Featured, Sustainable Living

Does Being Rich Mean You Are Happy?

To define being rich can be separated into two parts. The first part is to be rich by having a lot of money. The second part is to be rich in large quantities.  Schwab conducted a Modern Wealth survey in 2021 and found that Americans believe you need an average personal net worth of US$1.9 million to be ...

Katrina Hicks

Stacks of coins standing against blackboard with white graph and business icons – concept for building wealth.

How Do Trees and Plants Act as Natural Air Conditioners?

During the scorching summer days, you feel like switching on the air conditioner frequently, and it becomes more of a necessity on humid days. But have you ever thought of using natural air conditioners instead? While air conditioning technology has improved significantly, there is no denying it leads to an inflated energy bill in residential ...

Raven Montmorency

House surrounded by greenery.

10 Reasons Motherhood Is More Valuable Than Fame and Fortune

When you become a mother, your whole world changes. You are responsible for someone else’s life and welfare. Everything you do now impacts them one way or another. This is why motherhood is greater than fame and fortune. No matter how much money you have or how famous you are, nothing can compare to the ...

Emma Lu

Asian mother and daughter reading a book together while laying on the floor.

1,000-Year-Old Stepwell Design Being Revived in India to Help Droughts

There is no denying the ancient Indian civilizations achieved stupendous success in the realms of architecture and sculpture, and the ruins of such civilizations leave the viewers amazed. Some of these old-era innovations and mechanisms can be utilized even now to benefit the human race. While stepwells used in ancient Indian civilizations are mostly found ...

Jack Roberts

Toorji Ka Jhalra Bavdi, world famous stepwell in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India.

Barcelona’s Bike Bus Attracts Hundreds to Bike to School

The goal of achieving zero emissions requires some innovative thinking and with the tradition of a bike bus starting in Barcelona, we just might have a chance to attain that goal and make the streets a safer place for kids. What started out with five families deciding to bike along with their children to school ...

Raven Montmorency

Children riding their bikes on a road.

How Awesome Are These Livable Car-Designed Pontoon Boats?

There are people who love the idea of living in a camper van and exploring places without giving up on their amenities. While you can buy camper vans, it is not commonplace to come across pontoon boats shaped like vans that can float on the water. Have you ever desired to get a boat designed ...

Jack Roberts

The VW bus converted to a pontoon boat as designed by Lazzarini Design.

Use These Tips to Save for Retirement

Saving for a comfortable retirement can seem like rocket science. However, with the right savings and investment strategy, it definitely isn’t impossible. How many people over 30 seriously consider how their retirement will look financially? It seems like it would be easier to put it off than to think it through. But looking at some suggestions on ...

Hermann Rohr

Dollar symbol and stack of coins in concept of saving for retirement.

Rice Water for Your Hair: A Trending Tradition from China’s Yao Community

People, especially women, leave no stone unturned to get lustrous long hair. Sometimes, it is about genetics, but the application of specific hair care solutions also helps in getting healthy, long hair. For China’s Yao women, it’s rice water. The nice thing is that you are not limited to using store-bought hair care solutions like ...

Max Lu

A wooden spoon with white rice over the cooking pot.