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Do You Exercise Daily?

A research study by Onepoll (on behalf of OXIGEN) surveyed 2,000 people and found that those who exercise everyday are happier than those who don’t. The study also found that those who exercise are also more likely to call themselves ‘ambitious.’ The average workout for respondents lasted 45 minutes and most took place at the gym in the morning. In…

Shield Your Birthday Cake with a “Cake Shield”

A dentist decided to put a stop to the unsanitary tradition of blowing out candles on a birthday cake. He calls his invention the “cake shield.” The product is made from food-grade F-D-A approved polystyrene that completely covers the cake with the exception of the candles. The shield comes in different sizes and is expected to launch sometime soon.

Most Popular Baby Names of 2020

A list featuring the most popular baby names has just been released by The Social Security Administration. Top 10 for the girls were Olivia at number one followed by Emma, Ava, Sophia, Isabella, Charlotte, Amelia, Mia, Harper and Evelyn. The top 10 for the boys were Liam at number one followed by Noah, Oliver, William, Elijah, James, Benjamin, Lucas, Mason…

Walmart Announces the Hottest Toys of the 2020 Holiday Season!

Walmart has officially unveiled it’s top rated toy list for this season! It includes 36 toys picked by children including exclusive toys from Star Wars, Frozen 2, L.O.L Surprise Dolls, Barbie and Paw Patrol! Walmart, Target and Best Buy are planning to offer deals for the holidays earlier than before to reduce crowds in the stores.

Guitar Sales Rise Amid Pandemic

Major guitar manufacturers have seen a rise in sales during the pandemic and people are turning to music as a type of quarantine companion! Fender has seen it’s biggest year of sales volume in company history. Their app, ‘fender play’ even saw a rise in users from 150,000 pre-pandemic to a whopping 930,000….20% of those newcomers were under 24 and…

Barefoot Bistro: Hamburger Casserole and Milkshakes!

Hamburger Casserole 1 box Medium Shells 1 lb. ground Hamburger, cooked Onion, chopped Salt to taste Pepper to taste 2 cans Tomato Soup 1 cup Cheddar Cheese 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Cook Noodles according to directions on package. After browning Hamburger and Onions add 2 cans of Tomato Soup to the pan. Add ½ can of water. Stir over Medium…

Do You Eat During Your Lunch Break?

A new research study by Onepoll shows that only one in five workers use their lunch break to eat while the rest use their time to run personal errands or browse social media. Most people (79%) eat while they work so they can use their break for other things and 67% skip their midday meal all together. 37% say they…

Spirit Airlines Introduces Agent-Less Check-In

Spirit Airlines just announced that they will have agent-less checked baggage drop. The airline says it will be the first to allow passengers to check their bags without speaking to an agent. Instead, customers will interact with a facial scanner. The change is supposed to make the process more convenient and friendly for customers.

Why You Should Stop Scratching

It’s time to stop scratching that itch! Researchers say the best way to get rid of an itch is to simply rub it, not scratch. According to Neuroscience, rubbing your skin will activate an “anti-itch pathway” within the spinal cord that will decrease the uncomfortable feeling an itch brings. It’s also overall better for your skin.