Dozens of television programs pop-up each season, each with a different rating or parental guideline. But, what do these ratings mean? Whether you have children or not, deciphering these codes are a lot easier than you once may have thought. The Targeted Audience From the most kid-friendly shows as Sesame Street to the most controversial…
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To Text or Not to Text?
We’ve all seen the commercials about the dangers of texting while behind the wheel of a car. Whether you text and drive or not, it’s definitely worth taking a closer look to see why authorities continuously urge us to put the phone down, while in route to our destinations. But, just how dangerous is texting while…
Test Your Knowledge
What dessert is associated with the U.S.? Apple pie, that’s exactly right. You undoubtedly studied about states, their origins and about national/state treasures in your elementary school’s History class. But, if you are above a certain age, a lot has changed since then. For example, we now have 50 continental U.S. states, instead of 48….
7 Ways to Target Credit Card Debt
Are you struggling with mounting credit card debt? If you are, you are not alone; saddled are many with the looming effects of this debt. Owing large amounts of money to a credit lender can have a ripple effect on our lives. It has the power to negatively impact our credit scores and the repercussions can be seen…
There’s Nothing to Fear!
Franklin D. Roosevelt said, “We have nothing to fear but fear itself.” Some unequivocally believe breaking a mirror will get them seven years’ bad luck; enter the fear of breaking a mirror or catoptrophobia. We can overthink things to the point where they become a fear or phobia; nonetheless, everyone is afraid of something at…
The Bully Effect, Part 1
We’ve all heard stories of people being bullied as children, some from the most unassuming celebrities. Or, we may have firsthand accounts of it because it was done to us in some shape, form or fashion. Knowing what makes bullies tick can be used to benefit your child or someone else’s. Being Aware of Bullying Signs…
On this Day: Famous People Born
We just can’t get enough of headline-making celebrities, who are the epitome of coolness. They are household names for a number of reasons. Don’t forget about the fact that many can make us swoon, too. After all, they are multi-talented and do things we only dream of doing, while sometimes adding a controversial twist to…
The ‘Real Housewives’ Get Really Punchy
You just can’t flip through television stations without coming across a reality show and getting the deets on just about every aspect of ones personal life. Reality television has become a mainstay and is a guilty pleasure in the homes of many. There is just something about taking a voyeuristic look into the lives of…