‘This couple sold their three bedroom, two bathroom house, whittled down their belongings, and moved with their three children into a recreational vehicle.’ While sitting at their desks, bored and exhausted, most people have dreamt of packing up and traveling or starting a new life of excitement. As a society, we’ve recently shifted from prioritizing...
After their three-year-old son’s diagnosis, a family from Texas built a backyard playground for him to enjoy. Colton Costa has the rare Hurler syndrome, also known as MPS 1. It affects many different organs and tissues in the body causing heart disease, cognitive impairment, respiratory issues, skeletal abnormalities, among many other symptoms. There’s no cure...
Innovative, versatile, and readily available, Vaseline isn’t just a staple in your medicine cabinet—it’s a multitasking marvel for household use. With its thick, petroleum-based formula, Vaseline (or petroleum jelly) proves to be a cost-effective solution for an array of everyday needs. From skincare saviors to household helpers, this humble product offers a myriad of practical...
Bath mats are a common household item, and like all household items that get dirty, it’s essential to clean them. Throwing them in the washing machine with your regular laundry seems logical enough, right? Wrong. As experienced appliance technician and handyman Scott Flint, aka Scott The Fix-It Guy, warns, washing your bath mats in the...
If you are living at a stranger’s place, you are expected to pay rent. In fact, that is a law. But when you are staying at your stepdad’s house, should you still pay rent? Or when does it become acceptable for a stepdad to ask for rent from their stepson? In a recent post made...
Are you searching for the best stay-at-home jobs? With the rise of online work, there are more opportunities to work from home than ever before. Working from home has many benefits. Maybe you want to skip the commute, find you’re more productive at home, or need to balance work with family life. One great thing...
Technology is a hugely debated topic. Its development has come with a lot of pros and cons. Specifically, kids’ phones have sparked a lot of discussions. Many parents advocate for their children to have phones as a safety precaution, but most have opted for parental control locks on certain apps or monitoring the sites their...
Your washing machine is not just a one-trick pony confined to laundering clothes; it’s a versatile household tool capable of much more. Beyond its primary function, it can tackle various household items, making cleaning tasks more efficient and convenient. From curtains and bedding to stuffed toys and shower curtains, many items can be thrown into...
It’s common to find beverage coasters in homes across America. They’re often decorative and can reflect beautiful artwork or scenery from places all over the world. Interestingly, there was a time when vintage furniture coasters were popular. Although they, too, protected furniture, it’s likely not in the way one might expect. Fortunately, we have access...
Society has long seen spa days and nail salons as places for females only to co-exist and gossip together, get a little pampering and enjoy some relaxation. However, many people are flipping their beliefs and cultivating an environment of open-mindedness and acceptance. In doing so, many men have found that they can get just as...
Entitlement is a common sentiment felt by many and people don’t want to have to work hard. This is especially true for children who have wealthy parents. However, there are wealthy people who want to teach their children the value of hard work. Mark Cuban is a self-made billionaire who has opted to take that...
It is customary in many countries for generations of families to live together. Many times grandparents move in with families and help take care of the kids. In exchange, elders get the love and care they need for their tired bodies. Because Americans tend to break the traditions of their ancestral homelands but still care...
