Lifestyle
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I Love My Botox — and Wish I Could Be More Open About It
I heard about Botox while reading a beauty magazine in the early 2000s, before “Botched Botox” slide shows featuring the frozen faces of celebrities were everywhere on the internet. The article showed a diagram of muscles in the face and…
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22 Insanely Expensive Electronics You Don’t Actually Need
Among those for whom money is no object, there’s a whole world of toys and gadgets to be purchased that many of us can only dream about owning. This is particularly true in the ever- evolving realm of high-end electronics,…
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Don’t Overlook These 15 Great Perks and Resources for Seniors
The golden years bring golden opportunities. Many cultural institutions, retailers, supermarkets, and travel companies offer discounts to seniors. There are also many services available to help people navigate tricky issues that can turn this stage of life into a gray…
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Bizarre College Classes That Will Make You Want to Go Back to School
About 17 million undergrad students are expected to arrive on U.S. college campuses soon, likely armed with an optimistic desire to improve the world, some dorm essentials, and maybe a fake ID. What isn’t fake, however, are these very real…
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Why So Many Seniors Are Turning to CBD
Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a cannabis derivative that is taking the country by storm and quickly becoming a preferred supplement for seniors with all kinds of issues, ranging from anxiety to pain. Cannabis is one of the most studied plants…
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31 Pet-Friendly Restaurants Across America
Breakfast without Fido? It’s unthinkable to some pet parents to have any meal without their furry one. Fear not, there are plenty of restaurants that not only tolerate pets but make them feel like an honored guest with special touches…
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15 Annoying Mistakes You’re Probably Making at the Gym and How to Avoid Them
Unfortunately, many gym-goers, with all their sweating, coughing, selfie-taking and loud talking, break basic etiquette rules on the regular. Not everyone is aware of how to behave in such establishments,…
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What Does It Cost to Send a Kid Back to School?
America’s public school system ensures that every child in the United States gets a free education, but “free” is a misleading term. State and local taxpayers pay for the buildings,…
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50 Back-to-School Outfits for $20 or Less
The average U.S. household will spend about $266 on back-to-school shoes, clothes, and accessories this year, according to a survey by Deloitte. Families can make those hard-earned dollars count with…
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50 Tips for Back-to-School Savings
Families plan to spend an average of $519 per student this year on back-to-school expenses for kindergarten through high school kids, according to an annual survey by Deloitte, and total…
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Fabulous RV Vacation Spots Where Only Seniors Are Allowed
Yes, kids are great — but if you’re used to senior-oriented living, as in a 55-plus community, then you might want to consider continuing that kid-free lifestyle when on the…
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50 Back-to-School Shoes under $50
No one wants to overspend — but it’s been proven time and again that you do get what you pay for, so investing in quality really does pay off. When…
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25 Best Back-to-School Finds at Costco
Don’t forget Costco when you’re tackling that back-to-school list: The warehouse club carries more school supplies than you might expect, with prices that are often lower than Amazon, Walmart, Target,…
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11 Fitness Challenges for Older Adults
Judging from ads and magazines, you’d think that fitness is the realm of the young. Unfortunately, you’d be woefully incorrect — physical fitness is just as important for 67-year-olds as…
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25 Things to Buy at Walmart for Back to School
You may not be done with lazy pool days, but the nation’s biggest retailer, Walmart, is already geared up for back-to-school shopping. Like rival Target, note that some of Walmarts…
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15 Activities to Do with Your Grandkids This Summer
Fresh air, sunshine, and fewer extracurricular activities make summer the perfect time for you to spend more time with your grandkids. The following list includes activities you can do with…
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20 of the Craziest Things Ever Offered on Craigslist
Craigslist has always been one of the more curious corners of the internet, with free classifieds covering just about any want or need from apartments to used furniture to pets.…
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11 Water-Safety Tips That Could Save You From a Swimming Disaster
Summer is here, and people are flocking to the water, whether it’s a beach, lake, pool, pond, river, or backyard creek. But there’s an inherent risk to swimming and other…
