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I Was taught to appreciate every moment of my life, because your everything can change in the blink of an eye. Dana Vulin, 28, of Perth, Australia had her entire life change completely when she suffered horrific third-degree burns on nearly 60% of her body — the result of an attack from a woman who was jealous that Dana had talked to her husband at a party. She told Dana she wanted to ruin her

In 2014, a Canadian mom named Shanell boarded a plane from Florida to Philadelphia. She dreaded the next two-and-a-half hours; her three-year-old daughter, Kate, has autism. Plane rides can be traumatic and anxiety-filled. Shanell hoped for a kind and patient person to sit next to them, as she watched with bated breath while passengers boarded. That’s when a businessman named Eric walked up

What would our world be without a few great historical mysteries?! Everyone loves a good mystery. There’s no denying that being able to come up with our own theories and assumptions about what, why, or how something strange happened makes life a little more interesting. While many mysteries have been passed along from generation to generation, occasionally we come face to face with the obsc

Getting started using 5″ squares. How many ways can you use 5″ square charm packs. Here are 3 videos showing how to make different blocks. Getting sashings to line up can at times be a challenge. This 5″ strip of sashing matches the 5″ charm pack and makes it simple to add a corner stone with each 5″ square. Next Video is a simple snow ball block that uses small triangles in

IIf you saw this truck driving down the road, you might not think twice about it. But once it pulls off the road, something magical happens: it transforms into a lovely, totally habitable castle! Every space has been utilized efficiently to allow several luxuries in an extremely small space. Once the "castle" is unfolded, it houses a bathroom, shower, full kitchen, rooftop bath, and more. The

They say that color has a deep and immediate impact on our mood and stress level. For instance, green is said to enhance productivity; orange stimulates enthusiasm; blue calms and stables us; red excites our passion; etc. So what would happen if you mixed every color imaginable to create a frenzied feast for the eye? Well, if you’re anything like me, you’d love it! I adore spaces that bu

When we saw this woman pick up some random scraps of fabric, we didn't know what to expect. What she ended up making is incredibly clever. We've all been in that predicament where it's our turn to bring the casserole for the dinner party. But we don't want to arrive lamely holding a mundane meal. No, we want to show up in style! Once we saw this creative bit of footage we knew we had to share i

RRather than purchasing new items, you can save a ton of money by repurposing old items to fit your needs. That's exactly what this woman does with an old T-Shirt. Rather than throwing it away, she's able to turn it into a lovely shoulder bag that's perfect for storing groceries! The best part is - all you need is a pair of scissors! Because you'll be putting things inside the bag, you may wan

To be completely honest, opening a jar with a knife is a little too risky for my taste. I prefer to wrap the edge of a lid with a rubber band for better grip. It works just as well and isn't so dangerous. However, I did love the tips on serving chips and popcorn. Generally I only serve chips for more casual occasions like picnics or a gathering to watch a game. In either of those instances, no o

Wait, hold up! Don’t throw your old, white socks away! Instead, you can “upcycle” them to create this adorable Sock Snowman to cheer you up this cold winter. The lovely folks at Handimania are here to show you how to do it. You start by simply cutting a sock in half, then tying it at one end and filling it with rice. After shaping it and tying with string, you’re ready to dress your s