Melissa Irons had a rough childhood. Because her mom was in and out of prison, she was raised by multiple foster families. So when she became an adult, she joined the marines to find some structure and discipline — something she’d seriously lacked growing up. In an effort to save her brothers from a similar fate, Irons wanted to adopted the young boys. That’s when Prank It Forward stepped in. Watch how the show helped the 21-year-old marine get to her brothers, and how a big gift changed their lives, too! If you’d like to help out this happy, reunited family, you can contribute directly to their GoFundMe. Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/prank-forward-foster/
Personally, I can’t stand the sound of leaf blowers. I mean, even the people who work with them on a daily basis wear headphones so they can block out their ungodly noise. But put one of the unnecessarily loud machines in front of Fiesta the llama at The Houston Zoo? Well, you can forget about any other plans you had for the day. Every morning when zookeepers clean out the stalls, the fluffy lady demands that they give her some of that sweet, sweet leaf-blowing air. “Oh. OH! Get my tum.” YouTube / The Houston Zoo You do you, Fiesta. I’ll just be here watching with my earplugs in. Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/leaf-blower-llama/
Just the smell of chalk brings me back to afternoons on the playground drawing up four square courts and hopscotch games. But those days are long gone and I still have tons of chalk strewn around my home. If you’re in the same boat, here are just a few of the ways you can reuse the stuff. 1. Temporarily dye your hair…here’s how. 2. Ants and other bugs hate talcum powder, a key ingredient in chalk, so you can draw lines in parts of your home that are susceptible to insects. Tickled Mummy Club 3. If your keys aren’t going into their locks without a fight, rub the edges with some chalk and they’ll slide in easily. Flickr / Alper Çuğun 4. Chalk off dangerous zones in your yard — like the area around an outdoor grill — so children know where they shouldn’t go. Flickr / Dennis Jarvis 5. Want to plan your layout without doing the heavy lifting just yet? Chalk out where you want to put things to make sure everything fits. Flickr / Matthew Paul Argall 6. You can color your own candles with crushed-up chalk. 7. Keep a pouch of chalk in your clothing drawers and closets to keep moisture out and freshness in. Pinterest 8. Pretreat grease-stained clothes by rubbing the dirty spots with some chalk. Let them sit for a few minutes and then launder as usual. Flickr / Angus Fraser 9. Keep your tools in tip-top shape by storing them with some chalk. It will keep moisture from rusting your wrenches and other metal items. Flickr / Erich Stüssi 10. The same concept applies to preventing your silverware from tarnishing. Just wrap some chalk in a cheesecloth and store it with your flatware. Flickr / Deidre Woollard 11. You can also pop some chalk in with your jewelry to keep things tarnish-free. Flickr / Joe Flintham 12. Give your nails a makeover by rubbing a nail brush with some white chalk. Gently sweep under your nails. The brush will dust away dirt while the chalk gives your nails a bright, white finish. Flickr / Pat (Cletch) Williams 13. Small scratches on your walls can easily be covered up with chalk that matches the paint color. Flickr / athriftymrs.com (via 22 Words) Then again, we definitely won’t judge you if you use the chalk to start up a game of hopscotch with the neighborhood moms and dads…it’s fun! Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/chalk-uses/
Sadly, many people see a feral, aggressive dog and immediately want to put them down. With nearly 4 million pups entering shelters every year, it’s hard to think about all those pets who aren’t given a second chance like Billie Jean was. When No Kill Kern got a notice about this poor girl, she was terrified and aggressive towards humans. But after just a few days of working with trainers, Billie Jean’s true colors began to shine. But her story didn’t end there — watch to find out what they discovered when she took a trip to the vet! Thank goodness the people at No Kill Kern gave Billie Jean the love and patience she deserved. If you’d like to contribute to their rescue and rehabilitation efforts, visit their website here. Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/feral-billie-jean/
