When a North Carolina police officer was driving home from work, he came across a man sitting on the edge of a highway bridge.
The Department of Transportation’s traffic cameras caught the touching moment Raleigh Senior Officer D.V. Hicks pulled the man in for a long hug. “He was getting that hug whether he wanted it or not,” Hicks told CNN.
The cop slowly approaches the suicidal man and convinces him to get down from the ledge of the bridge.
While it’s always sad when Summer comes to an end, you can be comforted that the most charming of all the seasons is approaching. You may have to say goodbye to late sunsets, beach days, and barbecues, but remember, you get to say hello to cozy sweaters, warm, delicious drinks, and pumpkin spice flavored everything.
Take a look at the top 17 reasons to stop mourning Summer, and start looking forward to Fall.
And if you still need some inspiration to get excited about Fall, take a look at this incredible video, which shows just how beautiful this season can be.
What are you looking forward to during Fall? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.
One of the best parts about water activities like snorkeling, scuba diving, and kayaking is the ability to interact with nature, and see wild animals in their natural habitat. However, this couple got a shocking surprise when an afternoon of whale watching turned into a close encounter with the giant animal.
Luckily, the couple stayed calm while the whale lifted the entire kayak out of the water and held them beached on its body.
On a sunny afternoon, this couple went out kayaking, and from a distance, they noticed whales at the surface of the water.
However, the whale got so close that it actually lifted the couple and the entire kayak up out of the water. They had to stay calm until the whale finally put them back down, and they could safely paddle away.
Buying groceries in college used to give me an absurd amount of anxiety because I had a very strict budget to stick to. However, over time I picked up a few tricks to satisfy both my bank account and my desire to eat healthy. As impossible as it might feel, living on a budget does not have to mean sacrificing your health.
If you’re a college student, or anyone living on a budget, and still want to be healthy, know that it can be done. Take a look at these tips for eating well without emptying your bank account.
7. Make a list- and stick to it!
Taking an extra five to ten minutes before going grocery shopping will save you lots of time and will keep you on budget. When you have an exact list of what you need, you won’t need to wander down every single aisle making sure you don’t forget something, and end up spending too much on chips and ice cream.
6. Don’t buy junk food.
This should go without saying if you’re trying to eat healthy, but packaged junk foods are also pretty pricey. Instead, use that money to buy fresh veggies and fruits to satisfy your sweet tooth.
5. Buy in bulk.
Many grocery stores have sections to buy ingredients in bulk, which are often much cheaper than the prepackaged equivalents. Just be sure to look at the price per unit, and make sure it’s cheaper than other packaged options.
4. Make your own meals.
As obvious as this one is, people rarely bother to pack their own snacks and meals for the day. Instead, they rely on buying food when out. Not only is this infinitely more expensive than preparing your own meals and snacks, but you have no control over what goes into the food, which is usually much unhealthier than what you would make yourself.
3. Avoid name brands.
You may have grown up eating certain foods only from certain brands, but it’s time to stop wasting your money on a label. Chances are, the ingredients in the name brand and generic are exactly the same.
2. Organize your fridge and pantry.
One of the sneakiest way you’re wasting your budget on food it by not having an organized fridge and pantry. Instead of putting the new, just bought items in front of the older foods, try putting the new food in the back.
It might take a bit more time to reorganize after every shopping trip, but it forces you to use all of your food before it goes bad, which minimizes food waste and reminds you of all the food you actually have when you start feeling like there’s nothing to eat.
1. Never go shopping hungry.
If there’s one tip you take away from this, the most important would be to never go grocery shopping while hungry. Your cravings will be at their highest and your willpower will be at its lowest, and you’ll end up buying $30 worth of expensive, unhealthy treats that will do neither your budget or waistline any favors.
Do you find it difficult to eat well while staying within your budget? Share with us in the comments below.
A lion’s roar is more than just an intimidation tactic. Roaring is actually a way to communicate with pride-mates, as well as let other lions know that a territory is occupied.
In the video, the tiny cub can be heard trying out his outside voice, and adorably failing since he won’t be able to make a proper roar until he’s closer to a year old.
This adorable tiny lion cub decided to start early with roaring lessons.
