Snow Day Memes Prove Winter Just Isn’t as Much Fun as an Adult

I never thought winter was that fun as a kid, except for the whole “getting to stay home from school” thing. Which was pretty great.

When you’re an adult you don’t even get that – even if you do get to stay home from work, you’ve probably got kids to look after, snow clothes to dig up and put on, puddles to mop off the floor, and you know, everyone can work from home, now, so you’ll probably be doing that, too.

If you’re feeling this whole mood, here are 14 memes that sum it up!

14. It’s pretty as long as you don’t have to go out in it.

Said every Midwesterner ever.

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13. It doesn’t give you a chance to hide your incompetence.

And we all need a little help in that area sometimes.

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12. You can never be too prepared.

I so identify with the moms in these memes now.

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11. I mean, how can you step out there?

You just can’t.

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10. If you’re looking for a bright side…

No ticks, either.

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9. You do what you’ve gotta do to motivate yourself.

Trust me, when it’s freezing, you’re gonna need it.

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8. I’d rather be warm than cute.

Write that on my tombstone.

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7. There’s some anxiety involved.

Even when you know the tricks of the trade.

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6. It’s rough out there.

Stay home if you can.

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5. We all think we’re so good at it until we’re staring it down.

And then it’s never as easy as we remember.

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4. Depends on how long before you have to be at work.

It might take care of it.

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3. That would be the life, y’all.

Sadly, we decided to have children.

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2. Some thing never change.

You’ve gotta keep some of that childhood wonder on board.

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1. I mean, fair.

We all need warning labels.

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Yeah, I think moving somewhere with a milder winter might actually be the answer.

Sorry, kids.

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May 18, 2021

This is Why Turning on the Subtitles Can Make Your Child a Better Reader

Reading can be tough to teach a reluctant kid, or one who struggles to learn letters. We all want our kids to succeed, though, and reading comprehension is one of the most important skills for success across the board.

So, if improving their vocabulary and comprehension was as easy as turning on the subtitles, why not give it a try?

A new organization called Turn On The Subtitles says it will do just that – and what’s more, if screen time doubles as reading time, do we have to feel so guilty when the kids get more than their pediatricians recommend?

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The group says that their studies have shown that watching television with the subtitles on can as much as double the odds of your kiddo becoming a good reader. If you’re reading and listening in the same language it’s really more closed captioning, which allows viewers to read, word for word, what’s being said on the screen.

We know our kids love the television shows and videos they beg to watch every day, and with the captions on, that love could translate easily into a joy for reading.

A comprehensive international review shows that “in an academic study of 2,350 children, 34% became good readers with schooling alone. But when exposed to 30 minutes a week of subtitled film songs, that proportion more than doubled to 70%.”

Actor and activist Stephen Fry has been tapped to herald the project, and you can hear what he has to say about the project in the video below.

Turn On The Subtitles says that even though the push has had the biggest impact in India, using subtitles to boost literacy has also been confirmed “in several English and non-English speaking countries,” and that “exposure to captions which match the sound directly can contribute to reading advancement and learning language.”

The program promises that the key to these gains is showing content that’s compelling to the viewer, and MIT’s John Gabrieli, a researcher in the field of cognitive neuroscience, explains that emotion and reason combine to “propel learning very powerfully.”

Basically, they already like watching the programs, and by putting the words on the screen, their brain will begin to associate the pleasure of watching with the pleasure of reading.

Though it’s helpful to leave the subtitles on all the time, the activity works best with programs your kid has seen over and over again, because they know what’s coming next and will be more likely to read the words instead of watch the action.

Bonus, because we all know that kids watch the same thing over and over and over and never ever complain.

There you go – turn on your closed captions, pass it on, and relax about that screen time, mama.

It’s science.

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May 17, 2021

Do You Have a Dirty Kitchen? Cleaning Is A Snap With These Simple Hacks

For many of us, cleaning isn’t something we wake up dying to do every day (though it can certainly be cathartic under the right circumstances), but nevertheless, it’s something that has to be done.

