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Oksana Kuzmina/shutterstock Autumn Cornucopia: 10 Vegetables to Grow in Your Fall Garden
Temperatures may be dropping soon, but there’s still plenty to enjoy in a fall vegetable garden. Whereas fruit plants require particular care and take quite a while to mature (years, in the case of bushes and trees), some vegetables are…
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CREATISTA/shutterstock 23 Fascinating Facts About Coupons
Couponing was once a straightforward exercise that required only a pair of scissors, but it’s no longer just about clipping from magazines and newspaper circulars. Mobile apps, websites, and even a TV show have made couponing a cottage industry, with…
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Irina Bg/shutterstock Keep That Healthy Glow: 13 Tips for Prolonging Your Summer Tan
After dedicating hours by the pool or enjoying weekends at the beach, sunbathers want to preserve that vibrant glow as long as possible. Summer may be winding down, but that doesn’t mean a tan has to suffer the same fate.…
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Mila Atkovska/shutterstock 8 Cheap Chew Toys Your Dog Will Dig
Chewing is a favorite doggie pastime and — depending on what the dog is chewing — a less-than-favorite habit from an owner’s perspective. Rather than have a bored pup chew up something that’s expensive to replace, give that four-legged pal…
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Iurii Kachkovskyi/shutterstock Banana Lovers Rejoice: 20 Cheap and Easy Recipes
It’s hard to imagine a time before bananas were cheap and readily available, especially because they’re integral to so many recipes, from smoothies and puddings to baked goods and savory stews. Different recipes call for different degrees of ripeness, and…
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Africa Studio/shutterstock 12 Cheap Ways to Rid Your Ride of Nasty Odors
Scent is usually the first thing people notice when entering an unfamiliar car. And for some drivers, that’s bad news. A smelly car can end up costing hundreds of dollars in detailing costs and even lose value over time. Odors…
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mythja/shutterstock 11 Dishes to Make From the Garden for Summer Savings
The fruits of a well-planned garden can add up to major savings on food while providing weeks of fresh and nutritious homegrown produce. The 11 recipes featured here incorporate crops…
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Africa Studio/shutterstock 13 Ways to Make the Most of a Zucchini Surplus
Zucchini is a cheap, delicious, and healthy summer staple. Gardens overflow in warm weather, leaving gardeners with a surplus while driving the prices down at the market. Better yet, zucchini…
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wavebreakmedia/shutterstock 7 Best Mosquito Traps for Conquering Bugs on a Budget
Mosquitoes are a backyard nuisance every year, but headlines about the mosquito-borne Zika virus may have more people than usual scrambling for ways to keep these pests in check. If…
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KittisakJirasittichai/istockphoto Best Cheap Mosquito Traps
Nothing ruins a warm summer night like mosquitoes. If these whining pests are keeping you from enjoying your yard, a cheap mosquito trap can help. Mosquito traps range from small…
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takoburito/shutterstock No Kids? Why You Should Be Back-to-School Shopping Anyway
Frugal shoppers take note: Back-to-school ads and deals may be aimed at parents and students, but anyone can take advantage of the discounts. Here’s why you should be hitting the…
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Andy Dean Photography/shutterstock Home Seller’s Checklist: 15 Tips for Selling a Home Now
Spring is often cited as the time to sell a home, but many prospective homebuyers are willing to work through the heat and make a move in summer. We spoke…
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ChameleonsEye/shutterstock 13 Great Places to Go Skinny-Dipping
If you haven’t gone skinny dipping — felt the one-of-a-kind sensation of submerging naked in a natural body of water — it’s something to put on your bucket list. For…
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Dawid Rojek/shutterstock 11 Ways to Turn Junk Food Into a Proper Meal
It’s hard to resist the call of junk food, so addictive yet so high in calories and low in nutritional value. These recipes — in time for National Junk Food…
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Jannis Tobias Werner/shutterstock 18 Scenic Ferry Rides
When traveling, sometimes the best way to get the lay of the land is to get away from the land itself. Dinner cruises and whale watches promise unique experiences, but…
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Syda Productions/shutterstock 10 Ways to Shrink Your Dry Cleaning Bill and Still Look Great
The average American spends about $500 a year on dry cleaning, according to industry reports. While it may seem a necessary expense, many consumers are simply throwing money down the…
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Syda Productions/shutterstock 14 Trends From the Fancy Food Show That Anyone Can Try for Cheap
Every year thousands of food companies, professionals, and enthusiasts gather for the summer Fancy Food Show to spot trends and see the products expected to be big on menus and…
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izusek/istockphoto Best Cheap Airlines
Legacy airlines such as United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and American Airlines are long-established and offer the benefits of scale — more daily flights and destinations serviced, robust rewards programs…
