Lifestyle
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Does Your State Prefer Real or Fake Christmas Trees?
Christmas comes swiftly every year, and after a season of gift shopping, every dollar spent feels like a hefty weight. Christmas trees aren’t cheap, and those prices add up, too. Which states buy the real thing and which bust the…
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24 Diabetic-Friendly Holiday Dessert Recipes for Everyone
Diabetic-friendly recipes don’t have to mean basic or boring. Read on for a wealth of dessert ideas that will not only satisfy the needs of those watching their blood-sugar levels – but should also please everyone gathered around the holiday…
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Christmas Brunch Ideas To Impress Holiday Houseguests
So you’ve already opened stockings and unwrapped presents: How do you keep the festivities going? A bangin’ Christmas brunch can often leave fonder memories than the gifts themselves, so we found 13 Christmas brunch ideas to keep everyone sated. Your…
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5 Things You Should Never Do In America
Some of us are born with more common sense on how to navigate the ins and outs of this emotional rollercoaster called life better than others. Some folks, on the other hand, seem to need an instruction manual on how…
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18 Holiday Foods You’ll Find at Any Midwestern Christmas Party
Midwesterners are creatures of habit. So when you’re rockin’ around the Christmas tree, chances are you’ll see a lot of the same things on the table at every holiday party. These dishes might not all be exclusive to the Midwest,…
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The Most Christmas-y Towns in Every State
There’s far more to Christmas than shopping for and wrapping presents to put under the tree. For those who want to get out and explore, there are cities and towns in every state that truly know how to celebrate the…
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Boozy Christmas Punch Recipes to Lean on This Season
If you’re hosting people this season — or even just attending a few potlucks — you might be in the market for some spirited (see what we did there) beverages.…
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12 Most Expensive Home Repairs (and How to Prevent Them)
Buying a home is part of the American dream. And while grilling outdoors with your family may sound idyllic, there’s a dark side to homeownership: paying for home repairs yourself.…
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14 Stores That Are Open on Christmas Day (Plus 9 That Are Closed)
The holidays can be stressful; no matter how prepared you think you are, something always slips through the cracks. Luckily, some stores will be open on Christmas Day 2024 to…
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Stanley Recalls 2.6 Million Travel Mugs After 38 Reported Burn Injuries
Stanley mugs, which have been around for over 100 years but have suddenly become “cool”, have found themselves in the middle of a recall. Some 2.6 million mugs have been…
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12 Restaurants Chains That Are Open on Christmas Day (Plus 10 That Are Closed)
Christmas Day is very romanticized as a fairy-tale holiday with a cozy, greeting-card-perfect ambiance. But in reality, not everyone has the mental or emotional energy to host a holiday dinner…
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20 Best Gift Cards Deals You Can Get Right Now for the Holidays
There are always hard-to-buy-for people on your Christmas list. Either they seem to have everything already, or they’re insanely picky. Picking up a gift card for their favorite restaurant or…
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25 Old-Fashioned Holiday Recipes That Boomers Absolutely Love
Food and tradition are two of the most important elements of the holidays, so what better way to celebrate than by breaking out some of the most classic recipes of…
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Nearly One-Third of U.S. Pharmacies Have Closed Since 2010
If you’ve had a problem filling a prescription lately, this might be the reason. There’s been some bad news in the world of pharmacies of late. According to a new…
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More Than Half of Shoppers Feel Pressured to Overspend for the Holidays, Survey Says
You’re not the only one feeling stressed out about holiday shopping. A survey by Talker Research found that 56% feel pressure to spend money during the holidays — whether or…
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15 Gluten-Free Christmas Cookies To Bake This Holiday Season
Christmas cookies abound during the holiday season, but for those who have celiac disease, a gluten allergy, or a gluten intolerance, navigating sugar cookies and gingerbread men can be a…
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Tips and Tricks to Make Winter Travel Easier
There are many reasons to set out on a winter trip: Maybe you’re heading for a ski resort, chasing elusive sightings of the aurora borealis, saving money with off-season travel,…
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What You Need To Know About the Cold and Flu Season
Though winter may have many of us hunkering down amid cold snaps and snowstorms, it’s also a time that ushers in some unwelcome visitors: colds and flu. Adults average two…
