Should you pay a family member to babysit your child or is helping out just part of being family? For some, the answer is a firm yes or no. For others, it depends on the situation. In this case, a man hosted his niece while she was in town for a concert, covering her accommodation, … Read more
You wake up disoriented and realize your phone is dead. It’s 10am and you were supposed to be at work an hour ago, but your alarm clock is trapped in your phone that desperately needs to be charged. You bolt out the door as fast as you can only to see that your car has … Read more
Most of us get haircuts pretty regularly, but it’s always worth remembering that at the end of the day, you are putting your hair at risk. Some barbers are sloppy, having a bad day, or, even worse, they are feeling particularly creative and now your locks are at risk. So, at the very least, enjoy … Read more
An uneventful flight is usually a good one. All smooth sailing and aplomb. However, although you might be happy to get bored when things are going well during your journey, sometimes you yearn for something more. Something that would make you laugh and spice up the dull voyage. The pilots and crew know this, and … Read more
The world is full of get-rich-quick schemes and people who have amassed a lot of wealth with a tremendous amount of help. The only problem is that those stories aren’t relatable and don’t give regular folks hope that they can also become wealthy if they try. That’s why this list is full of inspiring stories … Read more
I have to admit that eavesdropping is one of my favorite activities. I try not to indulge too often, to respect the privacy of others and because I typically have earbuds in while riding on the bus. But every now and then, I strike gold and happen to catch the most entertaining conversations without even … Read more
The teenage years aren’t easy for the parents or the kids. There’s so much going on with a developing teen’s mind and body that it may get overwhelming for them. Even though they’re going through a lot, it doesn’t give them the right to act entitled or rude with anyone. That’s what happened in this … Read more
Friendships are supposed to be all about trust, inside jokes, and having someone who won’t judge your suspicious 3 am choices. But you haven’t truly tested a friendship until you’ve shared a kitchen and a utility bill. Forget matching tattoos – try arguing over who left the milk out and whose boyfriend keeps clogging the … Read more
As a self-proclaimed history geek, the part that I love most about it is how little we know about the past. Every once in a while, I read articles about how they have discovered something “new” that is actually so ancient, and it just makes my day. Recently, a 12th-century French church’s restoration left history … Read more
Did you know that there are many items in your daily life that are effectively hurting you without you likely even realizing it? Apparently, many things, from nonstick pans to waterproof clothing, leech dangerous chemicals into our environments and bodies that can cause quite massive health dangers. Yet, there’s a possibility for a light at … Read more