2 Days After ‘Emotional Crisis,’ Man Reportedly Shot Ex & Another Man Then Himself In Murder

The family of Heaven Glisson admitted the 24-year-old didn’t have the best taste in men , but her death still shocked them. The Independence, Kentucky, mother of two died on September 22, 2025, in what law enforcement believes was a murder-suicide . They suspect the father of her 4-month-old baby and ex-fiancé, 33-year-old Donald Bryant, killed Glisson. Bryant reportedly shot her and 34-year-old Daylon Bradford, then turned the gun on himself....

December 27, 2025 · 3 min · 472 words · Mary Conboy

20 Black Friday Sales From Big Brands Moms Love

It’s that time of year! Yes, the holiday decorations will really start to go up and the songs will be played, but we’re talking about Black Friday, which will be Friday, November 27, 2020. Almost every store will have markdowns with more than ever already on sale online even ahead of Cyber Monday as it’s the safer way to shop during a pandemic with stay-at-home orders going into effect again....

December 27, 2025 · 6 min · 1223 words · Danielle Butler

20 Hottest Trends To Jump On In 2021 According To Etsy

In fact, the company tracked the trends that will hit in 2021 and shared some predictions it has for this year, all based on the items people sought out to buy for themselves or others. For example, sky blue is the color of 2021 and lots of items are of that color. It’s bright and hopeful and we’re about it. Also, we’re still making strides in our home decor and sticking to comfy clothing....

December 27, 2025 · 6 min · 1088 words · Nan Rodriguez

20 Valentine’S Day Cards Not Found In Stores

Valentine’s Day is the day of love, and it can mean different things to different people. For some, it’s a day to treat loved ones in a special way . For others, it might be a day to reconnect with friends (shoutout to the galentines!) To others, V-Day is just another Hallmark holiday. And for parents, regardless of how they feel about the day, their kids celebrate at school. It may be a hassle at the dollar store to gather the little cards or treats together, but think about it: it’s showing kids to think about and love others....

December 27, 2025 · 6 min · 1215 words · Jeffrey King

20-Month

The family of a Washington, DC , father claims he’s positively distraught following the death of his young daughter. Deputies from the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office were called to a vacation home in Kissimmee, Florida, just after 3:30 a.m. December 13, 2025. When they arrived, they reportedly found 20-month-old Azariah Hough unresponsive. The child had apparently drowned in the hot tub under the supervision of her father, 33-year-old Reynard Tyrone Hough....

December 27, 2025 · 2 min · 422 words · Sophia Baseler

21 Toys That Teach Toddlers Real Life Skills

Toddlers are at an amazing age. They want to learn and are so capable of absorbing so much. With holiday season coming up, their toys could be a great way to introduce learning and life skills into play time and they’ll actually enjoy it (and will likely have no idea). There are tons of age-appropriate toys out there , especially for younger kids, and we found some that are not just toys but teaching tools , too....

December 27, 2025 · 7 min · 1348 words · Amy Eisenman

28 Controversial Duggar Quotes That Totally Freaked People Out

With their conservative views, how they raise their families, and just how they go about pretty much anything, there are plenty of people who don’t agree with the things this family does or says. And those critics definitely aren’t afraid to let their opinions known — that’s for sure. But no matter how much people don’t quite agree with them, we have to admit that they were entertaining to watch....

December 27, 2025 · 12 min · 2349 words · Philip Palermo

30 Easy Crock

We are still deep in the gloomy days of late winter and the thought of having something warm, comforting, and satisfyingly tasty waiting in the Crock-Pot at the end of a long day sounds basically perfect. And, if that something is a hearty soup or delicious roast that is also low in carbs and keto-friendly for anyone following that diet, so much the better! These 30 keto Crock-Pot recipes have something for everyone, be it the novice keto dieter, the expert who can already make “crack” chicken six ways, or basically anyone who loves the ease of dumping a bunch of things into a slow cooker and then opening the lid to a finished dinner six hours later....

December 27, 2025 · 8 min · 1566 words · Kathy Kane

30 Ultra Rare Baby Names Inspired By The Sun, Moon & Stars

When naming a baby, there’s no better place to look than … up. That’s right, to the sky. The sun, moon, and stars have inspired everything from paintings to music to books. And why shouldn’t they? They represent nature, outer space, and the infinite. And now, they can inspire our baby name list, too. We found unusual and beautiful baby names that are inspired by the universe — and they are truly out of this world....

December 27, 2025 · 9 min · 1775 words · Linda Morris

4 Teens Charged In African Missionary’S Murder Following Botched Facebook Marketplace Scam

Michael Ryan Burke dedicated himself to serving his country in the US Marine Corps. He also served as a Christian missionary in Uganda, helping spread the Word of God. To those who loved him, Burke was a source of light. For a group of teenagers on Facebook Marketplace , however, he was nothing more than a victim. Burke died following a foiled robbery attempt at his Columbia, Missouri , home on January 18, 2026....

