In 1970, architect Michael Reynolds came up with a concept for how to build houses that were completely self-sustaining, allowing residents to live off-the-grid. This idea led to the creation of “Earthships”. Today, there are 79 of these peculiar-looking houses sitting just outside of Taos, New Mexico, in a community known as the “Greater World...
As the spooky season ends, the holiday season begins. For people on top of their game, that means they start of gift shopping. If you’re shopping for kids or a parent in general, this new report from the American Association of Pediatricians (AAP) will help your decision on what present is most beneficial for the...
The first problem new pet owners may encounter is that their puppy seems restless, despite all the hours of playtime they were given. While exercise is a great way to tire your new little one out, it doesn’t fully stimulate them mentally. Imagine going for a run or swimming every day but you never get...
There has been a long-standing debate as to whether or not humans should sleep with their pets. Some argue that having a dog or a cat in your bed is unhygienic, and others say it makes getting a good night’s sleep more difficult. Despite this, one survey found that 55 percent of pet owners allow their...
It might sound a bit crazy and trigger feelings of pity at first, but trust me, this family of five living in shipping containers are far from those lines of thought. Matt and Ilse live with their three children in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand, in a fantastic sustainable home built out of two offset 40...
A study found that the average parent gets a mere 32 minutes of alone time every day [1]. If you are a parent, this lack of time to yourself can cause a high level of stress and can lead to not only mental and physical health problems, but can negatively impact your ability to parent...
No matter what type of relationship we have with someone – familial, friendship, or romantic relationship – we all want to feel seen, heard and appreciated. We want to feel loved and respected. Above all else, we want to feel important to the people who we have decided are important to us. What happens when those...
Whoever named this cutie Milkshake made a great choice, because he does “bring everybody to the yard.” Milkshake is one of the 100 pink pugs in the world, and it’s no wonder why people online are fawning so much over him. Unique Features The 17-month-old London-based dog has stunningly unique features that set him aside...
Farming is back-breaking, labor-intensive work that requires high input in order to reap any kind of reward. What’s more, it has become increasingly clear that modern agriculture, in particular the large-scale ‘factory’ and ‘monocropping‘ farms that make up the majority of the agriculture in our country, are damaging our environment and our health. While it...
The classic American family is no longer “a mother, a father, two kids, and a dog” as the divorce rates have skyrocketed in recent years. According to the Bureau of Census, one out of every marriage ends in divorce, with the average American marriage lasting for only seven years. Out of all of these separated...
Family is everything. In the end, life boils down to the memories you made with the ones you love and cherish the most. Written in ink, embroidered for life… Deb Mills from Clinton, Missouri, came up with an amazing idea to keep her family in each other’s hearts forever. She came up with a Thanksgiving...
A mom is that person who immerses the entirety of herself into another human being – her child. Science says that some of a baby’s DNA cells never leave the mother’s body, a phenomenon known as fetomaternal microchimerism. Some of the fetus’s cells escape from the uterus through the placenta and will be transported by...
