• How IKEA Really Comes Up With Their Obscure Product Names

    Their inventory covers 12,000 products that cover just about every part of a home, from furniture to kitchen accessories, soft furnishings to lighting. And they all share one trait: close to unpronounceable names which, if we try hard enough, could prove to be a crash course in Swedish.

    By Hope Ngo March 8th, 2020 Read More
  • What Is A Life Path Number And How Do You Find It?

    If you've heard of star signs, you've probably heard of astrology. And if you have any interest in it, you may even know about numerology, too. Numerology is astrology's cousin. Just as you have a star sign, you have a life path number. But what is a life path number and how do you find it?

    By Phoebe McRae March 4th, 2020 Read More
  • Everything You Need To Know About The New Barbie Wellness

    Barbie hasn't taken a break since she made her debut at the New York Toy Fair just over 60 years ago. Now it seems as though her handlers at toy company Mattel think its time Barbie took some time off, and they've worked with wellness app Headspace to introduce Barbie Wellness.

    By Hope Ngo March 4th, 2020 Read More
  • The Best Times To Shop At A Thrift Store

    If you thrift shop on a regular basis, you may have noticed that on one day the store racks are crammed to bursting with primo merchandise, while on your next visit they may look pretty picked over. Here are the best times to go thrifting.

    By Maria Scinto February 28th, 2020 Read More
  • The Biggest Mistakes You Can Make With Homemade Baby Food

    Getting to the stage when your baby is ready for food other than breast milk or formula can be daunting. Here's what you should — and shouldn't — be doing when it comes to homemade baby food, and more specifically, the biggest mistakes you can make.

    By Phoebe McRae February 19th, 2020 Read More
  • Parenting Tips From Around The World

    Offering advice that's shocking or inspiring, all parents worldwide share the common goal of doing what's best for their children, and their families.

    By Lauren Schumacker February 13th, 2020 Read More
  • Signs Your Kid Is Getting Bullied

    If your kid is being bullied, it's important to find out as soon as possible so you can get help. Learn what signs to look for and how to support your child.

    By Daniela Uslan February 13th, 2020 Read More
  • The Real Reason Babies Can't Drink Water

    In general, drinking water is a very good thing. We're always being told to hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. There is one group of people, however, who shouldn't touch so much as a drop of the stuff — H20 can be harmful, or possibly even fatal, to infants under 6 months old.

    By Maria Scinto February 13th, 2020 Read More
  • Amazing Pets That Literally Saved Their Owners' Lives

    Pets can be more than just adorable, loyal companions. Take a look at these fluffy, furry, and flighty animal heroes that went to great lengths to help save their owners in need. You'll never look at your furry best friend the same way again.

    By Carmela Ferro February 12th, 2020 Read More
  • Labor Stories You Won't Believe Are Real

    The reality of labor isn't as simple as it looks on TV. Sure, you've probably heard of a lady giving birth in a car, but what happens when having a car birth is the least of your worries? Here are some labor stories you won't believe are real.

    By Amber Petty February 12th, 2020 Read More
  • Things Your Tattoo Artist Wishes You Knew

    More and more people are taking the plunge when it comes to getting a tattoo, but it can be a hugely intimidating process. Whether you're a seasoned pro or you're thinking about getting your very first piece, here's what tattoo artists wish you knew before coming in.

    By DB Kelly February 12th, 2020 Read More
  • The Dirtiest Items In Thrift Stores

    When shopping in thrift stores, you need to be strategic. Whether you're choosing to shop there for sustainability reasons or are simply trying to bag a bargain it's important to know what you should and shouldn't be buying. Most importantly, you need to be aware of which items are the dirtiest.

    By Phoebe McRae February 8th, 2020 Read More
  • The Truth About Angel Numbers

    If you ever see the same numbers on repeat, it could be your angel numbers. "Your angels often communicate messages to you by showing you sequences of numbers," Doreen Virtue explained in her book Angel Numbers.

    By Phoebe McRae February 7th, 2020 Read More
  • Signs You Might Really Be Clairsentient

    Have you ever been in a large group and felt inexplicably drained? Do you know when someone has had a bad day before they say anything? Are you particularly sensitive to rooms and spaces that you enter? These are all signs you might really be clairsentient.

    By Hope Ngo February 7th, 2020 Read More
  • Signs That You're An Alpha Female

    Contrary to what you (or those around you) might think, an alpha female is not someone who is overbearing, opinionated, manipulative, condescending, or has other qualities that we might see in an alpha male. What are the signs that you may be an alpha female?

    By Hope Ngo February 5th, 2020 Read More
  • Things Only A Homebody Will Truly Understand

    Instead of spending time lining up outside a cold or rainy, hot or muggy night in sky-high stilettos to get into a crowded bar, you'd rather hear about how great the party the next day from friends who were there, or catch the action on social media.

    By Hope Ngo February 4th, 2020 Read More
  • The Truth About Forever Roses

    Everyone loves flowers. But there are those of us that hate buying flowers to dress up our homes — not because they aren't beautiful, but because they don't last very long, and to be honest, we feel terrible about paying for something that goes from gorgeous to grungy in just a few days.

    By Hope Ngo February 4th, 2020 Read More
  • What Is JOMO, The Joy Of Missing Out?

    The name Anil Dash may not resonate, but we have him to thank for many things... among them, the idea that it's ok to miss things, and that there is joy in not being a part of everything you see and read on social media.

    By Hope Ngo January 30th, 2020 Read More
  • Things Only Pluviophiles Will Understand

    There are those of us who find the most joy when the weather is passionately angry, with rain lashing against our windows, winds howling, lighting cracking across the sky. If the thought of a rainy day brings you more joy than the idea of sunshine, then you're most definitely a pluviophile.

    By Hope Ngo January 29th, 2020 Read More
  • What It Really Means When You Dream About Getting A Tattoo

    Tattoos are everywhere right now, so fantasizing or even dreaming about getting one is not unusual. If you fear going under the needle but can't get the idea of a tattoo out of your head, even while fast asleep, it might hint that there's something deeper going on.

    By Joey Keogh January 28th, 2020 Read More
  • The Real Reason Macy's Is Closing Dozens Of Stores

    Macy's is one of the most recognizable department stores in the United States. It seems like it would take a lot to topple a giant like Macy's, which is why shoppers were surprised and dismayed at the recent announcement that Macy's would be closing down dozens of their iconic stores.

    By Christine Liwag Dixon January 13th, 2020 Read More
  • The Real Reason Waterbeds Disappeared

    When they were at their most popular, waterbeds were poised to take over the sleeping world, so how and why did they literally vanish as the 1980s came to a close, and what made them go from hot to not?

    By Hope Ngo January 8th, 2020 Read More