Posts by Jenifer Sako

Although they no longer ‘rule’ all of England and her territories in the strictest sense, the royals’ volunteerism, philanthropy and strong sense of duty keep them beloved representatives of the United Kingdom. And with the recent wedding of Prince Harry and Megan Markle, Americans are as enamored as ever with the family. But one thing...

They say that money doesn’t buy happiness, but it does pay the rent and keeps food in the cupboard. Yet, no one wants to spend endless days chained to a desk for a soul-sucking job just because the pay is high. Could there actually be jobs that pay well and have an excellent culture with...

Recently, something strange was caught on a video of a lush forest in Sacre-Coeur, Quebec. In the video, the forest floor heaves up and down, appearing as if it is breathing. Like an animal or something. Which, what?! Although it’s fun to think that magic is afoot here, the phenomenon actually does have an explanation....

First ladies of the United States are much more than wives to the leaders of the free world. These women often serve as humanitarians focused on our most vulnerable populations, like the poor and children. Many of them are remembered separately from their powerful husbands as true public servants. We may think of our first...

Your sweet doggie may bring you endless comfort and enjoyment, along with lots of extra hair and the occasional drool. You might wonder, though, how ride or die your goofy fur baby truly is. The U.S. Department of Justice’s Burglary of Single-Family Houses Report shows that a dog in the home will deter most burglars. Even...

Before you get too excited, there’s a waiting list. But for those who really want a chance to ride the Durango Brew Train through the glorious Colorado mountains – with local craft brewers on board – it’s worth the wait. This authentic 1920s steam locomotive, operated by the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, departs Durango...

Americans love their dogs. According to recent studies, an estimated 89.7 million dogs live as pets in U.S. households. Almost all dog owners claim their canine fur babies positively affect their psychological and physical well-being. The chances of you meeting dog lovers and owners at cocktail parties, networking mixers and other events are astronomical. You...

If you ever thought your food could use an upgrade, this is for you. Yes, we should be grateful for every morsel that gets in our bellies. But once a upon a time, inspiration struck someone who thought, why don’t a fork and a spoon have a baby? And we got SPORK. We need to...

Coffee is a brewed drink made from dried and roasted coffee beans, typically grown and harvested in Africa, the area of the Americas close to the equator, Southeast Asia and India. But you knew that. You probably also know coffee wakes you up in the morning and keeps you going if you have to work...

This story of a girl playing in a lake starts off pretty cool, then gets way more awesome. A Swedish-American girl named Saga Vanecek – her real name – had only moved to Sweden a year ago. She and her family had previously lived in Minnesota and are even big Vikings fans. While vacationing at Vidöstern...

Everyone knows if you search the Internet for “pain in elbow,” you will conclude you have elbow cancer and need to start getting your affairs in order. Ninety-nine-point-nine percent of the time, this self diagnosis is incorrect and you will have wasted a perfectly good anxiety attack and your last half a Xanax for nothing....

Ok, here’s something you need to see right away. This is not Regina George: She is actually first runner up for Miss Teen Namibia 2018. The internet, however, is pretty sure she is Queen Bee and leader of the Plastics, Mean Girls’ Regina George. @Lord_Kartel has a point about Mean Girl Regina George, as played...

If you’re sad because you think you have to wait until the day after Thanksgiving to start celebrating the Christmas season, then hold on to your coconut water, because GOOD NEWS. Nestled in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, near Jackson, is the Christmas Farm Inn & Spa, where it is Christmas all year round....