Photo-Illustration: The Strategist; Photos: Retailers Today’s sales roundup is a mix of deals to be enjoyed both indoors and out, like a lightweight cycling helmet, a silk-pillowcase sleep set, and a spring-ready wrap dress . (And if you’d like to get ahead on Mother’s Day shopping, there are lots of gift-worthy picks for Mom, too.) Amazon Basics Large Wire Storage Baskets (Set of 3) $40 now 13% off $35 If a year spent indoors has made spring cleaning feel particularly daunting, try these stackable wire baskets, which can hold everything from pantry essentials to bath towels and make it look nice, too. $35 at Amazon Buy Arteza Classic Travel Watercolor Paint Set with Water Brush Pen $14 now 21% off $11 If you (or Mom) are in need of a new hobby, painter Ashley Longshore tipped us off to Arteza’s watercolor paper , which is the “perfect medium between too smooth and too rough.” … [Read more...] about 11 Things on Sale You’ll Actually Want to Buy: From Oakley to Anker
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Retail sales surge 9.8 percent in March, spurred by stimulus
Retail sales in March surged 9.8 percent as $1,400 stimulus checks were issued, the weather improved, and vaccination rates increased. The figure was well above the 6.1 percent economists expected, and was a return to form after major storms in February led to a 3 percent drop. That figure was revised upward to 2.7 percent. The $619.1 billion in sales was a whopping 27.7 percent higher than last March, when the pandemic hit in earnest and lockdowns took hold across the country. ADVERTISEMENT Paired with a stronger-than-expected showing in weekly jobless claims, which fell significantly to 576,000, stock market futures jumped, with a 150-point increase, or 0.5 percent, expected for the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Thursday's data are the latest signs of an economy waking up from an extended slumber, reflecting eased COVID-19 restrictions and a vaccination campaign that has already seen over a third of the population receive at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. … [Read more...] about Retail sales surge 9.8 percent in March, spurred by stimulus
Disneyland Tickets Go On Sale Next Week
ANAHEIM (CBSLA) – Ahead of its much awaited reopening at the end of April, Disneyland Tuesday announced that tickets will go on sale next week. Visitors wait in line to attend the debut of Disney California Adventure’s “A Touch of Disney” on March 18, 2021, in Anaheim, Calif. (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times/Getty Images) Disneyland Park and California Adventure Park, which have been shuttered since March 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic, will reopen on April 30. Visitors with unused tickets will be able to make new reservations beginning on Monday, April 12, at 8 a.m. Three days later, on Thursday, April 15, ticket sales will resume for all guests. Per state guidelines, only California residents will be allowed to visit. The park will open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week. Tickets must be purchased online in advance. Orange County moved into the orange tier of California’s reopening blueprint last week. Under state guidelines, Disneyland … [Read more...] about Disneyland Tickets Go On Sale Next Week
This (Perfect for Summer Hangouts) Adirondack Chair Is on Sale for Under $100
Photo-Illustration: The Strategist; Photo: Retailer With summer approaching, we’re looking forward to spending lots of time outside, whether it’s at the beach , in friends’ backyards , or even on our tiny apartments’ fire escapes . No matter where we go, though, we’d also appreciate some comfortable seating . In her roundup of the best patio chairs according to stylish people , Strategist writer Lauren Ro concluded that the slatted-back wood Adirondack is a “timeless choice that will never go out of style.” As classic as they are, these chairs are usually expensive and hard to maneuver, especially if you live in a small space. Not so with this one from Overstock. It’s currently on sale for just $99 (cheaper than even our budget picks from Amazon ), and it folds up for easy storage or transit. Weighing in at just over 20 pounds, it’s solid enough to feel sturdy on a windy day but not so heavy that you wouldn’t consider packing it in the car for a weekend trip to the … [Read more...] about This (Perfect for Summer Hangouts) Adirondack Chair Is on Sale for Under $100
Mister Rogers Former Home In Pittsburgh Goes Up For Sale
By: KDKA-TV News Staff SQUIRREL HILL (KDKA) – Many people across America grew up on Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood and now, you can live in the home that Fred Rogers once owned. READ MORE: Swan Boats Returning To Boston Public Garden; Opening Day Announced The five-bedroom, four-bath home on Northumberland Street in Squirrel Hill has just gone up for sale. READ MORE: 'Share A Moment Of Kindness,' One Boston Day Marks 8 Years Since Marathon Bombings It was owned by Fred and Joanne until the early 1960s. It was also owned by former Steelers offensive coordinator Randy Fichtner prior to the current owner. MORE NEWS: Is It Safe To Kiss? Dr. Mallika Marshall Answers Your COVID Vaccine Questions The home can be yours for $850,000. … [Read more...] about Mister Rogers Former Home In Pittsburgh Goes Up For Sale