Many of us shop at the Dollar Store because it’s inexpensive and convenient. In one place you can find birthday cards, wrapping paper, decorations, kitchen supplies, and much more. The best part is, all of it can be yours for mere pocket change. Unfortunately, some of these items come at a cost. A health cost,...

We’ve all had the experience where a loved one is going through a tough time, whether it’s an illness, a death in the family, or another type of hardship. When these things happen, we want to do something to help them. In many instances, people say, “Call me if you need anything”, or “Is there...

She runs herself ragged every day trying to shuttle between getting the kids ready for school, preparing their lunch, serving them breakfast, getting ready for work, school runs, and actually gets to work looking decent. A ‘ hot-mess’ mom is one who never really figures out motherhood, but she can also be the best mother...

If you are a parent, then chances are you’ve heard of hand-foot-and-mouth disease. This is a viral, contagious infection that is common among children. What exactly is it, though? Is it avoidable? What signs should you watch out for? If your child does contract it, what should you do about it? Let’s get to the...

Addiction is a family disease. People wonder about addicts. “Why did they start?” “Why can’t they just stop?” “Can’t they see what they are doing to themselves?” The focus is on the disease and the victim, without much thought to those suffering behind the scenes, namely, the family. Whenever there’s an addict in the immediate...

Dogs have been snuggling up to humans for thousands of years. We’ve learned a lot about our furry friends in that time, and they’ve learned even more about us, including how to tell us that they love us in their own special way, some of which you may not have been aware of! Dogs can’t...

The old saying goes: those who live in a glass house shouldn’t throw stones. But they never said anything about fruits and vegetables. For one family in Sweden, living in a glass house is a reality. Well, sort of. They actually built a greenhouse around their home! A Greenhouse to a Green Home Charles Sacilotto...

As a child walking into a family function, did you have parents who would tell you to hug every relative in the room before being allowed to run off and play with the other kids your age? Did you ever make sure your kids hugged family members or friends when you all got together? Well,...

Did you know that saying you have a dust allergy is just a nicer way of saying you’re allergic to the proteins and feces produced by dust mites? Did you also know that dust mites feast on the dead skin cells and hair cells you should onto your bed sheets as you sleep? Get ready for...

Spot-on discovery, experts! A ‘significant other’ is not just a fancy phrase to describe one’s spouse. Marriage as a happy union enables a person to channel the best version of themselves to the forefront. They begin to evolve positively and strive to give the best of what they have in everything they do, especially their...

If you enjoy horror movies, you have learned to always trust the dog. If a dog won’t enter a house, it’s probably haunted. If a dog starts barking at a certain object, it’s warning the owner of its danger. And when a dog growls at a new character, it’s always the murderer, evil twin, or...

Life gets busy and as things begin loading our to-do lists, some items have to be knocked out. This is especially true for married couples with kids who have little time for much else besides work, taking care of the children and home, and maybe squeezing some time out to relax — maybe shower. As...