Mary-Faith Martinez

19 hours ago | yourtango.com | Mary-Faith Martinez

It's virtually impossible to make it through life without riding in someone else's car at some point. Whether you're in a rideshare or carpooling with a friend, you're going to end up in a vehicle that isn't yours. Unfortunately, not everyone has the same standards, even among friends and family, so there are certain things that immediately make people feel uncomfortable in someone else's car. People can have widely varying opinions about what makes a car suitable.

1 day ago | yourtango.com | Mary-Faith Martinez

Normally, someone proposing at a wedding conjures the thought of an overzealous friend or relative who just doesn’t know anything about proper timing. That wasn't the case for one man who wanted to propose to the bride’s sister during her wedding, however. While this easily could have been another mistake in the making, he showed off his classy nature by asking the bride’s permission beforehand. In the process, he created a moment his fiancée and other wedding guests wouldn't soon forget.

1 day ago | yahoo.com | Mary-Faith Martinez

Many people love going out to eat and grabbing a fairly quick and delicious meal they didn't have to make themselves. It's easy to be trusting of restaurants and assume that the chefs have got everything under control, especially given what you're paying. But, apparently, this isn't always the case, especially at Olive Garden. Olive Garden is arguably one of the most popular chain restaurants in the United States, and boasts a seemingly endless menu of Italian-inspired favorites.

1 day ago | yahoo.com | Mary-Faith Martinez

Aldi, known for its affordability, has quite a few hidden gems among its shelves. For the grocery store chain, cheaper definitely does not equal lower quality. Shoppers have found that to be especially true when it comes to what might just be one of the store's best kept secrets: bronze-cut pasta. Aldi's Priano brand, known for a variety of products, including meat and sauce, makes the special pasta that shoppers claim is the best they've eaten.

1 day ago | yourtango.com | Mary-Faith Martinez

If there’s one thing all good parents have in common, it’s a desire to prepare their kids for success. Many assume that the best way to do that is to ensure that they excel academically. Oftentimes, however, good grades and academic prowess are rooted in a foundation that has ties to activities unrelated to learning numbers and memorizing facts. One expert thinks it’s important to give a particular extracurricular activity just as much of a priority as anything else, including school work.