There are many families looking to add a video home surveillance system to their current security options. While this is an amazing option for families, and more affordable due to lower-cost options, we wonder whether or not these video home surveillance cameras are safe, effective, or even worth the investment? Today, we'll dive into the pros and cons of video home … [Read more...] about Pros and Cons of Video Home Surveillance
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Mental Health Hacks for Parents
With 1 in 5 Americans affected by mental illness, the prevalence of psychiatric disorders today is higher than ever. Mental health professionals are aware of this growing epidemic and are working to advance treatment options for those who need help. However, while clinicians certainly lead the charge in treating mental illness, family members can also play an important role … [Read more...] about Mental Health Hacks for Parents
These Are the Lesser-Known Siblings of Our Favorite Celebrities
We're all familiar with Brad Pitt, Ashton Kutcher and Jennifer Lawrence, but what about their siblings? It turns out our favorite celebrities have siblings who are just as talented as they are, but not as famous. Some people enjoy being in the spotlight, while others shy away from it, and not everyone was born for the stage, which is probably part of the reason why we've never … [Read more...] about These Are the Lesser-Known Siblings of Our Favorite Celebrities
Dog Snapchats That Would Put a Smile on Your Face
There are two kinds of people in the world - cat people and dog people. There's a reason why dogs are known as man's best friend; they are friendly, loyal, perceptive, and, most of all, they are incredibly sweet and loving. After seeing these adorable Snapchats of dogs, all you cat people in the crowd are going to switch sides. Gang We know that dogs are friendly … [Read more...] about Dog Snapchats That Would Put a Smile on Your Face
Iconic Women of the 70s Five Decades Later
Lynda Carter, Faye Dunaway and Goldie Hawn were some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry during the seventies. It was a decade of peace, love and social progress, including the ever-growing feminist movement, and these women were an inspiration to men and women alike. Commenting on her legendary role as Wonder Woman, Lynda Carter said she wanted to be a role … [Read more...] about Iconic Women of the 70s Five Decades Later
Hilarious Pet Antics and Their Punishment
If you’ve ever owned a pet, you know that they quickly become an integral part of the family and that often they are a lot like children. You can’t stay mad at them for too long because they’re too cute, but when they misbehave, you need to punish them somehow – otherwise, how will they learn? You can’t shame your family members online, but it turns out pet shaming is a trend … [Read more...] about Hilarious Pet Antics and Their Punishment
Surprising Celebrity Family Connections You Never Knew Existed
Hollywood is a small world, and it turns out some of our favorite celebs are closer than we thought. It's always a wild ride when two celebrities have a family connection. Sometimes it makes complete sense and other times it comes out of nowhere, leaving us completely stunned. But despite the lack of public attention, these relationships run deep and show just how … [Read more...] about Surprising Celebrity Family Connections You Never Knew Existed
Parents Reveal the Most Disturbing Things Their Children Have Said to Them
From their curious questions to bold declarations, kids can be a source of endless entertainment. Their questions can take a darker turn and leave us with more questions than answers. Whether it's a comment about death or an eerie prediction about the future, these creepy things kids say can be downright unsettling. That leaves us adults sleeping with the lights on and eyes … [Read more...] about Parents Reveal the Most Disturbing Things Their Children Have Said to Them
Times People Accidentally Reinforced The “Ignorant American” Stereotype
A lot of people imagine that if the world were a classroom, the United States would be the student sitting in the corner with their finger in their nose, wearing the tall, conical hat with “dunce” scrawled on it. It’s not that Americans burst out of the womb with fewer brains than their peers. The problem often lies in quirks of the culture and failures of its often … [Read more...] about Times People Accidentally Reinforced The “Ignorant American” Stereotype
The Crazy and Creepy Things People Found In Their New Homes
Moving into a new place is kind of a big deal. You spend time clicking through listings online and chatting with real estate agents who try to help you find your dream home that ticks off every item on your checklist. You take a few trips to see the possibilities in person, fantasizing about who will sleep where, how you’ll renovate the kitchen, and where the Christmas tree … [Read more...] about The Crazy and Creepy Things People Found In Their New Homes
Kens and Karens Gone Wild
