The Nintendo Switch is perhaps one of the most popular gaming consoles out right now. The product gained extra popularity during the early phases of global lockdowns brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. People were stuck at home with nothing to do. The Switch seemed like the perfect machine to […]
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gofundme The Graham family An embattled family who recently lost their home in a wildfire is facing more difficulties after all seven of its members contracted the novel coronavirus. Matthew and Jessica Graham — along with their five children: Constantine, 10, Claudia, twins Zoe and Adele, 7, and Darius, 5 […]
After fifty-two years without self-worth, Kylie Chapman lives to help others find theirs. Most of us have battled self-doubt throughout our lives. Whether it’s a relationship breakup, a chronic health issue, family problems, money, unexpected changes can throw even the brightest of temperaments into a dark place. “There are no […]
CUTCHOGUE, NY — For many, the coronavirus pandemic has been a time rife with anxiety and uncertainty as families struggle to adjust to the new normal. But for Tanya McDowell of Cutchogue, the last months have been a pivotal turning point — and have meant a life shift that sent […]
There’s far too much for parents to cry about during a global pandemic — so one mom has decided to take a very different approach. “I’d rather laugh than cry,” said Meredith Masony, 39, founder of the online parenting community That’s Inappropriate and a longtime contributor to TODAY Parents and […]
Photo credit: Instagram From Cosmopolitan Whether you have a newborn or a toddler, you and your kid can have the most adorable costume when you coordinate! And since babies don’t exactly get a say in their Halloween ensembles, this is maybe the only time you can dress ’em how you […]
A group of community advocates seeking justice for missing Cal Poly student Kristin Smart is floating the idea of buying an Arroyo Grande home next to the property of Susan Flores. Flores is the mother of Paul Flores, the last person seen with Smart when the 19-year-old woman went missing […]
Family situation: My daughter Faith and I live just outside of Waco. We have one adorable dog Pixie and two fish named Gwyn and Gabe. Parenting “philosophy” in a sentence: Parenting takes a lot of patience, prayer and organization. I always knew I wanted to be a mommy. I was […]
DEAR ABBY: My 30-year-old son lives with me for financial reasons, and I love him dearly. He helps with bills and works a full-time job. My only problem with him is he wears the same pair of pants for weeks without washing them and hasn’t washed his sheets in months. […]
Growing up on a farm in Iowa, I spent hours next to my dad in the front seat of his pickup. When my legs finally grew long enough to reach the pedals, I occasionally slid behind the wheel to drive down the dusty country roads. So aside from the chore […]
Dear Amy: I’m very active and adventurous. I started an annual tradition with my daughter to take her on mommy-daughter adventures for her birthday (like hiking, kayaking, horseback riding, etc.). We’ve done this for six years now and it’s been incredibly special. This year I decided to splurge on a […]
EASTPOINTE, Mich. – Before an abusive boyfriend broke her teeth, before she lost her daughter to sickness, before setbacks too many to count, Eastpointe’s Otelia Jones was on her own at just 14 years old. But on a day famous for resolutions and promises of something more, it was her oldest son that […]
The festivities would start each year with their mom, Lisa Cheatham, 58, setting out a plate-bending buffet with just about every breakfast food you can think of, the sisters said. Then they would open presents, watch festive movies (Christmas Vacation and The Grinch are family favorites) and play card games […]