Unless you enjoy living among filth and vermin, in which case, good luck and scoot along.

If you want to keep a nice clean kitchen and are always looking for easier and more effective ways to get that done, we’ve got 6 simple hacks you can try!

6. Remove bacteria from your microwave.

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All of those spills and splatters can breed bacteria in your microwave, and most of us don’t remember to clean it out as often as possible.

It’s easy if you just nuke a few wet paper towels for about a minute, then leave them sit for another 5 minutes.

Wipe down the inside with the hot towels, then toss them – no fuss, no fumes, ready to go!

5. Make your oven shine.

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When your oven is off and all the way cool, soak paper towels in vinegar and lay them across the racks, over the glass door, and bottom.

Basically, cover every surface with wet paper towels.

Leave them for an hour and then wipe the whole thing down – it should sparkle!

4. Don’t forget the light switches.

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Everyone in your house touches the light switches multiple times a day, which means they’re one of the dirtiest places in the house.

But one I bet you don’t think about wiping down regularly.

Get them germ-free and squeaky clean with white vinegar, hydrogen peroxide, and rubbing alcohol.

Important point… DO NOT MIX them. Just spray each one one a paper towel, then use the towel to wipe your switches.

Perfect!

3. Prevent those messes in your fridge.

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Containers leak, kids spill things, and husbands put away seeping leftovers – it happens to the best of us.

Get ahead of those sticky, gooey messes on your shelves by place paper towels, plastic wrap, or parchment paper on the shelves then throwing it away/replacing it when the inevitable goop appears.

2. Make sure your cutting board is safe.

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I think we’re all aware that cutting boards can harbor bacteria and viruses, too – especially if they’re made of wood, which can soak things like that up.

You can clean it easily with a tablespoon of bleach in a gallon of water. Use it to cover your cutting board and let it sit for 5-10 minutes. Then, rinse it with water and pat it dry.

You can use it without worry for a few days until you’ll need to do it again!

1. Your sink needs attention, too.

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Make it sparkle by scrubbing it with a baking soda paste – it will look like you spent all day scouring it, but in reality, it will only take a few minutes.

If you use a paper towel instead of a rag, the cleanup is a snap, too

I’m definitely going to employ some of these today!

What’s your favorite cleaning hack? Share it with us in the comments!

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May 14, 2021

A Woman Asked if She’s a Jerk For Not Wearing a Bra. People Weighed In.

Back in the 1960s, women burned their bras to protest the Vietnam War (among other things), but in “polite” society, the proper undergarments have always been required. Even the sitcom Seinfeld tackled the issue in an episode in the late 90s, in which a woman wearing no bra (or wearing only a bra) “caused” an accident and was sued in court.

Bras aren’t required though, right? So, does choosing not to wear one make a woman an a$shole?

That’s what this OP is wondering after an incident at home. She came to dinner with her teenage sister and parents without a bra, and her father made a comment about her needing to put one on before they could eat dinner.

When her father wouldn’t let it go, making it clear that he was not joking, her sister took her own bra off in solidarity.

Their father confessed that it “makes him uncomfortable” when they don’t wear bras in the house and then proceeded to give them the silent treatment for the rest of the night.

The next day, things were back to normal.

When it happened again, though, he again reiterated his discomfort and acted angry that she wasn’t complying.

Her mom seems to be staying out of it, and she’s wondering if she’s doing something wrong since she’s making her father uncomfortable.

What does Reddit say? Let’s keep reading and find out!

This man made a very good point, that the rule should apply to everyone, then?

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There’s an obvious elephant in the room, too.

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It’s really not normal – or at least, it shouldn’t be.

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But apparently it’s a thing (that needs to change).

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This is how dads are supposed to act.

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The bottom line is that it’s weird for parents to sexualize their kids, full stop.

