Chantel Brink

Chantel Brink

Freelance Writer

Chantel is a creative writer, foster for local animal welfare, and mom to 2 young girls who inspire her with their wisdom beyond years, always keeping her on her toes!

Have you ever considered why we would suggest dating an older woman? In 1745, the illustrious Benjamin Franklin penned a letter to his friend Cadwallader Colden. In this letter, he offered peculiar advice to control “violent natural inclinations,” which may sound somewhat unsettling. While we can’t be sure of Colden’s proclivities, Franklin suggested marriage as...

Traveling is one of the most satisfying things you can do in life. It’s a chance to see the world from a different angle and learn about different countries. But which places must you see before you die? It can be hard to concentrate. For more than 20 years, I’ve written about travel. Recently, I...

As every mother can attest, a solitary trip to Target is a precious experience. However, during her recent visit to the popular store, a California mother found herself in a startling sequence of events that culminated in a hospital visit. Lana Clay-Monaghan had gone to the store on Sunday, March 26, to purchase summer clothing...