The mom initially tried to pay a babysitter $8 per hour for watching her three kids, none of who are potty-trained. When the sitter explained that her rate was $15, the mom was in disbelief. “We’ve had several sitters in the past and never paid more than 8,” the mom wrote via text. “I can do 60 for the night.” The babysitter said that she would not go below $15 per hour, which only upset the mom more....
What happens to them next — despite the fact that there are $10 billion dollars of federal money allocated to helping people pay their mortgages that haven’t gone out — could be foreclosure, access to limited aid, or, in a best-case displacement scenario, home-owners being forced to sell their homes. The pandemic program allowed homeowners, many of whom lost work during COVID-19 or the ability to pay down their mortgage and who also have federally backed mortgages, to defer their monthly mortgage payments for the duration of the pandemic....
So, we begrudgingly go through the steps two to three times a day. But, according to a viral TikTok from a dentist, we’ve been doing it all wrong. Here’s what you need to know. Dr. Onkar Mudhar is a dentist from Essex in England who also has a TikTok profile. He often shares tips for people about taking care of their teeth. For example, he shares information on what harmful things, such as vaping, can do to your teeth and gums....
Lawn care is often a product of peer pressure — not in a “keeping up with the Joneses” sense, but in a “doing the bare minimum to not offend the Joneses” sort of way. When my grass gets high, neighbors begin to joke with me in passing. They inquire, through smiles, if my mower, a two-year-old, red and silver, Honda walk-behind model with dual blades and Smart Drive, is broken....
Let me explain. My wife and I were in an audience of teenagers and their parents and teachers, in an auditorium outside Washington DC. On stage, our eldest son — a novelist and a social activist, invited here to speak about the issues he addresses in his books — urged his audience to live their values. “It can be hard to stand up for what you know is right,” he said....
The image is of NGC 6530, a young cluster of stars in the constellation of Sagittarius. “The cluster is set within the larger Lagoon Nebula,” NASA explains, “a gigantic interstellar cloud of gas and dust.” Can you explain what we see in these photos like we’re 5 years old? There’s no question that this image is stunning. It looks like a gorgeous watercolor painting, but what are we really looking at here?...
Recently we caught up with our favorite scheming Count from A Series of Unfortunate Events, fresh from his voice work on Star Wars: Visions. Here’s what’s new with NPH. Holy hell, that room you’re in looks amazing. Can I move in with you? That’s a little forward, Donna. We just met. This is my office. Isn’t it dope? That’s up in the attic. What inspired you to create Wondercade? It is a single space for me to share things that I’m passionate about, that I want to recommend that I have just experienced....
Under House Bill 1012, which was signed by Governor Jay Inslee on Friday, kids must remain in booster seats “until the vehicle lap and shoulder seat belts fit properly, typically when the child is between the ages of eight and twelve years of age, as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics, or must be properly secured with the motor vehicle’s safety belt properly adjusted and fastened around the child’s body....
But why would McEnany claim that PAW Patrol was canceled in the first place? Most likely because in the wake of ongoing police violence toward Black people, parents are casting a dubious eye towards PAW Patrol’s leading pup, Chase. The plucky German Shepherd is, well, problematic. He is a cop-dog and part of a seemingly privatized police force. He apparently operates with impunity, free of warrants, or public mandate. He has a goddamn surveillance drone....
Old Enough! is an unscripted reality-style series that’s been a top show in Japan for over 30 years. The premise of the show is watching kids go on everyday adventures, running errands for their parents, all on their own. Each episode is 30 minutes long and centers around one kid or a pair of siblings who are on errands like going to the grocery store to pick up milk or picking up something from a car repair shop....
The 16-second clip shows the actor opening the door to his trailer to find his daughter standing there to surprise him. You hear Meadow’s voice yelp “Hi!” and see his startled face crack a smile as he backs up and collapses onto the bed with shouts “Happy birthday!” all around him. “You just scared the hell out of me!” he says, clutching his chest before reaching out, grabbing her in a big hug, and laying back on the bed, yelling “No way!...
“There’s no way to not communicate in a conversation. Anything you do will be interpreted in some way,” says Deborah Tannen, professor of linguistics at Georgetown University and author of That’s Not What I Meant! And the culprit is often tone of voice — as in the thing we need to watch, mind, or change. Tone says a lot. We can sound warm or empathetic, and our bodies can show the same thing....
The new series, which premiered on Nov. 7, 2020, centers around the “universal joy of receiving a package.” We’ve seen kid show after kid show that honors other essential workers like police, firefighters, and paramedics—and now it’s the delivery services’ turn. Pikwik Pack features four animal friends, Suki the brave hedgehog, Hazel the silly cat, Axel the go-getter raccoon, and Tibor the reliable hippo. Together, they work to ensure every package is delivered—whether through land, sea, or air—to the citizens who live in their bright and colorful town....
Throughout Vicky’s pregnancy, a growing list of anxieties was exchanged across the dinner table: How do we bathe a baby? How many layers of clothing does a baby need to wear in the house? When can we start bottle feeding? When can we take a baby outside? And, can a baby really sleep in the cardboard box that Vicky purchased on the internet? As first-time parents, the thought of having a professional come to our home and answer these questions was reassuring....
The Duke of Sussex spoke to the winners of the 2022 WellChild Awards via video call, according to Today. The awards “recognize and celebrate UK’s seriously ill children and young people, along with those who go that extra mile to make a difference to their lives.” In a video shared on social media, Harry talked with several families, including 4-year-old award-winner Henry and his mom and dad, Shevonne and Ben....
Quick caveat: These are not purely being ranked on how they sound, as the original numbers, at this point, are inextricably linked to the actual performances from the movie. So that will be taken into account for the comparisons. 6. “Be Prepared” This is one of the classic Disney villain songs, as the original rendition is a show-stopping, visually-ominous number that gives us a taste of Scar’s less-than-noble intentions. However, in the remake, it is a brief, underwhelming performance robbed of all the delightfully sinister energy....
Arc’teryx Atom SL Insulated Hoodie At 9.2 ounces, this lightweight jacket isn’t great for hikes in the dead of winter, but it’s awesome in cool weather. For $161 less than normal you get fleece stretch panels that allow for ventilation to keep you cool and water repellency to keep you dry. Buy Now $68 Tase Performance Biscayne Striped Polo Shirt This soft polo shirt, just $22 today, would be a great gift for the golf player in your life (even if that golf player is you)....
According to the June Rental Report from Realtor.com, rent prices have continued to rise over the past few years, reaching all-time highs in some areas. However, statistics show that it’s still probably cheaper to rent than it would be to buy in 38 of the 50 largest cities in the U.S. That’s true even though the 50 largest metropolitan areas in the U.S. had reached record-level highs in rent. The average monthly rent in June nationwide was $1,876 a month....
According to CNBC, a survey from Natixis Investment Managers set to find out when most American workers hope to retire and the timeline was pretty consistent. The overall average age of retirement is 62 years old. But when that was broken down into generations, there is more variation. The survey shows that Baby Boomers (current age 57 to 75) expect to retire at 68 years old. Generation X (current ages 41 to 56) say on average they want to retire at 60 years old....
A new (supposedly reliable) rumor says that Wolverine, the X-Men, and even the Fantastic Four might be integrated into the Marvel Cinematic Universe by crossing over from an alternate bizarro dimension. According to a leaker-of-movie-info, Roger Wardell, the new version of the MCU’s Fantastic Four and X-Men will come from a different dimension than all the current movie Avengers. “Earth 1610,” is connected to something called “the Ultimates” which is a different continuity of Marvel Comics heroes than what most people consider to be the “normal” universe, Earth 616....
