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Prime Day is a prime target for package thieves
Read full article: Prime Day is a prime target for package thievesAs Amazon Prime Day approaches, it's not just deals and discounts that are on the rise— so are package thefts. With millions of people expected to be ordering online, security experts warn that the number of stolen packages could surge dramatically.
Try this limited-time deal if you want Windows 11 Pro and Microsoft Office for life for under $50
Read full article: Try this limited-time deal if you want Windows 11 Pro and Microsoft Office for life for under $50Don’t wait for Amazon Prime Day to upgrade your computer. ClickOnDeals Deal Days is our version of Prime Day, and it’s your chance to get Windows 11 Pro and Microsoft Office 2019 for life for only $45.97.
Retail sales rose solidly last month in a sign that consumers are still spending freely
Read full article: Retail sales rose solidly last month in a sign that consumers are still spending freelyAmericans increased their purchases at retailers last month – for clothing, dining out, sporting goods and other areas – in a sign that solid consumer spending is still powering a resilient U.S. economy.
Move aside, kids -- these board games are strictly for adults
Read full article: Move aside, kids -- these board games are strictly for adultsBoard games are pretty popular among adults, who are, more and more, trading video games for game pieces. Honestly, how fun is it to invite friends over for a game night? Disturbed FriendsOn the box, it says: “This game should be banned.” Those who love this game will probably disagree. How predictable was it that a board game about memes would be made, considering how much people love them? Players have to fight off the game’s raiders and gain money by transporting goods, such as water and ammunition, across the game map.
These just might be the craziest things you can buy on Amazon
Read full article: These just might be the craziest things you can buy on AmazonThe throwback garden houseWe’ll be honest, this isn’t the nicest one we’ve seen, but it is one of the more affordable tiny homes. They’re pretty funny, but we’re not totally sure they’re legit. The airy cabinSure, it’s only 209 square feet, but it has an open concept, with lots of windows to help. It’s 20 feet by 40 feet -- not a ton of space to keep clean -- and it has solar energy. We are participants in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
Amazon Prime Day is almost upon us; follow these tips and you won’t miss a thing
Read full article: Amazon Prime Day is almost upon us; follow these tips and you won’t miss a thingY’all, the next best thing to Christmas is quickly approaching: Amazon Prime Day 2020. You can already start “watching” items you’d like to get an alert on, whenever they go on sale on Amazon Prime Day. In the app or on the website, when you look up an item, check for the Prime Day badge, which means it’s a Prime Day Deal. Amazon Prime Day 2020 notification directions. Now you, my friend, are full of knowledge and power to take on Amazon Prime Day 2020.
Amazon Prime Day set for mid-October
Read full article: Amazon Prime Day set for mid-OctoberAmazon Prime Day is set for Oct. 13 and 14, the company announced Monday. Prime Day is Amazon’s version of Christmas in the summer, with sales routinely outpacing Black Friday. Amazon Prime Vice President Jamil Ghani says the company thinks Prime Day will be bigger this year than ever before. Amazon has thrived during the pandemic as consumers purchase more goods online to limit store visits. The company reported $88.9 billion in sales during its latest quarter ending June 30, a 40% jump from the same period a year earlier.
5 simple ways you can support local businesses during coronavirus pandemic
Read full article: 5 simple ways you can support local businesses during coronavirus pandemicWhile there isn’t a whole lot we can do as restrictions are put in place, there are a few measures we can take to support our favorite local businesses during these unsettling times. Buy gift cards from your favorite restaurant or boutique. We’re all pretty used to shopping online (Amazon Prime Day is basically a holiday at this point), so one way you can support a local business is shopping from your computer or cellphone. Not all boutiques or retail stores may have the option to offer online shopping, but if they do, it’s a great way to support a small business and practice social distancing. Not everyone is able to do this, but if your income won’t be affected by the coronavirus pandemic, consider a donation to a local business that could need it.