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Top 4 Most Beautiful Outdoor Spots in Pittsburgh
Top 4 Most beautiful Outdoor Spots in Pittsburgh 2 min Author: Bella Abbott As the weather gets warmer and people have more time to enjoy the sunshine, hiking and biking are the perfect activities where you can do just that. Here are some of the top spots to go on a...
My Favorite Non-Candy Easter Basket Stuffers
The Easter holiday is only a month before summer vacation. This month period is subtlety known as diet season. The weather is getting nicer so we trade in our large coats for shorts, swim trunks, and sunglasses. It is time to shed the winter weight we put on for...
5 Unique Valentine’s Date Night Ideas in Pittsburgh
5 Unique Valentine's Date Night Ideas in Pittsburgh After the holiday season, the thought of having to buy gifts is frustrating. It may seem as though everyone already has everything they want or need. Instead of purchasing material items for your special someone this...
How to Store Your Holiday Decor
How to Store your Holiday Decor2 min readAuthor: Olivia Greene Decorating for the holidays is a wonderful way to bring the family together each year. It’s a fun holiday activity, and it makes the Christmas season so magical. But let’s face it, taking down the...
5 guaranteed Ways to Prepare your Car for Winter Weather
5 guaranteed ways to prepare your car for winter3 min read When it comes to winter weather, no one likes to deal with iced over vehicles, frozen car doors, or sitting in the car until it gets warm enough to drive. Even worse, winter storms are problematic for our...
Gift Ideas for White Elephant Exchange
Gift Ideas for White Elephant Exchange2 min readAuthor: Olivia Greene Are you planning a White Elephant gift exchange and struggling to find the perfect gift? It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but let’s face it, gift giving can be stressful. Gift-giving is...
Holiday Gift Guide 2021: Best Gift Experiences For Family
Holiday Gift Guide 2021: Best Gift Experiences For Family3 min read The holiday season is officially in full swing and so is holiday shopping. Each year the stress of ordering gifts too close to Christmas and fearing they won’t arrive on time hits us hard. To avoid...
Everything you need to know about the thanksgiving turkey shortage
Everything to know about the thanksgiving turkey shortage2 min read With Thanksgiving in less than two weeks, now is the perfect time to get the traditional turkey. But you might find that to be more challenging than usual this year as there is currently a turkey...
Consumers Want an Early Christmas
Every year it seems as though Christmas products hit the shelves earlier. This year, stores like Target and Walmart put out Christmas products in September, four months before the holiday season. By the time Christmas rolls around, Valentine's decorations are sure to...
Why Shopping In-Store on Black Friday Isn’t Worth It (& BEST ONLINE DEALS RIGHT NOW)
Why In-Person Shopping on Black Friday Isn't Worth It5 min readThe original Black Friday was known for its crazy long lines outside of department store, fears of being trampled, and deals so good they only lasted 24 hours. This version of Black Friday has become a...
5 Halloween Costumes You May Already Have in Your Closet
5 Halloween Costumes you may already have in your closet2 min readAuthor: Sammy Rushefski Halloween is the one time of year in our society that we get to be whatever we want for one night through the magic of costumes. The makeup, masks, and outfits we wear for just...
How Much Are College Students Willing To Spend For Valentine’s Day?
How Much Are College Students Willing to SPend For Valentine's Day?Mikey Whirlow | 2 min read This Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and while most – sane – people have probably bought gifts for their significant others (pets included), I know there are still some...
Valentine’s Day: Practical Gifts To Share the Love With Family & Friends
Valentine's Day: Practical Gifts To Share the Love With Family &Friends2 min read Gone are the years when Valentine’s Day was just for folks in a romantic relationship. This year, we’re elevating Valentine’s Day to a whole new level by showing moms, dads,...
Valentine’s Day 2021: Contactlessly Delivered Gifts For Your Valentine
Valentine's Day 2021: Contactlessly Delivered Gifts For Your Valentine2 min read The most romantic day of the year is upon us once more. Happy Valentine’s Day! With the pandemic still raging, it may not be the best idea to have a romantic dinner at a restaurant or...
Popular Presents of Christmas Past: Where Are They Now?
Presents of Christmas Past: Where are they now?2 min read | Consumer $ense Dream Team Once upon a Christmas morning Beanie Babies, Easy Bake Ovens and UNO were all highly coveted Christmas presents at one point in history. In this Consumer $ense special, we’re giving...
Holiday Gift Guide 2020: Perfect Presents For Every Age
Holiday Gift Guide 2020: Perfect Presents For Everyone3 min readThe most wonderful time of the year is finally upon us! We all want to make this holiday season special for our loved ones, but in 2020, gift giving is more challenging than ever. Consumer $ense is here...
The Complete Guide to Holiday Travel in a Pandemic
Complete Guide to Safe, Holiday Travel in a PandemicLexi Cook | 2 min read It is hard to believe that it is already November and the holiday season is approaching quickly. If you have a big family you probably travel to go see them, wherever that may be. However this...
Spooky Halloween Tips: Fast Costume Ideas on A Budget
Spooky Halloween Tips: Fast Costume Ideas on Budget1 min read | Kathryn SeCaur It is that time of year again where the days get shorter and there is a chill in the air. The year is beginning to wind itself down and that means the holiday season is now upon us....