Society puts tremendous pressure on men and women to achieve the ‘perfect’ figure. For some, squeezing a 7 pound human out of your hoo-ha doesn’t even count as an exemption. Here’s a mom who chose to steer clear of the…
Designer moms Yasemin Erdin and Özgür Karavit run an Etsy shop called Tasarim Takarim. Having worked with children for five years, Yasemin has teamed up with sculptor and goldsmith Özgür to take their project forward and show children just how unique their art…
Since 2009, we’ve seen ‘Little Free Libraries’ pop up everywhere. Just recently in Fayetteville, Arkansas, they’ve been sprouting left and right. Earlier this year, a local jogger named Jessica McClard thought of a way to make the boxes even better.…
Pit bulls aren’t nearly as mean as they look. In fact, most of them are absolute sweethearts. Cherry Garcia is a pit bull rescued from horrible circumstances. He was one of the 50 dogs rescued from NFL player Michael Vick’s infamous…
Meet Joe and Wanda Nelson. They’ve been married for 63 years. It was 1949 when Joe first saw Wanda, she was walking down a street while Joe was driving. He didn’t want to risk never seeing her again, so he pulled…
If you’ve ever wanted to feel like royalty but found regular tiaras too boring, look no further. These mermaid crowns are perfect for any aspiring princess of the sea. 27-year-old Chelsea Shiels has been making seashell crowns for almost a…
It’s common for kids to go up to their parents and say, “Hey, I want to you to treat me like an adult”. Granted, most of these kids are within single-digit ages, but that makes it all the more difficult,…
In case you didn’t know, oxygen masks for pets are a real thing. They’re commonly used by vets or pet owners, and now first responders have them. Firefighters and first responders have been known to use these pet-friendly oxygen masks…
A Korean design student built a set of furniture that doubles as wall decor. When not in use, you can conveniently fold them up, and hang them on your wall. It’s perfect for tiny, stylish apartments. The designer, Jongha Choi…
Zoos get a bad reputation for taking animals away from their natural habitats. This one however keeps their creatures in an environment they actually enjoy — natural and cage-free. Lehe Ledu Wildlife Zoo in Chongqing, China, lets their animals roam…
If you thought art was all paintings and sculptures, think again. American artist Stephen Knapp has created a new medium of art and expression — lightpaintings. Stephen works with a small group of artists who work with glass, colored film,…
For those who aren’t from New York, here’s the deal with the dogs in bags — there’s a rule when it comes to carrying animals on the subway. New York state law says that “no person may bring any animal on…
A local photographer from Maryland, US, is making it her mission to show children with special needs just how beautiful they are. An office manager by day, Stephanie Smith from Annapolis takes photos during her free time. Having a knack for photography,…
Meet 6-year-old Jackson from Holliston, Massachusetts. He recently stopped by his local police department with 30 ‘survival kits’ for everyone on the task force. 6 y/o Jackson stopped in w/ 30 "Survival Kits" for our Officers. This world needs more…
When you work all day and parent whenever-in-between, sometimes you just want to unwind with some ‘grown-up juice’ and a good laugh. Wayan and Amy Vota enjoyed playing Cards Against Humanity, but didn’t feel like it connected to their experiences as…
This mother-of-one body painter is making sure every woman’s pregnancy is a work of art. 32-year-old Fatima Alfonso is known in Spain for her incredible artworks as a body painter. Fatima has been painting bodies for 14 years and always wondered…