And no one should get to dictate what other people wear under their clothes.

What are your thoughts? Share in the comments!

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May 14, 2021

A Woman Asked if She’s a Jerk For Not Wearing a Bra. People Weighed In.

Bras aren’t required though, right? So, does choosing not to wear one make a woman an a$shole?

When her father wouldn’t let it go, making it clear that he was not joking, her sister took her own bra off in solidarity.

Their father confessed that it “makes him uncomfortable” when they don’t wear bras in the house and then proceeded to give them the silent treatment for the rest of the night.

The next day, things were back to normal.

When it happened again, though, he again reiterated his discomfort and acted angry that she wasn’t complying.

Her mom seems to be staying out of it, and she’s wondering if she’s doing something wrong since she’s making her father uncomfortable.

What does Reddit say? Let’s keep reading and find out!

This man made a very good point, that the rule should apply to everyone, then?

Image Credit: Reddit

There’s an obvious elephant in the room, too.

Image Credit: Reddit

It’s really not normal – or at least, it shouldn’t be.

Image Credit: Reddit

But apparently it’s a thing (that needs to change).

Image Credit: Reddit

This is how dads are supposed to act.

Image Credit: Reddit

The bottom line is that it’s weird for parents to sexualize their kids, full stop.

And no one should get to dictate what other people wear under their clothes.

What are your thoughts? Share in the comments!

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May 14, 2021

A Man Helped a Stranger in Trouble. Now a Discussion Brews About Men Being Allies in Public.

Awareness has been growing in recent years, one that highlights how the experiences of most, if not all, women intersect when it comes to not feeling safe in public at some point in their lives.

If you speak to any woman on the street, she could likely tell you about a time she pretended to be on the phone with her mom, when she faked a boyfriend to slip away from a persistent stranger, or when she walked to her car, heart in her throat and keys pointed out like weapons between her knuckles.

The men in our lives who want to help keep us safe are often at a loss as to how to do that, aside from doing their best to simply be better in their own lives, but the actions of one man has gotten attention – and sparked discussion – online and beyond.

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The guy in question is TikTok personality @thebrandonrobert, and when he spotted a woman at the mall being made uncomfortable by a man who “appeared to be intoxicated or on drugs,” he wasn’t sure exactly what he should do.

He did think she looked scared, though, and so he approached her, pretending they were friends in order to extricate her from the situation.

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After making eye contact with her a few times, he approached her with a familiar greeting, which she returned. Then they discussed an imaginary aunt that was also at the mall, and agreed to go and talk to her together.

She thanked him for helping her as they walked away, saying that he wouldn’t leave her alone and he was creeping her out.

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The comments on the video seem to point to the fact that many women would like having help like this in awkward or potentially dangerous situations.

Men who want to do something, to be better allies, should stay alert and pay attention to what’s going on around them – because there’s a good chance that it won’t be long until they catch a dude behaving badly.

Don’t let them get away with it, and when and if you can, help the woman in the scenario, too.

Stand up guy, this one. Even if he did make me type “TikTok personality” at the top of this article.

If you’re a woman, sound off in the comments – is this intervention something you would appreciate? Tell us why or why not down below!

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May 14, 2021

A Man Helped a Stranger in Trouble. Now a Discussion Brews About Men Being Allies in Public.

Awareness has been growing in recent years, one that highlights how the experiences of most, if not all, women intersect when it comes to not feeling safe in public at some point in their lives.

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He did think she looked scared, though, and so he approached her, pretending they were friends in order to extricate her from the situation.

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She thanked him for helping her as they walked away, saying that he wouldn’t leave her alone and he was creeping her out.

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The comments on the video seem to point to the fact that many women would like having help like this in awkward or potentially dangerous situations.

Don’t let them get away with it, and when and if you can, help the woman in the scenario, too.

Stand up guy, this one. Even if he did make me type “TikTok personality” at the top of this article.

