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There are two types of people in the world: those that love the thrill and adventure of Black Friday shopping and those that lock their doors and hide. But there’s something all holiday shoppers can agree on—a great deal.

A study done by Vindicia shows 70% of U.S. Households have at least one subscription to a streaming service. In fact, it’s not uncommon for families to have subscription to multiple different services! Streaming movies, TV shows and music has just become a part of our daily lives.

Now that October is here, it's time to get into the Halloween spirit! Which means grab the popcorn and get prepared to scream at some of the best scary movies of the season. But, sometimes it's hard to find the best Halloween movie to watch that everyone will like. Don't worry, we've got you covered. Just use our handy Halloween Movie Chart to help find the scary movie that is right for you!

The wait is almost over! It’s fall TV premier time, which means you can stop rewatching episodes of The Office that you’ve already seen hundreds of times. No matter what you’re into, there’s a show out there for you:

Looking to get the kids off the couch and spend some quality time together this summer? Augmented reality apps are a great way to get the family outdoors.

Being a mom has never been a more demanding job.

In the 1960s, the average mom spent about 10 hours a week on childcare, according to a study from Pew Research. But even though women now spend on average 25 hours a week working outside the home, we still devote more of our time to child care than our parents did.

The same study also found that nearly 8 in 10 adults think women face a lot of pressure to be an involved parent these days. Hop on Instagram and it’s easy to see why. We feel instant guilt when we compare ourselves to the mom who somehow found the time to not only pack their kid’s lunch, but also cut the sandwich into the shape of a dinosaur (what?!), decorate the lunch bag (why?!) and then snap the perfect pic for social media (ugh).

At ImOn Communications we celebrate making connections. It could be making a physical Internet or cable TV connection in your home,  or it could be the connections we make with our customers, colleagues, and community on a daily basis.  

So it only made sense that we would celebrate Valentine's Day, the annual holiday that celebrates the connections in our lives. Whether they are your friends, co-workers, family members, or that special someone, ImOn has created free valentines you can send to make them smile this Valentine's Day. And if you use ImOn's Internet service, it will get there faster than cupid's arrow.

Resolutions may be hard to keep, but doesn’t mean they’re doomed to fail. According to psychologist John Norcross, you have the best chance of sticking to your resolution when you set one that’s realistic and attainable—in other words, one that you can work little by little.

“Track your progress by recording or charting the behavior in question,” says Norcross. “Reward your successes, [and] reinforce yourself for each step with a healthy treat or a compliment.”

The Internet has changed our lives in many ways. It makes it easier to pay bills, communicate, stay informed, and conduct business. But one of the biggest things the Internet has changed is e-commerce and how we make purchases. In fact, according to Pew Research Center, 79% of Americans are doing their shopping online, especially during the holidays. That is up from only 22% in 2000. The table on the right shows what products people most commonly purchased online, with clothes, shoes, and electronics taking the top spots. However, with more and more purchases happening online, it has created more opportunities for cyber criminals to steal your personal information. Here are a few tips to make sure your personal information stays safe when you make your online purchase.