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aldomurillo/istockphoto How to Plan Your First Family Reunion
Whether you’re missing your far-flung family and realize you need to see them (in real life) again now that you’re vaccinated or your family has recently expanded and you want everyone to meet, family reunions will play into a lot…
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Plum Guide Plum Guide: An Airbnb-Like Website That’ll Make You Want to Splurge
If you’ve ever walked into an Airbnb property and thought, “Boy, this is not as advertised,” we feel you. While some vacation rentals are exactly as wonderful as you’d hoped, it seems like far more are letdowns, to say nothing…
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jetcityimage/istockphoto 14 Things You Should Skip Buying at Aldi, According to Shoppers
We’re big fans of Aldi. The compact German grocery is perfect for quick shopping trips at surprisingly low prices. And while Aldi is particularly great for things like baking supplies, canned goods, and other pantry staples, there are some products…
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bojanstory/istockphoto When Is It Worth Buying Organic?
Unlike food labels such as “natural” and “free range,” use of the word “organic” is strictly regulated. The U.S. Department of Agriculture certifies products as organic if they meet a set of standards, including, but not limited to, using 100…
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marcduf/istockphoto How Many Small Businesses Have Closed in Your State
The pandemic has been tough on pretty much everyone, but — no surprise here — small business owners have borne the economic brunt of more than a year of quarantines, lockdowns, and other COVID-19 measures. Find Your State: Alabama |…
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Plum Guide Plum Guide Vacation Rentals That’ll Make You Say Airbnb Who?
If you’re not yet familiar with Plum Guide, let us be the first to introduce you. It’s a lot like Vrbo and Airbnb, but it vets its properties extensively using home critics, a list of 150 criteria, and more. It…
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Hotels.com Hotels With Spectacular Views Across America
Looking to get away? If you’re spending time and money to recharge in a new location, we think you deserve the best of what that location has to offer, including…
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Adventure_Photo/istockphoto Do You Know Your Official State Food?
Official state foods can range from the boring but all-American — milk and apples, anyone? — to the obscure, predictable, and just plain weird. From European-inspired pastries and pies to…
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SweetBabeeJay/istockphoto 25 Best Finds at Ikea for $10 or Less
Ikea will always be known for its inexpensive flat-packed furniture, but there’s plenty more in store to wow bargain hunters. From baskets and kitchen gadgets to textiles and toys, there’s…
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Amazon Guilty-Pleasure Purchases to Treat Yourself Right Now
The pandemic changed our daily lives in uncomfortable ways, and even as it wanes we may benefit from a little retail therapy. From small splurges to big-ticket buys, from self-love to…
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Eloi_Omella/istockphoto The 5 Best Cities for Public Parks — and the 5 Worst
Do you know where the closest park is and can you get there by walking? If the answer is no, you’re not alone. Some 100 million Americans — nearly one-third…
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Sakanaya 20 College-Town Restaurants That Are Worth a Splurge
Though college students have better meal options than they used to, most are still eating on a budget. That’s why parents love to treat them to dinner when they visit,…
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Sara D./Yelp Beloved Local Eats That Can Be Shipped to Your Doorstep
While it may be a while before we can travel to taste all of the incredible regional American foods beloved by locals across the country or dine at our favorite restaurants,…
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Cheapism We Tried the Walmart and Target Wines, and These Are the Best
More and more consumers are realizing that wine doesn’t have to be expensive to be good, allowing one-stop shops such as Target and Walmart to enter the game. Aside from…
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ivanastar/istockphoto 11 Barbie Dolls That Could Become Collector’s Items
It’s not difficult to find lists upon lists of Barbies that are already considered collector’s items. What’s harder is pinpointing which newer versions of the classic American doll are going…
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lleerogers/istockphoto How to Create a Home Office From Ikea Under $200
If you’ve never wrestled with the demon that is working from home — as many more of us did over this past year — it can be a challenge. There are…
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Allison Cherry/istockphoto 20 Spectacular Trails That Used to Be Railroads
Rail trails transform old train corridors into outdoor paths perfect for biking, walking, and social distancing while staying active nationwide.
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gerenme/istockphoto You Won’t Believe These Weird Vaccine Incentives
While 50% of American adults have received at least one shot of the available COVID-19 vaccines, the number of people getting immunized has plummeted as doses have become more widely…
