Fun fact: it doesn’t take a lot of effort to not be salty for once. Heck, smiling and frowning practically take up the same amount of effort to do, with a difference of just one muscle. So, would it hurt to smile and not be visibly grumpy all the time? Some folks just can’t kick … Read more
For many people, Christmas is the premier family holiday, when everyone comes together to exchange gifts and share their company and cheer. But as anyone who has ever had guests can tell you, hosting is often a lot of unseen effort. A man decided that he was done hosting family Christmas parties after, inevitably, he … Read more
One of our favorite things to daydream about is what the future will look like. We’re huge fans of sci-fi, and it’s a personal hobby of ours to try and try to make personal predictions not just for the upcoming year, but what the next decade and even century might offer. This love of futurology … Read more
Raising a child is a combination of having a game plan and being ready to adapt when things take an unexpected turn. But sometimes putting the complexities of this difficult yet immensely rewarding journey into words can be a real challenge. Luckily, there are other ways to convey them. Take the Instagram account ‘Pregnancy & … Read more
Going out there and looking for a job can be a stressful experience, especially if it’s going to be one of your first paid gigs. The whole process, from finding listings that seem appealing to you, writing and sending out your resume, and, finally, going through job interviews is typically not necessarily something most would … Read more
Just because there’s a host of fancy new gadgets and devices constantly being developed doesn’t mean that everyone’s rushing to embrace them. Many people are perfectly happy relying on the things they have and what they’re used to. New doesn’t always mean better… especially when the ‘ancient’ alternative is so reliable. Case in point, the … Read more
Language can be weird sometimes. You usually find that out when learning a foreign language. Suddenly there are different sounds and a different-looking alphabet. You have to bend your tongue in ways you didn’t even think was possible. Not to mention that words aren’t spelled the way they’re written. So it’s no wonder people make … Read more
Sometimes, often without warning, you will see or hear something that unlocks an entire ocean of memories you didn’t even remember you had. Nostalgia, after all, is a potent emotion. Naturally, there are many pages out there dedicated to dishing it up to everyone who wants some. The “That 80s and 90s Page” Instagram account … Read more
New Year’s Eve is supposed to be about new beginnings. A blank slate. A fresh start that helps us reprioritize and focus on living a truly good, healthy, and happy life. However, fate—if it exists—seems to have a twisted sense of humor. And bad luck doesn’t care much about what day it is. Our team … Read more
An Australian café owner kicked out a family of four over crying children, leading to a social media backlash and calls for a boycott, while opinions on the incident were divided. Laura Edwards was a witness to the incident as she watched the management of Adele’s Café on Magnetic Island, Horseshoe Bay, threaten to call … Read more