We’ve all seen one out in the wild. Many of us more than once. Their natural habitats include retail shops, restaurants, and hair salons, but they can also appear online on review pages and over the phone. Basically, you’ll find them anywhere hospitality and customer service flourish because they prey upon anyone wearing a nametag. The most elite among them don’t even need a … [Read more...] about Kens and Karens Gone Wild
Confusing Perspectives That Will Make You Do A Double Take
Our eyes are one of our most important pairs of body parts. They give us the gift of sight and allow us to explore and experience the world around us. We’re in control, guiding them wherever we want to glance, yet they manage to deceive us all the time (traitors!). We’re not talking about heavy-handed Photoshop trickery but the confusing perspectives that take place in the real … [Read more...] about Confusing Perspectives That Will Make You Do A Double Take
Funny Shopping Fails Guaranteed To Make You Laugh
Shopping is one of our favorite past times because who doesn’t love a retail therapy session after a long week? With the advent of online shopping, our choices have infinitely expanded in a digital universe that is home to more marketplaces than we could possibly imagine. It’s also borderless, allowing us to buy anything we want from almost anywhere in the world. Our newfound … [Read more...] about Funny Shopping Fails Guaranteed To Make You Laugh
Now We Know Better: Things The Internet Can’t Believe It Fell For
Whether it’s that old rumor everyone heard in middle school about shock rocker Marilyn Manson having his ribs removed or something more tame like the lie about keeping the car light on while driving at night, we’ve all fallen for misinformation from time to time. We can fall for it for various reasons, from not knowing the right questions to ask to not asking any because we … [Read more...] about Now We Know Better: Things The Internet Can’t Believe It Fell For
Dating Disasters That Will Make Your Worst Date Look Like A Dream
Dating is a shapeshifting experience. It can be a beautiful journey when the chemistry is overflowing as you get to know each other and feel your bond forming with each shared story and all the new inside jokes. Other times, it can be like playing mental chess with a rabid bear on hard mode. Are they as interested as you are? Will they look like their picture in real life? Is … [Read more...] about Dating Disasters That Will Make Your Worst Date Look Like A Dream
Funny Dad Fails
Nobody can prepare you for life with little ones and the mistakes that come with it. You can read all of the award-winning parenting books, soak up every hack from your favorite TikTok mommy blogger, and try all the family tricks passed down from your grandparents, but there’s no antidote for the facepalmingly funny situations you’ll find yourself in after you have kids. When … [Read more...] about Funny Dad Fails
Adorable Couples Who Were Destined To Be Together
Do you hear that? It’s the universe conspiring to bring you your soulmate. You might not have found them yet, but it’s never too late to meet the love of your life and make memories that will last a lifetime. Today we’re looking at couples with cute and crazy coincidences and super sweet stories that make it hard to deny there isn’t some universal power playing with our love … [Read more...] about Adorable Couples Who Were Destined To Be Together
Today’s Trends That Will Leave Us Cringing In 20 Years
You want to be cool, right? Of course, you do! That’s why you pay close attention to what’s trending. Or maybe you’re not worried about what other people think, but you saw that weird thing everyone is doing on social media, and now you can’t help but join the herd and try it out for yourself, even if it’s just to satisfy your curiosity. Trends come and go in the blink of an … [Read more...] about Today’s Trends That Will Leave Us Cringing In 20 Years
Flabbergasting Things That Men Learned About Women
Although we all want to be treated the same, the fact is, men and women can feel like entirely different species from galaxies on opposite ends of the universe. Our parents sweat bullets when they sit us down to explain the birds and the bees, but they can’t cover everything about the opposite sex, so we’re left to figure the rest out on our own from whispers between friends, … [Read more...] about Flabbergasting Things That Men Learned About Women
Tweets That Will Turn Your Day From Drab To Fab
Did you wake up on the wrong side of the bed this morning? Was your boss on your back all day like a rabid spider monkey, snapping at you for every minor mistake as your work gets harder but your pay stays the same? Or maybe you spent twenty minutes in the Starbucks drive-through only to be told they’re all out of the caramel syrup you need for your daily macchiato that keeps … [Read more...] about Tweets That Will Turn Your Day From Drab To Fab
Photos From A Strange Corner On The Internet
