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Losing a mom is like losing a light that has been illuminating your whole life. Only once it’s gone do you realize how dark the world is without it. You may try to adjust to this darkness, but you will never forget the light you lost. And as people expect you to stop grieving as...
There’s nothing quite like freshly baked banana bread. It’s probably the only tangible thing in this world that tastes like love. There’s something about the rich flavor of bananas with the hint of cinnamon or the pockets of melted chocolate chips all baked into the dense hearty cake that we pretend is bread so we...
Summer fun often include lounging by a serene pool, but public pools are often anything but. You’re surrounded by people, splashing, chatter, and hopefully not urine. Just because your backyard doesn’t have pool doesn’t mean you have to let go of the dream of relaxing by one. Maybe, rent a swimming pool? Introducing: Swimply. Swimply: Airbnb...
When people think of pie, their minds tend to veer to the fruit variety, but this Chocolate Pie will end that. This recipe is luscious, rich, and completely foolproof. Unlike French Silk Pie or Chocolate Chiffon Pie, this variation is simple, basic, and a classic that everyone loves. Best of all, the decadent chocolate filling...
There are so many different kinds of bread. You may have already tried zucchini bread or blueberry muffins, but have you ever thought of putting them together? That’s what this scrumptious Zucchini Blueberry Bread recipe does. It combines the summery sweetness of the berries with the earthy, moistness of summer squash, creating a heavenly bread full of...
A woman in Florida was separated from her husband due to the coronavirus pandemic. He was placed in a facility seven years ago after being diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s. After social distancing regulations kept them apart for 114 days, Mary Daniel found a way to see her husband Steve again. She became the official dishwasher at the...
Menstruation is a normal and healthy part of life, with 26% of the global population (about half of the female population) are in the reproductive stage of life. Still, menstruation is stigmatized all over the world, leading to damaging misconceptions and even discrimination. Although many educate girls on the topic, boys are very often left...
Love marshmallows but also want to avoid processed, sugar-packed foods? Here’s a healthy marshmallow recipe for you! There’s no candy quite like marshmallows. Their texture is uniquely fluffy, sweet, and with a hint of vanilla. There are delicious roasted over a campfire, puffed into smores, popped over hot cocoa, or skewered next to a decadent...
You may be struggling with FOMO (fear of missing out) if you’re isolated because of the pandemic, but here’s some good news: You can catch this event from your home! Astronomers and casual sky-admirers, take note. A comet is becoming visible this month, without the help of a telescope. Experts call it Comet C/2020 F3...
Morgan Freeman turned 83 this past June and he has been inspiring people throughout his career as an American actor. With his versatility, humor, emotional depth, and soothing voice, he has become one of the most respected performers in the industry. Back in the day, he broke the stereotype placed on black people for consistently...
Bird’s nests are often found inconvenient places, but with 55% of the world’s population living in urban areas, birds are losing spots to build nests. That’s how we end up finding nests on statues, streetlamps, windowsills, alleys, shoes left outside, and even on car tires. To no one’s surprise, bird populations are suffering. Fortunately, one company initiated...
Some classes won’t have an official graduation ceremony this year because of the current pandemic. The classes in safer areas must be thrilled to have the experience of officially graduating and celebrating their academic accomplishments. However, a graduation can become miserable if your family doesn’t bother to show up. That’s what happened to one teenager...