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A new normal celebration
The coronavirus is likely to wreck your Holidays. Experts say traditional celebrating is risky if COVID-19 numbers don’t start dropping. But holiday gatherings can still be salvaged! Experts believe pandemic will still be with us for the holidays, so we will still be living with social distancing rules and mass gathering bans. The key to going back to a post-COVID world is a vaccine, which may or may not come this year. But if everyone starts following recommendations to stop the spread, we could save some of what makes the season special. Plus, we could get creative. We’ve got plenty of time to plan. And while traditions are comforting, we…
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A Safe Christmas
The Ber months are here; Christmas is just around the corner. People are now starting to hang their lanterns and display their reindeer-themed pillowcases. Some moms might be panic-buying hams and cheese by now. The most fun time of the year is finally here again. But as Christmas is fast approaching, the virus is still alive and kicking. Some might be curious, will this year’s Christmas be cancelled? We’re glad to say that we don’t have to cancel Christmas! What we should do instead is to start innovating ways to keep the Christmas spirit alive even if we have to practice various health and safety protocols. It might be hard…
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Puppy Scams Have Increased 280% During the Pandemic
A new study done by Honest Paws found that puppy scams increased by over 280% during the pandemic. With an increase in puppy adoptions during COVID-19 and for those looking to purchase a pup as a gift during the holidays, being aware of common scams is important. Honest Paws also looked at the top 15 states you’re most likely to get scammed, and while California had the most reported scams, clocking in at a whopping 353, New Yorkers were scammed out of the most money, with an average loss of $923 per scam. The money exchange app Zelle was the most common platform people used when scammed. Honest Paws spoke to three victims of puppy scams, and common red flags included: 1. The seller claims…
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