Weddings are expensive. For anyone who hasn’t been behind the scenes, here’s the gist: Everything costs more than you think. From the flowers, to the venue, to the gown, to the cake, yes, even the cake. In fact, the average wedding cake in the United States costs around $350. This all of course depends on...
When you are a mom, you deal with things that no one else notices, and sometimes those things can start weighing you down. Everyone needs a break to forget about the messy house, the homework checks, the laundry, and the grocery list. Having a day to recover and recuperate from the stresses of daily mom-life...
The tiny home movement has been a growing adventure for many people. More and more are giving up their lavishly large houses for quaint little homes. Perfectly designed with all the modern fixtures And more than enough space. Two sisters decided they wanted to live together, but not in the same house. They moved into...
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...
The first kiss is a milestone for many people, although not all experiences are as magical as others. For bestselling author William Cane, his first kiss inspired a new book for his repertoire. “I was 17, and the girl I kissed was a friend that I had in high school, and it was a terrific...
Parents have a huge impact on their children, starting from the minute they are born and it lasts even long after they are grown and gone. Though there are more concrete things like genetic traits and family traditions, it goes deeper than that. A parent’s affection can actually have a lasting and profound impact on the...
Going to sleep in separate beds has been a longstanding cultural norm in Japan, and it’s not just limited to the Land of the Rising Sun. In recent years, the practice of sleeping in separate beds or rooms has become increasingly common worldwide, with 1 in 4 couples choosing to adopt this arrangement.1 While this...
Have you ever received a compliment that left you feeling uneasy or insulted? Perhaps someone told you that you looked great “for your age,” or that your work was “impressive, considering your lack of experience.” These types of remarks are known as backhanded comments. While they may sound like compliments at first, they are actually...
For 25 years, Judy Scheindlin has been helping get to the bottom of small-claims disputes. Don’t recognize the name? That is probably because you’d recognize her professional name, Judge Judy. Her obvious fiery spirit has led her to be one of the most well-known TV Judges. The cases are of real-life scenarios and her show...
Former model Turia Pitt was running a marathon in Australia when she got trapped in a bush fire. She got severe burns on 65% of her body and her doctors weren’t sure if she would survive. At that point, her boyfriend, Michael Hoskin quit his job as a police officer to take care of her...
Despite arguments about how hard or easy housework maybe, some people make their career out of it. Examples include housekeeping, nannying, landscaping, personal assistant, and so on. Furthermore, being a stay-at-home mom includes all those tasks, without the paycheck. However, a judge from Spain recently sided in favor of a divorcee after 25 years of...
Grandparents form a big part of our childhood memories, at least for most people. Studies have suggested that having your grandparents live with you or close enough for frequent visits can boost your child’s development emotionally, mentally, and physically. However, it all comes down to whether or not your in-laws can withstand the close quarters...