Posts by Trisha Leigh Zeigenhorn

There are so many times in life that you pretty much have to say “no.” Whether because you’re too busy, or you simply don’t think we’ll enjoy something, if you’re not careful, saying no becomes practically de rigueur. But it’s important to remember that one of the best things you can do for yourself (and...

If you’re over Elf on the Shelf (and dear heavens, who isn’t) and looking for something new and fun to try with your kids, how about this – buy a pickle ornament to hang on your tree. No one knows exactly where or how the tradition began, but Wide Open Country says that it goes...

The American Academy of Pediatrics has warned against corporal punishment for the past two decades, but this latest policy statement represents their strongest language yet. “Aversive disciplinary strategies, including all forms of corporal punishment and yelling at or shaming children, are minimally effective in the short-term and not effective in the long-term. With new evidence,...

For anyone who has a cat or ever has had a cat, you understand the reality of living with a feline who prefers to be seen as an overlord instead of a precious pet. For everyone else, you may not get the appeal of a cat compared to a dog (or no pet at all,...

If you’re someone who worries about how other people see you or what they think about you, you might be interested in these people’s confessions about what makes them think poorly of random folks – or maybe the better thing is just to stop caring what other people think. It’s worked for me. #15. Selfie...

We all have those days that are complete crap and it seems like everything just makes it worse and there’s no way to make it better. The next time you run into one, try to remember these 15 pieces of advice on how to turn that frown upside down! #15. Your mind is doing you...

Dress codes have been in the news quite a bit lately, for reasons that span from schools not allowing girls to wearing leggings to girls being sent to change because they’re wearing tank tops that expose their collarbones (really) – all of which is deemed to be distracting to the boys in their classes. Now,...

What could be a more fun and wholesome activity to do with your kids on the internet than solving a few fun and simple riddles? There’s basically nothing better – and to that end, we’ve got 6 good ones! Go ahead, get your kids and bring them to the phone. This will be fun. Okay,...

Have you ever noticed that when your friends are posting their super adorable, just-engaged pics they always seem to have perfectly manicured nails? I know people who have sensed a proposal was coming and made it a point to keep their manicures on point, so that must be a thing – and I’m betting so...

If you’re a woman of a certain age, you’ve probably thought at one time or another that pregnancy seems to be contagious. One of your friends gets pregnant and suddenly baby fever is everywhere, and you’re either peeing on a stick and hoping or crossing yourself and wearing garlic, depending on your feelings about having...

If you’re the type of person who needs to read something warm and fuzzy every day, then keep this story close by for the mornings when pickings are slim. California shop owner John Chhan and his wife, Stella, have owned and operated Donut City for 30 years. The Seal Beach community has always been supportive...

These are some good ones, I promise – just take a look and see if I’m kidding around! #6. Two minutes plus two seconds. Continue reading to see the answer!

As if hearing that you’ve got a battle against cancer ahead of you isn’t frightening enough, a new study in the American Journal of Medicine suggests that nearly half of newly diagnosed patients will exhaust their assets within two years of starting treatment. The study lasted 12 years and examined 9.5 million people, ranging in...

Pet owners usually spend hours and hours trying to teach their furry friends any number of basic tricks like sit, stay and fetch, but sometimes something a little less traditional ends up sticking instead. And we’re not just talking quirks or things they’ve learned on their own, either. These 15 animals learned a behavior because...

Some things, it’s just best not to know (ignorance is bliss and all of that). The proof is in the pudding – and in the 15 facts shared below. #15. Breathing and blinking. “You’re breathing and blinking manually.” #14. Destruction at any time. “The Yellowstone Caldera is overdue 40,000 years and could destroy the continental...