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How Much the Average American Will Spend on Pet Gifts

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…

Fresh Christmas Trees Are in Demand

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…

Why You Should Ditch White Rice

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…

Need a Stress Relief? Give Thanks a Try.

Just because Thanksgiving is over, health experts say our gratitude shouldn’t stop.  They say being mindfully thankful will help us with stress. It gives us perspective to view life in its entirety and helps us not be overwhelmed by temporary circumstances. If we practice gratitude we’ll reap the rewards of grateful living. On the flipside, those who fail to feel…

Amazon Cyber Monday Deals

Things you didn't know you needed from Amazon on Cyber Monday

Greg and Audra break down some of Amazon’s Cyber Monday steals. From a TV to a tablet, Cyber Monday deals mentioned on the show can be found here.