Author: Laura Pence

Do You Like or Hate the Sound of Your own Voice?

Over 4,000 Americans were asked how comfortable they are hearing a recording of their own voice and over 40% us don’t like it. A lot of folks say it makes them “somewhat uncomfortable”. Women were much more likely to say they hate it than men. But if you’re young, you might age out of it. People over the age of…

Top Daily “Wins” for Parents

A group of parents were asked what they consider to be “parenting wins” and they really show just how challenging having kids truly is. The top 10 “wins” are getting your child to eat vegetables….keeping them quiet and occupied at the grocery store or a long car ride….getting them to finish a meal without whining….getting your child to ask for…

The Price of Wine is Dropping

Whether you can taste all the flavor notes in a 60-year-old bottle or you’re cool with a box, the price of wine is dropping! The change is due to a surplus of grapes in California. One expert says right now you can get the best wine retail value in 20 years. The low prices may even last for three years…

Social Media Can Influence Food Choices

The people you follow on social media could be influencing your choices. Over 300 college students recorded their eating habits and compared it to the diets of their Facebook friends. Participants who perceived their friends as healthy eaters also ate more servings of fruits and vegetables themselves. Those who said their peers ate more junk food tended to eat more…

Smelling Your Significant Other’s Shirt Can Help You Sleep

According to a new study out of Canada, if you’re in a long-distance relationship or your significant other is away, you can sleep better by smelling their shirt. Researchers had people wear a shirt for 24 hours, without deodorant, perfume, or cologne. Then they had those people’s significant others sleep with the clothing as their pillowcase. They found that people…