One of the reasons dogs make such great companions is that they’re so good at communicating with us. They wear their emotions on their faces far more than most non-human animals. We’ve now discovered that’s because they are aware we’re watching, and have learned that humans are visual creatures who respond to facial cues. At...

Jade Small
Lifestyle Journalist
Jade is a freelance writer and content creator from South Africa with over 7 years experience writing and creating. She's also a proud single mom to a super 13 year old boy.
When was the last time you just cried your eyes out? A month ago? A week ago? Maybe you’re drying your eyes from your last good cry as you read this. It’s okay to feel vulnerable after you shed a few tears, but you have nothing to apologize for. In fact, people crying is not...
The obesity epidemic is distressing, and our current efforts at change are failing miserably. Fad diets that present themselves as healthy diets are everywhere. We are letting ourselves and our children down by allowing the perpetuation of a debilitating, yet preventable, disease. The 2016 statistics estimate that 80% of American adults do not meet the...
Micro homes and sustainable building practices are on the rise. People don’t need big homes or lavish settings. The newer generation is more focused on utility, knowing that through smart design, beauty will flow. Nick Olson and Lilah Horwitz are a design couple that really showed off the possibilities in smart building. They quit their...
Being an old soul feels like you’ve already been wandering the planet for many years before this new life of yours came along. Sometimes old souls have a hard time fitting into social norms. Understanding popular opinions among their peers, having a hard time adjusting to people who are supposed to be the same age...
Many of us had parents who owned an iconic Volkswagen Beetle. Even if your parents did not own one, there is no way you did not notice these adorable bug-like cars on the road every day. In fact, this little car is so well-loved that many of us ended up buying one for ourselves when...
If you’re looking for weight loss inspiration then look no further! These 11 incredible stories will give anybody motivation to get fit and healthy in no time, just keep reading. Kate Weight loss: 121 pounds in 9 months Kate’s incredible weight loss story is truly eye opening and her figure is to die for! Vitali...
You’ve seen the adverts for them online, or you’ve actually gone ahead and bought a kit, but, at one point at least, you’ve thought about getting your DNA tested. What if you tested your DNA and got some shocking results back? Like this man from Montana who found out he possessed the oldest DNA! One...
Those first signs of wrinkle lines are a rude awakening that our youthful skin is bidding us farewell. Aging is an inevitable process of life, and while we can’t reverse time, the good news is that we CAN do something about it. Unlike the cosmetic manufacturers that try to make the public believe their youth...
Lightning striking the ground is certainly not a scenario many people would want to witness in their immediate environment, but if watching it from afar, nature compensates for the momentary terror with a few magic tricks. When lightning strikes sand, soil, rock or any surface containing an abundance of silica, fulgurites are formed. They are...
Remember when you were a little kid and you’d walk into a theme park and everything seemed so big? There were so many rides, so many games and so much to explore that you didn’t even know where to start. If you were to go back to that same theme park today, it may seem...
When most people see cows, they think awful smells, poop, flies and dangerous horns. However, this wellness trend will offer you a chance to cuddle a clean, smell-free, hornless cow for $75 an hour. Several studies have shown that the company of animals can help reduce anxiety, depression, and stress. Cuddling a gentle animal can...