Parents buy 'container homes' for daughters for independence and privacy

Mother nature, adorable animals, and the love of parents! [View this email in your browser]( Sending you love and adorable animals for a strong start to Friday! [:heart:][:smiling_face_with_3_hearts:] If it's your first time reading or a friend sent this to you, you can [subscribe here](. This Week's Top Stories [:newspaper:] ANIMALS “I was so touched and moved to tears from the whole experience. Nature and her creatures are just so beautiful.” To the untrained eye, it may have looked like a pile of dirt. However, Natalie Therese knew better. Pulling her car over, [Natalie saw three of the cutest creatures on earth - otters!]( Looking around, she realized the mother otter ran into the woods to dodge oncoming cars and was waiting for her babies in panic. The babies were frozen in the middle of the road, too scared to move. Natalie got out, cooed at the babies, and gently encouraged them towards their mother. One of the babies even squeaked back! With gentle and patient encouragement, Natalie ensured the babies were safely reunited with the mother. She recalls being “touched and moved to tears by the whole experience,” saying, “Mother Nature and Her creatures are so precious and we must do what we can to protect them!” [(Full story)]( ANIMALS "We brought her into the car and onto a comfy bed. She just [clung] onto that bed. She just looked terrified." The unfortunate truth is that many senior dogs are at risk of being abandoned with lower demand of adoption. [One senior beagle, Maple, was in desperate need of a home and was being given away for free.]( Maple was not in good condition. She had a smell, overgrown nails, and a disheartening appearance. Thankfully, Taylor and her boyfriend read about Maple and were so determined to find Maple that they drove 3 hours to save her. Maple’s transition was understandably shaky at first. She clung to the bed that Taylor provided and was extremely closed-off and shy. With the help of Taylor’s other rescue dog, Cooper, Maple slowly came out of her shell and was showered with affection, treats, and belly rubs! These days, Maple spends her quality time surrounded by people and animals she loves and recently celebrated her one-year “Gotcha” day anniversary! [(Full story)]( SMILES Parents buy teen daughters 2 container homes so they can live in the backyard independently These parents were seriously planning for the long-term when they purchased these 2 container homes. Once their kids were teens, Matt and Linda decided to move into a larger house with a larger backyard. They were thinking of the eventual independence that their 2 daughters would desire and came up with the brilliant idea of purchasing 2 container homes. [At $70,000 a unit for 340 sq. ft., they’d be able to keep their daughters close but still give them them the independence they wanted!]( Matt & Linda also have aging parents who would be able to move into these homes when their daughters finally moved out, allowing them to repurpose the setup to truly be multi-generational! Many people discovered and supported Matt & Linda’s idea as it gave them the best of both worlds: privacy as well as the ability to monitor & assist when needed! [(Full story)]( Best Posts on Instagram [:camera_with_flash:] - The difference between [going into labor for the 1st time vs. the 2nd time](. These parents nailed it! [:rolling_on_the_floor_laughing:][:baby::skin-tone-3:] - Who said that [frogs can't have fun]( [:frog:] - We all felt special when our [best friend's parents said this]( [:family:] - For years, people thought he [lied about not being a heavy drinker](. Doctors made a mind-blowing discovery about his condition! [:beer:] - [This sleeping timeline highlights the dangers of not sleeping enough]( and the optimal hours to feel rested. How much do you sleep? [:sleeping:] "Happiness is not a goal…it’s a by-product of a life well lived.” - Eleanor Roosevelt Thanks for reading! [:heart:][:wave:] See you in a few days for another happy start to the week! [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [About Shareably Media]( [Email](mailto:newsletter@shareably.net) If you enjoyed today's newsletter, share it with someone by clicking one of the buttons below! [Share]( [Share]( [Tweet]( [Tweet]( [Forward]( [Forward]( Have feedback? Email us at newsletter@shareably.net! Did a friend forward this to you? [Subscribe here]( Want to advertise with us? Reach out using [this form here](. Copyright © 2022 Shareably Media, LLC, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at one of our websites. Please see www.shareably.net/about for a full list of our brands Our mailing address is: Shareably Media, LLC 12705 Bluff Creek DriveLos Angeles, CA 90094 [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](.