Is there a candy cane shortage? It could depend on where you live or when you shop, but peppermint production has declined over the past decade.
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Pork recall 2021: Alexander & Hornung recalls 2.3 million pounds ham, pepperoni for possible listeria
Alexander & Hornung has expanded its recall from 234,391 pounds to 2,320,774 pounds of pork products including ham ahead of Christmas.
Cream cheese shortage? Kraft’s Philadelphia Cream Cheese to pay $20 to replace Christmas cheesecake
Kraft Heinz Philadelphia Cream Cheese will reimburse consumers battling the cream cheese shortage $20 in its “Spread the Feeling” offer.
Mariah Carey beanies up for grabs with McDonald’s Mariah Menu order Wednesday
McDonald’s is giving away 10,000 free Mariah Carey beanies Wednesday as part of its Mariah Menu. Also, get a free bakery item with a $1 app purchase.
Hobby Lobby raises minimum wage to $18.50 an hour for full-time workers starting Jan. 1
Hobby Lobby is raising its minimum full-time hourly wage to $18.50 starting in January 2022. The arts-and-crafts chain last raised pay October 2020.
Christmas shipping deadlines 2021: Time running out to ship gifts with UPS, FedEx, UPS
What is the last day to ship gifts in time for delivery by Christmas? It depends but time is running out and it’ll be pricey with UPS, FedEx and USPS.
McDonald’s 12 days of Christmas 2021: Get free food through Christmas Eve with Mariah Carey menu
McDonald’s collaboration with Mariah Carey is here through Christmas Eve. Get free food with a $1 purchase and a chance to win a free beanie or shirt.
Inflation rate increase means groceries and Christmas gifts cost more. How to combat higher prices
Christmas gifts and groceries are costing more in 2021 with inflation hitting a 39-year high in November, according to the latest CPI.
Food, cars and gas cost more with inflation at a 39-year high. Here’s how much they’ve increased.
Why is everything so expensive? Because inflation is at a 39-year high, meaning the majority of items and services have had a price increase.