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The Best Wood Christmas Ornaments for a Rustic-Looking Tree
Appreciate a more natural and rustic bent to your holiday decor? This list of wooden ornaments will give you plenty of options for sprucing up your tree without all the plastic, poly, and glitter that other ornaments feature. But that…
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DaniloAndjus/istockphoto Carry-On Essentials to Pack for Your Next Flight
Unless you’re chartering a private jet or at least living it up in first class, there’s no sugarcoating it: Flying can be downright uncomfortable — especially with lingering concerns and ongoing safety precautions taken for the COVID-19 pandemic. If you’re one…
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Cheapism Retro Gifts for Kids With Too Much Screen Time
While some toys and games are obvious fads from the start, others have a more lasting appeal. Case in point: the popular retro game Monopoly came out nearly a century ago, and yet it’s still popular today. So forget Fortnite,…
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Grinch Ornaments You’d Steal if You Had To
No Christmas tree is complete without a little Grinch spirit. These 10 ornaments will delight Dr. Seuss fans of all ages and remind one and all that anyone’s heart can grow during the holiday season. Prices and availability are subject…
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TomFoldes/istockphoto Every Major Food Recall in the Past Year
As the saying goes, nothing is certain in life but death and taxes, but we’d add another reality to that list: recalls, recalls, recalls. Government agencies are constantly blasting notices of potentially contaminated food, from meat to produce to packaged…
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Betty White Tour – Stop #3 (The Golden Girls House) by Loren Javier (CC BY-NC-ND) Celebrity Houses Regular People Can Afford
Netflix original shows can be hit or miss, but when they’re a hit — the fan-following is pretty cult-like. “Stranger Things” is one of the streaming service’s most popular offerings, and fans everywhere are losing their minds over the fact…
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VeselovaElena/istockphoto 22 Stupidly Expensive Foods You Won’t Believe Ever Existed
Sure, there are some status-symbol foods out there, like expensive champagne, high-end caviar, or Costco’s 72-pound wheel of imported cheese. But would you pay $200 for French fries dusted in…
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lawcain/istockphoto Taco Bell Superfans Share Their ‘Controversial’ Menu Opinions
Taco Bell fans are some of the most passionate in the fast food industry. (Just look at this Baja Blessed tattoo). And like most superfans and fanatics, Taco Bell die-hards…
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RgStudio/istockphoto Get Your Costco Christmas Trees Now, Says TikTokker
It’s September, and yet Christmas trees are selling out already, according to one viral TikTok. In the trending video, Brooke Lynn claims that her local Costco is already out of…
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Bettmann/Getty Famous Crime Scenes You Can Visit Across America
Crime scenes can be fascinating places to visit. Many are historically significant and have commemorative markers or even a museum to learn about the events that took place there. Some…
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Wellfleet Drive-In Theatre by Massachusetts Office Of Travel & Tourism (CC BY-ND) The Best RV-Friendly Drive-In Theaters Across America
Drive-in theaters date back to the 1930s, offering motorists the chance to catch a movie in the comfort of their vehicle. Many still remain in business today, offering the chance…
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7-Eleven / Crocs 7-Eleven Joins Long List of Wild Crocs Collaborations
Now that Crocs are trendy, you may spot the company’s newest colorful clogs at the club this fall: 7-Eleven-themed Crocs. The convenience store teamed up with the shoemaker to create four…
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Old El Paso Old El Paso Introduces Mess-Free Tortilla Pockets
If you’ve ever tried (and failed) to roll a burrito, you know how difficult it can be. Old El Paso, the General Mills-owned Tex-Mex brand, is capitalizing on that difficulty…
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This Thanksgiving Staple Is Threatened by Drought
Love them or hate them, cranberries are on most Thanksgiving tables. But they might be harder to find around the holidays this year thanks to a widespread drought in Massachusetts,…
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Martyn Lucy/Getty Images How to Rent a Classic Car to Ride in Style
Classic cars provide a chance to hold history in your hands. And you don’t have to be a devoted collector or a celebrity with a garage full of expensive cars…
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SeanPavonePhoto/istockphoto Aldi Fans Share Their Fall Favorites
As the leaves change and the weather cools, retailers begin to stock the shelves with autumnal desserts and decorations. For frugal foodies who can’t wait for a good pumpkin-flavored treat…
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Peloton Interactive, Inc. Peloton Debuts Pricey Rowing Machine Despite Financial Woes
Fitness company Peloton, known for its eyebrow-raising prices and subscription-based virtual fitness classes, is adding a rowing machine to its exercise-equipment lineup. Gallery: 25 Times Companies Promised More Than They Could…
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ahirao_photo/istockphoto Who Says You Can’t Put Ketchup on a Hot Dog?
Food rules are meant to be broken, right? Read on for a playful tour of food faux pas, some of which are slowly finding favor in the ever-changing culinary world.…