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    Cleaning and Home Maintenance Must-Haves From Costco

    Cleaning can be time consuming, but for Costco shoppers, it doesn’t have to be expensive. The warehouse store has low prices on supplies such as sponges and vacuums to tackle grime, as well as shelves, bins, and other organizational tools…

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    20 Cheap Imported Beers Better Than Budweiser

    It’s easy to find good domestic beer at a fair price. But what about imported beer? Some might think it’s like craft beer — expensive and sometimes esoteric — but in fact, a wide array of affordable and accessible imports…

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    The 20 Safest Big Cities in the U.S.

    Violence may seem like an omnipresent concern for cities in America, but its prevalence varies dramatically depending on where you live. While worrying rates of violent crime besiege some communities, there are others — mostly smaller in size and population…

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    33 Amazing 5-Ingredient Recipes for Cooking in a Camper

    Just because you’re traveling on the road with limited kitchen space doesn’t mean you have to forgo delicious home-cooked meals. Based on tips from RV lifestyler Susan Teich and blogs such as Go Rving, we put together a list of…

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    You Can Join Sam’s Club for Under $10 Right Now

    As July Fourth nears, many retailers are rolling out big sales to entice shoppers. For its part, Sam’s Club is offering huge savings on items such as grills, coolers, and gazebos. The retailer is doing more than offering products at…

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    Costco Sued Over Rotisserie Chickens

    You know those coveted $4.99 rotisserie chickens that shoppers flock to at Costco? Two shareholders are suing the retailer for mistreating the chickens before they were seasoned and spinning. The lawsuit alleges that the animals are bred so large they…

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    Best Road Trip Apps to Help Plan and Save on Your Vacation

    There’s nothing more American than throwing a cooler in your car and hitting the open road. But whether it’s finding cheap gas or navigating the interstate, road tripping isn’t always…

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    First Aid Myths You Should Always Ignore

    It’s important to know how to identify and treat minor accidents and injuries, but common knowledge in first aid isn’t immune to myths — most of which have circulated for…

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    Things You Didn’t Know About the Summer Solstice

    So you’ve heard of the summer solstice but you’re still not sure what it’s about? Read on for some facts and trivia about how the arrival of summer is —…

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    12 Ways to Save This Summer at Costco, Sam’s, and BJ’s

    When shoppers think of the savings found at Costco, Sam’s Club, or BJ’s Wholesale Club, food and paper goods likely spring to mind. But the warehouse clubs offer deals on…

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    45 Best Homemade Pancake Recipes

    Start with the classic pancake and experiment beyond buttermilk, get fancy with stuffed variations or have a sweet time with S’mores and more.

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    20 Smart Tips to Get Your Dream Job

    Whether because there was a “resignation” during the pandemic or some other reason, the job market is hot in 2022, with historic levels of open positions and many employers going…

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    The Most Influential Cars of the 1960s

    Muscle cars took the U.S. automobile industry by storm during the 1960s, with every automaker from Ford to Chevrolet launching models to compete with each other. The ’60s also saw…

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    Elon Musk’s Starlink Launches RV Internet Service; Cruise Line Signals an Interest

    If the open road is calling but you need to stay connected, take note: SpaceX has launched a new service that will bring roaming internet coverage to anyone living their…

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    This Is the Best Sushi Restaurant in Your State

    Whether you’re looking to venture beyond the California roll or you’re a longtime sushi enthusiast who prefers the omakase (aka “trust the chef”) menu, there are plenty of incredible sushi…

  • Man diving off rocks into Lake Tahoe
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    The Best Lakes in All 50 States

    Even in land-locked states there are plenty of inexpensive spots for swimming, boating, and other aquatic adventures, and not all are crowd magnets. Here are some of the top lakes…

  • The Brig Niagara under full sail, off of South Bass Island, Ohio on Lake Erie.
    The Brig Niagara under full sail, off of South Bass Island, Ohio on Lake Erie. by Lance Woodworth (CC BY)

    28 Historic Ships That You Can Actually Sail Aboard

    There’s a romance and adventurousness to old-time sailing you just don’t get from chic modern cruise liners. Thankfully, the travel industry provides plenty of opportunities to recreate and learn about…

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    The Greatest Baseball Movies of All Time, According to Critics

    Major League Baseball has been around for almost 150 years — founded even before the first film was ever made. From the beer and hotdogs to the comradery in the…