Lifestyle
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Where to Find Roller Skates for Cheap Summer Fun
In case you haven’t heard, roller skating (and, to a lesser degree, inline skating) is back. Roller skates aren’t new — they’ve been around since the 1860s. But every decade or so, a new generation discovers how much fun it…
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The Biggest Summer Anthems From the Past 50+ Years
There’s something about music — the way it can evoke a time, a place, a feeling, even years after you first hear it. It’s often regarded as the closest thing we have to a time machine. That statement seems to…
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The Most Patriotic Films of All Time
With the Fourth of July fast approaching, it’s time to kick back and enjoy some of these films about freedom, duty, and undying love for one’s country. Grab a cold brewski and fire up the grill as you travel down…
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Walmart, CVS Limit Morning-After-Pill Purchases Due to High Demand
Some national retailers are putting purchase limits on over-the-counter emergency contraceptives, also known as morning-after pills or Plan B, as demand surges after the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision reversing Roe v. Wade last week. Walmart, CVS, and Rite Aid are…
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Dog Breeds So Ugly They’re Cute
There’s a new winner of the World’s Ugliest Dog contest, and he is an eye-catcher. “Mr. Happy Face” is an elderly Chinese crested-Chihuahua mix who was rescued from a hoarding situation and is now living his best life. The saying goes, beauty…
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High-Flying Airlines That Went Out of Business
The aviation business is difficult to navigate. Between fluctuating fuel costs, accidents, hijackings, and trying to keep passengers happy while squeezing every dime out of them, many airlines just don’t succeed. Some companies from the golden age of flying, like…
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The Most Expensive Pets Money Can Buy
One of the most responsible things a prospective pet owner can do is prepare for the costs of having a faithful friend. Of course, there’s the cost of buying or…
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The 20 Best Water Parks Across America
Ready to get wet? If an affordable beach vacation isn’t in the cards this summer, water parks across the country offer quick and easy access to all the aquatic thrills…
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12 Free or Cheap Things You Must Do in Chicago
Exploring a new city these days isn’t cheap: There are vacation rentals to pay for, restaurants to explore, and museum fees to fork over. But every city — including Chicago — offers…
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The Laziest Dogs in the World
Looking to add a calm canine to your life? Then you may not want an Australian Cattle Dog, Border Collie or Standard Poodle, just a couple of the breeds that…
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15 Expert Secrets to Stress-Free Flying
From booking a ticket to getting through security to the flight itself (especially with Covid-19 concerns), air travel has become a lot less fun. So Cheapism reached out to air…
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Celebrity Fitness Gurus We Can’t Forget
Getting in shape has never been easy, a fact that isn’t lost on the multi-billion-dollar fitness industry. And whether you hit the gym or prefer to workout at home, motivation…
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16 Millennial Jobs That Are Perfect for Seniors
Though millennials may be the age group most strongly associated with the gig and sharing economies, it’s their grandparents who are reaping many of the benefits as part of the…
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Popular Dog Food Sold at Walmart and Target Recalled
A popular brand of dog food has been voluntarily recalled due to potential contamination with salmonella. Freshpet Select Fresh From the Kitchen Home Cooked Chicken Recipe was sold in 4.5-pound…
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The Most Lopsided Victories in Sports History
Cantankerous Ohio State football coach Woody Hayes, seeking revenge against rival Michigan, ran up the score in their 1968 encounter, going so far as to try a two-point conversion near…
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Mistakes to Avoid When Buying an E-Bike
The pandemic caused a biking boom. Bicycles became popular as people searched for ways to stay fit outside gyms, as well as for public transportation alternatives. E-bikes led the pack,…
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The Best Museum Gift Shops Across America
Not all gift shops are created equal. Wander around most of them, and you’ll likely find hokey keychains or branded T-shirts, but some shops go the extra mile — so much…
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Movie Remakes: The Good, the Bad, and the Unnecessary
“Father of the Bride” is the latest among countless films that have been revived, some more than once. It may surprise fans of the Steve Martin version that critics did…
