Lifestyle
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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 single biggest shopping day of the year. Soon, Christmas decor…
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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, in the case of bushes and trees), some vegetables are…
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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 doesn’t mean a tan has to suffer the same fate.…
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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 up something that’s expensive to replace, give that four-legged pal…
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11 Dishes to Make From the Garden for Summer Savings
The fruits of a well-planned garden can add up to major savings on food while providing weeks of fresh and nutritious homegrown produce. The 11 recipes featured here incorporate crops popular with home gardeners, including herbs, tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, greens,…
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7 Best Mosquito Traps for Conquering Bugs on a Budget
Mosquitoes are a backyard nuisance every year, but headlines about the mosquito-borne Zika virus may have more people than usual scrambling for ways to keep these pests in check. If your typical mosquito-prevention plan consists of hand slaps and smelly…
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More Bang for the Buck: 11 Products That Hold Their Value Best
Savvy consumers are always on the lookout for a good deal. But a low price doesn’t result in a smart buy if the product loses a substantial portion of its…
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11 of the Coolest Races for Runners This Summer
Running alone outside or in the gym is satisfying for some, but many runners crave a bit of competition, motivation to train, or just some good old-fashioned fun. That’s where…
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11 Cheap Ways to Fight Sweaty, Smelly Feet This Summer
When the weather gets hot, sweat compensates for heat and controls body temperature. Feet may be the hardest workers: They have more sweat glands than any other part of the…
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11 Cheap Ways to Celebrate LGBT Pride
Pride Month is supposed to be a time of love and celebration. It can be hard to remember that in the wake of the horrific shooting at a gay club…
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17 Fun DIY Activities to Keep Kids Busy All Summer
While much of the world carries on as usual once school lets out for summer, parents of young children know the season can be challenging. The kids have endless hours…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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13 Ideas for a Fun and Inexpensive Bachelorette Party
Traditional bachelorette parties often involve out-of-town trips, male dancers, and high-end bars, all of which can be pretty expensive for everyone involved. But there are simpler, less expensive ways for…
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Party Hearty: 23 Cheap Bachelor Party Ideas
With summer wedding season comes an annual round of bachelor parties to celebrate (or mourn) the final days of youthful singlehood. Although many are elaborate and expensive, a successful bachelor…
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11 Amazing and Affordable Aquariums
Aquarium ticket prices can be scarier than great white sharks, but as a way to see exotic marine life, an aquarium visit is a bargain compared with the cost of…
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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.…
