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Workers are the Laziest at This Time on This Day

Research looked at metrics like typing speed, typing errors, and mouse activity for almost 800 workers.

No one is operating at peak efficiency all week long at work. There are some lulls and a new study used computers to determine when workers are the most and least productive. They looked at metrics like typing speed, typing errors, and mouse activity for almost 800 workers, over the course of two years. In the end, they found that…

Tips on Having a More Efficient School Year

Do these things before bed to feel less stressed!

If your first few weeks back to school are like most, you’re rushing against the clock to get out the door, promising yourself to get up 10 minutes earlier tomorrow. But actually, staying up 10 more minutes to do things before you go to bed, may be the trick.

The Most Popular Time to Get a Sweet Tooth Craving

The most common desserts we reach for are ice cream, cookies, and anything with chocolate.

Here’s when you’re most likely to reach for something sweet today. A new poll found the most popular time is around 2:30p.m. The survey was done for National Chocolate Chip Cookie day which was last Friday. Roughly, one in six Americans eat at least one dessert a day and the states where people are most likely to are Tennessee, Colorado,…

Greg and Chrsitine Try the New Pumpkin Spice Items from Krispy Kreme

Fall is starting a little earlier this year at Krispy Kreme!

Fall is starting a little earlier this year at Krispy Kreme! The doughnut chain is bringing pumpkin spice doughnuts and coffee flavors to the menu this week! Four flavors, including cheesecake swirl, maple pecan, original glaze, and cake doughnut. Fans of fall can also get it in their coffee or latte. The pumpkin spice collection is available at participating stores.

Walmart to Offer Free Samples at Over 1,000 Stores

The retailer is planning to expand the stations to more locations by the end of this January.

According to a new report, Walmart is planning to add sample stations to more than one-thousand stores nationwide. The stations will give out free products on weekends. Back in June, Walmart’s advertising company, “Walmart Connect”, noted the roll out of test demo stations at more than 120 stores with plans to expand. The new report adds advertisers partnering with Walmart…

Barbie and Ken Baby Name Searches Skyrocket

Searches for Barbie blew up by 300% in July.

When a movie or TV show becomes a cultural phenomenon, there’s often a wave of baby names based on the characters..and that includes Barbie and Ken! BabyNames.com says that searches for Barbie blew up by 300% in July and Ken increased by 200%. To date, the name Ken peaked in popularity in 1963, and Barbie hit its high point in…

Get to Know Botanical Animals – A Local Farmers Market Vendor

Botanial Animals specialize in Carnivorous Plants & More!

Botanial Animals specialize in Carnivorous Plants & More! Be sure to catch them at some of the local Farmers Markets! Check them out on Instagram! SURFSIDE BEACH Tuesdays 10am – 3pm April 4 – December 19 Corner of Surfside Drive & Willow Drive North NORTH MYRTLE BEACH Fridays 10am – 3pm May 5 – December 15 925 1st Ave. S….

The Best Exercises for Lowering Our Blood Pressure

A study may have found the two exercises that lower blood pressure the best.

If you’ve got high blood pressure, you’re not alone. Almost half of americans over the age of 20 do, and three-quarters of people 65 and up. But, certain exercises can help lower it. A study may have found the two exercises that lower blood pressure the best and the good news is, they require no movement. Until now, we thought…