After losing a local hero, two young friends from Colorado channeled their grief into a fundraising drive. The girls, devastated by the fatal shooting of an Arvada police officer, opened a lemonade stand to raise money for the fallen officer’s family and raised almost $2,000. Mom, Ashley Conn, claimed her daughter Scarlett Reust, 9, struggled…
‘What If That Was My Dad?:’ Girls Set Up Lemonade Stand to Support Fallen Officer’s Family
Young Autistic Man Stranded out of State Helped Home by ‘Chain’ of Kind Police Officers in ‘Bizarre Story’
A young man with autism, who found himself stranded in Alabama, was delivered safely home to Indianapolis, thanks to a “chain” of kind law enforcement officers. Police described a “bizarre story” that ended happily—even if “most of his story was determined to be false.” The 23-year-old, Sangre Bolin, had called Montgomery police on the week of…
Baby Born Size of Sharpie Defies Incredible Odds of Survival; 4.5 Months Later, He’s a 7-Pound Miracle
A premature baby boy, born the size of a Sharpie marker pen, beat 10 percent survival odds after his family fought to keep him alive. Mom Amanda Green of Bowmanville, Ontario, gave birth to baby Jaxen on Feb. 5 at 23 weeks and one day. He was “a week past viability,” Amanda explained to CTV News, so…
Practical Tips for DIY Home Maintenance and Repair
Maintenance costs can put a serious dent in your budget and savings—a dent that’s tough to repair. While there are certain things you definitely need an expert to handle, there are plenty of other situations in which you can make minor but meaningful repairs without calling for professional support—while saving serious cash. From closet rods…
5 Ways to Make Your Small Outdoor Space Feel Bigger
It only takes a small amount of outdoor space to enjoy the sun on your face and the breeze in your hair from the privacy of home—but if your outdoor space is petite, you might want to consider incorporating a few of these ideas to help your mini getaway feel a little more spacious than…
9-Year-Old Missouri Girl Helps Her Pregnant Mom Deliver Her Baby Safely When Dad’s Stuck in Traffic
A 9-year-old girl in Belton, Missouri, assisted her pregnant mom to deliver her baby safely—as her husband was stuck in traffic—when contractions came a week early. Angelica Gunn, now a mother of three, began feeling contractions late June and she knew right then she was going into labor. Thinking quickly, she called her husband, Caleb, but found…
Burnt Roses: Facing Loss and Grief
Grief comes boxed in many different packages. The death of a loved one, a routine visit to the doctor that reveals a fatal disease, the end of a marriage, a heart broken by betrayal, a young person caught up in drugs and sentenced to prison, the untimely death of a pet, bankruptcy, a job lost…
When Showing up Is the Hardest Part
July 13, 2021
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Not that long ago, I underwent that procedure no one my age likes to talk about. Doing all the necessary prep to get ready for the exam was bad enough. Then, I wanted to cut and run when I saw those words on the office door: certified financial planner. But we did it. My husband…
Living With Pets Protects Children From Allergies
Q: We have several cats, and we provide foster care for kittens from a rescue organization. I am pregnant with my first child, and we don’t want our child to grow up allergic to cats. While our child is young, should we stop fostering and limit access to our family cats? A: Quite the opposite….
Homesteading Is Gaining Popularity: A Practice That Is Deeply Rooted in the Missouri Ozarks
After last year’s lockdowns and food shortages, a trend to be more self-sufficient has grown. Throughout the country, more and more people are moving away from cities to start homesteading. The term homesteading in itself can be confusing. In 1862, The Homestead Act was created to distribute public lands for private use. The definition also…
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