Lifestyle
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Charlotte Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free
On those downright exhausting days when you struggle to find time to feed yourself, the idea of cooking dinner for the family may seem like a nightmare. Fortunately, you can take a break at one of the many restaurants in…
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15 Ways You Will Lose Money by Getting a Divorce
Whatever drives a couple to divorce, it’s all but guaranteed that the emotional turmoil that results will be joined by financial stress. The process isn’t cheap, and not all the costs are obvious. FILING FEES Simply filing paperwork for a…
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15 Hangover ‘Cures’ Debunked
No one likes to drink too much (or eat too much) and wake up with morning-after regrets. While there are always excuses and opportunities to overindulge, remember that the only guaranteed way to prevent a hangover is to limit your…
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18 Myths About Seniors and Sex
Think your sex life is destined to cool off after 50 or so? We found a lot of evidence to the contrary and spoke to some experts who backed it up. Sexual desire doesn’t die once society deems you a…
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20 Ways to Overcome the Winter Blues
If you have the winter blues, you’re not alone. Seasonal depression affects about 5 percent of the U.S. population, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians. The lack of light in northern latitudes during the winter months is thought…
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Best Cupcakes in Every State
Cupcakes are really hanging onto their 15th minute of fame. It’s been 18 years since Sarah Jessica Parker’s Carrie Bradshaw and recent gubernatorial candidate Cynthia Nixon’s Miranda Hobbes ate cupcakes outside of Magnolia Bakery in the West Village during season…
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30 Celebrity Holiday Recipes to Impress Your Guests
This holiday season, you may pull out your great aunt’s chocolate cake recipe for Christmas dinner or go for that complicated French recipe you’ve been eying, but why not try…
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Amazing New Year’s Eve Celebrations in All 50 States
What people can — and will pay — for New Year’s Eve parties can be staggering. But keep in mind there’s still plenty of fun to be had while keeping…
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11 Tips to Get You Through the Holidays Without Drinking
For much of America, binge drinking and holidays go hand in hand. For someone who’s in recovery or simply trying to take a break from booze, the transition from December…
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25 Sneaky Ways To Make The Holidays Healthier
Between all the treats and feasts of the holiday get-togethers and the cold weather that encourages staying in and snuggling up all day, it’s easy to let healthy habits slip.…
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23 Most Magical Toy Stores to Visit
Toys ‘R’ Us closed its doors for good earlier this year, but there are still plenty of great places to find toys these days. Independent toy stores across the country…
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Which Stores Have the Best Holiday Shipping Rates?
Online deals don’t mean a thing if shipping costs an arm and a leg. We researched shipping rates and policies at 10 of the largest retailers to help holiday shoppers…
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32 Places Travelers Can Celebrate the Holidays Away From Home
Home for the holidays sounds just fine in song but isn’t always possible. Sometimes work gets in the way, life events take you elsewhere, or you simply don’t want to…
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How Walmart, Target and Others Are Making Black Friday Easier
The holiday shopping season is always a competitive one for retailers, and this year is no exception. With Toys R Us gone and Sears in bankruptcy, Amazon, Target, and Walmart…
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10 Things to Buy and 10 Things to Skip on Black Friday
Black Friday ads and promotions are designed to create urgency among holiday shoppers. The annual sales event does bring some of the “lowest prices of the year” on many popular…
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16 Strategies to Make the Most of Black Friday
It’s no secret that Black Friday means long lines, crowded aisles, and general chaos. Everyone who plans to hit the stores come Black Friday should be prepared. Here are 16…
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18 Ways to Save Money on Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are huge shopping days famous (or infamous depending on how you look at it), known for luring consumers with over-the-top bargains. But for some savvy…
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Could Buying Thanksgiving Dinner Be Cheaper Than Cooking?
Thanksgiving is a time for families and friends to share a festive meal and reflect on their blessings. With that comes the expectation of a full-on turkey dinner — and…
