With Black Friday and Cyber Monday behind us, holiday shopping is well underway, and who deserves a gift this year more than our four legged friends? Half of Americans are putting their pets on their gift lists, with plans to spend an average of 137 dollars on their furry friends. Dogs are expected to fetch more gifts than cats. The…
The demand for live Christmas trees is on the rise! Tree farmers across the country say they’re starting to see larger than average crowds. But, with roughly 80 percent of Americans owning a fake Christmas tree, many believe the pandemic is now helping to fuel the demand for real ones. A tip for people bringing home a tree earlier this…
You may want to do yourself another favor and cut back on white rice. The latest research says it’s like eating table sugar. White rice is a processed food and can spike blood sugar levels. it’s due to how the body processes it. If consumed too much, you could increase your risks of diabetes says a Harvard study. Brown rice…
When it comes to playing Christmas music, what’s the cutoff between way too early and, “okay, now it’s fine”?? 30,000 Americans were asked “when is the earliest acceptable time for radio stations to start playing Christmas music?” The most popular answer was in late November, after thanksgiving. Meanwhile 3 percent said just during the week of Christmas. Finally, there’s a…
Saving is at the top of the list for many this season. Yet waiting for something to go on sale too long may not pay off in the end. Shoppers who price stalk say they check on the price at least once a day and will hold out as long as eight days before buying it. But, that comes at…
A new study looked into the stuffing versus dressing debate to figure out which term is more popular in different states. Turns out stuffing is the preferred term in 36 states and dressing in 14. The dressing states are mainly in the south, which includes us in both Carolinas. Although it’s also the go-to term in places like Indiana and…
