Lauren Wellbank
Freelance WriterLocation: Lehigh Valley, PALauren Wellbank is a freelance writer living in the Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania with her husband, three kids, and dog. She enjoys spending as much time as she can with her family, and can often be found coaching her kids in their various sports teams. When she's not volunteering within her community, she can be found tending to her plants in her yard.
More From Lauren Wellbank
After an Acid Burn As a Puppy, Mugsy the Rescue Dog Is Living the Life
Mugsy the dog gets a happy ending after being burned with acid early in life.
Doc Martens Are Back in Style, but Are the Shoes Comfortable to Wear? Details Here
When it comes to comfort and long-term wearability, Doc Martens require a bit of breaking in before they're ready to wear.
5 Benefits of Batana Oil You May Not Have Considered — Tame Frizz and Help Hair Growth
Batana oil has been hailed as a good way to add moisture back into your hair and skin, plus, potentially aiding hair growth and more.
Why Actor Simon Rex Lives Off Grid in a Shipping Container Tiny Home
Actor Simon Rex dished about living in a shipping container during an appearance on the 'Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers' podcast.
What You Need to Know About Clif Bar's Massive Class Action Lawsuit Settlement
If you've purchased Clif Bars you may be intitled to a piece of the 12 million dollar settlement from the class action lawsuit.
Watch As a Whale Steals the Show, Breaching During Olympic Surfing Competition
Those watching the women's portion of the 2024 Olympic games in Paris were treated to sight of a whale breaching in the distance.
Viral Photos Taken From Swiss Glaciers Highlight Undeniable Effects of Climate Change
A couple shares their experience standing in the same spot 15 years apart, highlighting the damage climate change is doing glaciers in Switzerland.
Why People Are Hanging Up Pennies in Bags of Water
People claim hanging bags of pennies in water can help deter flies, but the verdict is still out for this popular DIY pest control method.
A Water Bottle That Costs $250? Here's Why People Are Dropping Big Money for It
Echo Water claims that hydrogen water can help with everything from reducing free radical damage to increasing energy.
Do People Really Eat Bear Meat? The RFK Jr. Central Park Story Raises Questions
Like Robert F. Kennedy Jr., many hunters will eat bear meat.
Keep Seeing Dragonflies? Here's What It May Mean
Some believe that dragonflies symbolize fresh starts, happiness, and even a message from beyond the grave.
Toddler Nearly Dies After Drinking Slush Puppie — Why Toddlers Shouldn't Have Slush Ice Drinks
A toddler in Scotland was nearly killed after ingesting glycerol, an ingredient found in a Slush Puppie frozen drink.
Paris Officials Fought to Clean the Seine Ahead of the Olympics With Mixed Success
Paris spent over a million dollars cleaning up the Seine ahead of the 2024 Olympics, but swimmers still had complaints about the famed river.
Faulty Tech and Confusing Jargon: Orangetheory Stans Have Lots of Complaints
Orangetheory Fitness has figured out how to gamify exercise, but critics are calling the company out over issues with their tech and business model.
A Climate Change-Induced Heat Wave Is Causing Difficulty for Olympic Athletes in Paris
A heat wave rocks Paris, putting the city under a heat warning as Olympians competing in outdoor games fight to keep cool.
Nicola Peltz Beckham Sues Dog Groomer for Allegedly Killing Her Chihuahua
Nicola Peltz announced in June 2024 that her beloved dog Nala had died, blaming the dog's groomer.
Recalled Diamond Shruumz Chocolate Bars Potentially Result in Two Deaths — Details
Microdosing chocolates from Diamond Shruumz appear to be behind dozens of illnesses after undisclosed psychedelics were found in the candies.
Earth Overshoot Day 2024: How to Make the Best of This Important Benchmark
Earth Overshoot Day is the date that experts calculate humanity's need for resources will outpace what the Earth can provide for that calendar year.
Olympic Dressage Horse Suffers a Mysterious Allergic Reaction in Paris
Jose Daniel Martin Dockx withdrew from the 2024 Olympics after his horse Malagueno LCXXXIII suffered from an allergic reaction.
Researchers Find Forever Chemicals in Condoms — but These Brands are PFAS-Free
After analyzing 29 different condom and lubricant brands, researchers discover forever chemicals in several brands.
Olympic Triathlon Training Canceled Again Due to Seine River Pollution
Heavy rainfall caused French officials to cancel triathlon training in the Seine over pollution concerns.
How to Encourage Students to Stay Hydrated During School
Reusable water bottles, frequent reminders, and even modeling the behavior you want to see are all great ways to encourage students to stay hydrated.
Dogs in Backpacks Are Helping Rewild an Urban Nature Reserve in England
The Railway Land Wildlife Trust in Lewes has teamed up with Ouse Valley Climate Action to use dogs to help spread wildflower seeds in the urban nature reserve.