It’s not unusual, or pleasant, to see a dirty rat in the New York City subway, however, it is unusual to see a single rat carry an entire slice of pizza down the stair into the subway.
While this rat is really no different from the rest of the diseased subway rats, I like to think this rat is the real life version of Remy from Ratatouille.
This bold rat was seen trying to smuggle an entire slice of pizza down the stairs of a New York City Subway
If you have a dog, you know they’re basically your baby, but all that pampering and coddling makes you forget that they’re animals who love to get outside and get their paws dirty.
This Instagram account aptly named ‘Camping with Dogs‘, wants to inspire all dog owners to go camping with their four-legged friends, and let them explore their wild side.
These 20 photos of people camping with their dogs will make you want to ditch those silly little dog sweaters, and get on the road.
Work-life balance means something different for every person, yet most people find it to be an impossible feat as work days get longer, and technology blurs the line between work and life. However, this work-life imbalance is not sustainable as it leads to damaged relationships, health, and happiness levels.
Take a look at these top five tips to achieve a good work-life balance, if you’re struggling to find balance in your day-to-day routine.
5. When you step away from the office, step away from email too.
Technology has made our lives much easier, but it also creates an unhealthy expectation of constant and complete accessibility. When you’re constantly checking and responding to emails from your boss, it makes it feel like work is never-ending. Not only will you physically spend less time off of your phone or computer, but you’ll also feel a greater sense of control over your time, and how you spend it.
4. Limit time wasting activities.
We all get sucked into activities that are complete time wasters like checking social media sites or gossiping with co-workers.
It’s important to evaluate your typical day, and watch for activities that drain you of time and add no value to your life. You can then make an effort to minimize the time you spend doing those activities, and maximize your time and efficiency.
3. Learn to say ‘no.’
Saying no feels wrong in today’s world, but saying yes to every little thing stretches you too thin, and takes time away from doing activities you actually want to do.
Remember when someone asks you for a favor, or asks you to go somewhere, you can always respectfully say no. Once you stop agreeing to do things out of guilt, you can finally get back to doing activities that make you feel fulfilled and make you feel like you’re not wasting your time. I guarantee an hour reading a new book, or going to a yoga class, will feel much better than an hour driving your roommate’s cousin to the airport.
2. Get moving.
When you’re feeling strapped for time and burnt out, exercise is the last thing on your mind, but it should be a top priority. Exercising boosts energy levels and improves concentration. Research has also shown that healthy exercise can help you be more alert. All of these benefits will make you feel better about yourself, as well as improving productivity.
1. Use your ‘you-time’ for you.
You-time is not available time, so stop replacing that vital pocket of time for yourself with silly errands or phone calls. Set aside time, even just an hour each week, on your calendar for relaxation, and actually use that time as you intended. It may seem lavish and wasteful to spend that time on yourself instead of getting something done, but you need that time to prevent burnout.
Treat you-time as you would any other obligation in order to make sure you don’t fall back into bad patterns of making yourself busier than need be.
Do you practice these work-life balance promoting techniques? Share with us in the comments.
When entering a romantic relationship, disagreements and arguments are practically guaranteed to happen. According to these couples who have been married for over 50 years, what you say to resolve these issues may not be as important as when you say it.
If you’re looking to reduce the fighting in your relationship and get back to enjoying each other, take a look at these top three tips by relationship ‘experts‘.
3. Take a break.
When there’s a problem or disagreement with a loved one, our first instinct and desire is to ‘fix’ things, however dealing with the situation when everyone’s emotions are so high can exacerbate the situation.
However, this doesn’t mean to take a break and pretend everything is better after you’ve cooled off. You still need to have the conversation, and hash out the issues if you want to move past whatever problem you and your partner are having.
Jack, age 70, explains that over the years he became aware that his anger levels usually escalated the situation if he didn’t take some time to step back and calm down.
“I’ve got a terrible temper. And I’ve learned that I need to keep my mouth shut. Because when I get mad, I say things that hurt people’s feelings. So I just go outside and start piddling around in the garage and mess around with my lawn mower or some of my tools and stuff and let everything cool down. Then I come back and try and discuss it, when nobody’s mad anymore. Walk off and cool down and then try and discuss it later. That’s my advice.”
