Author: Laura Pence

Starbucks Unveils New Vegan Drinks

If you’re going to spend $5 on a drink at Starbucks, you might as well get some instagram likes out of it. The coffee company just released two new colorful drinks for its spring menu. One is a green drink called the iced pineapple matcha, and one is a bright yellow drink, the iced golden ginger. They’re both made with…

Dog Joins His Best Friend in Time-Out

An Ohio mom recently gave her young son, Peyton, a punishment of time-out after fighting with his sister. Soon after he took his place against the wall, he was joined by his fur-ever friend, the family’s english mastiff, Dash. The photo went viral with Peyton’s mom saying she’s in shock that the classic childhood moment has struck a chord with…

Average Rates for Babysitters in 2020

If you’re still not sure how much to shell out for a sitter, a child care study has listed the average hourly rates across the U.S. the price for one child is $17.73 per hour and two children bumps it up to $20.30 an hour. Out of the 25 cities studied, Las Vegas ranked as the cheapest hourly rate and…

Talking Politics is Riskier Than Ever

Talking politics might be riskier than ever with 71% of Americans saying they’ve had at least one political discussion that’s harmed a relationship. Some say at least one discussion involved “verbal attacks, insults, or name-calling,” causing a lack of respect as well as unfriending on social media. 38% have avoided someone at work, or in social situations and 18% of…

Household Problems Millennials Ignore

Less than a quarter of millennials say they’re good at fixing things around the house and millions admit they call for help to hang a picture or even change a light bulb. Some of the other jobs they can’t or won’t do…putting up wallpaper, painting, fixing a loose screw, or tightening the hinges on a cabinet. But, it’s not all…

Going to Concerts Regularly Makes You Happier

According to recent studies, if you make a habit of seeing live music, you’ll be happier for it! After talking to hundreds of concert-goers, research found that the bright lights, screaming crowds and pulsating beats that come with attending a concert can actually help you live longer. Attending a live music event for just 20 minutes can increase feelings of…

The Best Restaurants for Eating Healthy

If you’re on the go and don’t have time to meal prep, here are some of the best restaurants for eating healthy. Chipotle serves food with non-genetically modified ingredients. But, skip the burrito and go for a salad or bowl instead. Or, pop into Wendy’s for their grilled chicken sandwich or wrap which are both low in calories and high…

Conversation Topics That Make People Tune Out the Fastest

Most people check out within three minutes when they’re bored and start randomly nodding their heads while saying “mmhmm” to make the other person think they’re listening. So, what topics are the most likely to make us tune out? Golf, celebrity gossip, veganism, football, beauty trends, the stock market, online dating, cars and hair styles.