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At this point, most of the fast food chains have jumped into the free food game. They included certain free menu items in your order when purchasing something else. Occasionally, you get really lucky and it is a situation that does not require a purchase.

Some chains – like Krispy KremeFor example – are pretty consistent with their food promotions. They usually involve buying a dozen donuts and then getting a dozen of their original glazed donuts either for free or at a discount.

But there are also chains like McDonald’s that offer a wide variety of free groceries and other promotions (if the food is ordered through their app). At this moment it is Golden Arches has offers If you go you can get a free crispy chicken sandwich or medium order of friesplus large fries for $ 1 and any size of their hot or iced coffee for 99 cents.

Wendy’s also has a changing list of free food and board offers. Most of all, Wendy likes to give away free chicken nuggets. Sometimes they are spicy; sometimes they are not. Sometimes they are completely free with no other purchase required. Sometimes you need to spend a certain amount of money on other groceries before you can add the free nuggs to your order.

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Trust Us: If you’ve been monitoring giveaways and grocery deals for as long as we have, you’ll see patterns. And that’s why the current promotion stands out: Unlike the usual four-part order of free chicken nuggets – and even if we’re really lucky and they give us a six-part – this time we get 10 – count ’em –10 free chicken nuggets to win. Here’s what to know.

How to get free chicken nuggets at Wendy’s

To get your hands on this free 10-part product, purchase it through the Wendy’s app by Sunday, March 14th. While ordering, tap the “Deals” tab at the bottom right of the screen and add the nuggs to your order.

This offer does not apply to delivery orders received in a location other than the Wendy app. Unlike some other offers, you cannot use this offer once a day for the duration of the promotion: once you have received your free 10-part offers, it is for your account.

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Less than 10% of Americans received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, but that fact hasn’t stopped many from getting excited about their post-pandemic life (in particular) the governors of Texas and Mississippi, but that’s a separate problem). After a year of lockdown, we all seem to feel cooped up: Loud a survey 49% of Americans, managed by The Points Guys in partnership with YouGov, look forward to receiving the vaccine specifically so they can travel safely again.

The excitement is justified. Planning a trip isn’t just about getting away – “vacation expectation” is important Form of self-care. A short vacation to look forward to can help us combat negative thoughts about the present with positive thoughts about the future. Because the vaccine increases the chance of safer travel sooner, it’s not too early to start planning your next trip – provided you get it right. Here are some important things to consider when creating your hopeful vacation plans for 2021.

Note the travel restrictions

The entire United States is currently listed as high risk Procurement area COVID-19. Because of this, only a select number of countries accept American tourists – CNN does compiled a list. Use this list as a starting point as you start planning your trips after vaccination.

Note that travel restrictions are different for each destination, even if a particular country accepts US visitors. Some restrictions are stricter than others. For example, Barbados previously opened its doors to Americans who want to work from home in a tropical area. It is Travel regulations US visitors must stay in a government-approved hotel or resort and wear “an electronic tracking bracelet.” The Barbadian government also requires extensive testing that may affect your ability to leave your hotel in the first place. You want to make sure you can enjoy your trip and quarantine at a government issued hotel probably isn’t the vacation you’re hoping for.

You should also choose a location that does not require a negative test result when you are ready to re-enter the US as the testing features in other countries may be unpredictable and The CDC’s Ravel quarantine rules will still apply whether or not you are vaccinated. When you return from the US Virgin IslandsFor example, a negative test result is recommended before you travel home, but this is not required by the federal government.

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Be prepared for COVID travel

Although the CDC still recommends postponing the trip until it is safer, they are offering useful tips for travel during the pandemic.

“Bring extra accessories like masks and hand sanitizer,” suggests the CDC. It’s a good idea to create your own travel kit with single-use latex gloves, extra masks, hand sanitizer, wipes, and sanitizer spray. You can also include items like face shield, hand soap, and other disinfectants. If you’re flying, don’t bring aerosol cans and make sure your items meet carry-on requirements so they are easily accessible during your trip.

