Peanut butter jelly time. An elementary school teacher smartly used food to teach her students a lesson. Kayleigh Sloan teaches a creative writing class to first and second-graders. To teach a valuable lesson about where the youngsters went wrong with their assignment to write about how to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, she decided … Read more
They turned water into wine. A business class passenger flying Cathay Pacific was horrified upon discovering flight attendants had served her three-year-old son a decidedly adult beverage — and the protective parent isn’t letting the airline get away with a standard “sorry.” Shelling out the extra cash for the exclusive seats proved to be inadequate … Read more
All horses go to heaven. A New York City carriage horse that made headlines and spurred debate after bolting and crashing into two cars, has met a sad but peaceful end after an idyllic retirement on a sprawling farm in the Hamptons. In February 2018, a large gray draft horse named Arthur was spooked by … Read more
Nine in 10 moms said being a mother is both the hardest and the most rewarding thing they’ve ever done, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 moms with a child between the ages of 1–6 found 93% of respondents agreed with this sentiment, recognizing the joy and the challenges that come with being … Read more
A fantasy romance novel convention quickly went from Velaris to very messy. Romantasy fans — the extremely popular book genre among millennials and Gen Z women that blends fantasy fiction with smutty romance tropes — were baffled when they arrived at the A Million Lives Book Festival in Baltimore on May 2 and 3. What … Read more
A laundry hack being hailed as “genius” is doing the rounds of the internet, introducing people to a faster and more convenient way to dry their clothes. However, experts are warning anyone who tries it to be careful, as it may cause more problems than you’d expect. The laundry hack you never knew you needed Aussie TikTok user @keepingwithkirsty has … Read more
Go for the gold? Meghan Markle recently described her preferred pregnancy drink as “woo woo,” but the brew may have concrete benefits. “During my pregnancies, I had an Ayurvedic doctor, and so much of it was about seeing food as medicine,” Markle, 43, said on the latest episode of her podcast, “Confessions of a Female Founder.” … Read more
They’re shaking things up. Shake Shack is celebrating National Burger Month by offering a free burger to patrons every day from May 1 through June 1. Customers qualify for the mouth-watering freebie if they spend $10 or more at the fast food franchise. Each week, one of four different burgers will be offered free of … Read more
Cartier has squared the circle. In a design feat, the French jeweler has created Trinity necklaces and bracelets that link cushion-shaped rings. Like the iconic ring introduced by Louis Cartier in 1924, the new offerings feature interlocking bands in gleaming pink, yellow and white gold. But instead of the original’s round elements, these are square … Read more
One man is taking “be fruitful and multiply” to a whole new level. Rob Albon has devoted his life to supporting a controversial effort by the world’s richest person, Elon Musk. Albon, who lives in a modest home in England, has nowhere near the wealth or name-recognition of the tech billionaire, but he has thoroughly … Read more