Author: Laura Pence

Chewing Gum Sales are Down

Some gum companies are changing their approach and marketing gum chewing as a stress reliever.

It’s been four years since the pandemic first started, and while most things have reverted back, one thing that hasn’t is chewing gum sales. Gum purchases dropped by nearly a third in the U.S. in 2020 but it wasn’t just covid that broke people’s gum habit. Here are some contributing factors…there’s a trend of limiting sugar, and eating foods with…

Why Sleep Tourism is Becoming a Travel Trend

The hospitality industry is putting the focus on much needed rest for guests.

One in three adults don’t get enough sleep and somewhere between 50 to 70 million americans suffer from a sleep disorder…which might be why sleep tourism is a new trend. The hospitality industry is putting the focus on much needed rest for guests by offering retreats and experiences dedicated to snoozing. From now through 2028, the tourism industry is expecting…

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and Easter with Something Sweet from Casey’s CookieWorx!

Place an order or get in touch with Casey through Cookieworx.com.

Casey Greenzweig of Casey’s CookieWorx was in the studio with St. Patrick’s Day themed cookies as well as Easter baskets! Casey offers a wide variety of festive and delicious flavors to celebrate holidays. Find Casey’s CookieWorx on Instagram and Facebook! Plus, place an order or get in touch with her through Cookieworx.com.

We’re Talking Nothing but Olives at The Olive Shoppe!

Visit BeachOliveOils.com for more information or stop by and see them at one of their locations along the Grand Strand.

  Greg visits Darya Suddreth at The Olive Shoppe in the Market Common. If you have a love for olives, The Olive Shoppe is the place to be! There are plenty of unique flavors, from cheese stuffed olives to garlic stuffed, pickle stuffed and more! Visit BeachOliveOils.com for more information or stop by and see them at one of their locations…

Study Says Eating Refined Carbs Makes You Unattractive Within Two Hours

They're not sure why, but it was true for men and women.

A study in France found refined carbohydrates make us noticeably less attractive within two hours of eating them. That includes things like donuts, bagels, pancakes, muffins, white bread, and sugary cereals. Researchers had volunteers rate how attractive people’s faces were before and after they had breakfast. Some ate “healthy” foods, and others ate things that were carb-heavy. The people who…

Myrtle Beach Fire Dept. Reminds Residents to Check Smoke Detectors

If you or someone you know needs assistance with checking smoke alarms, reach out to the Fire Dept.

Christine sits down with Capt. Jonathan Evans of the Myrtle Beach Fire Department to talk about why Daylight Saving time is a good reminder to check your smoke detectors. If you or someone you know needs assistance with checking smoke alarms, reach out to the Fire Dept. and they would be happy to help! Plus, with St. Patrick’s day coming up,…

Trader Joe’s Mini-Tote Craze…They’re Being Resold Online

The limited-edition canvas totes only sell for $2.99 and come in four colors.

A Trader Joe’s mini tote is apparently this spring’s must-have accessory. It’s drawing comparisons to the Stanley tumbler craze on social media. The limited-edition canvas totes only sell for $2.99 and come in four colors. Social media videos show customers lining up for the totes to be restocked and swarming to get their hands on one. Trader Joe’s has not…

Patti Hilton Brings Some Appetizing Recipes to Carolina AM!

From Cheddar Asparagus Soup to Salmon and more!

Avocado Ranch Dressing 1/4 cup ripe Avocado 1/4 cup Mayo 1/4 cup Sour Cream 1 Tbsp Buttermilk 1 and 1/2 tsp Distilled White Vinegar 1/8 tsp Dried Parsley 1 pinch Dried Dill Weed 1/8 tsp Salt 1/8 tsp Onion Powder 1 pinch Garlic Powder Mash avocado in a bowl, then stir in mayo, sour cream, buttermilk and vinegar. Sprinkle with spices…

How to Have Breakfast with a Mermaid at Ripley’s Aquarium!

Meet a real, live mermaid, plus enjoy a delicious hot breakfast!

Ripley’s Breakfast with a Mermaid Meet a real, live mermaid, plus enjoy a delicious hot breakfast and explore the aquarium before it opens to the public! Fuel up with pancakes, southern grits, egg casserole, and more. Then snap a shell-fie with a mermaid and ask them everything you’ve ever wanted to know about life under the sea! Also, enjoy a…