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Uncle Goose 24 Toy Brands That Are Still Made in America
Trying to buy American-made can be frustrating in just about any store aisle, but it’s especially difficult when it comes to toys. According to CNN Money, almost 90 percent of toys sold in the U.S. are actually made in China.…
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DenisTangneyJr/istockphoto The Best Fall Foliage Cruises for 2022
Many people look forward to fall all year. Let’s be real, with pumpkin spice lattes and cozy sweaters, what’s not to love? Well, if you weren’t already sold on fall being the most beautiful season, taking a fall foliage cruise…
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ALLEKO/istockphoto Easy and Delicious Recipes That Start with Cake Mix
Everyone wants to save time in the kitchen, and that’s especially true for little luxuries such as dessert. Resourceful cooks have figured out how to use boxed cake mix as a shortcut in all kinds of recipes. With a wide…
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Cheapism Amazing Gift Card Deals From Costco and Sam’s Club
Costco and Sam’s Club are best known as the land of big-screen TVs and jumbo packs of toilet paper, but don’t skip the gift cards. You typically have to buy more than one, but the price can be as much…
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Target All the Fall Things You’ll Want From Target
Is Target’s RedCard burning a hole in your wallet? We’ve scoured Target and Target.com to find some of the best products to help you usher in cooler temperatures. Our list includes several highly rated picks from Target’s much-loved store brands,…
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Fertnig/istockphoto 50 Things to Pick Up at the Grocery Store This Fall
As the weather changes from hot to cold, it’s a good idea to change your home-cooking menu to reflect seasonal dishes and availability. From end-of-summer sales on items that will last until next year to inexpensive ingredients that come in…
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Cheapism / Alex B./Yelp / rudisill/istockphoto 30 Strange But Surprisingly Tasty Local Foods to Try
Regional foods can often seem odd — unless, of course, they’re from your region. America is a big place, and in nearly every part of the country there are specialities…
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krblokhin/istockphoto Trader Joe’s Shoppers Share Their Favorite ‘Non-Food’ Items
After braving the nerve-wracking Trader Joe’s parking lot, the first thing most shoppers see is a lush collection of houseplants and orchids. It’s an immediate reminder that the grocery chain…
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Capuski/istockphoto Treat Your Pup to a Special Snack on National Dog Day
To celebrate National Dog Day, some restaurants are offering special treats for your furry pal. Chains across the country, including Starbucks, Krispy Kreme, and Sonic, are offering dog-friendly snacks such as…
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RiverNorthPhotography/istockphoto ‘Brain Freeze,’ 7-Eleven Wine, and More Fun Facts About America’s First Convenience Store
Few stores are more ingrained in the fabric of American culture than 7-Eleven. Still, the world’s largest convenience-store chain has some secrets unknown to even its most loyal customers, including…
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Franklin M./Yelp These Are Trader Joe’s Fans’ Biggest Gripes About the Store
For a low-key, laid-back grocery chain, Trader Joe’s has an abnormally fanatical following of supermarket superfans. Just take a look at the store’s subreddit, which boasts more than 144,000 members.…
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deepspace/istockphoto Hard-Working Dogs That Sniff Out COVID-19, Cancer, Truffles, and More
Working 9 to 5 and living for the weekend doesn’t mean a thing to man’s best friend. Dogs have been helping humans for centuries, often thanks to their incredible noses…
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Cinnamon twist by Shane Ronemus (CC BY-NC-ND) Is This the Most Hated Taco Bell Item?
Fans of Taco Bell are some of the most devoted in the world of fast food — you might even call them superfans. They get married at a Bell-themed wedding chapel…
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Vuoch. L./Yelp 25 Places to Take the Family Now That Disney Is So Expensive
To ease crowding, Disney raised the price of admission to its theme parks last year, with even children’s tickets exceeding $100 a day. The increased rates may inspire budget-minded travelers…
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Eda Hoyman/istockphoto Fast Food Sauces We Loved (and Loathed) That Have Been Discontinued
Nothing is ever permanent in the ruthless world of fast food. Favorites come and go, while head-scratching items remain on menus eternally. This is especially true for sauces, and while…
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mladenbalinovac/istockphoto A Measure of Relief: Gas Prices Start to Cool After Overheating in June
Consumers across America are feeling a little less pain at the pump. Gas prices have dropped for 70 consecutive days, marking the second-longest streak in U.S. history since 2005. The…
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Terri Rosa Fox/istockphoto 10 Uses for Pool Noodles
We may float with a pool noodle in the water occasionally, but kids are far more creative — they use them to squirt each other, build shapes, and stage mock…
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FG Trade/istockphoto These Companies Are Supporting Abortion Access for Employees
The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in late June, ending 50 years of federally backed abortion rights. Activists are up in arms, and several companies have stepped forward to ensure abortion…
