Author: Laura Pence

The AKC Introduced Two New Dog Breeds

The world’s largest purebred dog registry gives “thumbs up,” or maybe, “paws up,” to two brand new dog breeds! The “dogo argentino,” which resembles a pit bull in facial features, and the “Barbet”, a shaggy-haired french water dog, are now recognized by the american kennel club as purebreds. The dogs are eligible to compete in their respective groups as of…

Do You Put Ice Cubes in Cereal?

A cereal “hack” from none other than Gene Simmons of K.I.S.S. is causing a meltdown on social media. The food fight started after Simmons posted a tweet about eating his cereal with ice cubes. His picture quickly went viral with people chiming in on whether or not they like the idea of it.

Helping Others Can Reduce Physical Pain

We’ve all heard it’s better to give than receive and science also suggests giving can actually ease physical pain. Researchers say that people experiencing pain benefited instantly from altruistic acts. For instance, one study found those who volunteered to give blood after an earthquake experienced less pain than non-volunteers. Another study found that volunteers helping children of migrant workers experienced…

The Top Goals People Have for 2020

A recent study found that one in ten people want to completely overhaul their diet. As well as improving overall health and losing weight, a third of people say travel is a big goal for the year ahead. Others want to cut down on their phone use, sort out their finances, improve sleep quality, and change their job.

Baker Shows Hack for Making Baby Yoda Sugar Cookies

With the recent baby Yoda craze due to the Disney Plus show, “The Mandalorian”, one woman is sharing a creative way to make baby Yoda treats for Christmas! In order to get the perfect shape, all you have to do is use an angel-shaped cookie cutter and lob off the head for the perfect shape! Then, use brown and white…

Alexa, Change the Subject!

You can turn to Alexa to rescue you from arguments during your holiday gathering. Amazon added a feature to its smart devices that lets users trigger a distraction. Just say “Alexa, change the subject” and she will pose a question to spark a new debate like, “what would your superpower be and why?” or “is ‘Die Hard’ a Christmas movie?”

Top Holiday Experiences According to Parents

The holidays are fun in your 20’s because you go home and see old friends, but, once you’ve got kids, things get a little tamer. parents have ranked their favorite holiday activities. Here are the results, watching movies, going to a holiday concert, traveling somewhere, decorating the tree, ice skating, baking cookies, singing carols and driving around to look at…