We just spent a substantial amount of time hiding out in our homes due to the lockdown and social distancing. Saying that time was “tough” is an understatement but it did reveal some silver linings—one of them being our increased gratitude and appreciation for traveling. Being locked away against our READ MORE >
The understatement of the year—the pandemic has changed the world as we know it. It’s no secret. You know it, I know it, and brands know it, too. In order to brave the storm of the pandemic, brands have had to change their tune in order to cater to the READ MORE >
It’s a Sunday morning and you’ve got the breakfast of champions in front of you (and I’m not talking Wheaties). Buttery pancakes, extra crispy bacon, and the fluffiest eggs you’ve ever seen. Now, do you ever wonder… where did those eggs come from? Did they actually come from a grazing READ MORE >
You may have grown up bickering with your sisters and brothers over who got to play the next FIFA match on the PlayStation. Maybe you spent your Saturday mornings kicking around a soccer ball at youth soccer games (without really knowing what you were doing, of course). Admit it, you READ MORE >
It’s that time of year again—holiday shopping ads flood our mailbox, pop up on our social media, and stream endlessly on commercial breaks. While some of those big brand advertisements can feel inauthentic, materialistic, and profit-focused, Etsy’s “Give More than a Gift” campaign does just the opposite. One of their READ MORE >
Whether it is the excitement of getting out of the house back to somewhat normalcy or whatever the explanation may be, the National Retail Federation estimates that the “total back-to-school spending is expected to reach a record of $37.1 billion.” This record increased the total from last year by $3.2 READ MORE >
Some of the most fundamental lessons learned in pre-K or kindergarten reside in social interactions. However, with a pandemic causing social distancing and restrictions, allowing kindergarteners to learn how to share a toy or wait their turn in line virtually became a challenge. As a result, over the past year, parents READ MORE >
With the rise of popularity among social media, more and more youth users are downloading apps such as Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. While one may hope these platforms will be teen-friendly, inappropriate content can still find its way onto the screens of younger users. To help diminish this possibility, Instagram READ MORE >
Hellooo, can you guys hear me? Can you see my screen? (*queue wrong browser screen shared) Nice to meet you virtually! From meetings to office happy hours and family gatherings, as Zoom took off within the last year, many found themselves all too familiar with the platform. However, Zoom will READ MORE >
To stay busy during quarantine, we saw a spike in trends such as TikTok dances, tie-dye kits and bread baking. However, the quarantine puppy (or pet) is one trend, in particular, that remains pertinent to this day. As employees start heading back into the office, pet owners can’t help but READ MORE >