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5 stories tagged with "Home Life"
Mom's 4 Tricks Make Her House the Teen Hangout Haven
Acts of Kindness•Oct 3

Mom's 4 Tricks Make Her House the Teen Hangout Haven

A mom's viral video reveals exactly how she turned her home into the place where teens actually want to spend time, even during college breaks. Her simple approach has nothing to do with being the "cool" parent and everything to do with being the welcoming one.

Upworthy•3 min read
Mom's 'Average' House Tour Goes Viral on TikTok
Videos•Sep 20

Mom's 'Average' House Tour Goes Viral on TikTok

A mom's unfiltered home tour showing unpainted doors, duct-taped air conditioners, and overflowing dish racks has resonated with millions tired of social media perfection. Stephanie Murphy's viral video celebrates lived-in homes filled with memories instead of magazine-worthy polish.

Upworthy•2 min read
Why You Should Stop Killing Bugs in Your Home
Acts of Kindness•Jun 15

Why You Should Stop Killing Bugs in Your Home

Most household bugs are harmless helpers that catch pests and clean up crumbs. Scientists are sharing simple ways to peacefully coexist with our tiny housemates instead of reaching for the spray.

Daily Maverick•2 min read
Why 'Scruffy Hospitality' Is Winning Over Perfect Homes
Acts of Kindness•May 29

Why 'Scruffy Hospitality' Is Winning Over Perfect Homes

A growing movement is celebrating messy, lived-in homes over Instagram-perfect spaces. Turns out, most people feel more comfortable when your house looks like theirs.

Upworthy•2 min read
1960 Cookbook Gave Housewives Permission to Hate Cooking
Acts of Kindness•Apr 24

1960 Cookbook Gave Housewives Permission to Hate Cooking

When Peg Bracken published "The I Hate to Cook Book" in 1960, she broke the cardinal rule of womanhood: she admitted that cooking dinner every night felt miserable. Her honest, funny recipes sold three million copies and quietly revolutionized how women thought about their role in the kitchen.

Upworthy•3 min read