To say the internet is a weird place is putting it lightly. If you stick to the perfectly curated safe space that is your Facebook feed, where you scroll through painfully cute cat pictures, mouthwatering recipes you’ll bookmark and forget about, and heart react your friend’s eighth family photoshoot in the middle of a tall, grassy field this year, you might not know what I’m … [Read more...] about Photos From A Strange Corner On The Internet
Celebs And Historical Figures That You’ve Never Seen Young
They've all left a mark on this planet, inspired us, and changed the world for the better (or worse). Some are not here with us, and some are still thriving. We had always wondered how they looked when they were younger. Curiosity caught the attention of many as it caught mine to find the faces of these historical figures as children. It baffles the mind how as young children … [Read more...] about Celebs And Historical Figures That You’ve Never Seen Young
Things Everyone Loves That We’re Afraid To Admit We Hate
Between the endless stream of trends that come and go on our social media feeds and the things that everyone thinks are universal likes (cheese, anyone?), it can feel almost criminal to admit your preferences go against the grain. People don’t even bother to ask you if you like it because they assume you do. It’s common sense. If you don’t like what everyone else likes, you’re … [Read more...] about Things Everyone Loves That We’re Afraid To Admit We Hate
That’s Just Wrong: Times The Internet was Confidently Incorrect
Having confidence is a good thing. Those who have it without having to wade through hours of YouTube tutorials pumped out by wannabe life coaches and magazine clippings promising to teach you how to have better self-esteem are truly blessed. Still, if you spend a day on the internet, you’ll quickly learn some people have inflated their heads to extremes with their … [Read more...] about That’s Just Wrong: Times The Internet was Confidently Incorrect
Things People Wish They Never Said To Their Partners
We’ve all done it. Whether we were sweating from the heat of an argument or all our common sense was absorbed and forcefully expelled by a giant brain fart, everyone has had that mortifying moment they let something stupid slip from their lips to their partner. Redditors gathered in r/AskMen to share their most embarrassing mess-ups and offer an empathetic shoulder, reassuring … [Read more...] about Things People Wish They Never Said To Their Partners
Unwrapped Events After People Accepted The Invite To Their High School Reunions
Your invitation to your high school union arrived. Did you promptly throw it into the fire as kindling to keep you warm through the winter months, snuggled up in the comfort of knowing you’ll never be in the same room as the school bully again? Or did you ransack your closet for your best outfit and dedicate yourself to a new diet and workout routine to blow them away when the … [Read more...] about Unwrapped Events After People Accepted The Invite To Their High School Reunions
Say That Again? – Song Lyrics We Seriously Misheard
You know how you listen to a song for years, belting out every line you think you know by heart, until one day, someone turns your world upside down by correcting you with the actual lyrics? There’s a word for that. “Mondegreen” is when you mishear or misinterpret words, creating a new meaning. Sometimes the switcheroos make sense, and other times they create confusion, but we … [Read more...] about Say That Again? – Song Lyrics We Seriously Misheard
Childhood Secrets The Internet Couldn’t Keep Any Longer
We long for the days of our childhood when life felt stupendously easier than adulthood. We were free of big people's worries like overpriced utility bills, heated political debates with relatives over Thanksgiving dinner, and wasting away the best years of our life at work. However, we often forget there's one thing even our youthful innocence couldn't save us from secrets. … [Read more...] about Childhood Secrets The Internet Couldn’t Keep Any Longer
Petty or Perfect? Ways People Got Back at Their Annoying Neighbors
Moving into a new neighborhood is a lot like playing the real estate version of roulette. Win big and you'll get the neighbors who become best buds with your family for life, or at least until one of you moves. The guys will hash out whose got dibs on playing Master Chef for the joint BBQ next weekend, while the ladies get together and plan the next birthday party from a … [Read more...] about Petty or Perfect? Ways People Got Back at Their Annoying Neighbors
Celebrities That Are Carbon Copies Of Their Parents
Genetics will always be so fascinating to me. One way or another, some kids will always mirror the traits and features of their parents. As they say, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Sometimes, parents who still look young can even pass as their child’s identical twin. I can attest to this, since my mother and I really share the same features, that sometimes, we are … [Read more...] about Celebrities That Are Carbon Copies Of Their Parents
T-Shirts That Made Us Look Twice
