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Costco Is Selling the ‘World’s Largest’ Puzzle at 60,000 Pieces
Costco is proving that old-fashioned pastimes haven’t completely gone out of style with the release of a 60,000-piece jigsaw puzzle, which has picked up some buzz online. The 8-by-29-foot puzzle features a world map decorated with landmarks from around the…
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15 Ways Classrooms Have Changed Over the Past 50 Years
The national average mathematics scores of America’s fourth- and eighth-grade students had the biggest decline ever recorded since 2019. Reading scores also fell in The Nation’s Report Card, a U.S. Department of Education assessment of students in public schools, making clear…
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17 Veterans Benefits You Don’t Want To Miss
Expansive veterans’ benefits such as the G.I. Bill get a lot of attention and rightfully so — the programs give veterans a significant leg up when it comes to paying for a college education, one of life’s most expensive milestones.…
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DIY Halloween Costume Ideas for Couples, Siblings, and More
Inflation seems to have hit Halloween costume stores as hard as other sectors of the economy. Costumes that were once less than $20 have just about doubled in cost — and finding a costume for that price is nearly impossible.…
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Kids Use Landline Phone For the First Time, and It’s Making People Feel Old
Families used to gather around the telephone just to marvel at the technology, the magical ability to talk to someone across the globe. While we might take Alexander Graham Bell’s invention for granted today, the telephone remains just as foreign…
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Celebs Who Have Married Again and Again (and Again)
Hollywood is known for stars who love (and leave) significant others quickly. Here are some celebrities who weren’t afraid to walk down the aisle over and over again.
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Why I’m Glad My Kids Are 6 Years Apart
I have an almost-11-year-old son and an almost-5-year-old daughter. Many people seem to have a reaction to this sibling age gap. They either a) assume I had fertility issues (no,…
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Here’s What To Do When the Kids Finally Move Out
So your youngest is gone and not coming back (fingers crossed …)? Now is the time to transform a bedroom or bonus room or any other space that became the…
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Ikea Expands Loyalty Program To Include 5% Off In-Store Purchases
Ikea lovers, there’s another reason to buy a bookshelf (or whatever else you need): It’s offering a new way for shoppers to save more money. The home-furnishings chain just added…
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Sugar Gliders and Other Exotic Pets You Really Can’t Afford to Own
Animal ownership laws vary greatly depending on where you live —some states are quite strict, while others could care less. Alabama, North Carolina, Nevada, and Wisconsin, for example, have absolutely…
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24 Toy Brands That Are Still Made in America
Trying to buy American-made can be frustrating in just about any store aisle, but it’s especially difficult when it comes to toys. In 2022, almost 90 percent of toys sold…
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10 Uses for Pool Noodles
We may float with a pool noodle in the water occasionally, but kids are far more creative — they use them to squirt each other, build shapes, and stage mock…
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Unique Mini-Golf Courses To Putt at Around the Country
Miniature golf is an affordable activity for young and old alike and occasionally a step into fantastical surroundings. The game has been around since the 1920s, and today there are…
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26 Ways to Do Disney on a Budget
Visiting Disney World in Florida or Disneyland in California is practically a childhood rite of passage. The magic isn’t lost on adults, many of whom enjoy returning year after year…
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25 Amusement Parks That Aren’t Horrible for Parents
Theme parks are built around an idea of “fun” that aims at kids but eludes many parents. The cost of admission, the lines, the additional cost of admission to skip…
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The 20 Best Water Parks Across America
Ready to get wet? If an affordable beach vacation isn’t in the cards this summer, water parks across the country offer quick and easy access to all the aquatic thrills…
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12 Free or Cheap Things You Must Do in Chicago
Exploring a new city these days isn’t cheap: There are vacation rentals to pay for, restaurants to explore, and museum fees to fork over. But every city — including Chicago — offers…
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Top Museum Gift Shops for Unique, Must-Buy Souvenirs
Skip the cheesy souvenirs. These museum gift shops across America offer thoughtful, creative finds so good they’re worth the visit alone.
