We often hear about restaurant staff battling to make ends meet. Many work long hours and rely on tips to survive. On top of this, they sometimes have to deal with rude customers who “are always right.” A Firebirds Wood Fired Grill server couldn’t believe his luck when a customer recently tipped him $2,500 on … Read more
Having roommates can be great if you want to be more social. You can hit the town together, have cozy nights in with a warm cup of tea and a movie, and have someone to help you in case of an emergency. Other times, however, roommates can be a real pain. Like this woman, who … Read more
Do you know what distinguishes a good horror movie from a bad one? In a bad one, for a lot of money, vampires, zombies, werewolves, maniacs, and other bad guys take turns on the screen in a gloomy atmosphere—and yet, you are not scared at all. But in a good one, a hedgehog runs out … Read more
If we consider 1996 as the cutoff for the Millennial generation, that means the youngest Millennials are now 29 years old. Most others have already crossed into or well beyond their 30s. Your 30s are often a decade you dread in your 20s, worrying about getting older and losing your youthful spark. But once you … Read more
We depend on our closest friends for their unfaltering honesty. Whether your daring hairstyle of the day is a fashion faux pas or if you have made a rather odious choice, your BFF will have no qualms about giving it to you straight. But there are situations when honest talk could bring about misunderstandings and … Read more
Being a teen is a wild ride. Everything’s changing, from your body and sense of self to your peer relationships and desire for independence. What’s more, every generation of teens is growing up in their own era with its own unique set of circumstances. Someone asked the internet, “What did it feel like to be … Read more
There is hardly anything more painful than losing a loved one. If they were your spouse, their passing leaves you feeling hollow, and as though the very foundations of your life are shattering. While healing and finding love again is possible, it takes time. However, in some cases, people find it impossible to fully recover … Read more
That crunch when backing up a car, or the crash of a bowl slipping off the table, there are certain sounds that just make us inwardly groan. From cleanup to embarrassment or material cost, disasters and accidents are never fun. But once it’s our wallet removed from the equation, we do have an interesting fascination … Read more
Everything in this world, one way or another, has its end. And, what’s most disappointing, often the denouement can come completely unexpectedly. You may think that you have a happy family living in harmony, peace and prosperity – but this world can shatter into pieces in just a few days. Something similar happened to the … Read more
Finding daycare for a newborn is challenging. It’s expensive and not every place that is available is suitable. So it’s not a surprise that it’s quite common for close friends and immediate family to help parents with their newborns, as it’s probably more reliable and cheaper. However, sometimes it’s important to agree clearly about the … Read more