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FamVeld/shutterstock 25 Ways to Make Unpopular Fall Vegetables More Delicious
Every fall ushers in a world of produce and culinary possibilities, but somehow pumpkin always seems to dominate. To take full advantage of the harvest season, set aside ubiquitous favorites such as pumpkin or butternut squash and experiment with more…
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Yellowj/shutterstock 13 Cheap and Trendy Halloween Costumes for 2016
Every year Halloween creeps up and scares thousands into last-minute, costly costume choices. But with just a little planning, you can come up with a timely and affordable Halloween costume. These pop culture icons from the past year, real or…
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12 DIY Hair Treatments to Refresh Your Locks for Fall
Summer inflicts damage from sun, salt, chlorine, and styling products, while the onset of winter can bring dry, dull hair. That makes fall a good time to add DIY hair treatments to your personal care regimen. Whether you need a…
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Robert Kneschke/shutterstock 10 Things to Do Before Buying Home Insurance
Shopping for a home insurance policy is a balancing act. Consumers don’t want to pay for coverage they might not need, but they want sufficient protection — just in case. There are ways to lower premiums, such as installing a…
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Syda Productions/shutterstock 12 Unusual Jack-o’-Lanterns to Wow Trick-or-Treaters
In October, the pumpkin gets an upgrade from humble gourd to holiday icon. Unusual jack-o’-lanterns often require extra work, but the reward is a personalized Halloween decoration worth showing off.Related: 13 Things to Do with Leftover Pumpkin Guts POKÉMON PUMPKINS…
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Sergey Novikov/shutterstock 10 Habits of Families With Healthy Kids
Staying healthy is a goal that especially important to families with children. The cost of medical bills and prescriptions can dig huge holes in the household budget. Kids are most vulnerable at school, where germs and bacteria run riot in…
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topseller/shutterstock Get High: 12 Spectacular Balloon Festivals From Coast to Coast
The oldest and most basic flight mechanism in human history, hot-air balloons first appeared as toys in China in the third century. Nearly 1,500 years later, in September 1783, brothers…
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Dmitrydesign/shutterstock 11 Symbolic Foods for the Jewish New Year
Jewish tradition calls for incorporating special foods into the festive Rosh Hashanah meal. Each has a symbolic meaning, often based on wordplay, that draws attention to the prayers and intentions…
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tomertu/shutterstock 15 Genius Ways to Use Rosh Hashanah Leftovers
Food is front and center during most Jewish holidays, and the new year celebration of Rosh Hashanah (starting Oct. 2 this year) is no exception. Even people who aren’t hosting…
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baranq/shutterstock Don’t Get Taken for a Ride: Calculating the Real Costs of Car Ownership
Wouldn’t it be great if the total cost of buying and owning a car were limited to the purchase price? That way, there’d be no hidden fees. No sales tax.…
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Lukas Gojda/shutterstock 20 Money-Saving Ski Passes for More Fun at More Places
Skiing and snowboarding are notoriously expensive pastimes. Last season, the average price of an adult weekend lift ticket at the nation’s resorts was $109. Frequent skiers and riders, however, can…
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Aleksei Potov/shutterstock Frugal Fall Fun: 50 Free and Cheap Festivals That Celebrate Autumn
The end of summer means a new world of agricultural delights and gorgeous autumnal scenery, plus a whole lot of events honoring the new season. There’s a rich variety of…
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pogonici/shutterstock 16 Ways to Make Holiday Shopping More Affordable — Starting Now
It’s not even Halloween, but many consumers are already prepping for the annual holiday spending extravaganza—and they may be on to something. Retailers are readying for Black Friday, traditionally the…
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Cebotari Alexandru/shutterstock 14 Under-the-Radar Places With Amazing Fall Foliage
New England comes first to mind for taking in fall’s brilliant hues of yellow, red, orange, and green, but there are gorgeous locations around the country with fall colors that…
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Monkey Business Images/shutterstock See a Game for Less: The Cheapest Teams in Every Pro League
Going to a sporting event can be pricey, but some stadiums are cheaper than others. Each season, Team Marketing Report ranks the most and least expensive teams across the major…
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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,…
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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…
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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…