Holidays
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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 gifts — but not as many as you might think.…
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11 Reasons You Should Shop on Black Friday
Picture this: Snowflakes falling outside, a piping hot coffee in your hand, decorated Christmas trees, live Christmas music playing in the background, your best friend by your side, a hearty breakfast waiting in the wings, jolly shoppers bustling around you,…
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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 tips for effectively and efficiently conquering the crowds and corralling…
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Buy This, Not That on Black Friday
With shopping holiday deals and spending shifting earlier in the season, as ComScore notes, there are some items worth buying on Black Friday itself and others worth waiting for. We did a little shopping and parsed out the winners. BUY…
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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 shoppers, the advertised sale prices are just the beginning when…
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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 the stress of planning, shopping, and cooking. But hosts have…
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37 Things You Should Do to Save Money During the Holidays
The holidays are a notoriously pricey time of the year. Between hosting holiday parties and buying gifts for everyone from coworkers to your loved ones, the spending can quickly add…
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How to Have a Budget-Friendly Passover Seder
Passover is the favorite holiday of many Jewish Americans. It begins with a seder (say’-dur), the ritual-filled meal that retells and metaphorically relives the experience of the biblical exodus of…
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10 Free or Cheap Ways to Keep the Love Alive
On Valentine’s Day, new couples may be brimming with anticipation and excitement, but many long-standing couples feign indifference to the holiday of romance. Being comfortable with each other is no…
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Love Your Ladies With 16 Ideas for Galentine’s Day
Leslie Knope, played by Amy Poehler on the sitcom “Parks and Recreation,” started Galentine’s Day on February 13 as a way to celebrate the love she had for her female…
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16 Valentine’s Date Ideas That Won’t Break the Bank
With Valentine’s Day looming, many couples are making extravagant plans. But Valentine’s Day can present a serious financial challenge, especially to a bank account recovering from the holidays. If you…
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11 Tips for Saving on Valentine’s Day Flowers
There’s absolutely no way to tell a sweetheart you got a great deal on their Valentine’s Day flowers, but a little private gloating is fine. We’ve gathered tips to consider…
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The 17 Best New Year’s Eve Parties Around the World
New Year’s Eve is one of the most exciting and colorful times to travel to a far-flung city, as it offers a unique glimpse into a foreign country’s cultural traditions…
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12 Incredible Gingerbread House Displays That Are Worth a Trip
For some, decorating gingerbread houses is a Christmas tradition, while others are content to simply admire the creativity of others. Either way, there’s no shortage of impressive holidays displays across…
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10 Simple Tips for Taking Better Family Photos
Family photos are not cheap, and costs can creep much higher depending on the photographer, their experience level, number of photos, and length of the shoot. That feels worse when…
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13 Holiday Hassles You Can Outsource
During the holidays, to-do lists explode at a rate that can make enjoying the season seem downright impossible. But it doesn’t have to be that way: Others are ready and…
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18 Festive Cities with Epic Christmas Celebrations
While there’s much to be said for a quiet Christmas at home, there are also unforgettable holiday memories to be made when exploring a far-flung city over the holiday, particularly…
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Everything You Need to Decorate for Christmas on the Cheap
The holiday season comes with lots of pressure to turn homes and yards into winter wonderlands. Whether the motivation is prepping for the big family gathering or keeping up with…
