Anyone who’s ever had their beloved pet pass away knows that losing a dog is one of the hardest things you can go through. Research shows that saying goodbye to your favorite furball is just as hard – if not sometimes more difficult – than the death of a human. (1) Science Says Losing a...
Have you ever come across someone who seems overly self-centered, manipulative, and constantly seeking admiration and attention? It’s possible that you may have encountered a narcissist. But what exactly is narcissism, and how can you distinguish a narcissist from someone who is just egotistical? In this guide, we will delve into the key characteristics and...
Lemons are a versatile fruit used in many dishes, from sweet to savory and everything in between. Many summer favorites include lemonade, lemon sorbet, and other refreshing lemon-flavored desserts. So now is a good time to stock up on these citrus fruits. But don’t worry about them all going bad at once. Lemons are very...
Over the course of their lives, children have many different teachers. The first of these, however, and arguably the most formative, are their parents. Children learn social behaviors, right and wrong, and basic life skills from their parents. These are 11 things I’m teaching my kids before the age of 10 to help them be...
I’m an avid camper. It’s one of my favorite outdoor activities year-round. Winter camping, summer camping, it’s all great! I love getting outside for the fresh air, the hikes, sleeping under the stars, meeting new folks on the trails, and the time spent away from my electronic devices just taking it all in. But I...
Laundry detergent, a staple in most households, is crucial in keeping our clothes clean and fresh. We rely on traditional laundry detergents to effectively remove stains, dirt, and odors from our garments. Unfortunately, not all laundry detergents are made equal, and in fact, many traditional detergents contain questionable ingredients. This is the ‘dirty side’ of...
During the past several months of lockdowns, quarantines, and social distancing, families across the country and around the world have been separated, unable to see each other, hug each other, and support each other. In many ways, this extremely difficult time has brought families closer together, at least from an emotional standpoint. It has helped...
Mold is a common problem in many households, but it’s not just the physical damage to your home that you should be worried about – it can also harm your health. Mold can easily become airborne and inhaled, leading to numerous respiratory and digestive issues. This is everything you need to know about mold in...
Sometimes Moms are just superhuman… 31-year-old blogger, Jazmyne Futrell, recently went viral all over social media for this incredible picture of her being a mom in every sense of the word. She portrayed the true meaning of moms being superhuman. Paying full attention to one kid is a full-time job on its own, let alone...
When a psychotherapist, relationship expert, author, speaker and mother of three boys reveals deep truths about, well, being a mother of boys, you listen. If there is anyone who fits that bill, it’s Abby Rodman who has helped enlighten “mom of boys only” in a recent piece for Huffington Post. It seems to have come...
Bottle propping is, without doubt, a deep-dark parenting confession. This stealthy method of feeding involves propping up a bottle so that you can provide nourishment for baby, hands-free. While feeding time is a time of bonding, sometimes parents just crave a few minutes of hands-free time. A young mother from the UK is pushing us...
Millions of people experience some discomforting itchiness in their eyelashes at some point in their lives, especially when waking up from sleep. It’s normally attributed to grogginess and the presence of fluids in the eye, but unfortunately, it may be worse than that. One of the possible causes of this discomfort may be the presence...