2. Timing is everything.
When we get into a fight or disagreement, we often feel that the matter should be resolved immediately, however, it might not be the right time to have that kind of conversation with your partner depending on their mood, energy level, and level of distraction.
Once Leona, age 67, discovered she and her husband were picking the wrong time to have these touchy conversations, they no longer had as many arguments.
Leona explained “I am an evening person. He is a morning person. So we asked ourselves, ‘What time of day is a good time for us to have a disagreement about something that we need to discuss?'”
They decided the best time to talk things through was after work, before it got too late and they got too tired.
Take notice of your partner’s energy, emotion, and distraction patterns, and decide on a time that works for you both to have any potentially contentious conversations.
1. Never fight on an empty stomach.
As unusual as this tip is, it’s actually pretty genius. Many of the long-term married couples advised taking a break to have a snack or offering your partner something to eat before talking. In their experience, arguments often got out of hand when someone was hungry.
Gloria, age 73, explained:”My son and his wife’s first year of marriage was very difficult. But they learned a lot of interesting things along the way. For instance, whenever they start to fight, my daughter-in-law will make my son a sandwich. Nothing pleases him more. He had to say that to her. “I need a sandwich when I’m really tired because it’s that I act like this when I’m hungry.” And when she gets out of control, he has to offer her a cup of tea. Whenever they’re with us, if I hear her offering him a sandwich or him offering her a cup of tea, I know that’s their code for each other to say I need some help from you.”
What advice would you give to have a strong relationship? Let us know in the comments below.
Before there were smartphones and apps like Snapchat, parents used to scare there kids by telling spooky ghost stories that required some theatrics and a wild imagination. Today, parents have the help of technology for more realistic scare tactics.
Take a look at these hysterical reactions, as kids watch their own reflections turn into scary monsters right before their eyes.
These poor kids followed their parents’ instructions to open their mouths in front of the camera.
Kids today are so used to their parent asking to take their picture, but this little boy had no idea what he was getting himself into when he posed for the camera.
The temperature might start to drop, and the days might be getting shorter, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy the outdoors with your loved one.
Whether you’re going on your first date, or your 100th date, take a look at these 10 fall date ideas.
Whether they’re protecting their tiny human from danger, or tucking them in for a cozy nap, dogs are one of the best— and most adorable— caretakers a baby could have.
In this precious video, a gentle Labrador Retriever shows her affectionate side by tucking in her tiny human sister to make sure she stays warm during a nap.
Worried that her new sleepy friend would get cold, this adorable Labrador Retriever decided to cover her up with the blanket.
Rugby is arguably one of the most dangerous and physically taxing sports, and the people who play sport are equally as tough.
However, these rugby players showed off their gentle side when they noticed a small boy wander onto the field mid-play, and gave him a truly unforgettable experience.
When players noticed a 4-year-old wandering onto the field by mistake during a Legends of League charity game, they decided to give him the ball and let him run up the field.
We often hear stories of dogs coming to the aid of their human friends, which is why it’s so heartwarming when people help our four-legged friends that are in need.
This incredible invention not only keeps this tiny blind dog safe from harm, but also gives it some independence and confidence to play without being afraid of getting hurt.
This dog’s owner created a harness that attaches to a circular device, which acts as a barrier between the dog and other objects like walls, doors, and furniture.
At times, Carrie Bradshaw’s opinions on life, love, dating, and friendship were dramatic and cliché, but more often than not, her insightful thoughts were words any girl should live by.
Take a look at the top 11 Carrie Bradshaw quotes from Sex and the Cityon love, life, and happiness that you should follow (even if you’re a ‘Miranda’, ‘Samantha’, or ‘Charlotte’).
11. “I like my money where I can see it – hanging in my closet.”
10. “Maybe our mistakes are what make our fate. Without them, what would shape our lives? Perhaps if we never veered off course we wouldn’t fall in love, or have babies, or be who we are.”
9. “seasons change. So do cities. People come into your life and people go. But it’s comforting to know that the ones you love are always in your heart.”
8. “Being single used to mean that nobody wanted you. Now it means you’re pretty sexy and you’re taking your time deciding how you want your life to be and who you want to spend it with.”
7. “Some people refuse to settle for anything less than butterflies.”
6. “And finally, the most important break up rule: no matter who broke your heart, or how long it takes to heal, you’ll never go through it without your friends.”
