Lifestyle
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11 Peanut-Free Snacks That Are Safe for Kids’ Events
Kellogg’s announced plans earlier this year to add peanut flour to some previously peanut-free snacks, leaving fewer options for parents scrambling for quick and cheap snacks safe to bring along for trips, parties, and other events. While many consumers prefer…
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10 Homemade Smoothies Better and Cheaper Than Chain Versions
Smoothies from nationwide chains tend to use juice blends and artificial syrups to create expensive, high-calorie drinks disguised as healthy options. Some are marketed as meal replacements or have added ingredients with supposed “fat blaster” or “immune support” properties, in…
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20 Summer Vacation Spots Where Pets Are Welcome
Leaving Fido at home while on vacation can be expensive — whether it’s the cost of boarding or hiring a pet sitter — and stressful for both humans and man’s best friend. Fortunately, there are plenty of affordable vacation options…
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13 Ideas for a Fun and Inexpensive Bachelorette Party
From low-key gatherings to creative celebrations, these budget-friendly bachelorette ideas keep costs down without losing the vibe
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Party Hearty: 23 Cheap Bachelor Party Ideas
Bachelor parties don’t have to be expensive. These budget-friendly ideas help you plan a fun, memorable celebration without overspending
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11 Amazing and Affordable Aquariums
A visit to the local aquarium can be pricey, but don’t rule out seeing sea creatures — these 11 fishy encounters across the country can be a bargain.
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15 Contracts That Can Be Painful to Cancel and How to Get Out of Them
Companies make it very easy for consumers to start using their services — by offering a free trial or requiring only a brief online form. Canceling is often more difficult.…
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How to Be in a Wedding Party Without Going Broke
For the members of a wedding party, the obligations go well beyond the event itself. There are pre-wedding celebrations, from the engagement party to the shower to cake tastings, and…
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14 Ways to Earn Discounts and Free Money for Working Out
If maintaining good health and fitness isn’t reward enough for staying active, sometimes a financial incentive can be even more powerful. Sure, exercising regularly may save money on health-care costs…
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Enough With the Stuffing: 10 Ways to Use Stale Bread
A staple for many cultures dating back thousands of years, bread is still one of the most beloved foodstuffs. As with any food staple, cooks have devised ways to use…
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10 Free Educational Sites to Try Before Hiring a Tutor
In a landscape of rising tuition costs and long school supply lists, online tutoring is one area where an investment in a child’s education doesn’t have to cost a cent.…
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12 Tips for Building a Tiny Home You’ll Love
Downsizing is growing among people seeking to decrease their environmental footprint and declutter their lives. Enter tiny houses. Beyond simplifying lifestyles, the tiny house movement seeks to curb overcrowding, overconsumption,…
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14 Cheap Meatless Meals for Calorie Counters
High-quality meat is often one of the priciest items on the grocery list. While cutting out meat completely may be unrealistic for many, planning a vegetarian meal even once a…
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11 Ways to Get in Shape While Doing Good
Volunteers who sign up for the right opportunity can get in shape while helping others and improving the community. These 11 common volunteer activities also involve time outdoors enjoying spring…
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10 Easy Passover Dishes to Serve During the Eight-Day Holiday
During Passover, the Bible says, Jewish people should abstain from eating anything made from barley, oats, wheat, rye, and spelt that is not cooked within 18 minutes of coming into…
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11 Free Tools to Help You Organize and De-Stress
Stress and anxiety can get the better of anyone, making to-do lists seem never-ending and deadlines insurmountable. For Stress Awareness Month, here are 11 free tools to help organize your…
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Cheapest Place to Buy Organic: Walmart, Kroger, or Aldi?
The buzz around organic food has drawn mainstream stores such as Walmart and Kroger into the arena and made prices more competitive. Now Aldi, the discount supermarket chain known for…
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10 Ways to Cut Costs on a Kid’s Birthday Party
If you’ve ever seen the MTV show My Super Sweet 16, then you know about the parents who spare no expense to indulge their child’s every desire for one birthday…