The CDC also recommends getting a full vaccination before you leave Wait two weeks after your second dose of a two-dose vaccine. As the country moves through the Vaccination phasesThere are opportunities for more people to receive the vaccine. Therefore, plan your trip later in the year – for late summer or early fall – to increase the likelihood that all members of your travel party will be vaccinated by the day you leave.

Also, plan to be tested within 72 hours of your flight. To avoid last minute complications, plan this down to the hour. If your flight departs at 3 p.m., make sure your test is scheduled a maximum of 72 hours in advance.

Know the cancellation policy

Some companies still have special cancellation policies to deal with the uncertainties of COVID-19. Forbes recently published a “Master list“From flight change and cancellation conditions, reporting:

Note that if your flight departs from, arrives or crosses the United States, the airline will cancel your flight US Department of TransportationYou’re eligible for a cash refund, period. This policy also covers flights where major changes are made, such as: B. adding a connection or changing the flight plan by more than two hours.

More generous cancellation policies can alleviate your worries about last minute changes, but you have to pay extra for them fully refundable Options on your flights and stays won’t hurt either.

The most important thing is to have a contingency plan. Despite the dangers, my family and I planned a trip to the Caribbean last summer. When travel restrictions changed we had to cancel at the last minute but were able to switch gears and booked a trip to Martha’s Vineyard instead. We planned ahead, knew flight return policies, and chose an Airbnb with a mild cancellation policy. Our careful planning ensured that despite the last minute upheavals, we could still spend some time away.

So if you do need to get away, you have another vacation destination, closer to home, as a backup. If you have to cancel, you still have a vacation to look forward to.

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If we move our clocks forward an hour on the next Sunday, March 14th, we will feel dizzy and perhaps a little moody as Monday morning comes even earlier than we’d like. Adults don’t usually like feeling sleepless easily, but we double up on coffee and electricity. Young children, on the other hand, are less likely to get their way and more likely to trigger their exhaustion by a breakdown during their 9 o’clock zoom. Because of this, you should start the transition now, while you still have a week to prepare your bodies for an hour to lose.

Gradually adjust bedtime and wake-up times

As an adult, you’ll probably be fine to make up for an hour lost at a time, but children will do better if their sleep and wake times are adjusted over several days. This suggests Dr. Daniel Lewin, assistant director of sleep medicine at the National Children’s Health System in Washington, DC Parents.com that we can achieve:

If your child goes to bed at 8:00 p.m. approximately four days before the clock change, put them to bed at 7:45 p.m., then 7:30 p.m., and so on, until they went to bed as soon as possible. If possible, wake him up a little earlier. “These step-by-step instructions aren’t as much of a shock to the system as if you suddenly expect your child to fall asleep an hour earlier after the clock change,” says Dr. Lewin. “If getting your child to bed early is too difficult, which is often the case with older children, focus instead on lengthening the wake-up time a little.”

You can even do it gradually if you want, increasing the time by 15 minutes and leaving it there for two days instead of one day before moving it back up.

Tighten up your routine

Children do best when they have and follow a consistent bedtime routine. So if you are a little careless, now is the time to put it back on. A combination of brushing their teeth, bath time, cuddling to read books, and singing songs before turning off the lights, if repeated consistently, signals to their minds and bodies that it is time to relax. Starting tonight, protect bedtime at all costs.

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Manage the light

Darkness promotes sleep, while light promotes wakefulness. If you haven’t already, invest in some blackout curtains so you can darken the bedroom for a nap as needed or when it gets light when bedtime arrives. To help them wake up in the morning, pull back the shadows for nature to exert its influence.

(If you don’t have blackout curtains, I also pinned a dark, lightweight blanket in a pinch; it works just fine.)

Try to wear them the day before

If you haven’t managed to gradually move your bedtime, your mission on March 14th is to wear it completely out. This is not the day for extra screen time and relaxation. This is the day for Inside bubble wrap hopscotch and obstacle course and all Go noodle You can stand. There’s no shame in wearing them on purpose so you can go to bed as early as possible.

Fasten your seat belt

If all else fails and you have not been able to gradually adjust the sleep schedule and the time change was simply meant to turn your child off and affect their overall wellbeing, just hold on for a few days. You may be particularly irritable for a while (maybe up to a week), but at least you know why – and they will eventually adjust.

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