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SolStock/istockphoto 25 Sneaky Ways To Make The Holidays Healthier
Between all the treats and feasts of the holiday get-togethers and the cold weather that encourages staying in and snuggling up all day, it’s easy to let healthy habits slip. Packing on the pounds and decreased energy are among the…
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Tildie’s Toy Box 23 Most Magical Toy Stores to Visit
Toys ‘R’ Us closed its doors for good earlier this year, but there are still plenty of great places to find toys these days. Independent toy stores across the country keep alive a sense of wholesome play with distinctive toys…
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simonkr/istockphoto Which Stores Have the Best Holiday Shipping Rates?
Online deals don’t mean a thing if shipping costs an arm and a leg. We researched shipping rates and policies at 10 of the largest retailers to help holiday shoppers decide where to buy. Stores including Amazon, Target, and Walmart…
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Nattakorn Maneerat/istockphoto 32 Places Travelers Can Celebrate the Holidays Away From Home
Being away from home doesn’t mean skipping the celebration. Discover ways to make the holidays special no matter where you are.
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George Frey/Stringer/Getty Images How Walmart, Target and Others Are Making Black Friday Easier
The holiday shopping season is always a competitive one for retailers, and this year is no exception. With Toys R Us gone and Sears in bankruptcy, Amazon, Target, and Walmart are going all out to lure consumers and entice them…
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andipantz/istockphoto 30 Essential Car Features You’ll Want This Winter
Winter driving can be treacherous, but, ideally, all you need to get through is a reliable car, a snow brush and ice scraper, and a decent set of snow tires. While you can survive in a Honda Civic if you’ve…
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Manuel Sulzer/Getty Images 15 Bucket-List Destinations Below the Equator
When planning your “bucket list” of things you want to see before kicking the proverbial one, so many options reside in the northern hemisphere that it’s easy to forget the…
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PeopleImages/istockphoto 50 Healthy Thanksgiving Dishes for Special Diets
With so many different dietary restrictions out there, it takes time to plan a Thanksgiving meal. Special diets include sugar-free, paleo, keto, gluten-free, low-FODMAP, nut-free, and more. Luckily, when you’re…
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Kzenon/shutterstock 10 Things to Buy and 10 Things to Skip on Black Friday
Black Friday ads and promotions are designed to create urgency among holiday shoppers. The annual sales event does bring some of the “lowest prices of the year” on many popular…
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dolgachov/istockphoto 16 Strategies to Make the Most of Black Friday
It’s no secret that Black Friday means long lines, crowded aisles, and general chaos. Everyone who plans to hit the stores come Black Friday should be prepared. Here are 16…
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Kzenon/shutterstock 18 Ways to Save Money on Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are huge shopping days famous (or infamous depending on how you look at it), known for luring consumers with over-the-top bargains. But for some savvy…
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Brent Hofacker/shutterstock Could Buying Thanksgiving Dinner Be Cheaper Than Cooking?
Thanksgiving is a time for families and friends to share a festive meal and reflect on their blessings. With that comes the expectation of a full-on turkey dinner — and…
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Sportstock/istockphoto The Best All-Mountain Snowboards for Every Rider
HIT THE SLOPES The best all-mountain snowboards let riders cut through powder, carve into hard pack, and grab air with ease. The big players include Burton (which pioneered the sport…
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CatLane/istockphoto The Best Black Friday Deals Throughout the Years
The day after Thanksgiving is the biggest shopping day of the year. Black Friday sales have gotten pretty outrageous, and we can’t wait to see what the specials are for…
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webphotographeer/istockphoto The Best Bathroom Scales for Every Budget
THESE SCALES MEASURE UP Any bathroom scale can measure your weight, but some are more reliable and precise than others. And for anyone serious about shedding pounds or tracking their…
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lisegagne/istockphoto The Best Cordless Phones for Home or Business
CUT THE CORD, KEEP THE LANDLINE Cordless phones may seem like an anachronism in an era when fewer than half of U.S. homes maintain a landline, according to a 2017…
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enter89/istockphoto The Best Wired and Wireless Computer Mice
POINT AND CLICK A well-made mouse is a must if you own a desktop computer, especially if you spend countless hours on it daily, as many business professionals and gamers…
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zimmytws/istockphoto 16 Tips for Making Tax-Deductible Charitable Donations
As the clock winds down on 2018, many people are scurrying to make their final charitable donations of the year and tally up ones already made. In 2017, Americans gave…
