Lifestyle
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Awesome Plant Pots We Can’t Wait to Add to Our Collection
Do your houseplants still live in the same cheap plastic pots they had when you first brought them home? That’s almost as tacky as leaving the price tag on the clothes you wear. From trendy terrazzo and wood to timeless…
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21 Things You Didn’t Know About New Balance
A challenger brand from the outset, the New Balance marketing platform is “Fearlessly Independent Since 1906.” Described by one executive as a “110-year-old start-up,” New Balance has been reinventing itself for more than a century. In fact, it didn’t even…
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The Best and Worst Cities for an Active Lifestyle
Each year, Americans’ lists of New Year’s resolutions are topped by a desire to lose weight and exercise more. And after a year spent cooped up and socially distancing amid a pandemic, those goals may be more important than ever.…
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23 Natural Ways to Boost Energy and Fight Fatigue
It’s a tired story: Americans are overworked, overscheduled, and sleeping less than they should. YouGov reports that 4 in 10 Americans wake up feeling tired at least once a week, and nearly as many say they wake up tired at…
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Beautiful Dog-Friendly Vacation Rentals Across America
Not all dog-friendly vacation rentals are created equal — in fact, more often than not, pup-welcoming accommodations aren’t much to look at and don’t have great amenities. We don’t blame hosts for wanting to protect their properties, but we are…
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Best Snow Blowers Under $500
Unless you live in a region that’s regularly slammed with substantial snowfall, there’s no need to spend a fortune for a snow blower that will see only occasional use. A cheap snow blower (or snow thrower, as less powerful single-stage…
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5 Projects That Boost Home Value — and 5 Cheap Alternatives
Some home improvement projects pay off more than others when it comes time to sell. For homeowners considering putting their houses on the market in the next year or so,…
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14 Cheap Pets That Are Easy to Take Care Of
Humankind’s best friend doesn’t come cheap. Owning a dog or cat costs about $500 annually, and owners can expect to pay up to three times that during the first year…
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Everything You Need to Know About Holiday Shopping and Returns at Your Favorite Stores
Every holiday shopping season, Amazon, Target, Best Buy, Walmart, and countless other retailers compete for your dollars. But great deals aren’t the only thing to look for. A generous return policy…
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Vintage Photos of Christmas Parades From When You Were a Kid
A parade is fun anytime of year, but it’s something special at Christmastime. There’s the excitement of seeing Santa, of course, and the thrill of being bundled up in the…
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Missed Cyber Monday? Don’t Miss Out on This Week’s Big Sales
Black Friday and Cyber Week sales may have ended, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t still a lot of deals to be had. If you’re still searching for the perfect…
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12 Enduring Quotes From John Lennon
Forty years ago, ex-Beatle John Lennon was gunned down at age 40 outside his New York apartment. Many people who were alive then can still recall exactly where they were…
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Best and Worst States for Women
The election of Kamala Harris as the nation’s first female vice president is inspirational, but the opportunities Harris seized upon to climb the ladder are not distributed equally to women…
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20 Creative Alternatives to a Traditional Christmas Dinner
The weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s are a dinner-party delight. If ever there were a time to roll out the glitz and glam, this is it. And that often…
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How We Got to 55 Million Cases of Coronavirus: A Timeline
It may seem hard to believe, but the planet has been battling the COVID-19 pandemic for a year. Official sources such as the World Health Organization and the Centers for…
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50 Best Christmas Light Displays in America
The holidays aren’t just about spectacle, but it certainly helps enhance the magical, celebratory qualities for which the season is so beloved. That’s why, despite the pandemic, most communities around…
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How Holiday Travel Is Going to Be (Really) Different This Year
COVID-19 has certainly shaken up holiday travel plans this year, but the global health crisis hasn’t put the kibosh on year-end celebrations altogether. Instead, Americans are simply getting more creative…
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25 Senior Discounts to Help Stretch the Holiday Budget
Holiday merriment comes with a price, even (and in some cases especially) during a pandemic, when prices have gone up on some essentials and other items due to high demand.…
