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Sarah Jessup/shutterstock Where to Go for a Budget-Friendly Summer Vacation in All 50 States
Summertime brings longer days and warm-weather wanderlust. Whether you hit a park, take a tour, attend an event, drive a scenic byway, or explore a destination dish by dish, there are many ways to have fun this summer across the…
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wideonet/istockphoto 19 Ways to Make an Ordinary Grilled Cheese Extraordinary
A feel-good classic, the grilled cheese sandwich can be simple, elaborate, or totally offbeat. At its core are two slices of bread, sliced or grated cheese, and a little butter. The basic steps: Butter each slice of bread on one…
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Виктор Высоцкий/istockphoto 10 Ways to Save Money on a Wedding With Costco, Sam’s, or BJ’s
A walk down the aisle is still a heartbreaker for U.S. couples. According to The Knot‘s latest Real Weddings Study, brides and grooms spent an average $34,000 for their special days in 2021, leaping from a pandemic low of $19,000.…
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TripAdvisor 19 All-Inclusive Resorts Right Here in the U.S.
All-inclusive resorts make vacations easy and can be a good value considering all they have to offer, especially when they’re not in faraway tropical locales. Although they’ve long been associated with romantic Caribbean vacations and overseas adventures, there are plenty of all-inclusive…
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welcomia/istockphoto 25 Tips for Buying a Car at Auction
An auto auction can be an inexpensive way to get a lightly used car or a nerve-wracking, resource-depleting means of buying the rare vehicle of your dreams. In either case, it’s never dull and it strips away some of the…
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Onfokus/istockphoto How to Repel Bugs Naturally (and Cheaply)
Insects such as mosquitoes, fleas, and wasps have always been a major drawback of the summer months, and with many people opting out of summer getaways to stay home, it won’t be easy escaping critters in your own backyard. An invasive…
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Blade_kostas/istockphoto The Best, Worst and Weirdest Minivans of All Time
If you’re under 40, it’s hard to remember a time when there were no minivans. Before the early 1980s, families that needed a big vehicle to haul cargo and kids…
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YvanDube/istockphoto These Cars Are Selling for Way More Than Sticker Price
Memorial Day typically means big business for car dealers, but this year is shaping up to be quite different. Experts are forecasting “bleak” sales during the holiday weekend as dealers pull…
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Torresigner/istockphoto 10 Essential Grill Tools for $20 or Less
An arsenal of inexpensive but high-quality grill tools can help ensure a smooth and enjoyable season of summer barbecues and outdoor fetes. Memorial Day is nearing as the unofficial start…
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Instacart The Best Tips and Tricks for Buying Groceries with Instacart
Online shopping is a convenient way to check errands off your to-do list without leaving the house. As shoppers choose grocery delivery for a number of reasons, Instacart is one…
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Chihuly Garden by Richard Ricciardi (CC BY-NC-ND) 50 Surprising Things Made in Each State
America is no longer the world’s manufacturing powerhouse, but that doesn’t mean we don’t still make things. While it seems we mostly make entertainment and gourmet foods these days, each…
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vitapix/istockphoto Unmistakable Signs You Belong in the Suburbs
With more companies allowing employees to work from home, the dream of switching to suburban living is suddenly much more feasible. Some people are simply not cut out for big-city…
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karenfoleyphotography/istockphoto Is Cruising a Cheaper Way to Retire?
For seniors seeking to shed the burden of owning a home during retirement, the traditional path is often a retirement community. However, more seniors are opting for a different approach…
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Radio Flyer Surprising Things Tesla Makes That Aren’t Electric Cars
One of the most innovative companies in the world, Tesla is the brainchild of eccentric CEO Elon Musk, who recently overtook Amazon’s Jeff Bezos to become the world’s richest person. But while…
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adokon/istockphoto How to Keep Your Backyard Pool Crystal Clear All Summer Long
It wasn’t long ago that COVID-19 severely restricted one of summer’s greatest pleasures — plunging into a body of water on a scorching day — and sales of pools nearly…
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Jessica Chastain by Gage Skidmore (CC BY-SA) 15 Celebs Who’ve Lied About Their Age
Sometimes to get a job, actors will shave off a few years (or add some) to be more perfect for the part. Here are some stars who felt the need…
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PeopleImages/istockphoto How to Make the Most of Shopping for Instacart
As online grocery shopping becomes more popular, consumers are turning to Instacart — one of the most popular grocery delivery services — to have their groceries brought directly to their…
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Realtor.com Off-the-Grid Cabins for Sale Across America
It’s been a shaky few years for most Americans, so it’s not surprising that some of us are looking toward catastrophe and making plans just in case. Real estate sites…
