Holidays
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15 Classic, Affordable Thanksgiving Recipes
Is there a better holiday than Thanksgiving? No gift-giving or costume-buying to worry about, and the much-loved food is surprisingly affordable to make. Even hosts who spring for a whole turkey can make up for the expense elsewhere on the…
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Starbucks Brings Back Its Holiday Lineup
Step away from that Pumpkin Spice Latte, because a new crop of seasonal drinks is descending on Starbucks. In what some coffee lovers no doubt see as the unofficial start of the holiday season, Starbucks is bringing back its holiday…
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Don’t Expect Big Holiday Bargains This Year, Analysts Say
Are you tired of the word “inflation” yet? How about those dreaded “supply chain issues”? Join the club. Unfortunately, retailers remain plagued by everything from labor shortfalls to lingering shortages, and you’ll be footing the bill by paying higher-than-usual prices…
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Vintage Halloween Photos That Will Haunt You
Believe it or not, celebrating Halloween and photography have something in common — besides one being a good way to capture spooky costumes and face paint for posterity. Both became popular in the U.S. in the mid-1800s. From early spirit…
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Macy’s Brings Back a Beloved Holiday Tradition — With a Catch
Ah, this Christmas will be just like the ones of yore … well, kind of. While toys and trees may be in short supply thanks to supply-chain snags, there are glimmers of hope: Macy’s is bringing back some holiday traditions…
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The Best Cold-Weather Gear on Amazon
Sure, it’s not full-on winter yet, but there’s enough of a chill in the air in most parts of the country to remind us that, as “Game of Thrones” once had us all saying, winter is coming. And it sounds…
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Pajamas, Sweats, and Leisure Wear Perfect for Working at Home
Are you one of the millions of Americans who have found themselves forced to work at home because of the pandemic? Working remotely does have its challenges, especially if the…
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Holiday Vacation Rentals for Families and Groups
Thinking of getting away with family and/or friends for the holidays? Now is the time to book — we’re seeing vacation rental properties get snatched up quickly already. If you’re…
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Pumpkin Spice-Flavored Products You’ll Want to Try — and Which Ones to Skip
Many people enjoy a pumpkin spice latte in a toast to autumn, and pumpkin pie is certainly a seasonal delight. Not long ago, those two things pretty much made up…
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15 Adorable Photos of Patriotic Pets
For our third installment of pet photos after “Pets Working From Home” and “Staycationing Pets,” we got only dog pics — but we aren’t too upset about that, and neither…
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30 Simple Recipes for a Memorable Easter Brunch
Due to the pandemic, most of us won’t be able to gather family and friends together (indoors, at least) for a traditional Easter dinner this year. Brunch might be a…
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18 Surprising Facts About Easter Candy
Easter candy, it turns out, is a bigger deal to some people than attending church for the annual holiday, and some people even buy more candy for Easter than they…
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Everything You Need to Know About Holiday Shopping and Returns at Your Favorite Stores
Every holiday shopping season, Amazon, Target, Best Buy, Walmart, and countless other retailers compete for your dollars. But great deals aren’t the only thing to look for. A generous return policy…
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Vintage Photos of Christmas Parades From When You Were a Kid
A parade is fun anytime of year, but it’s something special at Christmastime. There’s the excitement of seeing Santa, of course, and the thrill of being bundled up in the…
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20 Creative Alternatives to a Traditional Christmas Dinner
The weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s are a dinner-party delight. If ever there were a time to roll out the glitz and glam, this is it. And that often…
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50 Best Christmas Light Displays in America
The holidays aren’t just about spectacle, but it certainly helps enhance the magical, celebratory qualities for which the season is so beloved. That’s why, despite the pandemic, most communities around…
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How Holiday Travel Is Going to Be (Really) Different This Year
COVID-19 has certainly shaken up holiday travel plans this year, but the global health crisis hasn’t put the kibosh on year-end celebrations altogether. Instead, Americans are simply getting more creative…
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20 Haunted Houses and Attractions That Are Actually Open This Year
While the coronavirus has upended much of 2020, Halloween lovers need not despair. Though traditional trick-or-treating outings may not take place in many places, there are still plenty of haunted…
