Author: Laura Pence

Being Spontaneous May be the Key to Happiness

The average american makes 6,709 spur-of-the-moment decisions a year, or about 18 a day! Most of them have to do with small things, like where to have lunch or what to watch on tv. 72% of people said they feel happier after they do something spontaneous. People who have gone on a spur of the moment trip said it brought…

Parents are Healthier Thanks to Their Kids

Most parents agree that having children made them completely change their lifestyle. An overwhelming 94 percent would now rather spend their money on organic foods than the junk foods they used to love. Moms and dads admit they stopped going out late, got a steady job, cut out irresponsible friends, and started visiting the doctor regularly.

Experts Share Tips on Washing Your Mask

Experts are sharing tips on the most effective way to wash your masks! We’re talking cloth masks not the single use ones. Run it on the gentle cycle if it’s in a machine and it’s best to use a gentle detergent that won’t irritate your face if you have sensitive skin. Hot water is probably best. But don’t scald yourself…

Virologist Claims Hugging is Safer Than Shaking Hands

47% of Americans say they haven’t hugged someone other than family or roommates in at least three months! But here’s some good news for people who like to embrace. A full-body squeeze is safer than shaking hands when it comes to avoiding sickness. at least that’s what a virologist in Belgium says. Don’t go on a hugging spree just yet…

Starbucks is Shifting Business Focus

Starbucks is closing some of its traditional cafes…and will open more to-go locations. The company will either close, renovate or move 400 stores in the next 18 months as they transition their focus to pick-up service. About 80-percent of the coffee giant’s sales are take-out. Starbucks says it’s looking at New York, Chicago, Seattle, San Francisco and other urban areas…

Have We Been Popping Popcorn Wrong…?

Apparently we’ve been popping it all wrong! On the back of the packet there’s ‘hints’ and one of them says to preheat the microwave by heating a cup of water first. By doing this for one minute the microwave will already be warm for the popcorn, which should prevent un-popped kernels from remaining in the bag.

World’s Tallest Dog Turns 8 Years Old

The world’s tallest dog just seized another record! Freddy, a Great Dane who is over 7 feet tall standing on his back legs turned 8 years old, making him the oldest living Great Dane in the world! Believe it or not, he was actually the runt of his litter. His owner says his food sets her back over 600 dollars…