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SergeBertasiusPhotography/shutterstock 12 Incredible Gingerbread House Displays That Are Worth a Trip
For some, decorating gingerbread houses is a Christmas tradition, while others are content to simply admire the creativity of others. Either way, there’s no shortage of impressive holidays displays across the continent this holiday season. Whether in New York, Denver,…
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monkeybusinessimages/istockphoto 10 Simple Tips for Taking Better Family Photos
Family photos are not cheap, and costs can creep much higher depending on the photographer, their experience level, number of photos, and length of the shoot. That feels worse when the proofs that come back aren’t good. One way to…
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tap10/istockphoto 13 Holiday Hassles You Can Outsource
During the holidays, to-do lists explode at a rate that can make enjoying the season seem downright impossible. But it doesn’t have to be that way: Others are ready and willing to lend a hand, whether you dread untangling that…
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dimbar76/shutterstock 18 Festive Cities with Epic Christmas Celebrations
While there’s much to be said for a quiet Christmas at home, there are also unforgettable holiday memories to be made when exploring a far-flung city over the holiday, particularly one known for its festivities, decorations, and overall spirit. From…
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StockLite/shutterstock The Best Selling Craft Beer in Every State
Over the past decade, the craft beer scene in the U.S. has exploded, offering beer lovers across the country plenty of excellent drinking options. To find the top brews in each state we focused on the top-selling craft breweries, defined…
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Goodluz/istockphoto 9 Caribbean Destinations to Visit This Winter (and 7 to Wait On)
The Caribbean was walloped by strong hurricanes this year, spooking many would-be visitors. According to the airfare search engine Fareness, searches for Caribbean destinations fell almost one-third while hurricane season was in full swing, and remained 12% lower than average…
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Mariyana M/shutterstock 24 Top Wines for $10 or Less
Wine doesn’t have to be expensive to be good. In blind tastings, people often prefer mid-priced wines to stuffy, hard-to-appreciate premium-priced wines. Certainly spending a lot of money on a…
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blauderwal/istockphoto Unicorn Frappuccinos to Chipotle Queso: The Best and Worst Menu Items of 2017
There’s a problem all restaurants eventually face: How to create new, delicious dishes without damaging the brand and alienating existing customers? Sometimes the answer is a thoughtful tweak to a…
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Africa Studio/shutterstock Everything You Need to Decorate for Christmas on the Cheap
The holiday season comes with lots of pressure to turn homes and yards into winter wonderlands. Whether the motivation is prepping for the big family gathering or keeping up with…
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Lean Into the Holidays With These 24 Healthy and Cheap Recipes
Ah, the holiday season: a time for weight gain and money loss. But it doesn’t have to be that way. These 24 cheap and healthy recipes keep costs and calories…
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andresr/istockphoto 25 Gifts to Give Yourself This Holiday Season
Self care is not only one of the biggest current trends, it’s also genuinely important. The holidays can leave people feeling depleted emotionally, financially, and physically, so giving back to…
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Minerva Studio/shutterstock 11 Low-Cost Ways to Boost Your Mood
Spring isn’t even on the horizon, and winter may seem to drag drearily on forever in much of the country. Can’t get away to a sunnier spot? Here are some…
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oatawa/istockphoto 26 Resources for HIV/AIDS Support
For people who have been diagnosed with HIV/AIDS, the right information and support can improve both the length and quality of life. Their loved ones, their caretakers, and healthcare workers…
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AndreyPopov/istockphoto 12 Ways You Can Show Support for World AIDS Day
The world has unified around combating HIV since the founding of World AIDS Day in 1988, serving the 36.7 million people living with the illness worldwide and honoring the millions…
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Ales-A/istockphoto 8 Best Cordless Drills Under $150
There are all kinds of reasons to buy a cordless drill: adding shelving in a closet, assembling mail-order furniture, or simply making holes and driving screws with speed and minimal…
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Aleksandar Todorovic/shutterstock 25 Free and Cheap Things to Do in Rio and Brazil
Brazil: an enormous country, diverse in people and natural landscapes — and home to some pricey tourist destinations. Enjoying a Carioca (anything related to Rio de Janeiro) getaway on a…
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Wavebreakmedia/istockphoto Get Away From It All: 20 Places to Hide Out on Black Friday
You’ve done the shopping-at-3 a.m. thing and been in a doorbuster mob one too many times. If you’re so over it that this Thanksgiving weekend you don’t even want to…
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Maridav/shutterstock 11 Gifts You Should Never Feel Guilty Regifting
Regifting has always been a bad rap. Although in today’s green world, getting pegged as a “regifter” might not be the worst offense after all. It’s not just more socially…
