In the week since Sydney’s lockdown ended, consumers have pulled out their wallets and hit the shops. Buy Now Pay Later company Zip’s spending index data for last week shows a 72 per cent increase in retail spending compared to the week before. Wednesday and Saturday saw the most significant increase in spending at 90 per cent and 96 per cent respectively. With Melbourne’s lockdown ending at 11:59 pm tonight, Victorian businesses can expect a similar buying boom in the coming week. Opening up After more than 100 days in lockdown, Sydneysiders were eager to get out, have a professional haircut, a meal and buy a new outfit. According to Zip data, the categories that saw the largest jump in...
A Schrafft’s metal advertising sign typical of the early-to-mid-20th century. Old restaurant memorabilia holds a special place in the hearts of some foodies. Perhaps it’s odd if the place closed before you were even born, but some eateries hold such a specific place in popular culture that the curious can’t help but dig deeper to see what all the fuss was about. What was a Schrafft’s, and how did it last so long before disappearing? Schrafft’s was both a confectioner’s in Boston and eventually a chain of restaurants in New York—mostly in New York City but also in upstate New York and, yes, Boston—and a hotel chain on the East Coast in the mid-20th century. Founded in 1861 by German...
By Dr. James M. Dahle, WCI Founder You have probably heard the phrase: “Fly first class or your heirs will!” It's useful to encourage those who have a hard time spending their money to consider spending it on things that would make their life easier or more enjoyable. Here at The White Coat Investor, we believe there are five things you can do with money, and they should all be done well: Earning Saving Investing Spending Giving All can bring happiness to us and do good in the world. Today, we're going to talk about spending, and specifically, about spending money on flying. There are seven levels of flying that we will discuss, and for the most part, they reflect...
These Amazon kitchen organizers are guaranteed to make finding what you need in your kitchen a wholeee lot easier. If there is one thing I love it's a clean and organized kitchen. The thought of mismatched utensils piled so high that the drawer won't shut is a nightmare to me. Not only is a disorganized kitchen unappealing, but it also makes finding what you need while cooking a whole lot harder! Whether you are moving into a new apartment and are looking for ways to organize all your kitchen drawers and cabinets, or are just looking to give your existing kitchen an organization makeover, these Amazon kitchen organizers are guaranteed to change the game for you. This post is all...
Harvest time is here! And with it comes fall entertaining, festive Thanksgiving crafts and decorations, and family-friendly projects. Check out these Thanksgiving Crafts for kids to work on together this year, including the ever-popular Turkey Handprint craft that really shows how big your feathers are! Spread some fall cheer by making people of all ages smile with handmade cards. If you’re feeling inspired to get creative, impress everyone with your artistic ability by creating unique table settings or centerpieces using autumn leaves as a starting point. If you need ideas, check out our Thanksgiving Table Settings post. Go ahead and try out our collection of Thanksgiving crafts below… they are sure to inspire your own DIY projects! Which Are the...
