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A Dozen Dynamite Daily Deals
The days are heating up, and so are the deals. Today’s best online bargains include 50 percent to 75 percent off floating coolers, freezing water bottles, cozy hammocks, and stylish Adirondack chairs. Other sizzling sales include custom Macbook covers, two-for-one…
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Pavel1964/shutterstock 11 of the Coolest Races for Runners This Summer
Running alone outside or in the gym is satisfying for some, but many runners crave a bit of competition, motivation to train, or just some good old-fashioned fun. That’s where summer road races come in, and there are plenty to…
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opicobello/shutterstock 12 ‘Don’t Miss’ Daily Deals
This roundup of great online deals include free feature-length films on Amazon Instant, buy-one, get-one Starbucks eGift cards, a killer Chromebook for less than $230, as well as deep discounts on products ranging from portable solar chargers to camping chairs…
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keport/shutterstock 12 Ways Booking Direct May Get You a Better Deal
Third-party booking websites that offer travelers a one-stop shop for hotel reservations, airline seats, and other services are almost as old as the Internet itself. They save the work of slogging through individual hotel, airline, and other travel sites to…
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Adisorn Saovadee/shutterstock 11 Cheap Ways to Fight Sweaty, Smelly Feet This Summer
When the weather gets hot, sweat compensates for heat and controls body temperature. Feet may be the hardest workers: They have more sweat glands than any other part of the body. When heat combines with moisture buildup and a lack…
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Silatip/shutterstock Are Meal Delivery Services Worth the Cost?
Getting dinner on the table, especially during the workweek, can be a challenge. What if all the legwork could be eliminated and all the ingredients were already prepped in pre-portioned packages? Meal delivery services such as Blue Apron, Plated, and…
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glenda/shutterstock 10 Free and Cheap Ways to Have a Little Mermaid Fun This Summer
Stylish teens are sporting “mermaid hair,” princess parties are facing competition from mermaid parties, and stuntwomen are giving pricey mermaid lessons in Hollywood. There’s a low-budget “Little Mermaid” film due…
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Bennian/shutterstock 11 Cheap Ways to Celebrate LGBT Pride
Pride Month is supposed to be a time of love and celebration. It can be hard to remember that in the wake of the horrific shooting at a gay club…
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Mariia Golovianko/shutterstock 25 Free and Cheap Things to Do in Rome
Rome wasn’t built in a day, but travelers can get plenty of sightseeing done in a few days while visiting the capital of Italy. Tourists keen to see major attractions…
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Brent Hofacker/shutterstock Your Next Go-To Snack: 11 Cheap, Delicious Kinds of Jerky
Jerky is a chewy, meaty, protein-rich snack that’s tempting at the checkout in grocery stores and minimarts and nearly justification enough for a road trip. National Jerky Day, celebrated June…
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Vrbo 50 Unique Vacation Rentals for $85 a Night or Less
From a shotgun house in Louisiana to a cozy log cabin in the woods in Alaska and a charming cottage in Kentucky, there are countless intriguing, colorful, and inviting vacation…
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LuckyImages/shutterstock 11 Cheap Ways to Make Time Fly at the Airport
As summer begins and airport waits grow longer, travelers will have ample time to contemplate their navels before taking flight. There are only so many magazines to read, so try…
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Raisa Kanareva/shutterstock 9 Summer Dress Styles for Less
Dressing for summer is all about looking stylish and staying comfortable without spending a lot of money. Here are nine hot designer looks at surprisingly cool prices. THE LOOK: INFORMAL…
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Pressmaster/shutterstock 17 Fun DIY Activities to Keep Kids Busy All Summer
While much of the world carries on as usual once school lets out for summer, parents of young children know the season can be challenging. The kids have endless hours…
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Allentown Municipal Golf Course 24 Great Golf Courses to Play for Less Than $50
Not every golf game requires a club membership or three-figure greens fee to play. Even at more expensive golf courses, including some members-only clubs, it’s possible to get decent discounts…
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l i g h t p o e t/shutterstock Tasty Tap Water: 14 Best US Cities for Clean Drinking Water
News of tainted tap water has many Americans wondering about the quality of the water that comes out of their faucets. Whether it’s Flint, Michigan, where cost cutting created contaminated…
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Nataliia Budianska/shutterstock 11 Peanut-Free Snacks That Are Safe for Kids’ Events
Kellogg’s announced plans earlier this year to add peanut flour to some previously peanut-free snacks, leaving fewer options for parents scrambling for quick and cheap snacks safe to bring along…
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Syda Productions/shutterstock 10 Homemade Smoothies Better and Cheaper Than Chain Versions
Smoothies from nationwide chains tend to use juice blends and artificial syrups to create expensive, high-calorie drinks disguised as healthy options. Some are marketed as meal replacements or have added…