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National Ice Cream Day is Coming- How to Take Advantage

Allen Francis / July 4th, 2019 / No Comments

Superman’s natural weakness is kryptonite. My natural weakness is Ben & Jerry’s Cherry Garcia ice cream. I would betray national secrets for just a tablespoon’s worth of the stuff. Also, I am loath to admit to how much ice cream I can eat in one sitting. Over 40% of Americans eat one pint of ice cream in one sitting. Keep in mind that a pint is meant to feed four people. We all love ice...

Posted in: Food and Grocery, Giveaways

Quality Fireworks Retailers for Celebratory Investments

Allen Francis / June 25th, 2019 / 1 Comment

Is setting off fireworks to celebrate the 4th of July a celebratory investment for you? In the same manner that many people invest in their paying off their bills or car payments, they annually invest in fireworks. Fireworks have been used to celebrate the 4th of July since the founding of the country. It is a tradition that almost half of Americans adopt to this day. Well over 45% of Americans will...

Posted in: Entertainment and Leisure, Family

Unique, Last-Minute Father’s Day Gifts

Allen Francis / June 16th, 2019 / No Comments

Did you know that most people are more likely to spend more money on a Mother’s Day Gift than on a Father’s Day gift? About $12 billion will be spent on buying Father’s Day gifts every year compared to the $23 billion that we spend on Mother’s Day. The average American spends about $135 on a Father’s Day gift and about $186 on a Mother’s Day gift. Anyway, you look at it, Mom just seems...

Posted in: Family

51% of Americans Use Public Pools as a Bathing Substitute

Allen Francis / June 13th, 2019 / No Comments

Do you believe in the, “cleaner behind than thou,” theory? That is the chance you take every time you jump into a public pool. I have never liked visiting public pools or water parks. Ever since I was a child, I just found them to be creepily unhygienic places to visit. For one thing, I have never enjoyed unclothing in front of scores of strangers to change into a bathing suit. There may be curtains...

Posted in: Family, Fitness and Exercise, Health, Life Hacks