By: Carolyn Marie/Liftable Sometimes, pet owners are faced with the heartbreaking realization that their beloved pets may not be a good fit for a family with babies and young children. Catherine Svilicic thought that she was finding herself in this tough position. It turned out the family dog’s behavior was not out of pure aggression. Instead,…
Teen Puts Teacher Through Hell Everyday. But Dad’s Clever Punishment Leaves Parents Applauding
By: Bridget Demouy/Liftable Sometimes, a parent has to get creative when dealing with discipline. You may have tried a simple talk or even elevated it to a firm “talking to,” but your child simply isn’t getting the message. What’s a parent to do? You can threaten them with punishment, but it’s likely that will only be…
After Giving Millions To Fire Victims, Dolly Parton Reveals Plan, Shocking Families All Over Again
By: Loren Eaton/Liftable As the reigning queen of country music with over 100 singles and an induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame, Dolly Parton has a reputation for being able to craft killer songs. But she’s also known for something of more eternal importance: her incredible generosity. For example, Parton launched Imagination Library in…
Mark Ignored His Mother All His Life, In Her Coffin He Found Something He Didn’t Know He’d Lost
By: Nicer Days A mother’s love is the easiest thing to take for granted and is one of the most painful losses anyone could be forced to cope with. Watch Marc Mero share a story about his mother to a teenage audience and brings the house to tears. He loved his mother, but like so…
Pilot Confesses Secret Just Moments Before Takeoff. Hands Woman Envelope 21 Years In The Making
By: Noell Wolfgram Evans/Liftable It seems like every story about an airline today ends with “… and flying is terrible.” So it’s nice to hear a story where we can be reminded that air travel is not ALL bad. This is the story of a Southwest Airlines pilot who loves his job. It’s actually more than…
Cop Responds After 12-Year-Old Girl Caught Stealing For Sister. Then He Sees Where She’s Been Living
By: Elias Manzella/Liftable During his first week on the job, Atlanta police Officer Che Milton responded to a shoplifting call. When he arrived and heard the perpetrator’s story, he knew he needed to instead respond to her desperate cry for help. The perpetrator was a 12-year-old girl. She told Milton she was taking the $2 pair…
Modern Blackout Curtains Turn Windows Into Penthouse Views Of A City At Night
By: Sara Barnes/My Modern Met When it comes to window blinds, our options for something that’s truly unique can seem limited. But as Ukrainian designers HoleRoll demonstrate, modern blinds for windows can transcend their practicality and double as spectacular shadow art for your home. They’ve created panels that, when closed, create the illusion of glittering cityscapes at night….
Dear Kids, When I Fail…
By: Wonderoak Dear kids, Sometimes I wake up in the morning and I see that you’ve grown overnight. Your face is more defined, your eyes look older. A part of me is excited and in awe; I know you have so much ahead of you. Another part is scared because time is racing and I can’t…
Lying Down With Your Kids Until They Fall Asleep Is Not A Bad Habit
By: Wendy Wisner/Scary Mommy I’ve spent approximately 7 billion hours of my life lying in the dark next to a fidgety, sleepless child, praying to the gods that my child will finally go the eff to sleep. When the going gets tough, I’ve been known to hide under the blanket with my phone on the…