Baking Really Is A Great Way To Alleviate Stress
Here’s something I realized when I first began to experiment with baking breads at home – it’s super therapeutic to be able to punch and knead something that will eventually turn out the better for it. I also just love the soothing process of baking a favorite cookie, or trying out a new cake recipe....
Here’s How to Wear a Face Mask Without Fogging up Your Glasses
In the brave new world we’re all living in, experts are urging us to wear a face covering in public whenever possible. This protocol is meant to stop us coughing, sneezing, or breathing wet droplets onto other people on the off-chance that we are one of the asymptomatic (or pre-symptomatic) carriers of the little nasty...
Some Landlords Are Illegally Checking Their Tenants’ Relief Payment Status Online
As a new sickness travels the world and people struggle with learning how to live with the changes its leaving in its wake, money is tight for many people. We’re out of work, work is slow, advertisers aren’t ponying up like they were a few months ago, the whole nine yards – and for many,...
The Science Behind Why Music Gives Some People Goosebumps
It turns out that experiencing a visceral reaction while listening to music – such as a lump in your throat or breaking out in goosebumps – is fairly unique. Not only that, but it could mean something pretty special – as in, your brain is actually put together differently than people who don’t have those...
These 11 Memes Should Help Make Your Day A Little Better
There’s no better way to improve your day – morning, noon, or night – than a funny, timely, or totally funny meme. We think these 11 will do the trick and put a smile on your face, so please take a scroll and enjoy! 11. I never really thought about this before, but it’s true....
A Winning ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire’ Contestant Answered These 7 Questions on His Way to Victory – Can You?
I don’t know if a lot of people still watch Who Wants to be a Millionaire anymore, but the gameshow where smartypants people climb into the hot seat and answer questions until they miss used to be quite a hit. One of the reasons is because we all like to play along at home. We want to...
The Final 8 Questions That Landed One ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” Contestant the Big Prize
You have to solve 15 questions in a row to win the grand prize on Who Wants to be a Millionaire. It’s harder than it sounds, and even though you get three lifelines and the questions ease in at the beginning, the ones at the end are meant to make you question everything you think you know....
12 Photos We Found That Made Us Smile And Laugh
You never can tell what’s going to give you a chuckle on the internet – and besides that, it probably varies from day -to-day and mood-to-mood. That said, we think these 12 pictures are pretty funny any day of the week! 12. How did that one slip past quality control? I would probably buy it...
This New Species of Turtle Has a Face That’s Literally Everyone’s Current Vibe
Things are tough these days. And I don’t know about you, but I often find myself wearing this sort of over it, disgruntled, annoyed face, even though I want to be perky and positive for those around me. And when I try a smile…I just look sort of “this is fine everything is fine” deranged....
5 Good and Bad Side Effects of Growing a Beard, According to Science
It might seem like whether or not to shave one’s facial hair would be a decision largely based on a person’s opinion on how it makes them look. Or, you know, their romantic partner’s opinion on how they look with or without it. It turns out, though, that there are other things to consider when...
The Difference Between the Spearmint and Peppermint in Your Herb Garden
When I went to plant my first herb garden, I knew I wanted to include mint – because mojitos, obviously. When I went to the nursery to pick out my plants, though, I was faced with a choice between spearmint and peppermint plants. They were both cute, but I had no idea which I wanted....
13 Totally True Facts You’ll Have to Double Check to Believe
History contains some completely insane true stories, and there are some facts – about the world, science, math, people – that truly don’t seem like they could be legit. I promise these 13 are super true, but listen, if you want to double check them on your own, I won’t blame yo one bit! 13....
15 Facts That Seem Too Weird to Be True
Truth really can be stranger than fiction – there are some facts that, if you read them as part of a story, would make you put it down in disgust because the author went too far. These 15 facts really do seem unbelievable…even though they are 100% true. 15. Yeah, I had to verify this...
13 Memes That Pair Perfectly With Your Morning Cuppa
There are good ways to start your day, bad ways to start your day, and just ways to start your day, and here’s the thing – only you know the difference! If memes are your go-to way to wake up with a smile, then grab your coffee or tea and settle in for these 14...
13 Pictures That Might Make You Guffaw (That’s a Fancy Laugh)
Some days, you just need a laugh. It doesn’t matter where it comes from (as long as it’s not at the expense of others), and it doesn’t matter how silly it is, either. You never can tell ahead of time what might inspire a good case of the giggles, but we think these 13 pictures...