After the big guys launch their holiday shopping season on Black Friday, it’s time for Small Business Saturday. The Saturday after Thanksgiving is when holiday shoppers are encouraged to spend their dollars at local businesses. The promotion began three years ago, and one survey estimated that Americans spent $5.5 billion dollars at local retailers on Small Business Saturday in 2012. Source Link
Burning the midnight oil could leave you with more calories to burn off in the light of day. A study found that night owls are more likely to gain weight than people who get good sleep because they tend to graze the kitchen for junk food in the wee hours of the morning. People who stayed up until 4 a.m. consumed 550 more calories per day. Source Link
Your kitchen and bathroom may be safe from tiny hands, but is your technology toddler-proofed? You can disable power buttons on laptop or desktop computers and use power strip covers to prevent accidental switch-offs. And be sure that smartphone has a good screen lock to keep a curious child from opening apps or dialing a call. Source Link
