Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty.

In a viral TikTok video, user Stephanie Jenkins shared a time-lapse of her family’s nightly routine. Since the clip was shared on October 25, it has gone on to receive more than eight million views.

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A couple gave up their bedroom so their kids could have their own space – and now sleep in their living room. Paige Boakes, 29, and her husband, Ashley, 28, decided to give up their bedroom to give ...

Your bedroom is your own personal sanctuary where you begin and end each day, so it’s essential to feel at ease when you’re there. The ideal bedroom will help you relax and get a restful night’s sleep ...

Holiday decorating usually starts in the living room, but the space that actually sets the tone for the season is the bedroom. A single smart swap can flip it from everyday neutral to full-on festive, ...

Some issues act as society’s great dividers: cream or jam first on a scone, pineapple as a pizza topping, and the true colour of ‘the dress’. There’s also the question of whether you’re a living room ...

You wouldn't think that having your mother along with you and your husband on a weekend trip across country, let alone in a tiny, 450-square-foot apartment, would be a lot of fun. But Heidi Grütter, ...

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