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Pajama Sales Have Skyrocketed

Reports about our buying habits revealed that clothing sales continued to drop in april except in one category. Pajama sales are up 143%. Meanwhile sales of other apparel items like pants, jackets and bras slumped. Overall, apparel purchases increased, which is likely due to lower pricing and discount deals being offered by retailers.

Amazon Delivery is Getting Back to Normal

Good news for prime members…Amazon’s two-day delivery times are returning to normal. The tech giant has removed restrictions that started in March that limited the number of items third-party sellers could send to Amazon warehouses. The temporary extended shipment times did not appear to have a negative effect on its business as lock-downs prompted customers to get essential items shipped…

S.C. Restaurant Uses Dolls to Help with Social Distancing

A South Carolina restaurant has a unique way to ensure social distancing. With dine-in service available at “The Open Hearth” for the first time since March, the owners wanted to make the restaurant look as full as they could. So, they ordered dolls and dressed them up like patrons, even giving them wigs to wear. The owners say they’re following…

People Reveal Ridiculous Fights They’ve Had in Quarantine

People are revealing the most ridiculous fights they have picked with their partners while stuck in quarantine. Many of the arguments were related to cooking, cleaning, or other household duties, but others were directly related to personal habits like the sound of their chewing, breathing, and throat clearing. One woman confessed that she was sick of her partner’s judgment, saying…

Dunkin’ Switches From Foam to Paper Products

Dunkin’ is making the move to paper cups to protect the environment. The donut chain’s new double walled paper cups are sustainable and recyclable. The company says the new design retains the insulation properties of the styrofoam cups. But that’s not all. They’re also on track to be fully transitioned to recyclable hot coffee cup lids by the end of…

Peanut Allergy Leads to ER Visit on First Date

Two people in Australia met on a dating site and went on a first outing. Before meeting up, the guy ate a peanut butter sandwich and the woman was allergic to peanuts, so when they kissed goodnight, she wound up having an allergic reaction and needed to be rushed to the emergency room. But, not before he had to shoot…

Creative Ways Parents Are Getting Alone Time

Getting alone time as a parent was already a challenge, but many moms and dads have gotten crafty and figured out new strategies for carving out a little solo break from the kiddos. Here’s some ways to get more me-time… pretend you have a work call, spend more time in the garage, sit in your car, donate blood, take a…

Krispy Kreme is Honoring 2020 Grads With Sweet Deal!

Krispy Kreme wants to make 2020 a little sweeter for those celebrating a big milestone this spring. They’re offering the “graduate dozen” next week which includes a special selection of donuts and on Tuesday, grads can get the pastries for free! All they have to do is prove their status as graduating seniors. That can be done in a variety…