Just a few hours now until ghosts, goblins, and witches come knocking on your door. Will you be one of 76 percent or less of Americans spending $50 or less on Halloween this year? One of 32 percent throwing or attending a party? One of 44 percent carving a pumpkin?
This year there will be $8.8 billion in Halloween-related spending – 76 percent of Americans will spend $50 or less on Halloween, 32 percent of Americans are throwing/attending a Halloween party, and 47 percent of Americans plan to dress in costumes.
As Halloween approaches and it gets colder and colder, bloggers are bundling up, raking leaves, and getting ready to hand out candy. And they’re writing about family possessions, inspiration, Medicare Advantage plans, online dating, a historic battlefield, and a spooky dream.
About 25 percent of Americans plan to leave town for Labor Day, and 86 percent will travel by car. If you’re one of these, be sure to drive carefully. About 400 people will die in traffic accidents during the holiday weekend, and 45,300 will sustain serious injuries.
Facts and figures for Labor Day 2019 include 1894 was the year Congress officially made the first Monday in September a federal holiday and 35 percent of the work force belonged to unions in the 1950s compared to 10.5 percent in 2018.
With summer coming to an end and the back-to-school shopping keeping people busy, it’s helpful to have information about Labor Day sales so you can get the best deals possible. During the Labor Day sales, you’ll find lots of bargains.
Last week was the Fourth of July, and so it shouldn’t surprise anyone that bloggers had their minds on vacations. But, then, finding joy was among their writings, too. Topics include: saving money on meals during a vacation, dealing with summer safety issues, including fireworks, and more.
Happy Fourth of July. It’s a good day to celebrate our democracy and remember that it needs to be cherished
For a list of unique places to celebrate the Fourth of July, Trip Advisor suggests 10 ideal destinations to celebrate
