With minimum wage being what it is servers often depend on tips to survive. So, it comes as no surprise that some servers get more than a little annoyed when people don’t tip appropriately. This has recently led to a rant by TikToker Ben Raanan, who uploaded a video where he slammed people for poor...
Going to the gym can be intimidating for many people. This woman recently worked up the courage and joined one. On her third trip there, however, she was devastated and completely mortified when an employee asked her to leave for breaking the dress code. She was wearing a long sports bra top and matching tights....
Charlotte Sapwell was 27 and homeless when her marriage ended, leaving her as the single mother of two boys. She dismissed the option of a house with a mortgage draining her limited funds. Instead, she built her own miniature home for just $10,000. This single mom’s tiny home in Ballarat, Victoria, put a roof over her family’s...
There is no denying it: we are in a global housing crisis, and traditional home-building methods are not going to solve it. The poor and homeless of course are the most affected by this lack of affordable housing. There have been several solutions involving tiny homes and community projects, however, one is proving that it...
If you often find yourself dozing off at your desk in the middle of the afternoon, or driving with your windows down in hopes that the fresh air will keep you awake during your commute home, you’re not alone. The American Sleep Association has done the research and the results are in- America is a...
Some farmers harvest energy in addition to their crops. Take Fabian Karthaus, for example. His father built a photovoltaic system (solar panels) on the roof of their barn when Karthaus was a child. At the age of 33, the farmer keeps two large solar power systems in his field. Berry crops grow underneath one of...
A Secret Life of Mom Highlight Story: Sometimes there are stories that are just too good, too beautiful, or too unbelievable to keep locked away. That’s why we scour the archives and bring some of them back to enjoy again. They may make you smile or shed a tear, but they’re always meant to add...
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...
America’s oldest indoor shopping mall has been completely re-imagined since it was first built in 1828. Its three storeys were once a haven for retail therapy, but its doors were shut to the public when it went out of business in 2008. Of course, as you might have guessed, that wasn’t the end of the...
The most majestic cats around, Maine Coons are a breed like no other. These fierce-looking felines are intelligent, friendly, and make excellent pets. Maine Coons are good with children, great with dogs and other cats, and fit in with almost any family. A Special Breed This special breed was first written about back in 1861....
At one time in history, hunting and trapping were a significant part of the fabric of North American culture. Over the last century, however, individuals and groups have become increasingly opposed to the activities, and farming and conventionally-raised animals have replaced wild game as a food source. One Alaska teacher hunted a moose in order to...
From using carton paper to make cute slippers to turning 20ft containers into one of the most comfortable and beautiful homes in the world. Imagination is our only limitation. A sweet young couple who live in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia has managed to transform three shipping containers into an amazing and attractive little home. They’ve put...
