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 perks to its Ikea Family program, a free loyalty club…
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 zero rules about what animals you can and cannot own.…
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 toys sold in the U.S. are actually made in China.…
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 sword fights. If we can take a cue, these long,…
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 several thousand courses in the United States that run the…
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 even without kids in tow. But no matter how fond…
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…
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…
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…
Violence may seem like an omnipresent concern for cities in America, but its prevalence varies dramatically depending on where you live. While some communities are besieged by worrying rates of…
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…
Packaged snack foods offer convenience that can be a real time-saver, but they can also take a toll on the wallet and waistline over time. Thankfully, there are many ways…
From elephants to an on-demand glam squad to freshen up guests, celebrities cover all the bases twice over when planning their “I do” moments. While some couples like Dax Shepard…
Ikea has a well-deserved reputation for outfitting homes (and filling bellies) on the cheap, with a dash of Nordic style. But even Scandinavian engineering and modern design can’t make every…
Summertime brings longer days and warm-weather wanderlust. Whether you hit a park, take a tour, attend an event, drive a scenic byway, or explore a destination dish by dish, there…
A walk down the aisle is still a heartbreaker for U.S. couples. According to The Knot‘s latest Real Weddings Study, brides and grooms spent an average $34,000 for their special…
All-inclusive resorts make vacations easy and can be a good value considering all they have to offer, especially when they’re not in faraway tropical locales. Although they’ve long been associated with…
Older adults, people with disabilities, and folks recovering from injury can all benefit from products to make everyday tasks easier. From bathroom aids and medication management to kitchen gadgets and…