Author: Laura Pence

Crayola is Giving Back Through Their New Online Flower Shop

Bouquets are priced from $50 to $150, and they will be shipped directly from farms to consumers nationwide.

Crayola, the crayon company that’s been around for over 100 years, is getting into the floral business. They’ve just announced Crayola Flowers, which is an online flower delivery service with a fundraising tilt. 10% to 50% of every sale will be donated to charities that are chosen by the customer. Nonprofit organizations can also use the service as a platform for…

Refresh Your Garden with these Florals That Thrive in the Fall

There are plenty of flowers that thrive when the whether cools off and that need less sunlight.

Now’s a great time to give your garden, hanging baskets and other plants a refresh. There are plenty of flowers that thrive when the whether cools off and that need less sunlight. Pansies are a great addition as they and their relatives, violets and violas, don’t thrive in the heat. In the south, they can last well into winter. petunias…

Thinking About Work at Night Makes You a Worse Leader in the Morning

Experts recommend taking time to disconnect from and create boundaries from home early on in a career.

Thinking about work when you get home…could make you a worse manager the next day. According to a new study, managers who don’t think about work after hours are less likely to feel drained the following day. Research published in the American Psychological Association found a five percent difference in manager responses on depletion levels could be based on whether…

Enjoy a Mimosa Flgiht While You Catch the Games at RipTydz!

Stop by and see them at 1210 N Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 or give them a call at 843.945.1204.

RipTydz is the largest oceanfront grill and rooftop bar in Myrtle Beach. They offer something for everyone including mimosas, fresh seafood, prime steaks, and fresh local favorites! Stop by and see them at 1210 N Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 or give them a call at 843.945.1204. MON – FRI: 12PM – 11PM SAT – SUN: 11AM – 11PM

It’s All About Baking Soda in Our Thursday Tips!

From dishes to hair brushes...baking soda is great for cleaning and also for cooking!

For your Thursday Tips… 1: Add a teensy bit of baking soda to make your ground hamburger meat juicier. Animal proteins, when heated, bond together which causes it be tough, and lose flavor. Adding a 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda to a pound of ground beef raises the PH, making it difficult for the proteins to bond. To do this…mix…

Palmetto Literacy Council to Host 2nd Annual Best Book Bazaar

The event will take place at the Horry County Schools Adult Education Center, 3301 Oak St., Myrtle Beach.

Location: Horry County Schools Adult Education Center, 3301 Oak St., Myrtle Beach. Friday, September 29, 2023 at 6:00 to 9:00 PM: Family Fun Night! Tickets are available for purchase to attend this event where you will get first crack at the books for sale. Minor children with an adult will be free. We are having a Young Author’s Contest called…

Is the Cost of Being a Bridesmaid on the Rise?

Most bridesmaids don't have the extra thousands that it costs.

An editor tackled the subject the subject recently calling for brides who say “it’s my day” should pay for everything. A study found that bridesmaids spend $23-hundred dollars on average to be part of the wedding. Forbes magazine broke it down a little further estimating the average salary for those getting married is around $50-k. That’s based on a 28-year-old….

Americans Spend Billions on Impulse Purchases Inspired by Social Media

More than half of people who spent some of that cash, ended up regretting the spree.

Social media plays a big role in those impulse purchases so many of us make…and often regret. According to a new report from personal finance website BankRate, Americans spent a total of 71 billion dollars in the past year on impulse purchases inspired by social media. But, get this…more than half of people who spent some of that cash, ended…

Our Homes are Only Clean for This Many Days a Year…

That's not even one day per month!

According to a new report, the average person considers their home to be “completely clean” only 11 days out of the year! That’s not even one day per month and it also comes out to just 3% of the time. people spend an average of six days per year cleaning and sanitizing their homes. When it comes to cleaning, the…

Vanna White Extends Contract with Wheel of Fortune

White signed a two-year contract extension.

Vanna White extends her deal for a few more years with Wheel of Fortune! White signed a two-year contract extension as co-host of the popular game show through the 2025-26 season as Ryan Seacrest will take over for Sajak in the fall of 2024. Pat’s daughter, Maggie Sajak enters her third year as the show’s ambassador and social media correspondent…