Jass Pangkor is a skilled musician who earns a living performing on the streets of Malaysia. On one particular day, not many people were hanging out around him or paying him for his efforts. Feeling frustrated, he was just getting ready to pack up and leave when a thought occurred to him – why not…
With all of the pesticides, growth hormones, artificial flavorings, colorings and other scary ingredients being added to our food these days, do you ever find yourself wondering, “What in the world is actually safe to eat?” Not everyone has access to organic food 24/7, so for those who are just trying to do their best…
Sometimes, when everything feels like it’s falling apart, it may actually be falling into place. Many of us fear change, but change helps us learn, grow and discover new parts of ourselves that we never new existed. If life seems a little hectic right now, take comfort in knowing that in a few weeks, months…
In your life, do you know of two friends that work together just fine but still can’t seem to stop playing tricks on one another? That’s exactly the sort of relationship your eyes and brain have with one another. If you’ve ever suffered the horrors of sleep deprivation, you know all about the havoc your…
From strawberry waffles and strawberry pie to strawberry smoothies and strawberry jam, the amount of homemade treats you can make using ripe and delicious strawberries is almost endless. Not to mention, they make the perfect treat on their own. While you probably weren’t looking for another reason to eat this sweet fruit, here’s one you…
If you’re unfamiliar with Lyme disease, it’s a bacterial infection transmitted via tick bite, and it’s something you absolutely don’t want to contract. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 300,000 people are diagnosed with Lyme disease in the United States every year. It affects people of all ages, and it’s often misdiagnosed…
More than half of the world’s population lives in cities, and study after study has shown that urban life may be taking a toll on our health and well-being. Experts have estimated that by the year 2050, as much as 70% of the population will reside in cities, and the traffic, the noise and the…
Indigenous cultures contain meaningful symbols for just about every animal you can think of. In the interest of keeping this article an article and not, y’know, a novel, I’ll stick to ‘birth animals,’ also known as the Native American zodiac. The concept is similar to that of a horoscope; the idea is that a person…
You’re probably used to teaching your dog tricks or even the basics of life like not pooping all over your carpet or waking you up during your afternoon naps. But did you know that there are several life lessons your dog can teach you as well? Nature is a wonderful thing and dogs are no…
Having a small garden is nice! You get to grow your own food, and harvest it when you are ready. However, keeping your garden safe can sometimes be difficult. There are pests and animals that think your food is just as delicious as you do. SuzelleDIY has got you covered! In the short video below, she…
Summer is just around the corner… for Northerners, that is. If you live in the South like me, you’ve had months of sunshine by now. Either way, each season has its perks and its drawbacks, and there’s that one thing about summer that most can agree they absolutely hate — bugs. Mosquitoes, bees, wasps, spiders,…
Mail carriers are an amazing group of people. That is why I always try to be kind to them. They deliver our mail everyday and rarely ever make a mistake. They are amazing! It is also well known that mailmen, and other deliverers, have to deal with troublesome animals they meet along the way. I…
Whether you’re a gardener, an outdoorsman, or you enjoy sitting on your porch and nature-watching, if you have frequent hummingbird visits, you know how enjoyable it can be to watch them flutter around the yard. The small, colorful birds with iridescent feathers get their name from flapping their wings so quickly — about 80 times per…