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Sean Locke Photography/shutterstock 16 Creative Ways to Cook Your Turkey This Thanksgiving
If you’re cooking a holiday meal for the same family and friends you always see, it might be time to change things up a bit. A whole, traditionally roasted turkey can look nice on the table, but cooking a whole…
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CatLane/istockphoto The Best Black Friday Deals Throughout the Years
The day after Thanksgiving is the biggest shopping day of the year. Black Friday sales have gotten pretty outrageous, and we can’t wait to see what the specials are for this year. But until those late November circulars post, a…
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webphotographeer/istockphoto The Best Bathroom Scales for Every Budget
THESE SCALES MEASURE UP Any bathroom scale can measure your weight, but some are more reliable and precise than others. And for anyone serious about shedding pounds or tracking their health, a smart scale can do much more. Smart bathroom…
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lisegagne/istockphoto The Best Cordless Phones for Home or Business
CUT THE CORD, KEEP THE LANDLINE Cordless phones may seem like an anachronism in an era when fewer than half of U.S. homes maintain a landline, according to a 2017 government survey, but there are good reasons to have one.…
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enter89/istockphoto The Best Wired and Wireless Computer Mice
POINT AND CLICK A well-made mouse is a must if you own a desktop computer, especially if you spend countless hours on it daily, as many business professionals and gamers do. But a good mouse can also come in handy…
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zimmytws/istockphoto 16 Tips for Making Tax-Deductible Charitable Donations
As the clock winds down on 2018, many people are scurrying to make their final charitable donations of the year and tally up ones already made. In 2017, Americans gave $410 billion to charities, an increase of five percent over…
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SolStock/istockphoto How to Reduce Your Risk for a Holiday Heart Attack
Heart disease is the number one killer of older Americans, and according to the American Heart Association there’s a direct link between the winter holidays and increased instances of heart…
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mihailomilovanovic/istockphoto 37 Things You Should Do to Save Money During the Holidays
The holidays are a notoriously pricey time of the year. Between hosting holiday parties and buying gifts for everyone from coworkers to your loved ones, the spending can quickly add…
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Manuel Faba Ortega/istockphoto 10 Tips To Make Flying with Holiday Gifts Easier
Air travel is always stressful. But it’s even worse during the holidays when clothing and gifts must compete for space in your bags and planes are jammed to capacity. We…
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©TripAdvisor Holy Makeovers: 20 Former Churches That Have Been Born Again
With their soaring steeples, glistening stained glass, and beautiful belfries, churches are unlike any other structures. But places of worship, like people, grow and change; over time, some are decommissioned…
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Kobby Dagan/shutterstock 10 Amazing Day of the Dead Celebrations Around the World
Mexico goes all out when it comes to celebrating the sacred Day of the Dead tradition, which takes place at the start of November during the Catholic holidays of All…
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PopularImages/depositphotos 13 Brands That Celebrities Hurt Via Social Media
If there’s one thing celebrities love, it’s talking about themselves on social media and the brands they love — or love to hate. But what social media giveth, it can…
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Cinemark – Greenwood Corner/Yelp 43 Best Dollar Theaters Across the Country
Back in the ’80s, some movie theaters started showing second-run movies for the discount price of a dollar a ticket. They became known as dollar theaters by folks who didn’t…
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monkeybusinessimages/istockphoto 30 Fun Free Attractions for Kids Across the Country
Nearly every parent relishes an opportunity to do something for free (or very cheaply) with their children. Given how much it costs to raise a child, especially if they pursue…
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Courtesy of hammacher.com The Craziest Things You Can Buy for Your Kitchen
Kitchen gadgets can pile up in a hurry. Taking a walk into Sur La Table, Williams-Sonoma, Crate & Barrel, and even Bed, Bath & Beyond and other home stores may…
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monkeybusinessimages/istockphoto 50 Things Kids Can Do for Free
FUN AND FREE Newsflash: Kids are expensive. Entertaining them is no exception. And while kids can eat free at many restaurant chains across the country, parents know all too well…
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PeopleImages/istockphoto 18 Things You Should Do Now If You Don’t Plan to Retire
Worried that you won’t be able to afford to retire? You’re not alone. The average American has less than $88,000 saved for retirement, according to a 2018 survey. Social Security…
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deepblue4you/istockphoto 30 Family Meals You Can Make for Under $10 at Aldi
Feeding a family can be a lot of work — and pricey too. Shopping at grocery stores that are known for their low prices, like Aldi, can be a huge…
