Holidays
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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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16 Creative Ways to Cook Your Turkey This Thanksgiving
If you’re cooking a holiday meal for the same family and friends you always see, it might be time to change things up a bit. A whole, traditionally roasted turkey can look nice on the table, but cooking a whole…
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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 up. But that doesn’t have to be the case. To…
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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 Israelite slaves from Egypt. The seder is held on the…
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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 excuse for being boring, however. Romantic getaways, intimate homecooked dinners,…
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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…
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Lean Into the Holidays With These 24 Healthy and Cheap Recipes
Ah, the holiday season: a time for weight gain and money loss. But it doesn’t have to be that way. These 24 cheap and healthy recipes keep costs and calories…
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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…
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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…
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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…