December 27, 2025 · 3 min · 596 words · Marilyn Mccann

5 Mother’S Day Gifts That Will Actually Make Her Life Easier

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, so it’s time to start thinking about gifts! We all love a good breakfast in bed or brunch with the family, but a lot of moms would appreciate a gift that will actually make their life a little easier. To be honest, there are only so many boxes of chocolate and bouquets of flowers we can enjoy after Mother’s Day . From powerful breast pumps to coffee mugs that never get cold to digital photo frames, these gifts will actually make mom’s life easier....

December 27, 2025 · 3 min · 555 words · Michael Bierce

5-Year

When a man evidently no longer wanted to care for his 5-year-old son, the boy’s grandfather took him in. But soon after, he realized something was terribly wrong . After noticing bruising on the child, he took him to the hospital. There, investigators say they began to uncover a history of horrific abuse at the hands of the boy’s father, 29-year-old Charles Smitley V, and his girlfriend, 35-year-old Colleen Cassidy....

December 27, 2025 · 3 min · 454 words · Brett Torres

7 Hilarious Maternity Shirts Bound To Crack You Up (Photos)

Ahh, pregnancy . Isn’t it grand? You’re growing a beautiful little being inside of you. You’re glowing. You’re on the cusp of becoming a mother! Also, you’re tired, nauseated, and achy as all get out. Fun times, right? Since it’s not always easy being our “best selves” during pregnancy — physically, mentally, emotionally — it’s important to at least maintain our senses of humor , right? Or at least attempt to....

December 27, 2025 · 2 min · 243 words · Willard Cantrell

7 Outfit Essentials Every Girl Needs This Fall

Fall is officially here, and we’re so ready for the change in seasons! Here come the days of cooler weather, seasonal treats, and the start of the holidays. We’re ready to get back into the swing of things with school, extracurricular activities, and busy weekends. Girls are spending time with their friends, doing sports, and spending lots of time at school — and their outfits need to stand up to their busy lives!...

December 27, 2025 · 3 min · 442 words · Irene Zvorsky

A Mother & Daughter Allegedly Teamed Up To Kill Mother’S Husband With A Root Beer Float

An Indiana woman and her mother are accused of working together to kill the mother’s husband to get access to his retirement money. The women allegedly purchased various poisons to commit the crime, finally killing the man with a poison-spiked root beer float. Initially, the women were not suspected in the husband’s “sudden” death, but then, authorities say, another incident led them down a path that began uncovering the women’s plot to get rid of the husband....

December 27, 2025 · 4 min · 757 words · Betty Escalera

€˜Devoted’ Mom Of 2 & €˜Beloved Teacher’ Shot & Killed By Husband In Early Morning Murder

A community in Nashville is reeling after the loss of a much-loved teacher. Anna Pierce was shot and killed by her husband who then turned the gun on himself. Police are currently considering the incident an apparent murder-suicide. People close to Amina “Anna” Pierce said she was a mom herself. Information about the couple’s children and their whereabouts aren’t available. Now, the work community that loved Anna Pierce is gathering to pay tribute to someone who meant a lot to many people....

December 27, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · Nellie Heisler

€˜I Didn’T Think I Was A Hero’: 13-Year

An Australian family is praising their oldest child for rescuing his mom and siblings during a boating trip that went horribly wrong . Austin Appelbee swam for hours and many miles to get help, and no one can believe he made it. The teen was on vacation with his family, and they were having a great time in the water. But then things went awry and they had to act quickly....

December 27, 2025 · 4 min · 722 words · Susan Jacobs

Aaron Carter’S Official Cause Of Death Is Revealed

Five months after Aaron Carter ’s unexpected death, the results of his autopsy are finally in. The Los Angeles County medical examiner has released Aaron’s official cause of death , and although some people may have believed that foul play was involved, those rumors can now be put to rest. Aaron’s death has been ruled an accident. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Aaron Carter (@aaroncarter)...

December 27, 2025 · 3 min · 436 words · Lonnie Anthony

After Several Misses, My 3-Month

As a new mom, I want to get my baby boy Marco all the best of everything. Newborns are fussy, I didn’t realize how much. Marco has tried other automatic baby swings, but he was not happy and had to be picked up right away. That is, until he tried the new Momcozy CocoSway 3D-Motion Electric Baby Swing . He absolutely loves it! As soon as we strapped him into it, he was smiling, cooing, looking up at the cute elephant that sits at the top of the electric swing and trying to chat it up with him too!...

December 27, 2025 · 2 min · 422 words · John Burdette

As Federal Free Meal Programs End Students With Food Insecurities Are Struggling At School

The surge of COVID-19 caused a worldwide pandemic beginning in March 2020. Although we are beginning to see some relief in the United States and returning to what we once thought was normal , there is a stark reality in our country that a lot has changed, and many Americans are struggling to keep up . In 2021, the US Department of Agriculture announced it would sponsor a free breakfast and lunch program for all students during the 2021-2022 school year....

December 27, 2025 · 4 min · 826 words · David Jordan