Have you ever spilled salt and felt a sudden wave of panic wash over you? I know I have. It happened to me just last week. And as silly as it may sound, I couldn’t help but wonder if I had just brought a world of bad luck upon myself. I was having dinner with … Read more
Ah, another morning. Why not start the day off right with some quick scrambled eggs for breakfast? Everything is going according to plan when suddenly… PLOP! Oh no, an egg slips out of your hand and lands on the floor! A lot of things are probably crossing your mind at this point. Maybe you’re even … Read more
Have you heard that it’s bad luck to whistle in the house? Surely, this is a mistake. What can be the harm in whistling indoors a little while you’re doing chores around the place? Or, maybe you’re just enjoying your favorite song while making breakfast. Or, maybe you’re even whistling to call the dog! Surely, … Read more
Have you ever heard the superstition that killing a ladybug is bad luck? Or maybe killing a ladybird or a lady beetle even. They go by all sorts of different names and come in all sorts of different colors. But one thing is for sure. Despite the different names or cultures, ladybugs are generally thought … Read more
So many people keep dried flowers, it’s a very common thing to do—but, is it bad luck to keep dried flowers? Flowers are so very evocative. Colorful blooms hold sway over our emotions; a certain flower in a certain color can remind you of a time, place, and a feeling you associate with it. Lovers … Read more
Ahh, who doesn’t love a nice relaxing vacation on the beach? Just the sand, the surf, soaking in the sun, and maybe searching for seashells. And, if you’re super lucky you might find the perfect seashell completely in tact! You’re definitely going to take this one home and show it off to everyone! But, maybe … Read more
Have you ever been told it’s bad luck to sweep at night? Or, maybe I should be more specific. Have you ever been trying to quickly clean up a mess so you grab the broom only to have your grandmother sharply grab it from your hands and scold you for sweeping at night to the … Read more
If you’re wondering, is it bad luck to put shoes on a table, then you’re in the right place. Because we were wondering that, too. Putting shoes on the table is pretty gross, isn’t it? But, that’s not what my mother scolded me for, instead she would exclaim “bad luck!” whenever I mistakenly placed shoes … Read more
Is it bad luck to do laundry on a Sunday? It’s a tough one to face up to, because for a lot of us— working Monday to Friday—means Sunday lines up as the perfect day of the week to do our laundry! But, hey, an excuse to skip doing the laundry is an excuse to … Read more
Is it bad luck to give a knife as a wedding gift? Wedding gifts are notoriously tricky. Emotions are high when it comes to the couples “special day” and rightly so, they have expectations that it’ll be a grand experience, wholly positive, and something wonderful they’ll remember for the rest of their lives. So, suffice … Read more