If you’re a woman, sound off in the comments – is this intervention something you would appreciate? Tell us why or why not down below!

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May 14, 2021

Learn Why the Lines at Disney Parks Never Seem Too Bad

People really love Disney. They love the characters, they adore the movies, but perhaps more than anything else, they can’t get enough of visiting the “happiest places on earth” – their worldwide theme parks.

Because these parks are so popular, guests also know to expect things like crowds, reservations, and lines, but strangely, no one seems to really mind.

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Since it’s Disney, you’re probably not shocked to learn there’s a reason why their guests are so happy and cool even while they’re sweating in an hour-long line with a couple of cranky kids – and it’s all about psychology.

One of the easiest tricks the “imagineers” use is to not let riders see how long a line is when they decide whether or not to join it. They employ aspects like walls or a twisting path with lots of corners, which keeps riders from seeing how far they are from the front until it’s too late to bail out, essentially.

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They also use what ride designers call a “Machiavellian twist,” which involves listing wait times that are longer than actually expected so that in the end, you feel as if the time went quickly and not as slow as you expected.

Last is a trick that Disney in particular is famous for – they put the same production value and design into what you see while you’re in line as they do on the ride itself. Waiting in line, then, is an engaging experience all on its own, which makes it feel less like you’re just waiting, but that you’re getting something while you do it.

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A good example of this last effect is the Tower of Terror queue at Disney World in Orlando. It’s vintage hotel lobby, the cobwebs, the abandoned coffee cups – it feels like you’re wandering through an abandoned movie set, not waiting for a ride.

We all know by now that Disney does everything best – and making you feel like waiting in line is just another part of a great experience definitely falls on that list.

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May 14, 2021

Learn Why the Lines at Disney Parks Never Seem Too Bad

Because these parks are so popular, guests also know to expect things like crowds, reservations, and lines, but strangely, no one seems to really mind.

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We all know by now that Disney does everything best – and making you feel like waiting in line is just another part of a great experience definitely falls on that list.

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May 14, 2021

Check Out These Landscapes Painted on Garbage Found Discarded in the Wilderness

It’s hard for me to understand people throwing their trash onto the ground and leaving it there. Paper, glass, pieces of clothing – there are trash cans literally everywhere, and most of us have pockets or backpacks or our cars where we could store things until we get somewhere with a receptacle.

Clearly, there’s something I don’t understand, because there is tons and tons of trash littering the wilds of our beautiful planet on any given day.

Eco-artist Mariah Reading is bringing awareness to the issue while cleaning up, and transforming trash into something gorgeous besides – she paints landscapes of the spot where she found the garbage on the garbage, and the results, well…you really have to see them for yourself.

Here are 14 gorgeous landscapes painted so skillfully they blend right in – even though they never should have originally been there in the first place.

14. All on a single dropped bottle.

I never would have believed it was possible.

13. The colors on this are amazing.

It literally blends right in.

12. I don’t think rangers are supposed to drop their pins.

But this one was found and recycled, anyway.

11. Night and day.

Who knew trash could be so lovely?

10. Anything can be a canvas.

But I’m sorry she finds hers so easily.

9. Do you see a sandal?

If there were two I would buy these in a heartbeat!

8. That poor ponies.

That thing has some stories to tell.

7. Paint on a paintbrush.

It’s so blessedly meta.

6. Those boots never looked so good.

I guarantee it didn’t look that good before she found it.

5. I have no idea how she lines things up so well.

That’s some attention to detail.

4. The gloves are my favorite.

Like placing your hand right on nature.

3. It’s like a dream.

That vest never dreamed it could be so beautiful, I bet.

2. You don’t need to see the real thing.

Don’t let trash obscure the natural beauty, y’all.

1. This is one of my favorites.

The colors are stunning.

Amazing, isn’t it?

Do you think art like this can change the world? Tell us why or why not in the comments!

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