Chantel Brink

Chantel Brink

Family & Lifestyle Journalist

Chantel is a creative writer, foster for local animal welfare, and mom to 2 young girls who inspire her with their wisdom beyond years, always keeping her on her toes!

Tragedy struck in Italy when a 16-year-old girl named Maria Antonietta Cutillo lost her life after accidentally dropping her phone in the bathtub while chatting with a friend. The incident occurred in Montefalcione, Avellino, where she was bathing in her parents’ residence. Unfortunately, the mobile phone was charging at the time, and it fell into...

Your photos on your smartphone can function as a multifaceted tool, acting as your digital filing cabinet, GPS, legal backup, and more, as highlighted by travel and tech expert Maurice Freedman. The convenience of having these resources readily accessible cannot be overstated. However, it is crucial to ensure the security of your photos. Freedman advises,...

We’re used to finding intriguing destinations that prompt us to excitedly consider adding them to our Bucket Lists for future visits. However, what about those places that are explicitly off-limits? It’s challenging to fathom that such locations exist in our world, yet several do. Among them are restricted military bases, where access is solely reserved...

Democracy and public education and has been for generations. However, certain books, particularly those exploring themes of racism, sexuality, violence, and morality, have stirred controversy and prompted censorship attempts. Banned books are becoming way too common. Even in the 21st century, educators across the United States continue to grapple with challenges and outright bans on...