Lifestyle
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10 Inexpensive Ways to Celebrate Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest is a celebration of more than just beer drinking — it encompasses rural German culture and harvest traditions, as well. The 16-day festival begins Sept. 19. Can’t afford to fly to Europe? There’s nothing expensive about holding an event…
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2015 Technology Trends: 5 Hot Products for Less
The Next Big Thing in technology almost always hits the market with a high price tag. Wait just a little while, though, and a new technology will spawn a number of products across a range of prices. Some of the…
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11 Ways to Save on School Lunches
By now many parents are facing the school lunch dilemma: Go to the trouble of packing lunch every day? Or give in to the easy and possibly less nutritious option of letting children buy lunch at school? With these 11…
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5 Ways to Celebrate Mexican Independence Day
Contrary to popular belief, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican independence day — that’s actually coming up on Sept. 16, the date commemorating the 1810 call for Mexican independence. The festivities often start the night of Sept. 15 and continue…
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11 Unexpected Trash-to-Treasure Crafts
Every home has some old junk lying around, taking up space. Instead of sending it to the landfill, unleash your creativity and save money by turning it into something useful or decorative. A bit of ingenuity, a smattering of DIY…
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10 Ways to Repurpose a Bridesmaid Dress
All brides proclaim, “You’ll be able to wear it again.” No matter how wearable the bride may think it is, a traditional bridesmaid dress is likely to hang forlorn in the back of a closet. Most bridesmaid dresses are hardly…
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10 Tips for Booking Cheap Hotels Over the Holidays
Planning to visit family for the holidays, and the guest room is not an option? Now is the time to start looking for cheap holiday accommodations. For those who need…
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20 DIY Green Cleaning Products
Homemade cleaning products have myriad advantages over store-bought counterparts, the two most important being their lower toxicity and cost, as many can be made for pennies on the dollar. Most…
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10 Low-Budget Ways to Celebrate the Jewish High Holidays
Rosh Hashanah, the two-day Jewish New Year, begins Sept. 13 at sundown, marking a marathon of celebratory meals that ends after Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. With synagogue visits…
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10 Easy Conservation Tips to Teach Your Kids
There are a number of small, simple ways a family can reduce their carbon footprint and live a more eco-friendly lifestyle — even saving money in the process. These easy-to-incorporate…
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12 High Holiday Dishes for $4 or Less
Feasting, symbolically and otherwise, is always an element of Jewish holidays, whether to break the fast after Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, or to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the New…
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What Type of Dog (or Cat) Is Cheapest to Own?
Although many people treat their pets as members of the family, they don’t expect to spend on their furry friends the $300,000 or so that it takes to raise a…
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10 Homemade Toys to Spoil Your Dog
It’s natural to want to spoil an unconditionally loyal and loving dog with a special treat or toy, but it doesn’t have to come from the pet store. Many household…
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10 Ways to Save Money on Laundry
Laundry drains time and money, whether it’s done at home or at a laundromat. According to The Simple Dollar, the cost per load at a laundromat is more than $3,…
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15 Sneaky Ways to Make a Small Space Look Larger
Can’t afford more space? From a strategically placed mirror to the right paint color, smart design ideas can fool the eye and create the illusion of space. Here are 15…
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10 Snazzy School Lunchboxes Under $15
Lunch hour and recess are favorite parts of the school day. A fun, unique lunchbox can brighten the break even more — and possibly make a fun conversation starter on…
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10 Ways to Find Affordable Child Care
Child care is a struggle for many American families. The average cost of infant care ranges from $5,496 to $16,549 a year depending on the state, according to Child Care…
