Shauna Wright
Valentine’s Day Spending Expected to Soar This Year
Americans shelled out more for holiday presents last year, and it looks like that trend will carry over to Valentine’s Day — analysts expect spending on gifts like flowers, candy, cards and jewelry to rise eight percent compared to numbers seen in 2011.
Soft Drink Consumption Could Lead to Respiratory Problems
If you’re one of those types who always has a soda in your hand, you may want to drink something else instead. New research suggests downing a lot of soft drinks could increase your risk of getting asthma and/or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Donut Lovers Rejoice on Valentine’s Day With the Best Krispy Kreme Deal – Dollars and Sense
If you have a dozen Valentines — or just want 12 people to love you — Krispy Kreme is here to help. When you buy a dozen donuts at one of its franchises from now through February 14, you’ll get a dozen free Valentine’s cards, and each one is good for a free donut!
Nasty Norovirus Sickens 500 Passengers on Carnival Cruise Ships
In yet another blow to the cruise industry — and Carnival Cruises in particular — nearly 500 people contracted norovirus on board two of the company’s Florida-based Princess Cruises ships last week.
Komen Reverses Funding Cuts to Planned Parenthood
Earlier this week, the Susan G. Komen For the Cure foundation said it was cutting funds for breast cancer screenings conducted at Planned Parenthood facilities — and a remarkable firestorm of negative publicity followed.
On Friday, the nation’s largest breast-cancer advocacy agency waved the white flag and backed down.
Entire Town Wins Lottery — Except for One Person
We’ve all seen those stories about groups of people who routinely buy lottery tickets together, only to have one member of the pack fail to do so the week they strike it rich.
Now something similar has happened again — in Spain.
Is Cheating on Your Taxes Okay? More Americans Say ‘Yes’ — Dollars and Sense
Tax day is right around the corner — but that doesn’t mean we’ll all pay our fair share.
An IRS survey last year found the percentage of people who thought it was acceptable to cheat “as much as possible” on their returns doubled compared to 2010.
Americans Are Spending Money Again — Dollars and Sense
Economically, it’s been a rough few years. But things seem to be improving — a new survey says that for the first time since 2009, Americans aren’t pinching pennies quite the way we used to.
7 Things Single Women Can Do to Enjoy Valentine’s Day
On any given Valentine’s Day, it seems like the whole world conspires to make single women miserable — but you don’t have to let it happen. Ignore the highly-commercialized holiday with one of these activities, instead.
Iowa Mom Gives Birth to 14-Pound Baby Boy [VIDEO]
In news that will likely make mothers everywhere wince in sympathetic pain, a 14-pound baby boy has been born in Des Moines, Iowa.
What’s the One Thing Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s Kids Can’t Do?
Often times we think celebrity children get everything they could ever want from mom and dad, but when it comes to Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s kids, there is one thing they cannot do.
Weekend Box Office – ‘The Grey’ Has a Sunny Weekend in First
Liam Neeson’s movie about being hunted by a pack of rogue wolves, ‘The Grey,’ was apparently red meat to movie-goers. It brought in $20 million in its debut to take the top spot at the box office this weekend.