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Crocs is Donating Shoes to Healthcare Workers

Not only is coffee being offered to those on the front lines…they can also get a free pair of Crocs! The company has started a new program called ‘A Free Pair for Healthcare.’ Individual healthcare workers can go to Crocs.com to place their free order and shipping is waived too! The website opens for requests each day at noon and…

Now You Can Safely Eat Raw Pillsbury Cookie Dough

If you like to eat cookie dough but worry about the health risks…worry no more! Pillsbury just announced that all of their cookie dough will be safe to eat by the end of the summer. They’re using a new process with heat-treated flour and pasteurized eggs to eliminate the risk of salmonella. Pillsbury’s first safe-to-eat chocolate chip cookie dough is…

‘Bear Hunts’ Are Being Used to Entertain Kids

There’s a new adorable cure for for kids social-distancing boredom. People around the world are putting stuffed bears and other toys in their windows for children to spot on “bear hunts.” The activity was inspired by the award-winning children’s book “Going On a Bear Hunt.” It involves placing a stuffed bear in the windows of residences or businesses. As kids…

Starbucks is Offering Free Coffee to Frontline Responders

Starbucks is trying to help first-responders get up and running in the morning as they deal with the crisis. The company says it’s giving free coffee to those in the trenches…like doctors, nurses, hospital staff, police officers, and firefighters. First-responders can claim a tall-size coffee at any location that’s still open until May 3rd. Finding a location can be a…

One in Five Have Had an Argument Over the Coronavirus

About 1 in 5 Americans have gotten into an argument over the coronavirus. Here’s why…some people think the other person isn’t taking things seriously enough, and others think they’re taking things too seriously. The bickering isn’t just between couples, it’s happening with friends, adult children and their parents and coworkers.

Today is Red Cross Giving Day!

Today marks the sixth annual American Red Cross Giving Day! It was created as a way to recognize heroes who help those in need in their community all year round. There’s no better time than now to help families, neighbors, communities, and organizations who need it. Even better….everything that’s donated today will be matched dollar for dollar.

Food Deals for Your Family

Panda Express is offering a family meal deal that’s too good to pass up. Right now you can get three large entrees and two large sides for $20 when you order online or through the Panda Express app. Wendy’s announced a bit of good news for anyone who could use a treat during the pandemic. For a limited time the…

Audible is Offering Free Audiobooks

With schools closed and many adults working remotely, parents stuck at home right now can take advantage of a new deal from Amazon! Audible, which is owned by Amazon, has free audiobooks for kids. All you have to do is download the free app, and you’ll see a variety of children’s stories, even the classics, for all ages up to…

Blue Apron Meal Kit Sales Surge

As grocery stores continue to face shortages, Blue Apron meal kits are seeing a surge in business! Blue Apron started selling ingredients and restaurant-quality recipes sent straight to customer’s doors in 2012 and quickly gained more than a million subscribers. But, the company says it began to struggle to maintain business in 2017 and were even planning to cut jobs…