The Platypus Makes the Most Unusual Sounds That You Need to Hear to Believe
For such small, unusual mammals, platypuses have been known to snuffle, squeak, coo, and even growl when vocalizing.
Read This Before Using Your Pyrex in the Oven
Pyrex is a popular brand of glass cookware that can be used in convection ovens, conventional ovens, and microwaves.
Unbelievable Video Shows a Humpback Whale Capsizing a Boat
A whale took down a small boat when it breached off the coast of New Hampshire, sparking concern for both the passengers and the whale from onlookers.
Is "Underconsumption Core" the Sustainability Trend the World Needs Now?
Underconsumption core is the sustainability trend that prompts people to only buy the things they need and to keep those items until they're thoroughly used up.
Visiting Yosemite National Park? This Is the Best Time to Enjoy the Scenery
The best time to visit Yosemite National Park is May or September, depending on what you hope to do while you're there.
Scientists Discover "Dark Oxygen" in the Ocean, Changing Everything They Knew About the Seafloor
Dark oxygen is the name for the oxygen produced in the depths of the ocean where no sunlight can reach.
Beyond Meat Introduces Healthier New Sun Sausages for Summer
The Beyond Meat company is dropping a first-of-its-kind Beyond Sun Sausage, which the company says will offer customers a flavorful alternative to the traditional option.
Remove Yellow Stains From White Shirts With These 3 Tried and True Methods
Baking soda and hydrogen peroxide mixes among the most popular ways to get yellow stains out of clothes.
From Rags to Riches: Britain’s "Ugliest Dog" Stars in 'Deadpool & Wolverine' Movie
A pug-and-Chinese-crested mix named Peggy was crowned Britain's "ugliest dog" before landing a starring role in 'Deadpool & Wolverine.'
Love the Movie 'Twisters?' Here's How to Become a Storm Chaser
You can take a class and get certified to become a storm chaser a few different ways, including through the National Weather Service.
French Mayor Swims in Seine, Despite Activists' Plan to Poop in the Famous River
The mayor finally swam in the Seine, despite anger over the money being spent on the 2024 Olympics inspiring French protesters to threaten to poop in the Paris river.
The Best Time To Visit Big Bend National Park Is When You'd Least Expect It
Visitors hoping to check out Big Bend National Park will want to avoid going during the holidays and peak-season if they want to miss the crowds.
Fire Dept. Rescues Young Turtle in Florida, Highlighting the Dangers of "Ghost Nets"
A sea turtle was rescued after it was spotted entangled in fishing nets, allowing the Miami-Dade Seat Turtles program to swoop in and help him out.
NHTSA Launches Investigation Into Evenflo Revolve360 Car Seats
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched an investigation into the Evenlo Revlolve360 car seat over fears that it doesn't meet national safety standards.
Do Beavers Eat Wood? What You Need to Know About the Cute Herbivores
Beavers are known for their toothy grins, but what do they eat? These herbivores and rely on a large range of greens to survive.
The Recovery of a Rare Spade-Toothed Whale Might Unlock New Ocean Secrets
The body of what is believed to be a spade-toothed whale was removed from a New Zealand beach.
Watch Your Wallet — Amazon Prime Day Scams Are Rampant
Experts warn of scams ahead of Amazon Prime's annual Prime Day sales.
Grocery Store Tourism Is Turning Supermarkets Into Tourist Hotspots
Stopping in the grocery store while visiting a new place, often called grocery store tourism has become a rising trend on social media.
The Best Season To Visit Redwood National Park May Surprise You
Depending on what type of weather you prefer, the best time to visit Redwood National Park is between June and September.
Why the 'Twisters' Premiere Was Interrupted by Animal Rights Protesters
Folks from the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals advocacy group showed up at the premier for Twisters to protest the film's rodeo scenes.
Lululemon Leggings Are Among Those That Tested Positive for PFAS — Details Here
Lululemon leggings are among those that tested positive for PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
What Plants Attract Hummingbirds the Most? Trumpet Vines and Cardinal Flowers Top the List
Hummingbirds are drawn to plants like trumpet vines and cardinal flower, which is why you should plant these varieties if you want to see more hummingbirds.
Keep Birds From Flying into Your Windows With These 4 Tips
Birds struggle to see the glass of windows, atriums, and greenhouses, which is why humans need to make small changes to help prevent them from flying into windows.
I've Seen How Carrots Are Harvested and I'm Shook
A viral video shows the unexpected way one farm harvests their carrots.
Yosemite Warns Campers Why They Should Never Bury Toilet Paper
Burying used toilet paper isn't the best solution while camping; instead, experts suggest taking it home with you to dispose of.
Study Finds Toxic Heavy Metals in 14 Brands of Tampons — Use These Tampons Instead
Tampons have been discovered to contain metals from the manufacturing process, which include toxic metal(loids) like arsenic, zinc, and lead.
Hippos Are Known for Being Aggressive — Are They Actually All That Bad?
Hippopotamuses are consistently accused of being aggressive when they are actually just very territorial.