What do your clothes say about you? Fashion enthusiasts believe their clothes convey a message about who they are and how they're feeling to the world. They carefully select each piece of their outfit for the day because they see themselves as walking works of art composed of different colors, cuts, and materials. Then, some are clacking away at keyboards in their offices and … [Read more...] about T-Shirts That Made Us Look Twice
Spilling the Beans: Secrets Parents Revealed to Their Adult Children
Just because we looked up to our parents as pillars of morality while growing up doesn't mean they always practiced what they preached. If your parents were anything like mine, lying was an offense that would send you to your room without dinner and no visits from friends for a week. Little did we know, many of our parents were telling white lies that looked much darker once … [Read more...] about Spilling the Beans: Secrets Parents Revealed to Their Adult Children
Dark Secrets From 90’s TV Shows: The Juicy Stuff Behind The Curtains
Television in the 90s was an emotional rollercoaster with heartwarming highs and dramatic lows. It hit all the right spots with the dramatic breakups, heart-to-heart-makeups, extreme sports challenges that had us questioning our fitness levels, and quirky game shows that had us daydreaming about confetti showers and grand prizes. We related to the kids on the other side of the … [Read more...] about Dark Secrets From 90’s TV Shows: The Juicy Stuff Behind The Curtains
Looking Back on Our Favorite Discontinued Items
If you want a crushing reminder of how fleeting and temporary life can be, jot down some of your favorite products from way back when, and you’ll likely realize you haven’t noticed a handful of them on store shelves in a long time. It’s not uncommon for our favorite products to be quietly discontinued and their memory slowly evaporated from our consciousness. Products lose … [Read more...] about Looking Back on Our Favorite Discontinued Items
Upcycling Garbage: The Good, The Marvelous, And The Horrendous
Upcycling goes beyond the thousands of trendy posts that lend to the reused rustic vibes on our Pinterest feeds. Although we've only had an official word for it since 1994, humans have been looking for ways to maximize the use of their stuff since the beginning of time, whether it be out of necessity due to low resources or because they want to be a little kinder to Mother … [Read more...] about Upcycling Garbage: The Good, The Marvelous, And The Horrendous
Moments That Make You Facepalm; There Are Some Unlucky People On Earth
You did it! You woke up early, ate a good breakfast, and hydrated yourself like a good human. You're in a good mood even though it's a Monday, and you have a newfound appreciation for the little things in life, like the flowers in your yard or the busy sounds of the city. Then something happens, and all of that optimism bursts like a balloon. The cardboard drink holder gave … [Read more...] about Moments That Make You Facepalm; There Are Some Unlucky People On Earth
Only Pregnant Women Can Understand These…
Pregnancy is that magical time in a woman’s life where she’s glowing and growing through nine blissful months of beautiful body changes while celebrating every little fetal flutter that reminds her life is about to change forever. It’s all baby bumps and rainbows, right? At least that what the ladies on Instagram with perfect skin and flowy maternity dresses blowing on the … [Read more...] about Only Pregnant Women Can Understand These…
Fun Facts & Celebrations To Whet Your Appetite for “Pi Day”
Math was never my strong suit in school, so when I first heard of Pi Day, my mind went straight to a piping hot pie, fresh out of the oven with a flaky crust and the highly inappropriate amount of whipped cream that would obscure any sign of the pastry on my plate. I reveled in the thought of pumpkin spice traveling through my olfactory system as I sighed with contentment and a … [Read more...] about Fun Facts & Celebrations To Whet Your Appetite for “Pi Day”
International Women’s Day Gives Us Plenty Of Reason To Celebrate
Don't forget to mark your calendars! International Women's Day is coming up quick on March 8th (and for the curious, International Men's Day is November 19th – jot that down). You might think it's nothing more than a day to celebrate the fact that American women can wear pants and have fulfilling careers that align with their passions, but it goes much deeper than that. It has … [Read more...] about International Women’s Day Gives Us Plenty Of Reason To Celebrate
Eyebrow Raising Lies Parents Tell Their Kids
I'll never forget it. It happened in one of those hazy cafes with the old brown drinking glasses and wooden seating booths. Tears streamed down my face as the seams of my heart snapped because I couldn't finish my Mickey Mouse pancakes. My sensitive four-year-old heart was falling apart because my mother told me if I didn't eat all my pancakes before we left, they would cry, … [Read more...] about Eyebrow Raising Lies Parents Tell Their Kids