Earlier this week, Love What Matters — a website, podcast series, and social media movement which has dedicated its various platforms and pages to celebrating the “moments in life that matter” — shared a beautiful, yet honest, post about love and marriage and everything in between. In fact, the story, submitted […]
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Dad Becomes Internet Famous to Convince His Teenager He is Cooler Than Shawn Mendes
When Brian Dean’s daughter became a Shawn Mendes fan, he decided to have some fun with it. Dean started an Instagram account called “Kooler Than Mendes” to prove to his daughter that he is cooler than Shawn Mendes by attempting to get as many followers as the singer. In just four weeks, Dean […]
Pharma Execs Making Millions from EpiPen Price Hike
By Joanna McClanahan of Ramblin’ Mama EpiPen prices aren’t the only thing on the rise. Top pharmaceutical executives at Mylan, the company who owns its patent, have also been treating themselves to millions in salary increases. According to Food Allergy Research and Education, life-threatening allergies affect 1 in every 13 […]
Teacher’s Viral Note About Homework Has Parents Rethinking Tradition
Teacher Brandy Young’s students got a pleasant surprise this week when she posted a new policy about homework: As stated, Mrs. Young questions the value in sending kids home with worksheets. Instead, she encourages families to engage in nurturing activities which have been proven to boost academic performance. The response […]
School Policy Tells Parents Kids Must ‘Problem Solve’ On Their Own
A Catholic high school in Little Rock, Arkansas made waves when they posted a seemingly simple picture on their Facebook page. But it wasn’t the image itself which stirred up controversy; it was the image’s implied message. If your kid forgets something at home, tough freakin’ luck, because kids gotta […]
Gwyneth’s Summer Barbeque Reminds the Rest of Us How Poor We Are
One of the great American pastimes is the summer barbeque. And what’s more American than rich white socialites getting drunk on a massive estate? Everyone’s favorite lifestyle blogger, Gwyneth Paltrow, recently threw an over-the-top garden party and featured it on GOOP to remind the rest of us how poor we are. GOOP staff decorated the lawn […]
Terminally Ill Woman Holds Party Before Ending Her Life With Doctor-Assisted Suicide
Imagine you are lying in bed one morning, scrolling through your Facebook feed or clicking through your inbox. You may be clearing out spam or answering work emails. You may be forwarding chain letters or downloading pictures from your best friend’s wedding. But then you come across an invitation, an invitation […]
Bachelor in Paradise Contestant Calls Rival “Needy” for Being a Mom
The Bachelor fan base is composed largely of mothers, so season three’s Bachelor in Paradise contestant, Leah Block, got herself in hot water this week when she criticized a fellow contestant as “needy” and “dependent” for being a mom. Viewers couldn’t help but notice the lip Leah gave BIP cameras Monday night–both […]