Lifestyle
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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 decide where to buy. Stores including Amazon, Target, and Walmart…
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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 make the trip to wherever “home” is. That doesn’t mean…
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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 are going all out to lure consumers and entice them…
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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 gifts — but not as many as you might think.…
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11 Reasons You Should Shop on Black Friday
Picture this: Snowflakes falling outside, a piping hot coffee in your hand, decorated Christmas trees, live Christmas music playing in the background, your best friend by your side, a hearty breakfast waiting in the wings, jolly shoppers bustling around you,…
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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 tips for effectively and efficiently conquering the crowds and corralling…
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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…
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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…
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How to Reduce Your Risk for a Holiday Heart Attack
Heart disease is the number one killer of older Americans, and according to the American Heart Association there’s a direct link between the winter holidays and increased instances of heart…
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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…
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13 Brands That Celebrities Hurt Via Social Media
If there’s one thing celebrities love, it’s talking about themselves on social media and the brands they love — or love to hate. But what social media giveth, it can…
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30 Fun Free Attractions for Kids Across the Country
Nearly every parent relishes an opportunity to do something for free (or very cheaply) with their children. Given how much it costs to raise a child, especially if they pursue…
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20 Ways to Prepare for the Loss of a Spouse
The death of a spouse is a traumatic event. Whether it’s due to illness or injury and whether it’s anticipated or unexpected — it doesn’t matter. Preparing for death is…
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19 Steps to Prep Your House for Fall and Winter
There’s a lot to do to get the house and yard ready as the seasons change from the heat of summer to cooler days and even cooler nights. Some of…
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15 Historic Events We Want to Relive
History is full of crucial moments (and cool inventions) whose significance can sometimes be impossible to fully grasp in the moment, but that doesn’t stop people from trying through war…
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25 Ways Disney Revolutionized Entertainment
Founded as the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio in 1923, the Walt Disney Co. has grown to become the world’s largest entertainment company by revenue. Just as its founder pushed the…
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16 Best Places for Free Wi-Fi Across the U.S.
If youre pouring coffee, serving food, or running a store in today’s world, you can’t be a Wi-Fi dead zone. For stores and restaurants in the U.S. and around the…
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These Are Some of the Nicest Neighbors Ever
There’s certainly no shortage of bad neighbors, which makes a great neighborhood filled with helpful, friendly neighbors an absolute gift. Good neighbors look out for each other and offer true…
