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Author: Julie Hambleton

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5 min read Planet

If you are a wine lover, especially wines from France, then you are going to want to read this. Climate change is affecting vineyards in France (and around the world) and is making grape growing increasingly challenging. French winemakers have begun using solar voltaic panels to protect their crops from harsh weather caused by climate...

18 min read Trending

Anyone who was born before the 21st century knows that parenting was just different back then. For better or worse, kids were allowed to do things back in the day that today’s parents wouldn’t dream of allowing. While most of these activities are better left in the past, it is fun to look back on...

3 min read Lifestyle

When we’re university students or young professionals, sharing a house or apartment with friends or roommates is perfectly normal. Older women living together, however? This is a new concept that is addressing the fact that older, single women are struggling to find affordable housing in today’s market. Sharing With Friends is a new project in...

5 min read Lifestyle

For decades, women have been told they need to change their bodies to be beautiful. In recent years we have been challenging that narrative to make the world a more body-positive place for everyone. These best friends are doing just that with their “same outfit, different body types” pictures and videos, proving that all bodies are beautiful....

3 min read Planet

I could have sworn they were paper flower crafts and not natural plants. Rose succulents are literally one of the most beautiful succulent species in the world. Botanically referred to as Greenovia dodrentalis, these lovely plants have hard, curved multi-layered petals that give them the appearance of long roses.  Rose succulents are rare plants native to the Canary...

4 min read Living Space

Spring and summer are such wonderful months of the year. The weather is warmer, the days are longer, and the plants and trees are full of life again. The downside to all of this is the bugs, especially the ones that find their way into your home. Getting rid of them is tricky, especially if...

4 min read Pop culture

For all the ladies out there, visiting the auto shop can be a frustrating experience. We often are not treated as well as men, aren’t given explanations for many things, and frankly, not treated as equals. On top of that, some mechanics or men visiting the shop might make women in the shop uncomfortable. Still,...