Swapping services or goods with family and friends, such as homegrown produce, clothes, babysitting and hairstyling, is a great way to save money and foster community. But since bartering is a delicate art, it requires some ground rules to ensure that no one feels wronged in the exchange. These girlfriends had it all figured out … Read more
“Engrish” is a slang term for poorly translated or inaccurate use of the English language, and there are many reasons why this might occur. In an attempt to chronicle such—as they say—glitches, whiffs, and downright abuses, in one particular Asian country, a Facebook group called ‘Engrish in Japan’ was created in 2011. Through the years, … Read more
Birthdays are meant to be fun! They’re an excuse to celebrate someone you love and care about, not to mention eat lots of cake, completely guilt-free. What birthdays should not be is an attempt to judge or shame someone about their lack of fitness. If you humiliate someone, you probably won’t be invited to many … Read more
Anyone who has ever been pregnant will tell you it’s no walk in the park. You have a whole human being growing inside your body for several long months. Your hormones go crazy, your clothes stop fitting, you’re tired, you constantly need to pee. And if you’re really unlucky, there’s the dreaded morning, or all-day, … Read more
Online marketplaces can be a great platform to give things you no longer need a second home. For example, over 1.1 billion people in 70 countries use Facebook Marketplace, and it’s well on its way to become on of the most popular platforms for people to sell and buy goods. Sometimes, they can also be … Read more
Different families have different approaches to choosing names for children. For example, my dad and mom once had a real long argument about my name, but my wife and I chose names for all three of our offspring quite quickly and easily. However, the role of fathers is sometimes very specific in this process… An … Read more
The kids of today will never know the struggle of having to wait a whole week for the next episode of their favorite tv show. Or not being able to pause, rewind, play back a scene or pick a particular episode on a whim. Streaming platforms mean little humans can now binge-watch Cocomelon, Paw Patrol, … Read more
Parents consciously decide to have kids after a lot of thought and planning. It isn’t an easy path, so those who feel they can’t manage it simply opt out. Although they might be secure as child-free individuals, not everyone respects the lifestyle. Some people, especially older folk, have trouble understanding why anyone would not want … Read more
In the digital age, there is really something to be said for tactile feedback. After all, so many folks want buttons and knobs returned to cars and fewer screens. Or, perhaps, you have a favorite appliance because it’s nice and heavy and using it is just satisfying. If you thought you were alone, you’d be … Read more
It’s no secret that job hunting can be stressful, and a few obstacles along the way are expected. But being turned down the moment you arrive for an interview? That’s definitely not one of them. Allegedly, that’s exactly what happened to one Redditor after applying for a role at a famous hotel. They were excited … Read more