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Sundry Photography/istockphoto Walmart’s New Virtual Fitting Rooms Take the Guesswork Out of Online Shopping
Buying clothes online is akin to the retail world’s version of a blind date. You don’t know how an outfit will look on you until you see it on yourself, which is something online shopping doesn’t offer. But Walmart is…
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Carlo Allegri / Getty Images Celebrities Who’ve Run for Office
From presidential campaigns to local offices, these celebrities went beyond activism and pursued real political careers.
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Jitalia17 / E+ / Getty Images CC Historic Dive Bars Across the Country
The term “dive bar” doesn’t always signify a saloon of questionable reputation. Many watering hole owners are embracing a new definition: a no-frills establishment where you can find a stiff drink, good company, and living history. These dens have special,…
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Kyryl Gorlov/istockphoto Why I’m Glad My Kids Are 6 Years Apart
I have an almost-11-year-old son and an almost-5-year-old daughter. Many people seem to have a reaction to this sibling age gap. They either a) assume I had fertility issues (no, but that’s none of their business anyway, thankyouverymuch); b) feel…
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Azurita/istockphoto Easy Two-Step Meals You Can Make in a Flash
Busy schedules call for meals that can be prepared between Zoom calls, or while you’re squeezing in a short workout. While a few of these low-prep, two-step meals require a crockpot, Instant Pot, air fryer, or an oven to pull…
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tobiasjo/istockphoto Why You Don’t Want to Live in a Tiny House
So you want to live in a tiny house? You want to be like those folks on HGTV and live in a little box with fold-down tables, reclaimed wood, and composting toilets? Are you sure? Are you sure you want…
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iofoto/istockphoto RV Safety Products For Seniors and RVers With Disabilities
Those living the RV life need to hit the road with more than just a sense of adventure. Gear that offers a helping hand can be a lifesaver. Read on…
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Patagonia Archives Patagonia Founder Gives Away Company
The beloved outdoor and gear outfitter Patagonia is facing new ownership. But rather than sell the company, billionaire owner and rock climber Yvon Chouinard is instead giving it away. Chouinard,…
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Cheapism, Pamera Bread, SStajic/istockphoto 21 Fast-Food Items Overdue for a Comeback
From Taco Bell’s Mexican Pizza to McDonald’s Snack Wrap, these discontinued fast food items deserve another return.
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jetcityimage/istockphoto Walmart’s Newest Item: Checking Accounts With a Money Back Offer
Most consumers head into Walmart for groceries, cheap socks, or other right-priced items. Soon they will also be able to pick up something else that’s useful — a digital checking…
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Olesia Shadrina/iStock Costco Superfans Say Store’s Avocados Refuse to Ripen — Here’s Why
A Costco superfan recently sparked a conversation about the wholesaler’s avocados on Reddit, where the original poster wrote that “they refused to ripen.” “They stayed rock hard for over a…
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Costco Camp Burning Man by Duncan Rawlinson – Duncan.co (CC BY-SA) There’s a Costco-Inspired Camp in the Desert for Finding Your ‘Soulmate’
In the middle of the Black Rock Desert, nestled between goggled partygoers and towering effigies, you can find the strangest Costco in the world. This unofficial Costco location — subtitled…
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Cheapism 23 Awesome Gifts for Couch Potatoes and TV Lovers
Given the staggering amount of time Americans spend watching streaming services these days, chances are you have a fairly serious binge-watcher in your life. Here are gift ideas for TV…
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Outdoorsy The Coolest RVs for Rent Across America
Being able to go online to rent a house on wheels wasn’t really all that possible for the average person less than 10 years ago. If — like so many…
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KatarzynaBialasiewicz/istockphoto Here’s What To Do When the Kids Finally Move Out
So your youngest is gone and not coming back (fingers crossed …)? Now is the time to transform a bedroom or bonus room or any other space that became the…
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Chipotle Chipotle Launches 4th New Protein in a Year, and More May Be Coming
Chipotle has launched another new protein, bucking the perception that it has historically avoided changing to its menu. Garlic guajillo steak will be available nationwide Sept. 14 and can be loaded…
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Rawpixel/istockphoto 19 Billionaires Who Didn’t Go to College
These famous billionaires took unconventional paths, building massive fortunes despite skipping college or formal secondary education.
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Airbnb Gorgeous Floating Cabins You Can Actually Rent
If the idea of drifting off to sleep while listening to lapping waves or drinking your morning coffee or evening cocktail while taking in the views over the water appeals…
