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puhimec/istockphoto This ‘All-American’ Brand Is Made Overseas
There are a lot of things we associate with the good ol’ USA. Apple pie, big cars, and blue jeans are some we bring up when talking about products associated with American style. But not all are actually made here…
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powerofforever/istockphoto What to Buy in July — and What to Skip
After the Fourth of July, retailers start setting their sights on fall, which makes July a good month to snatch up deals on certain summer items. July is also the height of fruit and vegetable season and has been designated the…
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Home Depot Portable Swamp Coolers That Lower Temps (and Energy Costs)
If you live in a dry climate — especially in the West and Southwest — air conditioning isn’t your only option for keeping a room cool. A portable evaporative cooler (aka “swamp” cooler) does basically the same job as a…
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coldsnowstorm/istockphoto Are You Vaccinated? Claim These Discounts and Freebies as a Reward
More Americans are getting their COVID-19 vaccinations every day, hopefully bringing us closer to the pandemic’s end. And while that should be incentive enough to get the shot, some companies and states are starting to sweeten the deal with freebies,…
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Smithey Ironware Where to Find Quality Cookware and Kitchen Appliances Made in America
Home chefs looking to upgrade their pots, pans, and kitchenware collections have no shortage of options when it comes to cheap cookware, much of which is cranked out by cheap labor overseas. For those who care about buying domestic, however,…
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97/istockphoto The History of American Jeans: From Railroad to Runway
Blue jeans have a long history in this country. Invented in the late 1800s, America introduced jeans to the world during World War II, and now people almost everywhere wear jeans. Today, one of the first truly American garments remains…
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SilverV/istockphoto 15 Adorable Photos of Patriotic Pets
For our third installment of pet photos after “Pets Working From Home” and “Staycationing Pets,” we got only dog pics — but we aren’t too upset about that, and neither…
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mixmotive/istockphoto 18 Out-of-This-World Things to Do in Roswell, New Mexico on UFO Day
If you know anything about Roswell, New Mexico, it’s probably that something is believed to have crashed there in July 1947. The Roswell Daily Record quoted military sources as saying…
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Samo Trebizan/istockphoto The Best Places to Buy Bikes Online
Looking to buy a new bike? You’re in good company. The pandemic triggered a home-fitness boom, leading to increased demand for bicycles. But the pandemic also disrupted production and transit…
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Halfpoint/istockphoto The Most and Least Educated States in America
Who’s smartest and who has the most education are not the same thing, but having a lot of educated people around does tend to help states thrive — for starters,…
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Amazon Prime Day’s Best Home and Kitchen Deals
Electronics like TVs and tablets tend to get all the buzz during big sales like Amazon’s Prime Day, but if you’d rather spruce things up around the house, we’ve got…
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H. Armstrong Roberts/ClassicStock / Contributor / Archive Photos / Getty Images CC How Road Trips Have Changed Over the Past 50 Years
Over the past year, the pandemic led many of us to rediscover the simple joy of the road trip. Though a cherished national pastime, piling into the car for hours…
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Cheapism.com Snack Food Showdown: Trader Joe’s vs. Aldi
When you’re craving something crunchy, crispy, salty, or savory, nothing satisfies like chips and crisps — potato, pretzel, or veggie, it doesn’t matter as long as they’re tasty. After shopping…
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Subaru The Least Expensive SUVs to Own
Whether you’re in the market for an SUV with a sub-$20,000 price tag or an ultra-luxe option costing just shy of six figures, you should look past the MSRP and…
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Sur La Table’s Best Prime Day Rival Deals
If you think Prime Day deals are just an Amazon phenomenon, think again. Many retailers promote competing sales to enjoy their own piece of the ever-growing ecommerce pie. Online kitchen…
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PomInOz/istockphoto 24 Secluded Beach Paradises Around the World
After months of self-quarantine, you may be ready for that beach trip, but still not equipped to cope with crowds. Luckily, there are plenty of secluded stretches of sand to…
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eclipse_images/istockphoto The Biggest House-Flipping Mistakes Newbies Make
Glorified by HGTV shows and personalities, house flipping is as tantalizing an idea as it’s been since the 1980s, when the combination of 24-hour cable channels, a recession, and real…
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Airbnb Off-the-Grid Rentals for an Unplugged Vacation
We all need vacations once in a while. But sometimes you need a vacation so far from the reach of your cellphone’s reception that the rest of the world temporarily…
