Lifestyle
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Things You Should Never Clean With Disinfecting Wipes
When you buy disinfecting wipes, you may want to use them on almost everything. But don’t do it. On certain surfaces, disinfecting wipes can do a lot more harm than good. Save them for the hard, nonporous surfaces not on this…
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Spring Cleaning 101: The Definitive Guide to a Tidy Home
It comes around every year: Spring cleaning, the (perhaps dreaded) annual tradition that involves deep cleaning and decluttering your home. But spring cleaning isn’t just about making your home look and smell fresh — it can offer significant benefits to your health…
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Is Uber One Worth It? Here’s What We Discovered
As if ridesharing and food delivery apps weren’t enough of a money pit, companies like Uber have found another way for consumers to spend: premium memberships. The pitch is that these monthly and annual memberships will save you money in…
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Is Your Dog at Risk? Vitamin A Pet Supplements Recalled for Sickening Dogs
If your dog has seemed lethargic lately and you’ve been giving it supplements, you may want to hold off on the next dose until you’re sure the product isn’t part of a Food and Drug Administration recall. Stratford Care USA…
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Aldi’s Hot New Merch Looks Like Brand Names, and It’s All Under $10
Aldi is dropping some new merch on its loyal customers, and besides being surprisingly stylish and inexpensive, many of the items look like they were inspired by clothing and accessories made by popular brand names. The Aldi Gear collection arrives in…
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How Long You Have To Safely Eat Unrefrigerated Foods
We’ve all let perishable foods sit out a bit too long, then wondered what dishes or ingredients are still safe to eat. Luckily, there’s information on food safety available so you can be sure you’re not wasting good leftovers or accidentally ingesting…
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Is AliExpress Legit? Here’s Everything You Need To Know
Some have grown so comfortable with online shopping that they’re casting their eyes abroad to order for less. One of their main destinations: AliExpress, where U.S. customers can buy directly…
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13 Beloved Books That Made Terrible Films, According to Critics
Plenty of popular books have made for incredible movies: the “Harry Potter” series, “The Notebook,” “The Help” — the list goes on. Some readers and viewers even prefer the movie…
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30 Greatest Western Movies Ever Made, According to Critics
The Western genre has a little more giddyup in its step these days, thanks to the popularity of series like “Yellowstone,” “1883,” and “1923.” We’ve rustled up the top Western…
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Viagra, Kleenex, and Other Products Originally Invented for Another Purpose
Many of the products we know and love today have been around forever, so we only know them as they are — and how we use them — today. But…
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What Is Kindle Unlimited — and Is It Worth the Cost?
Kindle Unlimited isn’t quite unlimited, but it does offer avid readers access to a large catalog of audiobooks, magazines, and over 3 million e-books. But is it worth $9.99 a…
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Millions of Calico Critters Toys Recalled After 2 Child Choking Deaths
Epoch Everlasting Play, the maker of Calico Critters toys, has issued a recall of 3.2 million stuffed toy sets because they present a choking hazard to children. Since 2015, two…
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I Tried the Bizarre ‘Shower Orange’ Trend – Here’s What Happened
To regular viewers of TikTok, it may seem there’s a hack for anything life throws at you — from cooking tips to cleaning trends, the video-sharing site offers plenty of…
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Hollywood Dynasties: Famous Families That Keep Entertaining Us
Nearly every town has a family that has operated the same business for generations, from construction companies to insurance agencies. But in Hollywood, the “family business” is often the entertainment…
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20 Things to Really Organize Your Overstuffed Garage
There are plenty of things you can buy to keep your house organized, but what about the garage? Often considered an afterthought when it comes to spring cleaning, the garage…
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Redditors Share Their Best Money-Saving Tips for New Homeowners
You’ve bought your first house — a major step toward building wealth (congrats!). But with everything from property taxes and utilities to maintenance and upkeep, a home can quickly drain…
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Who Needs a House? Now You Can See the World on a Cruise Ship for $30K a Year
If you feel the need for a break from the humdrum of everyday life and yearn to travel, your moment may have arrived: A cruise line is offering adventurers a…
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Are Extended Warranties Worth It? Frugal Redditors Say No
Buying an extended warranty seems reasonable, even fiscally responsible. Who wouldn’t want to know that their expensive car or gadget is protected against freak accidents and random failures? But savvy…
