Are you a seasoned plant parent with a green thumb? Or maybe you’re on the other end of the spectrum and are you worried you’d kill even a cactus? No matter your skill level at caring for plants, if you love them, here’s another excuse for bringing home another potted buddy—science is on your side. …

There are two scary things in parenting: sudden silence in the kids’ playroom and discipline. The word discipline will either give you palpitations or pride, depending on how well things are going. For many parents and caregivers, it’s an ongoing experiment that can feel more or less like trying to light a campfire in a …

If you grew up during the Boomer era, you probably have a treasure trove of memories that seem almost mythical to your grandchildren. These experiences are a far cry from the instant gratification culture kids’ today are used to. What Boomer experiences will the children likely never understand? For one online community, it was the …

Who doesn’t love a good giggle every now and then? Laughter is good for the soul and cheesy jokes have an unparalleled charm, offering a delightful mix of humor that’s sure to make you smile. From dad jokes to seasonal jokes, some cheesy, timeless one-liners will leave your friends in stitches (or just wondering if …

How often are we guilty of putting the things we know are most important in life at the bottom of our to-do list? We continually resist certain things because of other priorities, fear, or lack of motivation—until it’s too late or we are finally forced to face the music. We tend to focus on our …

Being interrupted can be frustrating, off-putting, and honestly annoying, whether you’re speaking in public or having a casual one-on-one conversation. You try to add a point, and someone talks over you, or you’re halfway through a sentence and get rudely cut off. It’s an all-too-common experience that makes it feel like people don’t truly value …

In today’s unpredictable world, it is important to be prepared for any situation, whether it be environmental, political, or health-related. The history in recent years of COVID lockdowns and high-impact hurricanes has certainly emphasized the importance of preparedness. A black swan event is a term used to describe an extremely rare and unpredictable event with …

When did you last sit in a restaurant for a nice meal? With the rise in popularity of fast food, drive-ins, and delivery services, we’ve lost touch with the art of dining out in class. But what’s fading even more is the restaurant etiquette that comes with eating out. Back in the day, everyone knew …

Every day, when you wake up, you make a series of choices– waking up is a choice in itself! As we move through life, choices become our beloved companions. However, sometimes we look at the ones we’ve made and want to crawl under the bed and never come out. Other times, our choices continue to …

Ever wish you could go back in time and give your younger self some much-needed advice? We’ve all been there, shaking our heads at the silly choices we made and the lessons we learned the hard way. It’s a universal human experience – growing through mistakes, blindly stumbling our way towards wisdom, and occasionally face-planting …