Holidays
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25 Gifts to Give Yourself This Holiday Season
Self care is not only one of the biggest current trends, it’s also genuinely important. The holidays can leave people feeling depleted emotionally, financially, and physically, so giving back to yourself even in a small way can make a big…
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Get Away From It All: 20 Places to Hide Out on Black Friday
You’ve done the shopping-at-3 a.m. thing and been in a doorbuster mob one too many times. If you’re so over it that this Thanksgiving weekend you don’t even want to be near a store flier, let alone a store, hang…
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11 Gifts You Should Never Feel Guilty Regifting
Regifting has always been a bad rap. Although in today’s green world, getting pegged as a “regifter” might not be the worst offense after all. It’s not just more socially acceptable; there’s even a made-up national holiday for it. As…
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23 Creepy Halloween Party Treats
Halloween parties have come a long way since people tried to convince blindfolded guests that peeled grapes were eyeballs and a bowl of spaghetti was someone’s guts. Recipes for spooky and gross Halloween treats create impressively realistic brains, blood, and…
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15 Clever Halloween Costumes for Pets
Spending on Halloween costumes is set to hit $3.4 billion this year, according to an annual survey by the National Retail Federation, and 16 percent of consumers are itching to spend some of that money to get their pets in…
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20 Cheap and Trendy Halloween Costumes for 2017
Unprepared for Halloween again? Don’t fret. Avoid slogging through picked-over stores or splurging on pricey, pre-packaged costumes by using a little ingenuity. There are many easy DIY costumes to make that won’t break the bank, often only requiring makeup and/or…
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13 Beautiful Fall Centerpieces You Can Make at Home
A homemade centerpiece adds personality to a home, setting the tone for decor while matching the colors of the season. Now is the time to start thinking about fall entertaining,…
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14 Free or Cheap Things to Do for Father’s Day
Instead of scrambling for a pricey gift that may fall flat on Father’s Day, consider what dear old dad really wants. Maybe it’s a day off from chores, a fun…
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15 Romantic Wines Under $15 for Valentine’s Day
Wine and romance go hand in hand, but there’s no need to spend a lot of money for the right bottle to help set the mood. From crisp whites and…
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19 Family-Friendly Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day
Some frugalistas might ridicule Valentine’s Day and all the pricey gifts marketed along with it, but the holiday is easy to commemorate with little to no out-of-pocket expense. Skip pricey…
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16 Ways to Give a Romantic but Affordable Valentine’s Day Gift
Valentine’s Day is a time to show a loved one how much you care, but the costs of traditional gifts such as jewelry and fine dining can get uncomfortably high…
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15 Advent Calendar Ideas for Counting Down to Christmas on the Cheap
December is the month of the advent calendar, the traditional countdown to Christmas. There are countless styles and themes available for purchase, but those with a crafty side can also…
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40 Hot Toys Kids Really Want This Year
It’s holiday shopping season, and major retailers including Amazon, Target, Walmart, and Toys R Us have released their lists of 2016’s hottest toys. The 40 toys rounded up here have…
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Skip the Turkey: 10 Great Getaways for Thanksgiving Weekend
With a bitter presidential race dividing friends and families, celebrating Thanksgiving with loved ones may not be the fun-filled occasion of years past. Or perhaps it’s never been a favorite…
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The Early Bird’s Guide to Holiday Shopping
Millions of consumers have started shopping for the holidays, even as many decry the seemingly ever-earlier appearance of holiday displays and promotions. A recent survey by CreditCards.com shows that 34…
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Is Black Friday the Best Time to Buy the Year’s Most Coveted Toys?
Prices for this year’s top toys — including classic brands and new dolls, electronics, and Star Wars merchandise — seem clustered in the $35 to $70 range, and the cost…
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How to Make Your Own Pumpkin Spice Latte: 10 Recipes to Try at Home
Since Starbucks introduced the pumpkin spice latte in 2003, the coffee chain has sold more than 200 million of the drinks, Forbes reported last fall, estimating seasonal sales at more…
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27 Cheap and Clever DIY Costumes for Adults and Kids
Some enthusiasts spend a good chunk of the year planning the perfect Halloween costume that expertly straddles the line between clever and spooky. Others desperately search for something they can…
