I swear a lot. I mean, a LOT. And I’m starting to wonder if I should stop. I’m not entirely sure why my mouth is so filthy. I wasn’t raised in a house full of swearers, but I suspect it might have something to do with feeling insecure and socially isolated in my late teen years. I tried to develop a bit of a badass persona, and swearing probably made me feel tougher. It’s … [Read more...]
11-Year-Old Negotiates Multi-Million Dollar Lemonade Deal With Whole Foods… And She’s Using It To Save The Bees
Mikaila Ulmer is your average Texan 11-year-old except she just happens to have negotiated a multi-million dollar distribution deal for her recently launched BeeSweet Lemonade. Using her Great Granny Helen's recipe for honey-sweetened lemonade she is on a crusade to raise awareness for and protect endangered honeybees. She wasn’t always such an advocate for … [Read more...]
What Would You Do If A Man Shamed You On Facebook For Breastfeeding?
An Indiana mom was photographed breastfeeding by a stranger last week and he shared it on Facebook. The reason? He found it disgusting that she was breastfeeding in public. Here's his post from Facebook (since deleted): Ok moms out there.. I know when a baby is Hungry they need fed. I went to know if this is appropriate or inappropriate as I'm trying to eat my Fridays, there … [Read more...]
Five Things Not to Say to a New Mom
We recently ran a piece about things you should never say to a pregnant woman. After I wrote it, it was suggested that I follow it up with "Things Not to Say to a New Mom." Well, consider it done. Here are 5 things you should never say to a new mother, and by "new mother," I mean a woman with a baby. Even other mothers sometimes say these things, because sometimes we forget. … [Read more...]
The Endless Ways to Use Coconut Oil—And How To Get a Jar FREE
There’s a reason why everyone—and we mean everyone—is talking about coconut oil these days. From raw foodies, to vegan chefs, to Paleo eaters, the internet is ablaze with rave reviews about this trending ingredient. Even if you’re not a fan of the flavor, we know at least nine other ways to use it. The beauty benefits alone will earn it a new spot in your medicine … [Read more...]
Mom Gets Awesome Letter From Son After Divorce From Abusive Husband
I’m a divorce Lawyer. At times I feel as if I’ve heard and seen it all. But ten years ago, a woman walked into my office with a whole new agenda, and neither my life nor my practice has been the same since.Her name was Barbara, and as she was shown to my office, wearing a rather “plain Jane” outfit, I guessed her to be about nineteen and fairly innocent.I was wrong. She was … [Read more...]