“Chicks dig scars,” is something I often heard growing up, and strangely enough, this weird generalization helped me to accept and embrace the scar I had foolishly gotten myself above my right eye. But dated stereotypes can’t come to the rescue for everyone, and some people have scars that affect not only their self-esteem about … Read more
The kind of neighbor you have can make or break your living environment. If the folks next door are rude or unhelpful, it can make things much tougher for you. It becomes even worse if they refuse to cooperate or go out of their way to make things difficult. This is the situation a person … Read more
Not long ago, an old matchbook laying on photographer Pablo Iglesias Maurer’s desk caught his eye. Or rather, it was the postcard-like picture on it, of a resort complex built in the 1960s. It got Pablo wondering how the then-famous landmark looked now, and the answer has led him to make an amazing photo series … Read more
Picture this, your parents give the news that they are pregnant and about to have a baby to your grandpa. And he’s so stoked to hear about this, he gives you a small fortune which might help you in the future. Sounds, sweet, right? And now imagine this, your parents keep the money in a … Read more
Many couples struggle to fall pregnant and try various methods to fulfill their wish of having a baby. Some go the surrogacy route, some opt for egg or sperm donors, others adopt. One woman shared how she agreed to let her fiance donate sperm to his brother and sister-in-law, who were desperate to start a … Read more
They say money doesn’t grow on trees, but for some folks, it might just seem like it does. One day, you’re hustling for rent, and the next, you wake up rich because you accidentally invested in the right thing at the right time. Ah, the dream! While most of us are out here budgeting our … Read more
Gratitude is a wonderful feeling that means so much in our lives. We thank our parents for raising us, our friends for all the good things they do for us; we thank random people around us – for big and small pleasant things. We thank our relatives… but here actually lies the stumbling block! In … Read more
Sometimes, when going on a date, people focus on another person more than usual, attempting to judge their character or understand their intentions. While on the one hand, such attempts might result in reading into things that aren’t really there, and therefore simply focusing on having a good time might often be a better strategy, … Read more
Breastfeeding is a natural process that allows babies to get the nutrients they need, boost their immune system, and strengthen child-parent bonding. It also helps the nursing parent to recover faster after birth and protects them against various health issues. However, such an innate gift is still quite a taboo subject for some people, especially … Read more
For many, the long-awaited birth of a baby is associated with as much calm and peace as the baby and specific circumstances allow, so everyone, the baby and parents, can get some well-deserved rest and enjoy simply being together. And yet, these plans may be threatened by the grandparents’ determination to host a party against … Read more