10 Decluttering Tips That Will Help You Tidy Your Home Without Feeling Overwhelmed

Photo: R.Natalia/Depositphotos We all have that one place in our home that could usedecluttering. Let thesedecluttering tipshelp make it easy to tidy up. There are different levels of clutter. Photo: R.Natalia/Depositphotos Some are the everyday messes that you’re free to remove in seemingly no time. But then there is systemic clutteryou have too much of something, for instance. Scroll down for decluttering tips to help motivate you and offer strategies for putting things away....

June 13, 2023 · 3 min · 497 words · Megan Williams

15 Best-Selling Products Bought by Fun Art Enthusiasts and People Who Love Good Design

AtMy Modern Met Store, we like to collect unique products from brands and makers around the world. From home decor to fashionable accessories, there’s an array of treasures that make great gifts. This collection of products features some of our best-selling and fan-favorite items. Also included in this array are products that you might wear. Creative brand Shovava produces stunning hand-painted scarves in cotton, silk cashmere, and silk. Check out the best-selling products that our customers love....

June 13, 2023 · 1 min · 124 words · Kristine Andrews

40+ Dads Show Up to an 8th Grade Graduation Wearing the Same Exact Shirt

But sometimes, you’re able to be surprised by who is really pulling the strings. The success of this prank had many scratching their heads. Was it the dads' idea? Photo: Screenshot fromTikTok Was it the kids? The video is part of a trend on TikTok, aptly known as the same shirt prank. In the footage, we first see Windgale’s husband Wayne walking into the school. Photo: Screenshot fromTikTok As the video progresses, families fill the venue with a sea of purple....

June 13, 2023 · 2 min · 223 words · Daniel Steele

Artist Explores the Concept of Dual Identities in Series of Textile Portraits

Each piece is made with a needle and thread and offers an introspective view of her journey. The use of textile materials is a nod to her seamstress mother and the traditional domestic practice of sewing. Swaby’s use of thread creates pencil-like drawings that are loose and expressive. Gio Swaby, “Together We Bloom 3,” 2023, cotton fabric and thread sewn on muslin, 64 x 52 inches. (Courtesy of Claire Oliver Gallery)...

June 13, 2023 · 2 min · 388 words · Mallory Taylor

Home Depot Is Selling a Modern Tiny Home Kit Complete With a Rooftop Deck

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. just readour disclosurefor more info. This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a tiny home, Home Depot is now offering some help. With a compact, 540-square-foot footprint, it’s designed to be built on a concrete slab....

June 13, 2023 · 1 min · 135 words · Kim Hill

Pat Sajak Announces He’s Retiring From ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Hosting After 41 Seasons

But not for much longer; Sajak is stepping down as host. He recently announced that he’ll be retiring from the show at the end of the upcoming season. Well, the time has come,Sajak said. Photo: everett225/Depositphotos Ive decided that our 41st season, which begins in September, will be my last. Its been a wonderful ride, and Ill have more to say in the coming months. Many thanks to you all....

June 13, 2023 · 1 min · 163 words · Justin Bailey

Watch Kids Erupt in an Impromptu Sing-Along as 7-Year-Old Performs in Talent Show

But thats not all that happened during this performance. The other kids belted the lyrics and waved their arms. When Cairo finished his performance, the entire audience erupted into thunderous applause. Photo: Screenshot fromYouTube Peaches was first sung by actor Jack Black who voiced Bowser in the film. Watch Cairos performance below. If you know the song, feel free to sing along. He sang Peaches fromThe Super Mario Bros. Movieand it became a giant sing-along....

June 13, 2023 · 1 min · 105 words · Maria Long

Four Children Used Their Indigenous Knowledge to Survive 40 Days in the Amazon

Photo: gustavofrazao/Depositphotos(Not a photo of the actual location.) A massive search effort was carried out, as rescue workers scoured the rainforest for the children. Indigenous people also joined the search party, lending their invaluable knowledge of the terrain to the search. Photo: gustavofrazao/Depositphotos(Not a photo of the actual location.) The military also dropped packages of food and supplies that they hope the children would find. From there, they were airlifted to Bogota, where they are recovering....

June 12, 2023 · 1 min · 125 words · Mark Dunlap

Man Experiencing Homelessness Climbs Into Dog Shelter on Fire to Rescue 25 Pups

The flames had also spread to a neighboring house, which operated as a dog shelter. Arias had previously worked at the recycling plant that caught fire. During his time there, he grew keenly aware of the dog shelter next door. Photo: Screenshot fromTwitter As thick black smoke burns on the background, the man reaches the pup. Down below, other bystanders are waiting with a mattress to catch the canine. A crowd of onlookers can also be heard cheering....

June 12, 2023 · 2 min · 233 words · Jo Bryant

Massive Mural Installations Look Like Portals to Another Dimension

Tucked into the corner of theMesa Contemporary Arts Museumis a portal to another world. TitledSeed of Life, the massive installation is rendered in a limited blue color palette. Either way, it gives off a distinct impression of the fantastical. Be sure to follow Lizee onInstagramto keep up to date with her latest pieces. Los Angeles-based artist Erika Lizee creates beautiful site-specific installations. She is inspired by numbers and the interconnectedness of the world....

June 12, 2023 · 1 min · 100 words · David Friedman

Octopuses Can Quickly Reprogram Their RNA to Survive in Warm and Cold Water

Photo: Tom Kleindinst Octopuses are fascinating creatures. They’re incredibly smart and adaptable. And a team of researchers is proving that in a new study published inCell. Photo: Tom Kleindinst Specifically, they wanted to examine how octopuses are able to survive large temperature fluctuations. If you think about it, humans need relatively constant temperatures to thrive. Our brains are purposely designed to operate at a near-constant temperature. Photo: Roger T. Hanlon...

June 12, 2023 · 2 min · 284 words · Taylor James

These Are the World’s Oldest Languages Still Spoken Today

Tamil inscriptions on a Bragadeeshwara Temple in Tanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. But no matter when speech evolved, language has become the defining feature of the human condition. While words spoken aloud may vanish into the air of history, words written down last generations and millennia. Tamil inscriptions on a Bragadeeshwara Temple in Tanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. (Photo: Shivz Photography viaWikimedia Commons,CC BY 2.0) Of course, it isnt completely straightforward. These languages may still exist, but thats not to say they havent evolved over time....

June 12, 2023 · 2 min · 261 words · Carl Madden

Why 1,200 Bone Pieces From 28 People Were Found in Benjamin Franklin’s Basement

But he didn’t always live in the United States. He traveled widely throughout Europe and spent over a decade living in London. The basement, which was a windowless room under the garden, contained the remains of28 human bodies. Benjamin Franklin in London, 1767 byDavid Martin(Photo: via Wikimedia Commons, Public domain) Police continued the excavation, and 1,200 bone fragments were ultimately pulled from the pit. Of the remains found, six of them were from children....

June 12, 2023 · 1 min · 188 words · Robert Bush