“Van life” has become increasingly popular recently. People from all walks of life remodel old vans and turn them into recreational vehicles or even living quarters in which they can travel the world. This kind of lifestyle is especially appealing now, as it provides a way to travel while still keeping a safe distance from … Read more
COVID-19 and the upcoming presidential election may be dominating the headlines, but there are lots of things going on that deserve the world’s attention — things involving ordinary people going about their daily business and, in some cases, saving lives. Justin Gavin, an 18-year-old from Connecticut, noticed an SUV had caught fire as he walked … Read more
If you’re a kid and you want to convince your parents to get you something major, you’d better come prepared. That’s exactly what one little girl in Canada did recently to fantastic results. Christopher Doyle, the girl’s father, shared what he thought would be an ordinary tweet about his daughter’s desire to get a cat. … Read more
We all have those nights where it seems impossible to drift off to sleep. You toss and turn in bed, and as the minutes and hours tick by, you become less hopeful that you’ll get a decent night’s rest. When counting sheep and a cup of sleepytime tea have failed to deliver, you might want … Read more
If your child attends public school, there’s a good chance they have a classmate who doesn’t have a steady place to call home. The National Center for Homeless Education reports that more than 1.5 million students enrolled in public schools in the United States were homeless during the 2017-2018 school year. That’s about 3% of … Read more
If you have been thinking a cruise would be the perfect way to get away and forget about 2020 for a while, you might have to reconsider that plan. Carnival Cruise Lines, part of the largest cruise vacation company in the world, has announced that it has canceled cruises into the spring of 2021. Four … Read more
“Hocus Pocus” will always be my favorite Halloween movie, although “Beetlejuice” is a close second. But while I do have some Sanderson sisters merchandise in my house, I actually get the most excited when I pull out all my “Beetlejuice” decor. One thing that will definitely be getting added to my shopping list this year … Read more
If you’ve ever been in a situation where you think to yourself, “Wine would really come in handy right about now,” there is a brand to way to bring your favorite wine — and a lot of it — with you wherever you go. Boxed-wine brand Franzia has created a backpack that not only holds … Read more
Chrysanthemums, commonly called by the nickname “mums,” are a popular fall flower that begins blooming in late summer or early autumn and can last until the frost hits. Mums run a full spectrum of color, ranging from red, white and yellow to orange, purple and even multicolor flowers. They grow in a variety of shapes, … Read more
On Friday, Sept. 11, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill that allows prisoners who fight fires while in jail to have their records expunged to transition into roles as firefighters and emergency workers upon release. The new law comes on the heels of massive ongoing wildfires across the state as it continues to battle … Read more