Holidays
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25 Walmart Holiday Gift Bargains
It’s not too early to start tackling that gift list. Walmart — along with warehouse-club rival Costco — remains one of the best places to do it on the cheap, especially as Walmart wages an ongoing price war with Amazon…
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Frightfully Fun Halloween Parades and Parties
Sooner or later we all age out of trick-or-treating, but no one is too old to enjoy Halloween. While children gorge themselves on free candy and enjoy pumpkin patches and corn mazes, adults celebrate with their own sorts of revelry, from…
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The Best Neighborhoods for Halloween Fun Across America
Yikes! It seems as if the Halloween season snuck up on us, so you better get out the masks and costumes, stock up on candy, and get ready for some frightful fun. In case you’re looking for nearby happenings —…
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Popular Chocolate Halloween Candies Ranked from Worst to Best
For most kids (and parents), Halloween means candy, and retail projections suggest that collectively we’ll be spending $2.6 billion on the sweet stuff this season. Candy corn may be the holiday’s most iconic treat, but nearly 7 out of 10…
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24 Ways to Take the Hassle Out of Booking Holiday Travel
Working out the logistics of holiday travel probably ranks somewhere between going to the dentist and filing taxes. Between the crowds (on the roads, in the air, and everywhere else) and the sky-high prices, holiday travel can bring out the…
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15 Unique Fourth of July Celebrations Across America
Independence Day is known for parades and fireworks spectaculars, and both of those are great. But some of the best Fourth of July celebrations in America focus less on lighting up the sky and more on the culture, character, and…
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Not Into Football? Try These 10 Super Bowl Alternatives
Football agnostics seeking an escape from the Super Bowl may be the real winners on Feb. 3. While most Americans are glued to the screen rooting for their favorite team…
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15 Hangover ‘Cures’ Debunked
No one likes to drink too much (or eat too much) and wake up with morning-after regrets. While there are always excuses and opportunities to overindulge, remember that the only…
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12 Self-Care Tips to Help Manage Holiday Anxiety
Whether you are spending holidays away or at home, this time of year often brings increased time pressure, financial strain and the pull of multiple social, work and family obligations.…
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Amazing New Year’s Eve Celebrations in All 50 States
What people can — and will pay — for New Year’s Eve parties can be staggering. But keep in mind there’s still plenty of fun to be had while keeping…
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11 Tips to Get You Through the Holidays Without Drinking
For much of America, binge drinking and holidays go hand in hand. For someone who’s in recovery or simply trying to take a break from booze, the transition from December…
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Which Stores Have the Best Holiday Shipping Rates?
Online deals don’t mean a thing if shipping costs an arm and a leg. We researched shipping rates and policies at 10 of the largest retailers to help holiday shoppers…
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32 Places Travelers Can Celebrate the Holidays Away From Home
Home for the holidays sounds just fine in song but isn’t always possible. Sometimes work gets in the way, life events take you elsewhere, or you simply don’t want to…
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How Walmart, Target and Others Are Making Black Friday Easier
The holiday shopping season is always a competitive one for retailers, and this year is no exception. With Toys R Us gone and Sears in bankruptcy, Amazon, Target, and Walmart…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
