As far as mothers go, I got lucky. “Is that really your mom?” — said in the most incredulous of tones — was a constant refrain when I was growing up. Now that I’m an adult, I see what the fuss was about. My mother…
As a bonafide book lover, the idea of filling up every available space in your home with books has probably crossed your mind a few times. Well, you might find that these brilliant book-themed items are not only practical, but…
If you’ve been paying attention to the latest beauty and style trends — or even just looking at a lot of photos of half-naked celebrities and festival-goers — then you’ve probably noticed the profusion of glittering body art. Are these…
Emily McDowell’s honest and wonderfully awkward greeting cards have made us laugh — and sometimes cringe — on more than one occasion. This time around, she has created a line of empathy cards that are a lot more poignant but just…
Nearing the end of his 16-year stint as host of The Daily Show, Jon Stewart is — quite literally — moving onto greener pastures. Farm Sanctuary — a farm animal rescue and protection organization — has recently announced that Jon and his…
Mastectomies save lives, but the scars they leave behind are a permanent reminder of what breast cancer survivors have gone through. For most of those who have undergone this procedure to remove a part or even an entire breast, the…
We probably don’t need science to tell us that cute animals do wonders for stress, but it’s good to know that it’s a verifiable fact. In fact, a Japanese study on the “power of kawaii” — ‘cute’ in Japanese — shows that people who looked…
A mini Twitter war has broken out between One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson and former bandmate Zayn Malik. This very sad story began when producer Naughty Boy, who is working with the former Directioner on his solo album, tweeted this heavily…
When Chiquita Hill of Georgia was told that Sean, her 10-year-old son, had been acting up in his fifth-grade class, mouthing off, talking back to his teacher, and “just being rude and disrespectful”, she took drastic action. “I knew I had…
Pink lakes, star-filled caves, and blood red beaches… no, these are not otherworldly locations, but rather places right here on our humble planet. We can’t help but swoon over these gorgeous photos of our beautiful world. But before you take a look,…
Lower back pain is no joke. And it doesn’t even matter if you’re super active or completely sedentary — you can get it either way. Luckily, there’s nothing that a few good stretches and easy exercises can’t fix. We came…
We invariably spend a lot of time in the bathroom, so why not make it an experience to remember? With these 3D polymer floors, you can feel like you’re right by (or in!) the ocean all-year round. And while you’re at…
T-shirts for just €2? That’s pretty sweet. After all, it’s hard to get a cup of coffee — let alone a t-shirt — for that price. We love cheap clothing. But have you ever stopped to think at what cost? This is…
As a journalist making $95,000 a year in glamorous New York City, it seemed like Noelle Hancock had it all. Yet, she felt very disconnected — everyone worked hard to be able to live in the expensive city, which meant…
There are many ways to cure hiccups. You can hold your breath, plug your ears, or stick your tongue out. Or you can try to scare it away with a few yips and some well-meaning growls. Which is exactly what…
Since the 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Nepal on April 25, the media has been saturated with tales and images of grief and loss. Amid all the destruction and misery, it is therefore, heart-warming to see an image like this surfacing: Four-month-old Sonit…