Before having kids, I thought light-up shoes were tacky. Now that I’m a mom, I get it.
The author never thought she’d buy light-up shoes for her kids. I had a clear vision of how my daughter would dress — dresses with peter pan collars or smocked detail, big bows perched on her head, and Mary Jane shoes. It most certainly did not include anything with characters like Elsa, Peppa Pig or…
I compared ice cream, soft serve, frozen yogurt, and frozen custard to see how different they actually are
I ordered vanilla ice cream, soft serve, frozen custard, and frozen yogurt to compare the treats. When the weather is nice, nothing beats a frozen treat after a long day of work or school. Everyone has their preferences, but I still don’t really know what distinguishes ice cream from soft serve, frozen yogurt, or frozen…
A nurse who made $250k secretly working multiple jobs shares why the challenge was fun and helped his career
A nurse (not pictured) made nearly $250,000 last year secretly working multiple jobs. Matthew, a registered nurse based in the Western US, began working as a field case manager about a decade ago. But it wasn’t until several years later that he started working multiple jobs in secret to boost his income. In 2019, Matthew…
How rich Americans use life insurance to save on taxes and protect their kids’ inheritance with this neat trick
Life insurance can be used to save on taxes and protect inherited assets from creditors. Estate taxes pose a dilemma for asset-rich but cash-poor Americans. To pay Uncle Sam, their heirs may be forced to liquidate their real estate empires or privately held businesses. But there is an alternative to a fire sale: They can…
A self-sustaining private island in Canada that can only be reached by boat or helicopter is for sale
An aerial view of Strum Island in Canada, on the market for about $7.3 million. A private island off the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada, is on the market at $9.95 million Canadian dollars, or about $7.3 million. Strum Island is home to a luxurious lodge, and visitors can use the grounds for hunting, sailing,…
Snapchat breaks down how new features like content analytics data sharing and pinning Snaps will impact creator recruitment and earnings
Brooke Berry has worked at Snapchat for almost four years and took to the stage on Tuesday to highlight new initiatives. If Brooke Berry had two minutes with you alone in an elevator, she’s “90%” confident she could convince you to start posting on Snapchat every day. The head of Snap creator development’s power of…
A naming expert shares 22 names for babies born in the fall. She suggests getting inspiration from colors and fall traditions.
Names like Maple and Cedar are great for fall babies. The season that you’re expecting a baby can serve as a well of inspiration for naming. Sweater weather season isn’t a great time to cozy up with your newborn — fall is also ripe with naming opportunities for baby boys and girls. I’m seeing more…
I grew up in the US and my husband grew up in Ireland. We’ve settled down in Dublin, but there were a few culture shocks along the way.
I moved from the US to Ireland. My husband and I were born almost exactly one year apart and over 4,000 miles away from each other. We always say it was fate that somehow brought us together. While I was growing up in the humble Midwest of the United States, he was raised just outside…
I’m a working mom while my husband stays home. I’ve dealt with FOMO and he’s felt inadequate, but our family is stronger for it.
I’ve been the female breadwinner for our family of four, including our two daughters ages 11 and 4, for about five years. I work a full-time 9-to-5 job as a project manager and also run an e-commerce business on the side. My husband was a chef before we began transitioning him into a stay-at-home dad…