In school, I hated carrying around a backpack. They were heavy, uncool-looking, and an all-around nuisance. However, if I had known these awesome hacks, I would have looked forward to bringing my bag to school every day. Not only do they make a backpack way more versatile, all the kids would have been so jealous of my tricks. Show these to your kids and help them rule the hallways: That Velcro trick is genius! I always lost my pens at the bottom of my bag and would spend so much time digging through it just to find they had exploded or I lost the caps. Will you help your kids upgrade their backpacks? Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/backpack-hacks/
I imagine dogs feel the same way about balloons as people do about clowns… Some love them…others are 100 percent terrified of ’em. I mean there’s this guy who loves popping water balloons. And this guy who wants to wipe the smile right off that balloon’s face. When this big husky came across a cat balloon that traipsed around on the ground, at first, he was ready to get into a knock-down, drag-out brawl. YouTube / wavrec As time passed, though, it seems he just wanted to be friends… YouTube / wavrec But when he got no love in return, he became skeptical — and a little frustrated. YouTube / wavrec Watch the whole hilarious exchange here. Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/dog-balloon/
Is there anything cuter than a golden retriever puppy? Okay, but what about a goat kid? I know…tough call, right?! But what if you introduced a four-day-old goat to a four-month-old golden…and they looked identical?! This decision is becoming harder by the minute. But I think we can all agree this one’s a tie! This deserves an encore! YouTube Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/goat-vs-golden/
I’m the youngest of three and after my mom’s second boy, she was so determined to have a girl that my parents kept on trying. Back in 2013, this couple had twin baby girls. While very exciting for them, it was an especially important announcement to the rest of their family. You see, all of the relatives of the family had been having boy babies…FOR 54 YEARS. So when Mom and Dad flew for 17 hours to surprise the girls’ grandmother with the two little tykes, you can understand why this is her reaction! For a while, I thought she wasn’t going to let go of those little ones. She just wants to hold and hug them forever. Eventually, grandpa gets a chance though! Congrats to the happy family. Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/grandma-babies/
It’s basically the end of the world if you need a glass of wine but can’t find a bottle opener. Okay, so maybe I’m being a bit dramatic… But it is pretty terrible! While you could open your bottle with a key or a shoe, if you have a blowtorch just hanging around your home, this hack is quick and probably way more fun than any other trick you’ll try… How satisfying is this?! YouTube / DaveHax It might not be the most useful hack around… But it’s still pretty fun to watch and play around with! Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/bottle-blowtorch/
As someone who has gone through the terrible ordeal of getting bed bugs in their home, I am constantly on high alert at any hotel I visit — no matter how many stars it has. Unfortunately, not everyone knows to look before they put their bags down or take a nap on the bed. Elgin Ozlen and his girlfriend were victims of this lack of knowledge. When Ozlen’s mom bought the couple a trip to NYC, they never thought they’d have to deal with the horror they experienced at a chic Upper West Side hotel they stayed at. After being moved from two other rooms in the Astor on the Park hotel (due to lack of heating and power to the outlets), they landed in a third one. They went to sleep but woke up the next day to their worst nightmare. Warning: this video is not for those with weak stomachs. While the hotel refunded their stay, there’s no way they can assure Ozlen and his girlfriend that they won’t bring a few critters home with them. In order to avoid this happening to you, here’s what you should do: Don’t put your bags on the floor — place them in the bathroom or on a tiled surface. Bed bugs cannot traverse slippery spots. Pull the sheets back before you get in bed — look along the edge of the mattress for black spots. This is a sign of bed bugs. Look behind headboards, hanging pictures, and nightstands near beds. The bugs hide there, too. If you spot any signs of bed bugs, take a photo and immediately leave the room. Show the front desk your proof and they should move you to a new room. Always, always, always check these spots. Bed bugs travel in your clothes and can live through harsh conditions. They will come back home with you! When you’re home, wash and dry all your clothes right away. If you can, put your bag in the dryer, too. Good luck and safe travels! Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/hotel-bed-bugs/
