When you’re a parent, your “free time” comes in small windows. Maybe, if you’re lucky, your kids will sync up their nap schedules and you’ll …
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When it comes to kids, things to entertain them are essential—especially during the summer or long holiday weekends. Well one woman in Ohio took her creativity …
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With our social media-posting, selfie-taking culture, if you don’t snap a picture of a moment, it’s like it never even happened. So, of course, this …
He was just hungry for a sandwich, but that evening craving turned into an opportunity for one man to save a child’s life. It happened …
Read moreMom and toddler are reunited with the stranger who saved the child’s life in Subway
A little over a decade ago, a YouTube video went viral of a man who doled out free hugs to strangers on the street. That seemed to have triggered a …
Read moreThis golden retriever loves giving people free hugs in NYC
At first glance, Sarah Jane Connors’ animal portraits look like high-quality photographs. Look a little closer, and they look like amazingly realistic paintings. Look closer still, …
Read moreThis artist uses thousands of beads to create elaborate animal portraits
Many people would argue that ramen is the perfect food. The combination of broth, noodles, meat and vegetables is delicious, endlessly customizable (spam! eggs! pineapple! chili …
Read moreYou can now soak in a bath of ramen at this Japanese spa
Starbucks lovers in Kyoto, Japan have a brand new location to get their caffeine fix. But this new store looks nothing like the classic design …
Is your summer date night about as predictable as a rom-com? Dinner. Movie. Repeat next week? It’s time for a plot twist. And a good …
Do you dream of taking off somewhere for a well-deserved and much needed vacation, but instead of booking that trip, you let worrisome preconceptions about traveling keep you …
Read moreDon’t let these 10 travel myths keep you from booking your next trip
We all need a vacation once in a while. But for pet owners, the thoughts of leaving our furry friends behind—even for a few days—can …
Read moreTips for traveling with your beloved pets this summer
In a world of addictive smartphone games, it’s hard to imagine marbles as the most popular toys of their day. A glass marble seems to be …
To say most dog owners know what their dog looks like is probably stating the obvious. Heck, most dog owners probably spend 90 percent of …
Read moreTexts prove this mom clearly has no clue what the family dog looks like
Chances are good you’ve noticed the row of numbered keys across the top of your computer keyboard that all have an “F” in front of …
Read moreA comprehensive list of what those F1 – F12 computer keys can do
One of the things that makes America fun is the way that each of the 50 states can, at times, seem like 50 separate countries. …
How early should kids start doing chores? How many cookies after dinner are too many? To spank or not to spank? Parenting is full of decisions …
Read moreHow some of Hollywood’s biggest celebrities discipline their kids
Craft time isn’t just for the kids—but it can certainly be inspired by them! With just a few simple art materials and a colorful imagination, …
Read moreHow to turn your kids’ handprints into a cute DIY keychain
Some people wish they could take their dog with them everywhere: to the grocery store or even to restaurants, But, to orchestra concerts? Well, I’m …
Read moreDog crashes a live orchestra concert and gets best seat ever
Every year since 2014, one million new households have started camping. Not only is camping a highly affordable vacation option, but it also provides numerous other …
Read more12 easy camping tricks to make your next trip hassle free
This couple has an incredible love story that goes way back—all the way to preschool! Laura Scheel and Matt Grodsky met in their preschool classroom …
Read moreThis guy married his preschool crush for the ultimate fairy-tale romance
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Read more‘Paddington Bear’ Author Michael Bond Dies At The Age Of 91
On Independence Day, people across the country love to get together to celebrate with friends, family, fireworks and, of course, food. Wow the crowd at …
Read moreRed, white and blue desserts that are sure to wow a crowd this Fourth of July
As I’m sure many of you home renovation TV fans have noticed, HGTV shows started leaving Netflix at the beginning of 2017. So without a …
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Read moreThis community bought a car for a man who walked three miles to work every day
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Read more19 non-spinning fidget gadgets that will have you calm before you know it
