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Dina Hannaford, an adjunct professor of anthropology at the University of Houston (UH, USA), shared insights from her e…
HouseWife shares insights on cosmetic culinary arts, skin nutrition, anti-wrinkle masks, eye exercises, and maintaining facial muscle tone. How to Protect Your Skin in the Cold: Precautions Exposed areas of…
The international marketing agency OnePoll conducted a large-scale study commissioned by the brokerage firm Office Freedom. This global company has been providing serviced offices to both small startups and large…
What types of grandmothers and grandfathers are there, and are they all ready to take on the role of caregivers? How can we build the right relationships? The HouseWife website…
A team of researchers from Linköping University (Sweden), the European University Institute (Italy), and the University of Amsterdam (Netherlands) has challenged the connection between intelligence and achieving the highest levels…
“I am Amsterdam!” This is the official motto of the Dutch capital, boldly proclaiming the uniqueness and self-sufficiency of this city. Known as the “Venice of the North,” Amsterdam is…
If the thought of an office party makes you anxious, know this: you’re not alone. Social anxiety, or the fear of communicating with the outside world, is incredibly common. As…
The year-end deep clean isn’t just about decluttering your home; it’s also about clearing your life space for new energies. Room for Change The tradition of tossing out the unnecessary…
Entrepreneur, art collector, and former investment banker Tullio Masoni has created the world’s tiniest vineyard, covering just about 200 square feet. It’s perched atop a 16th-century palace in the heart…
Why shoot off fireworks, throw out junk, pour water, and wait for gifts by the fireplace? Cuba: Purging Sins On the “Island of Freedom,” it’s customary for residents to fill…
Divorce is never easy, but social media makes it even more complicated. Just when you think you’ve closed the chapter on your relationship and promised yourself never to look back,…
Do people around you think you’re a drunk, a slacker, and a rude person because you tend to sleep until noon, enjoy a drink or two, and pepper your speech…
How a utilitarian item for women’s sleep became a “weapon of victory” for warriors, and why we owe advancements in this essential product to a philosopher. The Evolution of Socks…
This conclusion was reached by Yuri Ryurikov, a well-known “love specialist,” after a long journey from his first book, “Three Trains,” to the published first volume of his encyclopedic trilogy…
I just don’t understand people who complain about what to do after work. For me and my kids, there’s never a shortage of ways to spend our free time. What…
Many of us might only know the definition of fasting as described in dictionaries: fasting is the abstention from rich foods, specifically meat and dairy, as prescribed by the church.…
Not everyone has the courage to directly tell their partner that the thrill of a new romance has faded and it’s time to part ways. If this were done in…
Anyone born between October 24 and November 22 is a Scorpio. I am too. It’s not such a bad sign after all. Scorpios are known for their strong personalities and…
She stood on the third floor by the door of her apartment, blinking her long eyelashes in confusion as she rummaged through her handbag. – “Can you believe it?” she…
Responsibility is a significant matter, and making a responsible decision is no small feat. For instance, imagine you’re walking through the jungle and suddenly come face to face with a…
If you were to ask me who contributes the most to the advancement of gardening, who enriches our gardens with new breeds, cultures, and varieties, and who inspires us to…
People are foolish, illogical, and selfish. Love them. If you do kind deeds, people will accuse you of hidden selfish motives. Keep doing kind deeds. If you achieve success, you…
A Ubiquitous Theme This theme is everywhere: in our own lives, in the lives of others, in relationships with children, with parents—it’s everywhere… Just like the eternal nature of it.…
I recently read in a book that is not for sale, and it was interesting to get answers to questions that have long intrigued me. How do you defend yourself…
Learning to Be a Friend What does it mean to truly be a friend? It seems so simple—just hang out and that’s it. But being a friend is actually much…
I personally believe in signs and always pay attention to them, especially when making important decisions. For instance, when my son Sasha was just two months old, we wanted to…
Reflections on Love for Ukraine I absolutely love this song by Katya Buzhinskaya. When the kids sang it at graduation, we were almost in tears. I never thought I would…
Finding Balance in Life I never realized how much our sense of balance affects our lives. In the past, I was so unsteady, constantly swinging between extremes: one moment life…
Something incredibly significant happened in my life today – I helped a dying person confess and take communion. It’s incredibly tough when someone close to you is dying, especially when…
People often crave fame, money, and power, dreaming of running corporations and even the world… yet, in reality, they struggle to manage themselves first and foremost. Our bodies are directly…
Time Flies… It’s hard to believe how quickly time passes. Here we are at the first parent-teacher meeting, and suddenly it’s graduation night! Our kids have grown up so fast……
Understanding Communication Between the Genders It’s a shame that neither schools nor universities teach us how to communicate with the opposite sex. Sometimes it feels like men and women live…
Today, someone asked me, “What kind of gift do you want?” I was so taken aback… At one point, I thought I wanted SO much, and then it felt like…
Thoughts, Thoughts… Sometimes I think about how a person is almost constantly under the influence of their thoughts. It’s rare to be able to force oneself out of this “noise”…
How Important It Is to Cherish Every Day with Loved Ones Recently, I’ve been reflecting on what I would change if I were truly limited in my time on this…
How Important It Is to Have a Dream! I’m convinced that everyone has a dream; it’s just that some people forget about it as the years go by, or worse,…
Celebrating a Bright Holiday How I love this bright holiday! It’s right up there with Christmas, I’d say. Although… I’m afraid to say too much since I know so little…
Time Flies: A Reflection on Life’s Rush It feels like I wrote my last article a hundred years ago! It’s awful; time is just mocking me, proving its superiority at…
Happy International Women’s Day to all the women around the world! Just one day a year, and it’s all about US – women!!! After all, we, women, may be considered…
Gratitude in Times of Illness Thank you to my husband, who stayed by my side throughout my illness. He called for “Boris” and without hesitation took me to the hospital.…
I wrote this letter while I was still in the hospital, and I ended up there due to a ridiculous series of events and my own carelessness. I fell ill…
To all the lovers, those in love, and those searching for their love, I wish you a wonderful and bright celebration of Valentine’s Day! Love is undoubtedly a force unmatched…
Sometimes, when life throws us a curveball, I find myself wondering: how am I supposed to live with this now??? Surely, everyone will remember this forever… and honestly, I know…
Two monks were walking along a path when they came across a river that needed to be crossed on foot. On the bank stood a woman, looking confused and unsure…
Over the past year, I’ve seen so many friends and acquaintances grow apart… I don’t even have the words to comment on it, because I know one thing for sure:…
How often we ourselves become those very actors… I often catch myself when I get too caught up in a game instead of truly living! When we immerse ourselves in…
What is a home? It’s so much more than just walls, furniture, and belongings. It’s something far deeper and more significant in a person’s life. A home is our cherished…
Something strange is happening in nature. It seems like the seasons have shifted. Perhaps this is a response to humanity’s “achievements”: endless testing of new weapons, the pursuit of new…
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