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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 popular with home gardeners, including herbs, tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, greens,…
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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 is versatile enough to use for traditional grilling and baking…
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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 your typical mosquito-prevention plan consists of hand slaps and smelly…
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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 $20 electric models that can sit on a patio to…
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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 back-to-school sales even if you don’t have school-age children at…
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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 with nearly 20 real estate agents and investors to compile…
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wavebreakmedia/shutterstock Summer Clearance and Early Back to School Deals
In the space between summer clearance and back-to-school sales we’ve found a dozen great bargains to either help wind down or gear up, depending on where your mind is at.…
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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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Stockimo/shutterstock 18 Standout State Fairs With Free Attractions
Between rides, food, and souvenirs, fun at the fair can add up fast. But there’s no need to avoid this summer tradition in fear of overspending when you can visit…
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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…
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LuckyImages/shutterstoc What’s the Best Low-Cost Airline?
For many travelers, cheap airfare is a vital part of an affordable summer trip. Smaller airlines known in the industry as low-cost carriers, or LCCs, traditionally try to undercut legacy…
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Wang An Qi/shutterstock All Aboard: 11 Affordable, Scenic Railroad Trips
There’s a certain nostalgia associated with train travel — the magnificent expanses and glittering cityscapes, the sound of the train whistle, the clatter of the rails, and the beauty of…
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szefei/shutterstock 6 Best Budget Ice Cream Makers
With ice cream season heating up, there’s no better time to search for a budget-friendly ice cream maker. Churning up a batch of the sweet creamy treat at home is…
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lenetstan/shutterstock 11 Ways to Enjoy Summer Beans on the Cheap
Summer is a time of plentiful market produce. Among the most popular and easiest to find vegetables are fresh summer beans. Beans come in many forms, starting with the common…