Family
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The Cost of Thanksgiving Every Year Since 1960
Discover the Thanksgiving dinner cost history from the 1960s to today, showing how a timeless feast reflects decades of economic change.
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21 Vintage Photos of Middle-Class Thanksgivings in the 1970s
Discover 21 vintage Thanksgiving photos from the 1970s that capture real warmth, messy tables, and the nostalgic magic of simply being together.
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What’s Your Most Expensive Bill? Child Care Tops the Cost of Rent for Many Americans Now
Child care costs have outpaced the cost of rent for many Americans, according to a new report. Find out why costs keep climbing.
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14 Ways Parents Waste Money on Kids
Being a parent is expensive — but if you make these unnecessary mistakes, it can cost you a whole lot more. Here are 14 ways parents waste money on kids.
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10 Dangerous Toys of the ’70s That Would Never Get Approved Today
From lawn darts to Disc-o-Punch, these dangerous toys from the ’70s would never fly today. See how many of these 1970s toys you had.
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10 Old-Fashioned Home Remedies Your Grandparents Swore By
From chicken soup and apple cider vinegar to witch hazel and oatmeal baths, here are 10 old-fashioned home remedies your grandparents swore by.
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20 Things Every Middle-Class Mom Had in Her Kitchen in the ’80s
From crockpots and wall phones to Kool-Aid pitchers and collectible McDonald’s glasses, here’s what every middle-class 1980s kitchen had.
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16 Most Amazing Lego Sets of All Time, According to Collectors
Legos have come a long way since the first sets arrived in the U.S. in the early 1960s. What began as a simple child’s toy has mushroomed into an empire…
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18 Vintage Photos of Middle-Class Summer Vacations in the ’70s
Travel was cheaper and easier back in the 1970s, and if you grew up in the middle class, there were a handful of family vacations that everybody kept on standby.…
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13 Vintage Photos of Low-Budget Weddings in the ‘60s and ‘70s
Weddings were typically less of a to-do back in the day for most people, that’s for sure. Before it was an Instagram contest to get the most likes, people would…
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18 Vintage Photos of Middle-Class Birthdays in the 1980s
‘Go big or go home’ seemed to have been the motto of birthday parties in the 1980s. Every party, whether for a 3-year-old or an adult, was themed, and families…
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18 Bad Baby Boomer Habits That Younger People Absolutely Hate
A generation gap has always existed, but it may be more obvious now than it’s ever been. Boomers clash with younger adults often, and both sides blame the other for…
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50 Toy Fads That Have Driven Parents Crazy Over the Years
The right toys can create the person your child ends up becoming (some of those toys you might remember from growing up). They can also turn you into a raving…
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Big Financial Mistakes You Should Never Make After Losing a Spouse
The days and weeks after the loss of a spouse can be overwhelming, filled with grief, confusion, and uncertainty. It’s also a time when it’s easy to make mistakes that…
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Baby Powder Recalled in 35 States Over Asbestos Concerns — Here’s What to Know
Picture this: You grab the container of baby powder and unknowingly cover your infant in asbestos. Unfortunately, that’s the image the latest product recall conjures up. The U.S. Food &…
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10 Halloween Face Paints to Make at Home
It’s almost costume season again, and Halloween face paint is a fun addition to any festive disguise. But rather than head to the costume store for supplies, why not concoct…
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50 Super Easy Back-to-School Lunches
School is back in session in most places, and it isn’t just a drag for kids. Packing lunches takes enough time and planning to make it tempting to send kids…
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11 Ways to Beat Back Back-to-School Germs
When kids start a new school year, they also start sharing bacteria and viruses, which the pandemic made painfully clear. But there are ways to stop at least some germs…
