Tag Archives: family and friends

Fun board games and card games to grab on Amazon for family game night

Games provide plenty of opportunities for bonding time with loved ones. Plus, they’re easy to tote along on long car trips and plane rides. Below, check out five new and classic games to buy and play with family and friends. All are available for purchase on Amazon. 5 SPORTS ESSENTIALS FOR PARENTS WHO ARE CHEERING FROM THE SIDELINES These games …

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Retirement and loneliness: 3 tips for seniors to combat sadness during their golden years

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). For some seniors, retirement brings the unbridled joy of more time with loved ones — but for others, the golden years can end up being quite blue. More than a third of older …

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5 sports essentials for parents who are cheering from the sidelines

Whether your child is playing baseball, soccer, tennis, lacrosse or any other spring sport, being prepared and organized can make the experience more enjoyable for everyone involved. Below are five spring sports essentials to consider bringing along to practices and games as you root for your star player this season. You can find them all on Amazon, and they can …

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Gen Z happiness is most driven by one surprising thing, Gallup poll finds

A new Gallup poll has revealed a primary source of happiness among the Gen Z cohort. The survey, which included 2,271 young adults in the U.S. between ages 12 and 26, found that their most influential driver of happiness is a sense of purpose at school and at work. At least 60% of all Gen Zers who are happy feel …

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Raise 500-pound pumpkins in your backyard: 5 tips from America's world-record gourd grower

Travis Gienger is the Michael Jordan of giant pumpkins: the greatest of all time. The stone craftsman, horticulture teacher and gourd whisperer from Anoka, Minnesota set the world record last year by growing a 2,749-pound pumpkin. The orange colossus was boldly named Michael Jordan in the spring, in honor of the basketball player widely considered the GOAT (Greatest of All …

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Texas couple says 'I do' in 100% totality during solar eclipse: 'Just magical'

A Central Texas couple exchanged vows under the fading afternoon light of the Great American Solar Eclipse on April 8, just as it approached 100% totality. “It was powerful,” the groom, Kelby Noack of Waco, Texas, told Fox News Digital. “It was awesome.” When Noack, 35, a medical sales representative, and Giselle Vento, 33, a music teacher, got engaged three …

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Must-have information on any wedding website

There’s so much planning involved with a wedding. And an overload of questions from excited guests can become overwhelming for the couple looking ahead to their exciting day. With everything going on, many couples simply can’t respond to the flood of text messages and phone calls coming in from family and friends asking about the details of the day. A …

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Nearly 100 pairs of brothers in MLB who were also teammates, including some sets of twins

The MLB is full of family ties. There have been over 400 sets of brothers who played in MLB. Of these 400 plus combinations, there have been almost 100 sets of brothers who were also teammates. Many brothers who have had the same name on the front and back of their jerseys have accomplished incredible feats together. Taylor and Tyler …

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Grandmother of 12 breaks Guinness World Record for longest plank held at over 4.5 hours: 'Like a dream'

1, 2, 3… go! A grandmother just broke the Guinness World Record for the longest time in an abdominal plank position for a female. DonnaJean Wilde is a 58-year-old mom of 5 and grandmother of 12 from Alberta, Canada, who can now add a world record to her resume. The Canadian held the plank for just over 4 hours and …

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Solar eclipse 2024: Should pet owners be concerned for their animals' safety ahead during the rare event?

While many people are getting prepared with special solar eclipse glasses and cameras plus finalizing the logistics for the upcoming total solar eclipse, one thing may have escaped the checklist so far: ensuring that their pets are kept safe during the event. No matter the size or age of the pet, owners should take precautions, experts say. While four-legged family …

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