5. “They say nothing lasts forever; dreams change, trends come and go, but friendships never go out of style.”
4.”Maybe the past is like an anchor holding us back. Maybe you have to let go of who you were to become who you will be.”
3. “The most exciting, challenging and significant relationship of all is the one you have with yourself. And if you find someone to love the you you love, well, that’s just fabulous.”
When it comes to dangerous situations, toddlers and young children seem to have no sense of fear, and this video is a perfect example. When his parents weren’t watching, this young boy climbs out onto the ledge of the eight-story-high window, and nonchalantly peers over the edge for almost two minutes.
Luckily, the 2-year-old got bored of his death-defying stunt, and climbed back inside without a scratch.
Neighbors captured the heart-pounding moment a 2-year-old in Miass, Russia, wandered out onto the window ledge eight stories up.
Life is often compared to a roller coaster because of its unpredictability, which is why this man decided the perfect place to propose to his girlfriend, or roller coaster buddy, was on an actual roller coaster.
Whether you want to get married or not, watching creative wedding proposals never gets boring, and this proposal is nothing short of exhilarating.
This girl looked thoroughly confused as her boyfriend started talking about riding roller coasters. “Its got its ups and downs. Its got its twists and turns, and it throws you for a loop sometimes. You can go by yourself but it’s a lot more fun if you have another person,” he said.
Traveling is exciting because it’s unpredictable, but the very thing that makes it great can also make it challenging, and that’s doubly true when it comes to traveling with your boyfriend or girlfriend. Traveling as a couple will essentially highlight the absolute best and worst qualities in your partner, and if you can make it through a vacation together, you’ll be able to make it through just about anything.
Here are the 7 reasons why traveling with your partner is the best test of a relationship.
7. You’ll probably get into a fight.
And that’s perfectly normal. Traveling with your boyfriend or girlfriend seams idyllic, but it’s easy to get ‘sick’ of each other – or any person for that matter- when your with them for 24 hours straight everyday. Hopefully, you’ll be able to strengthen your problem-solving and communication skills, which will bring you closer together.
6. You’ll see each other at your worst.
You may be very civilized and put together at home, but if you lose your luggage, or get food poisoning from eating at a hole-in-the-wall restaurant, you’re definitely not going to be looking your best. You’ll know you have a keeper if they could care less how you look, and more about just being with you.
5. There will be plenty of free time to get into serious conversation topics.
Traveling is so exciting because you’re constantly doing new activities, and exploring new places, that is, once you get to your destination. Before you actually get there, however, there’s a lot of time waiting around. This is the perfect opportunity to get into deep conversations like how many kids do you want, do you even want kids, or future goals.
4. You’ll see if your preparation styles mesh.
Planning and going on a trip with your partner is the perfect way to see how they deal with making plans. Do they have a strict itinerary that must be adhered to, or are they completely spontaneous and leave things like hotel and restaurant reservations up to chance? Depending on your own style, the experience might be a total nightmare or a dream. If you can’t agree on how to plan a relaxing vacation together, how are you supposed to
3. You’ll both be out of your comfort zones.
As amazing and fun as traveling can be, it’s practically guaranteed that there will be some hurdles along the way. There might be a bad language barrier, a missed connecting plane, or even a lost wallet, and the way you both handle those hurdles will either bring you together or push you apart.
2. You’ll find out how well each is able to compromise.
As much as you agree on things, there will come a time when your interests don’t quite match. You may have your heart set on an action packed hike into the mountains, and your partner might want to have a relaxing afternoon at the spa. When situations like this come up- and they will- it’s important that you both find a way to compromise.
You might decide to have some time for independent activities, do a bit of both, or even do a completely new activity. No matter what you decide, it’s important that you both agree, and that the solution satisfies both of you.
1. You’ll see how they really treat other people.
If you really want to know the person your getting in bed with, the most important thing you can observe is the way they treat other people. Traveling to new places with unfamiliar cultures that force you out of your comfort zone can bring out some surprising personality traits that are normally hidden at home. How your partner treats flight attendants, hotel receptionists, and waiters will reveal their true nature when things aren’t going their way.
Have you ever gone on vacation with your significant other? Share with us in the comments below.
