Author: Laura Pence

Popcorn
Carolina AM, The Latest

Can Popcorn Help You Live to Be 100?

Air-popped popcorn is very high in fiber as well as complex carbohydrates, and it even has more polyphenols than a lot of vegetables.
Laura Pence,

A longevity researcher claims this salty snack could help you live to be 100! It’s popcorn! He says air-popped popcorn is very high in fiber as well as complex carbohydrates, and it even has more polyphenols than a lot of vegetables. Even the Mayo Clinic says eating whole grains such as brown rice, oatmeal and popcorn can lower your blood…

Amc
Carolina AM, The Latest

AMC Theatres to Offer Half Price Wednesdays This Summer

Beginning July 9th, AMC will offer 50-percent off on adults tickets.
Laura Pence,

AMC Theatres is offering moviegoers a discount on some tickets this summer. Beginning July 9th, AMC will offer 50-percent off on adults tickets but the deal is only available on Wednesdays for its Stubs rewards program members. The discount will also apply to iMax and Dolby cinema on the base ticket price. The chain did not say how long the…

Tony Zack
Around The House, Carolina AM, The Latest

How You Can Save Energy and Money with Mister Sparky and Benjamin Franklin Plumbing

Tony shares tips on hot water heaters.
Laura Pence,

Greg sits down with Tony Zack of Mister Sparky and Benjamin Franklin Plumbing during National Home Improvement Month! Tony shares tips on hot water heaters, including how you can program them to turn off and on. There are two ways to do so, using a rotary or digital style timer. This can save a homeowner money and energy! For more…

Poptarts
Carolina AM, The Latest

Pop-Tarts Ice Cream Sandwiches are Headed to Walmart!

Iou scream, I scream, we all scream for Pop-Tarts?
Laura Pence,

The popular pastries made for your toaster are moving to your freezer. Pop-Tarts parent company Kellanova has unveiled Pop-Tarts ice cream sandwiches! They feature three ice cream flavors layered between what the company says are “flavor-filled pastry-style ends.” The freezer aisle expansion also includes pints of ice cream in three flavors. The sandwiches will be available starting this month at…

Mothers Day
Carolina AM, The Latest

Most Popular Mother’s Day Activities This Year

The National Retail Federation says consumer spending on the holiday is expected to reach $34.1 billion this year.
Laura Pence,

If you’re still looking for a gift for mom on Sunday, this might help. Google Trends data was used to come up with a list of the top Mother’s Day “things to do” this year. It’s based on the search terms with the highest traffic spikes leading up to Mother’s Day. Here’s the top five… pottery classes…cooking classes…brunch…pottery painting and…

Wedding Guet
Carolina AM, The Latest

How Much it Costs to Be a Wedding Guest

The average adult American attends two weddings per year.
Laura Pence,

According to one report, the average single person should expect to spend $461 to attend a wedding. For a couple, it’s about $550…that’s more because you need attire for two people, but you can split travel, a hotel, and a gift. On average, men’s attire costs $333, mostly for nice shoes. A woman’s outfit costs $314. they estimate travel at…

Mom
Carolina AM, The Latest

What Mom Really Wants for Mother’s Day This Year

Every year, moms are asked what they want for Mother's day, and they're always hinting at the same stuff...
Laura Pence,

If you haven’t thought about a gift for the moms in your life, that’s okay, because all you have to do is: give her the day off. Every year, moms are asked what they want for Mother’s day, and they’re always hinting at the same stuff: a nap… the day off doing everything for the family and handmade gifts and…

Karma
Carolina AM, The Latest

Do You Believe in Karma?

A study finds most people believe in karma...
Laura Pence,

A study finds most people believe in karma…particularly in good karma for themselves, and bad karma for others. In the study, researchers asked more than two-thousand people from the U.S., Singapore and India from various religious and nonreligious backgrounds to write about their experiences with karma. That’s the belief that good deeds are rewarded, and bad actions are punished. A…

Prego
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Prego has a Deal for Moms and Dads

77 percent of parents believe the end of the school year is the most stressful time to meal prep.
Laura Pence,

Prego is offering a meal kit giveaway, which offers one-hundred winners all the ingredients for an easy family meal. According to a survey conducted by Prego, 79 percent of parents say the month of May is just as busy as the holidays…while 77 percent believe the end of the school year is the most stressful time to meal prep. The…

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