Most toxic people are narcissists, and even if they are not, they are terrible all the same. Toxic people leave you feeling emotionally exhausted and psychologically drained after an encounter with them, as though they’ve fed on your positive energy. They are gaslighters, master manipulators and skilled liars who are willing to go to any...

Many people are quicker to recognize a toxic friendship or romantic relationship than a toxic family relationship. But even in the case of close relatives, sometimes keeping your distance can be in everybody’s best interest. Here are the signs you have a toxic relationship with your parent. Here are 10 Things Toxic Parents Do: Read:...

‘Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art…. It has no survival value; rather it is one of those things which give value to survival’. C.S. Lewis Friendships are crucial to the shape of our lives. Finding someone you enjoy spending time with, without a hint of romance, can lead us to new experiences and give...

Every husband has had those days where he didn’t necessarily rack up points. But we’re here today to celebrate the wonderful ways in which he’s helped you grow as an individual, a wife, and a mother. If your husband does any of these 18 things, you are quite the fortunate lady to have such a...

Studies show that roughly 65% of women dye their hair, so odds are you’ve experienced the over-the-counter hair dyes you can find at any drug store. You also might have noticed the alarming amount of chemicals in each one. The National Cancer Institute (NCI) states that over 5,000 different chemicals are used in hair dye...

Doesn’t it always seem that you get a bloated belly at the worst possible moments? Like when you need to dress up for a fancy dinner, or you’re doing a big presentation at work in front of the whole team? Feeling bloated can put a huge damper in your day, and sometimes it’s difficult to...

A toxic person is someone who damages your self-worth. They are selfish, and manipulative and don’t take responsibility for their actions. Using subtle words and phrases they will do their best to hurt your self-esteem in order to bring you down. Here are 8 phrases to look out for to help you identify if there...

Between food packaging, electronic parts, everyday household items, and even medical care, it’s hard to keep track of just how much plastic you’re using and throwing out on a regular basis. In fact, the true numbers are startling: The average North American consumes over 220 pounds of plastic every year! (7) Until very recently, scientists...

It’s one of our biggest questions: what exactly happens when we die? Death is but a mystery of life. Some call it our ‘next big adventure’. Patients at a Hospice in New York are revealing some incredibly insightful knowledge, about their slow process of dying. Dr. Christopher Kerr and his Hospice team have been observing...

Kelly Clarkson is well known for being a successful powerhouse singer and the first winner of American Idol, but her weight has also garnered a lot of attention over the years. Kelly recently made headlines for losing weight and she revealed that the real reason she was able to shed the pounds was because she...

It only takes a few minutes of watching him in his element that you realize Jim Carrey is a special kind of talent. The kind of person that can have us slapping our knees with laughter, but can also bring us to the point of tears. But behind the image we see on our screens,...

Running, walking, and playing fetch aren’t the only activities your dog can enjoy with you. If your pet loves water, kayaking could be a really fun way to bond with them and have a good time outdoors. However, dogs are curious creatures, and if they so much as spot a frog in the water, they...