Holidays
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Popeyes Turkeys Are Back for a Very Cajun Thanksgiving
Popeyes just brought back its super popular Cajun whole turkeys for the season. They make for an easy, show-stopping Thanksgiving centerpiece, and you don’t even need to tell your guests that the juicy, flavorful bird is from a fast food…
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10 Halloween Face Paints to Make at Home
It’s almost costume season again, and Halloween face paint is a fun addition to any festive disguise. But rather than head to the costume store for supplies, why not concoct your own at home? It’s easy enough that kids can…
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Star-Spangled Birthdays: 31 Famous Americans Born on the Fourth of July
While the Fourth of July is most famous for being the date on which 13 colonies declared their independence from England and eventually formed the United States, this legendary party day also happens to be the birthday for a long…
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17 Dangerous Mistakes People Make Around Fire and Fireworks
Summer is a time for outdoor fun like campfires, grilling, and fireworks. While most people have no problem pulling off these activities safely, fire has inherent risks that occasionally bring catastrophic results. Here are some of the most common mistakes…
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In Honor of the Brave: The Most Meaningful Memorial Day Gifts
We don’t often think of Memorial Day as a holiday for gifting — that’s reserved for the likes of Christmas and birthdays. But sometimes, giving a grieving person a thoughtful gift can provide them with the warmth and comfort they might…
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Broke on Mother’s Day? Here Are 8 Sweet and Thoughtful Gestures To Show Mom You Care
When it comes to Mother’s Day, thoughtful and sweet gestures are worth their weight in gold (or flowers). Luckily, you don’t have to break the bank to show mom how much you love and appreciate her; performing a simple gesture…
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If You Like These 10 Easter Candies … Well, You Might Just Be the Only One Who Does
Everyone flocks to the candy aisle when Easter comes near in search of those delicious egg-shaped Reese’s (seriously, why are they so superior in egg form?) and their favorite unique…
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18 Sexy and Romantic Valentine’s Day Recipes
Let’s face it, restaurants are not the place to be on Valentine’s Day. Marked-up fixed-price menus, large crowds, and backed-up kitchens are hardly the ingredients of romance. Instead, create an…
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Why You Should Never Eat Out on Valentine’s Day
Love is in the air, along with the sound of millions of people trying to make restaurant reservations. Valentine’s Day is the second busiest day of the year for restaurants,…
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12 Things You Didn’t Know About Martin Luther King Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is America’s most famous civil rights leader and one of the world’s most celebrated thinkers and orators. In the era of Black Lives Matter and…
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6 Financial New Year’s Resolutions You Should Never Make
If you’re seeing New Year’s resolutions through a monetary lens this year, make sure you’re setting the right goals for yourself. There are certain financially inspired resolutions that you’d be…
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21 Resolutions for Smarter, Cheaper Travel in the New Year
When it comes to travel, New Year’s resolutions often take the form of general vows to travel more or pledges to finally take that trip to (fill in the blank).…
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Merry ‘Twixmas’! 29 Ways to Spend That Week Between Christmas and New Year’s
Sometimes called “Twixmas,” that week between Christmas and New Year’s Eve is — for quite a few lucky folks — a much-needed week off from work. Sure, you want to kick back and enjoy…
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Need a Last-Minute Christmas Gift? Take a Look Around the House
It’s a few days before Christmas and that nagging, “I forgot something” feeling is rising in the pit of your stomach. We’ve all been there. It’s easy to forget to…
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7 Mistakes To Avoid When Making Your New Year’s Resolutions
The new year is hot on the horizon, which means the time for setting resolutions has arrived. If you haven’t had much luck achieving your goals in the past, you…
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5 Things You Should Never Buy for a White Elephant Gift
Whether you love or hate white elephant gift exchanges, we can all agree that they’re pretty amusing — usually. Sometimes, someone gets a gift that’s not exactly appropriate and things…
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7 Last-Minute Liquor Store Christmas Gifts
Everyone has that impossible-to-buy-for person on their Christmas list. Uncle Bob hates everything, so you end up trying to come up with something last minute besides a boring gift card…
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Here’s How the Price of Christmas Trees Has Changed Over the Years
There’s nothing like the smell of a spruce in your living room to make your home feel like the holiday season has arrived. The constant vacuuming of pine needles keeps…
