlock is a common item that serves a major purpose. People use them for their bikes, outdoor sheds, toolboxes, and gates. They’re designed to withstand the elements and attempts to damage or cut them. However, they have a secret feature, a small hole on the bottom, that also serves a major purpose. Serving an...
Religion is a complex topic with varying beliefs, including those regarding a person who is seemingly possessed by an evil spirit or entity. It’s a popular subject in horror movies and books, and each culture has unique ideas. However, they’re mostly considered made-up stories and superstitions, except in the case of a 17th-century nun, who...
All too often, people point fingers at one another. Most of us have been judged for the things we say and do or the way we dress and look. Furthermore, most of the time, those judgments are openly expressed in a hurtful way. Several years ago, people came up with one more judgment to make....
As we all learn to navigate life, some have chosen to follow social norms. Others have chosen to write their own rules, including Keely Crimando. Typically, a flower girl is young and, in some cases, even a toddler. However, Keely decided that the wedding of her dreams would defy social norms. She felt such a...
While some parents choose adoption, for others, it is the only option to becoming parents. Either way, the adoption journey is an emotional process that can become costly very quickly. More often than not it can take years to complete the journey. However, when a parent and child are united, it makes the agony, tears,...
As a nanny and preschool teacher, I praise and admire parents. Raising or caregiving for children is incredibly rewarding but inarguably exhausting. No sentiment seems to affect parents more than guilt. Guilt for going to work and leaving their children in the care of others. Feeling guilty for stopping off to treat yourself to lunch...
Everything in life has an upside and a downside, even simple things such as opening or closing the bathroom door. Many people have numerous preferences including their desire to keep germs or odors at bay. Moreover, methods may differ from country to country; some practices may seem strange to those in other parts of the...
Most everyone loves their children with an indescribable amount of love. However, it’s not unusual to need a break. Parents may find themselves unable to go out or take a vacation until well into their journey as parents. As a result, people go a little over the top in celebration, often throwing their inhibitions to...
It’s common in movies to see flight attendants help passengers put their luggage in the overhead baggage area. However, that’s something you won’t see in real life, and for good reason. Former flight attendant, Kat Kamalani shares travel tips with viewers on TikTok, including the reason for this seemingly unhelpful act. No Help with Overhead...
It’s always heartwarming when someone you care about is thinking about you. However, for reasons such as a fear of vulnerability, they may not always reach out to let you know. Fortunately, there’s no shortage of superstitious ideas regarding how to know. Here are 11 signs that you may be on someone’s mind. 1. You...
