What started out as a way to make some cash for a Rhode Island teen has turned into a way to reunite people with the contents of their storage units. Shane Jones began buying the contents of repossessed storage units after people didn’t make their payments, but after seeing people’s mementos and personal belongings, he…
Is it possible to find a work-life balance? According to Emily Ballesteros, it can be done. After her own experience with two years of constant work stress, she was inspired to focus her career on helping people who are struggling with burnout. So how do we create a work-life balance that makes us happier at work…
There’s no doubt people have different tastes when it comes to music, and most will tend to think their generation had it the best. But a new poll has now revealed most people’s feelings on the generation that had the best music.A new YouGov poll of more than 17,000 Americans finds:Most people believe the 1970s…
A 14-year-old boy has started a lawn business and is using it to give back to his community. Nathan Adams has pledged to mow lawns for veterans for free and has a starting goal of doing 50 yards for 50 vets, in honor of his grandfather, who was a veteran and taught him the lawn…
Leave pets at home. Dogs cool themselves by panting, which precipitates convection; that is, their panting exchanges warm body temperature for cooler air outside. If the outside air isn’t significantly cooler than their body temp, their cooling system doesn’t work and they can get heatstroke. Studies show that on a 75 degree day, temps inside…
A dog proved he really is man’s best friend by stepping between his owner and a rattlesnake. Alex Loredo encountered the snake outside his family’s home in El Cajon, California, and before he could make a move, his labrador, Marley, pushed him out of the way. The dog was bitten twice by the snake and rushed…
Gyms and personal trainers don’t want us to know this, but shelling out hundreds of dollars a month for instructions isn’t the only way to make a difference with your body, mind and mood. Making tiny tweaks to your routine can add up to help you get stronger, leaner and to feel better. Want to…
A Michigan man has landed the job of his dreams working at Costco, thanks to his daughter’s tweet. Rebecca Mix took to Twitter to post about her dad, Jeff, who was laid off during the pandemic and wanted to get hired at Costco. Her thread went viral and two weeks later, she got a message from…
A couple in St. Petersburg, Florida, is celebrating their 25th anniversary by giving back. Trevor Burgess and Gary Hess decided to mark their silver anniversary by donating $25-thousand to 10 different organizations. They chose museums, clinics and LGBTQ groups as recipients. Source: Bay News 9 A group of teenagers helped save an elderly woman from a…
There’s no doubt, compared to last year Americans are traveling again, and based on a new survey, the July 4th weekend is going to be a busy time for folks taking vacations.The survey conducted by The Vacationer finds:51% of American adults, or 132 million people, plan to travel for the July 4th weekend.That number is up from…
A dog named Tilly is back home after he went missing following a car accident. He was ejected from the vehicle and ran off and his owners started searching and posting about the pup on social media. About a mile and a half from the accident scene, two brothers found Tilly on their sheep farm, herding…
We’ve all been there – you’re enjoying a wonderful weekend and all of a sudden, you start feeling overwhelmed and anxious about Monday morning and everything coming up in the week ahead. It’s totally normal to get that down and out feeling as the weekend winds down and there’s even a name for it -…
Want to eat better? It could be as easy as not going to the grocery store, according to a new study. Ordering groceries online, like many of us have been doing over the last year, is the key and this research shows folks who do spend less on junk food than when they shop in person. Researchers…
A girl with a rare genetic disease now has a service dog to help her with tasks she can’t do alone and it’s all thanks to the kindness of strangers. Jerrica Stone, 13, needs the service dog, but wait lists for charities can take several years and time is not on her side. So her…
Wouldn’t it be great if we could improve our lives in just five minutes a day? It’s actually possible to boost both physical and mental health in that tiny amount of time and these science-backed actions are easy ways to do it.Pet your dog – According to Harvard Medical School, research shows dog owners have lower cholesterol and…
A high school senior who’s on her way to Harvard this fall was awarded a $40-thousand scholarship from her high school. While accepting Fitchburg High School’s general excellence award at graduation, Verda Tetteh turned down the scholarship and asked that it be given to someone going to community college instead. “It is such a great honor,” she…
A new store in Bradenton, Florida, called “The Twig” is helping foster care families with clothes. They give kids in foster care the chance to shop for free every month. “We wanted to create an atmosphere for kids where they feel loved,” says Nicole Britton, The Twig Director of Development. Source: Bay News 9
In a perfect world, I would be outside more than this haha! How much time do you spend in the great outdoors? Research shows Americans spend 92% of their time indoors these days and our mental and physical health are taking a hit because of it. Being out in nature comes with all kinds of…
A homeless Vietnam veteran in Kettleman City, California, has been reunited with his emotional support dog after he went missing. Michael Hatfield reported his dog, Rerun, missing and the Kings County Sheriff’s Office put out a call for his return on social media. A family came forward and returned Rerun, saying they thought he was abandoned. Source: KMPH
Being a mom can be incredible and rewarding, but it also comes with some challenges that can push you to your limits and leave you stressed out. The upside? You can develop skills as moms that help you remain calm and happy no matter what comes up in parenting. These habits can help you navigate the…