Not sure a full four-year college degree is right for you? You’re not alone. In 2016, the U.S. Census Bureau found that a full 67 …
Read more8 high-paying jobs you can get with an associate degree
Ah, mental health days. We can use them from time to time, right? Our busy lives can often make us feel as if we’re running …
Amazon is king of online retailers, but while the internet shopping giant may be opening brick-and-mortar stores and purchasing Whole Foods, other national chain stores …
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Read moreThere’s an umbrella for your dog for all of the rainy days ahead
There is no pain that can match the pain of losing a loved one. And while funerals can be very cathartic and offer mourners a …
Brace yourself—new emojis are coming! Fifty-six new emojis will go live later this year when Unicode 10.0 is released by Unicode Consortium, the people who …
Read more56 new emojis are headed to your phone later this year
Have you ever sent or received a text message composed entirely with emojis? Both parties probably understood exactly what it meant—even though there were no …
Beijing is booming, and it needs an airport capable of handling its growing population, along with the millions of tourists who visit annually. Luckily construction …
Every year, Jane Austen’s biggest fans gather together to celebrate one of the most important female writers of all time. The Austen devotees who descend on …
Read moreThere’s a Jane Austen Festival in England this summer
It was just this month that Snapchat was in the headlines due to privacy threats associated with the the social media platform’s introduction of “Snap …
Read moreFacebook’s “Nearby Friends” feature might be telling people where you are
Forget your Swarovski-studded wedding dress and your million white roses. If you really want your wedding to be memorable and magical, take a page from newlyweds …
Read moreThe first official Taco Bell wedding is in the books
I always get upset when I see dogs sitting inside a locked car, especially on a sweltering hot day. It takes less than 15 minutes …
We’ve all had days where we just need help from someone else, whether with mowing the lawn, fixing the sink or even just cleaning. Sometimes, a …
Read moreNeed help around the house? You can now rent a ‘spouse’ to handle your chores
Do you get a little panicked and worry your mind is going every time you can’t remember that item on your mental shopping list or …
Read moreForgetfulness may just be a sign that your brain is functioning properly
Nothing says summer like a good road trip. Just you, your friends and family, a map and the open road. But where to go? Luckily, …
Read moreHere are the best places to take a road trip this year
World travelers—here are 20 additional stops to put on your bucket list! The Themed Entertainment Association ranks museums based upon attendance worldwide. Trust us, every …
Actor Daniel Day-Lewis shocked the entertainment world last week with his sudden retirement announcement. He gave no specific reason for his departure from his craft …
Read moreAll of Daniel Day-Lewis’ movies ranked, in honor of his retirement
A car is a major investment, and there are so many questions to consider when choosing the right one for you. What size and style makes the most …
The concrete jungle of New York City is known for more than exorbitant rent prices—the cost to park a car can also be a logistical …
If there’s one thing pretty much anyone can agree on, it’s that working during the summer is the worst. The sun is shining, the temperature …
Read moreSurvey shows U.S. workers would rather have flexibility than paid days off
Kim Kardashian West certainly receives her fair share of negative press, as do many people in the public eye. The latest criticism of the reality TV …
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For every kid who whiled away childhood summer days in the basement playing Mario Kart and Legend of Zelda, here’s some amazing news: Nintendo is …
Read moreNintendo is releasing a new version of Super Nintendo Classic Edition
Most of our distress about doing things the right way with a car seat is due to mommy shamers and baby-safety concerns. But a chiropractor …
Five tiny houses make up a cul-de-sac of cuteness in a little town just outside of Portland, Oregon. You can book to stay at any …
Read moreThis village of tiny houses is the cutest vacation spot
According to a U.S. Mood poll, 9-11 percent of people surveyed reported having “daily worry and stress without a lot of happiness and enjoyment.” This Gallup-Sharecare …
The other week, in Queensland, Australia, one little city got quite the Disney-like upgrade: Maryborough, the birthplace of “Mary Poppins” author P.L. Travers, now has Mary Poppins-themed crosswalk …
Read moreThe birthplace of P. L. Travers now has ‘Mary Poppins’-themed crosswalk lights