Lifestyle
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The Early Bird’s Guide to Holiday Shopping
Millions of consumers have started shopping for the holidays, even as many decry the seemingly ever-earlier appearance of holiday displays and promotions. A recent survey by CreditCards.com shows that 34 million Americans have already begun Christmas shopping, and 1 million…
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10 Mustache Accessories Under $12 to Celebrate Movember
November is the hairiest month of the year, thanks to Movember, the popular campaign for men’s health. Since the first Movember mustaches sprouted in Australia in 2003, more than 5 million people worldwide have taken part, according to the Movember…
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Is Black Friday the Best Time to Buy the Year’s Most Coveted Toys?
Prices for this year’s top toys — including classic brands and new dolls, electronics, and Star Wars merchandise — seem clustered in the $35 to $70 range, and the cost of filling up stockings and wrapping gifts for kids, grandkids,…
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11 Trips That Will Obliterate Your Fitbit Step Goals
Staying fit and healthy while traveling can be a challenge. Travelers in a hurry to get from one place to another tend to grab fast, unhealthy food wherever they can, and budget hotels often lack fitness facilities. But the experience…
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Best All-in-One Printers Under $100
All-in-one printers, also known as multifunction printers, offer lots of versatility for consumers and home office users. Budget printers are quite capable of producing professional-looking documents, even with full-color graphics, and the best ones can print photos that pop with…
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How to Make Your Own Pumpkin Spice Latte: 10 Recipes to Try at Home
Since Starbucks introduced the pumpkin spice latte in 2003, the coffee chain has sold more than 200 million of the drinks, Forbes reported last fall, estimating seasonal sales at more than $100 million — one $4.25 to $4.75, 12-ounce dose…
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10 Cool, Creepy, and Cheap Halloween Makeup Tricks
It’s easy to overspend on an elaborate costume at Halloween. Instead of stocking up on specialized Halloween makeup at a pop-up costume shop, head to the drugstore — or to…
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13 Cheap and Trendy Halloween Costumes for 2016
Every year Halloween creeps up and scares thousands into last-minute, costly costume choices. But with just a little planning, you can come up with a timely and affordable Halloween costume.…
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12 Unusual Jack-o’-Lanterns to Wow Trick-or-Treaters
In October, the pumpkin gets an upgrade from humble gourd to holiday icon. Unusual jack-o’-lanterns often require extra work, but the reward is a personalized Halloween decoration worth showing off.Related:…
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10 Habits of Families With Healthy Kids
Staying healthy is a goal that especially important to families with children. The cost of medical bills and prescriptions can dig huge holes in the household budget. Kids are most…
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11 Symbolic Foods for the Jewish New Year
Jewish tradition calls for incorporating special foods into the festive Rosh Hashanah meal. Each has a symbolic meaning, often based on wordplay, that draws attention to the prayers and intentions…
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15 Genius Ways to Use Rosh Hashanah Leftovers
Food is front and center during most Jewish holidays, and the new year celebration of Rosh Hashanah (starting Oct. 2 this year) is no exception. Even people who aren’t hosting…
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20 Money-Saving Ski Passes for More Fun at More Places
Skiing and snowboarding are notoriously expensive pastimes. Last season, the average price of an adult weekend lift ticket at the nation’s resorts was $109. Frequent skiers and riders, however, can…
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Frugal Fall Fun: 50 Free and Cheap Festivals That Celebrate Autumn
The end of summer means a new world of agricultural delights and gorgeous autumnal scenery, plus a whole lot of events honoring the new season. There’s a rich variety of…
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16 Ways to Make Holiday Shopping More Affordable — Starting Now
It’s not even Halloween, but many consumers are already prepping for the annual holiday spending extravaganza—and they may be on to something. Retailers are readying for Black Friday, traditionally the…
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Autumn Cornucopia: 10 Vegetables to Grow in Your Fall Garden
Temperatures may be dropping soon, but there’s still plenty to enjoy in a fall vegetable garden. Whereas fruit plants require particular care and take quite a while to mature (years,…
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Keep That Healthy Glow: 13 Tips for Prolonging Your Summer Tan
After dedicating hours by the pool or enjoying weekends at the beach, sunbathers want to preserve that vibrant glow as long as possible. Summer may be winding down, but that…
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8 Cheap Chew Toys Your Dog Will Dig
Chewing is a favorite doggie pastime and — depending on what the dog is chewing — a less-than-favorite habit from an owner’s perspective. Rather than have a bored pup chew…
