TODAY’S TOPICS:
Sweet … and sour … It seems there’s a growing trend of workers donating their vacation time to new moms who don’t get paid maternity leave, or those who need to extend their maternity leave. According to the 2018 Employee Benefits Survey, 15 percent of employers in the U.S. allow employees to donate paid time off to their co-workers. (Good Morning America)
Talk About It:
- While it’s amazing that co-workers are donating their paid time off to new parents – it’s also pretty sad that it’s necessary.
When did you have your wine awakening? According to a new survey, the average American has their “wine awakening” at the age of 29. The most common way people get into wine is from a friend (30%), on their own (21%), or through a partner (17%). 25 percent of Americans prefer wine over other alcohol, and the average wine drinker has two glasses a night, two nights a week. 23 percent have a glass or two four or more nights a week. So why is wine so popular? 46 percent of those surveyed said wine tastes better than other drinks, 43 percent say wine helps them relax at the end of the day, 43 percent say wine goes best with food and 34 percent say they prefer wine because of the health benefits. 64 percent say they are more likely to drink wine at home rather than at a restaurant. (SWNS Digital)
TOPIC: Bizarre Registry Items
Ask any couple planning their wedding about what it’s like to walk around a home store wielding a price gun and putting together a wedding registry, and they will tell you there’s a strange power that comes over you. You lose all concept of what you need and just start putting everything you want -- and maybe even some stuff you don’t -- on the list.
Some registries have really random stuff on them -- and some of the items are downright weird! A recent article in Elle asked women to name the most random items they put on their registry. What do you think?
A beer pong table: Hey, you never know when you and your new husband will want to throw a college-style rager!
Motion activated toilet nightlight: Maybe not the most glamorous registry item, but definitely useful, and a great option for a less expensive gift. What’s funny about this light is it actually lights up the bowl of the toilet in a variety of colors.
Shaved Ice Machine: You never know when you'll want a homemade snow cone.
Cheese of the Month Club: Hey, if you both love cheese … why not?!