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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)
Marriage is tough enough sometimes without being in the glare of the spotlight. Maybe it’s the pressure of success or maybe some people just aren’t cut out for long-term relationships. But it hasn’t kept a lot of big name people…
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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, but that’s none of their business anyway, thankyouverymuch); b) feel…
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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 kids’ hangout into something you’ve long dreamed of. Read on…
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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. According to CNN Money, almost 90 percent of…
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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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The Best Museum Gift Shops Across America
Not all gift shops are created equal. Wander around most of them, and you’ll likely find hokey keychains or branded T-shirts, but some shops go the extra mile — so much…
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The 20 Safest Big Cities in the U.S.
Violence may seem like an omnipresent concern for cities in America, but its prevalence varies dramatically depending on where you live. While worrying rates of violent crime besiege some communities,…
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Best Cities and Worst Cities for a Staycation
As gas prices continue soaring and inflation keeps getting pumped up, many of us are reevaluating our travel plans for the summer — opting for staycations over vacations. But which…
