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Consumer Product Safety Commission 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 recalled, with almost 100 reports worldwide — including 16 in…
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ferrantraite/istockphoto 12 Gifts Boomers Will Love That Don’t Cost a Fortune
Shopping for someone born between 1946 and 1964? These thoughtful gifts blend nostalgia and practicality for Baby Boomers.
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Joel Carillet/istockphoto 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 store may seem impersonal, but most people love them anyway. …
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Target Does Target’s New AI-Powered Shopping Assistant Make Holiday Gift Buying Easier? Sort of.
Target has hopped on the AI train. The retail chain has launched the Bullseye Gift Finder, a generative artificial intelligence-driven recommendation tool. So, go ahead and ask a robot what to get for that fussy tween in your life. It can’t…
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energyy/istockphoto The Ultimate List of Useless Car Products You Never Need to Buy
Auto parts, accessories, and tire store revenues are expected to top $92 billion in sales this year, slow but steady growth that makes the sector a vital part of the economy — even if the goods sold in that corner…
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Taco Bell Move Over Starbucks, Taco Bell Is Opening a Café
We’ve known Taco Bell through its fast-food chain days. We’ve known Taco Bell through its Cantina days. And now, we get to know Taco Bell through its Live Más Café days. That’s right, the taco titan has opened a beverage…
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GMVozd/istockphoto 25 Old-Fashioned Holiday Recipes That Boomers Absolutely Love
If you have a taste for nostalgia, these recipes are for your holiday. Here’s a look back at some of the most popular dishes from the ’50s to ’70s.
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KFC KFC’s New Holiday Meal Deals and Festive Clothing Make the Perfect Gifts for Fried-Chicken Fans
Searching for the perfect gift for the fried chicken fan in your life? KFC says, look no further. The fast-food chain has unveiled this year’s holiday-themed buckets of chicken (a tradition…
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Wilder Shaw / Cheapism Sam’s Club Gyro Kit Recalled Over Salmonella Concerns
Is anything safe to eat at the grocery store anymore? The latest recall affects a popular gyro meal kit, according to a recall notification from the U.S. Food and Drug…
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taikrixel/istockphoto Furniture and Home Decor You Should Never Buy New
Shopping for new furniture or decor for your home? Sometimes it’s better to shop secondhand rather than new. Used items can cost less and add an interesting decor element to…
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Liubomyr Vorona/istockphoto Credit Card ‘Swipe’ Fees Could Cost Shoppers Over $20 Billion This Holiday Season
If shopping for the holidays seems more expensive this year, blame credit card “swipe fees.” This is what credit card companies charge stores when you use credit cards — and…
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Clever Hacks / YouTube 10 Clever Uses for an Empty Paper Towel Roll
Though things like paper towel rolls are easily disposed of, there are a surprising number of reasons to keep ‘em. Unsure why you’d ever do something like that? Here are…
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Spencer Platt/Getty Images 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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VTT Studio/istockphoto 15 Foods You Should Buy When They’re on Sale
Groceries are eating up more than just your time — about $270 per week for the average American household. That’s $1,080 a month or a gut-punching $14,051 a year. Yikes.…
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Tom_Young67/istockphoto Stoli Vodka Makers File for Bankruptcy — Here’s What It Means for Vodka Drinkers
A beloved brand of vodka is on the rocks (and we don’t mean the beverage itself). Last week Stoli Group USA, the American subsidiary of Stoli Group which produces the…
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LordHenriVoton/istockphoto 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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PeopleImages/istockphoto Amazon Offers $25 Flights Home for Christmas — But Only for Some Prime Members
Going home for the holidays is something that some people hope for, but can’t always afford. Traveling is expensive, so many young people and college students don’t make the trip…
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MarianVejcik/istockphoto 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,…
