Do you know the story behind the apron? For most people, it’s a piece of clothing they use everyday, in the kitchen or at work. For some, it’s a kink, or at least part of it. However, the apron used to be more important, much more important than you could imagine. I don’t think our … Read more
Do you know how life changes when a young couple decides to become young parents? Do they think it boils down to adding more commitments and costs? Or do you already know about the emotional toll and everything it entails? Here’s a story that explains it all. “We are sitting at lunch one day when … Read more
This man did what a son is supposed to do for his old mother but onlookers were not bright enough to keep their judgmental reactions to themselves…until this old man told him this. A son took his old mother to a restaurant for an evening dinner. Mother being very old and weak, while eating, dropped … Read more
A woman takes her 16-year-old daughter to the doctor. The doctor says, “Okay, Mrs. James, what’s the problem?” The mother says, “It’s my daughter Darla. She keeps getting these cravings, she’s putting on weight, and is sick most mornings.” The doctor gives Darla a good examination, then turns to the mother and says, “Well, I don’t know how to tell you … Read more
Miracles are not advertised in shops. You will not find them listed on a website on the Internet. And you definitely won’t see them in a corner shop near you. Yet somehow, this little girl was able to buy a miracle, for just one dollar and eleven cents. Tess was a precocious eight-year-old when she heard her Mom and Dad talking about … Read more
Rachel Hollis is a blogger for The Chic Site where there’s one common goal – encouraging other women to be their best selves. The mother of three shared a photo of herself in a bikini on Facebook which has gone viral for all the right reasons. This is the message Hollis wrote with her photo: … Read more
(I’m an A&E nurse. We’re not allowed [to keep] our phones on us; they’re to be kept in our lockers. A call comes into hospital reception on a private line for me.) Phone: “This is [Teacher] from [School]. There’s been an incident involving [Daughter]. We need you to come in.” Me: “Is she ill or … Read more
A woman named Emily renewing her driver’s licence at the County Clerk’s office was asked by the clerk to state her occupation. She hesitated, uncertain how to classify herself. “What I mean is,” explained the clerk, “do you have a job, or are you just a …? “Of course I have a job,” snapped Emily. “I’m … Read more
Matt Walsh is tired of people telling him how lucky his wife is to be a stay-at-home mom and to not be “working”. This is his message to those people: It’s happened twice in a week, and they were both women. Anyone ought to have more class than this, but women — especially women — … Read more
When a person is young, they tend to have a unique perspective on life. In many cases, they may actually show wisdom that is beyond their years, not because they have the experience, but because they can see things that we may not be able to see. As adults, we are often too close to … Read more
We love sharing raw, honest stories by real people. This is one of them. Bridgette White shares her true thoughts as she makes a discovery after her kids take a picture of her without her permission. At first, she is horrified to see herself in her true form…. The following was what Bridgette posted on … Read more
Imgur user Serndipity posted a series of photos of parents and their offspring in the wilderness. These charming photos show that even in the wild, parents are awesome. They are uplifting: They engulf their children with affection: They are great leaders: You can always count on them for support: They teach all of … Read more
The Miracle of a Brother’s Song Like any good mother, when Karen found out that another baby was on the way, she did what she could to help her 3-year-old son, Michael, prepare for a new sibling. They found out that the new baby was going to be a girl, and day after day, night … Read more
In the remote city of Iqaluit, Canada, one mother was tired of seeing the unsavory graffiti that appeared on the walls of her town. According to CBC News, when Janet Brewster’s young son asked about the meaning of a drug reference sprayed on a wall, it was the last straw. So she did something about it–she decided to … Read more
With approximately half of all marriages ending in divorce, there are bound to also be a high number of remarriages, which means stepparents get added to the mix. This can cause contention, particularly when it comes to child-rearing. One mom took to the internet to share her thoughts in the form of an open … Read more
It’s true. We have cancelled Christmas in our house this year. Well, at least the version of Christmas our boys have been focusing on. Let me explain. We have not cancelled putting up decorations, celebrating the birth of our Savior, or any of our other heartwarming traditions. But, we have cancelled presents, Santa, and stockings. … Read more
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and a new photography series aims to show just how much our definition of the word changes over time. Canadian artist Elly Heise has been hard at work with a series she calls #DAUGHTERDOESMYMAKEUP. She explains the goal of the project to Bored Panda: I wanted to make a photographic … Read more
A mommy blogger only identified as Sherry wrote on her blog, Hand Me Downs, about her encounter with a cashier over her son, who has Down syndrome. Sherry started her post by writing about her two-year old son, Gabe, who acts like, well, most two-year olds. He’s curious, throws tantrums, and loves music. Sometimes, she … Read more