Lifestyle
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Redditors Share Their Favorite Books, Movies, and Series on Frugal Living
It’s unsurprising that most popular media feels far removed from the struggles of everyday life. The culturati is made up of rich, well-educated, connected people. But every once in a while, they get it right. Thrifty Redditors recently shared their favorite…
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16 Hurricane Essentials You Don’t Want to Be Without
Hurricane Hilary is racing toward California, and millions of people in the Southwest could soon be dealing with its impact. If it makes landfall in California as a tropical storm, it would be the first in 84 years, according to…
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17 Things That Have Disappeared From Playgrounds
Trips to the park are still a treasured part of childhood, but today’s playgrounds have changed a lot since you were a kid. Safety concerns have made a lot of old favorites, from merry-go-rounds to monkey bars, an increasingly rare sight. Find…
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8 Methods You Should Never Use To Thaw Out Frozen Food
Did you know that improperly defrosting food can not only affect the taste of it, but can also get you sick? Prioritizing food safety when thawing out items (especially meat) is therefore essential to prevent bacterial growth and other food-borne…
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Unusual and Rare Items That Sold at Auction for Serious Money
It’s not hard to understand why items of historical value go for astronomical sums at auction, but then there’s the occasional oddity that sells for more than anyone would imagine. Case in point: An unopened first-generation iPhone from 2007 is sold…
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Tourists Behaving Badly Around the World
What is it about a vacation state of mind that leads some travelers to grossly misbehave while on foreign soil? Judging by these tourism-linked incidents — like waking up drunk on one of France’s most famous and treasured landmarks —…
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Dogs That Don’t Bark (Much)
Barking is as natural to dogs as speaking is to humans. However, canine talkativeness can also be as varied as it is for people — some humans never seem to…
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12 Expert Tips for Reducing Stress at School for Kids
Back to school means stress for students, educators, and caregivers. And these days worries such as shootings and bullying add additional stress to longstanding concerns such as homework and whom…
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18 Proven Strategies to Teach Kids To Handle Bullying
Sadly, the majority of the world’s youth are exposed to bullying in some way. According to the U.S. Department of Education, between 1 in 4 and 1 in 3 U.S. students…
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Things They Don’t Teach in School Anymore — and What Kids Are Learning Instead
Most everyone agrees it’s important to be educated, but what we’re educated about is a subject up for constant debate. Accordingly, national, state, and local school curriculums have changed a…
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Vintage School Supplies: These Traditional Must-Haves Take Us Back to Childhood
Back-to-school shopping remains as much of a ritual as ever, but the gear that’s filling today’s backpacks looks a little different than it did several decades ago. Whether you learned…
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7 Unexpected Things You Can Clean With Aluminum Foil
Aluminum foil is a surprisingly versatile cleaning tool that can help rejuvenate a number of household items. Thanks to its abrasive texture that helps remove tough food particles, the shiny…
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The Worst Wildfires in U.S. History
Over the past few years, millions of acres of land have been destroyed by deadly wildfires, whether manmade or due to weather. Currently, Hawaii is battling the deadliest U.S. wildfire…
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50+ Famous Left-Handed People Who Changed the World
The world’s left-handed people have always been in the minority — southpaws make up just about 10 percent of the population. Being in the minority didn’t hold back countless left-handers…
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Chili’s Wedding Trend: How Couples Are Saying ‘I Do’ with Fajitas
While your wedding is supposed to be one of the most special days of your life, planning it can sometimes feel like a nightmare. From seating charts and venue availability…
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Finding the Sweet Spot: I Banned Sugar From My Diet for a Week and Here’s What Happened
I don’t think of myself as having a sweet tooth. Sure, I enjoy some ice cream every now and again, but do I have an issue with sugar? No way.…
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‘Churn Back Time’: We Tried Cher’s New Gelato Truck — Here’s the Verdict
If you’re a fan of decadent frozen desserts and the “Goddess of Pop,” you’ll be thrilled to know that Cher has launched Cherlato, a food truck serving artisanal gelato —…
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Costco Inventory Checker: Here’s How To See What’s In Stock
Shopping at Costco can be a dream with all those giant pies, low prices, and free samples. But if you’ve ever tried to check what’s in stock at your local…
