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    Why Your Best Years Might Come With Age

    When we’re young, we often wish that the hands of time would slow down so we wouldn’t have to grow old. But little do we know that there are numerous benefits to growing old, which we often can’t see from…

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    25 Items You Should Always Keep in Your Car

    Even if you’ve ponied up for a roadside assistance plan, your car is a wise place to keep an assortment of handy just-in-case items. For instance, toting something like a jump starter can make short work of minor breakdowns, while…

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    25 Energy-Saving Products You Need in Your Home

    Trying to boost your home’s energy efficiency isn’t just eco-friendly — it can pay off big time when those utility bills hit your mailbox every month. Though some “green” upgrades can be pricey, others can be surprisingly budget-friendly, especially when…

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    Best and Worst Jobs for Women: Where to Watch Out for the Wage Gap

    Women are CEOs of many American companies, yet women in this country still earn 79 to 83 cents on average (depending on the study) for every dollar earned by men. This wage gap, calculated by comparing median full-time pay as…

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    22 Small Towns with Vibrant Art Scenes

    Art lovers flock to big cities for amenities like world-class museums, major performing arts venues, and funky districts full of galleries, studios, and hip boutiques. But don’t assume small-town America is an artistic wasteland — in fact, there are plenty…

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    24 Low-Cost Cruises to Take This Spring

    Spring can be one of the most challenging times to score a bargain on a cruise. That’s due in large part to spring break and Easter, when many travelers are cruise-bound. If you want to trim cruise costs, one way…

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    11 Tips for Taking a Road Trip on the Cheap

    Don’t let the cost of gas, food, and lodging get in the way of enjoying a favorite American pastime: the summer road trip. With these 11 planning tips, road trippers…

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    30 Recipes That Celebrate the Bounty of Cheap Spring Produce

    Growing vegetables at home is the cheapest way to incorporate fresh, seasonal ingredients into a diet — for just the cost of the seeds — but it’s not practical for…

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    Everything You Need to Know About Lice

    Every year, children are sent home from school because of an itchy little pest: head lice. While these tiny bloodsuckers are a major annoyance, experts stress that there’s little health…

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    The Best Kitchen Knife Sets You Can Buy on a Budget

    A set of good knives is a must-have in any kitchen. Professionals and serious home chefs accumulate individual knives for specific tasks and might spend over $100 on each one.…

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    30 Spring Vegetables You Should Be Eating Now

    After months of winter root vegetables and frozen veggies, spring is a time to indulge in delicate, light produce just beginning to pop out of the ground. When farmers markets…

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    Why April is the Best Month to Shop for Cleaning and Organization Supplies + 25 Deals

    Spring is finally in the air, which means it’s time to throw open the windows, let in a crisp breeze, and get the house in order. April brings some tidy…

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    21 Free or Cheap Ways to Take a Better Selfie

    For better or for worse, selfies are everywhere and it looks like they’re here to stay. They’ve practically been elevated to an art form thanks to high-quality cell phone cameras,…

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    I Signed Up for Trump Dating and Here’s What Happened

    There are already hordes of extremely specific dating sites, in addition to the popular ones used by millions of hopeful romantics. A site for farmers? Howdy. A site for clowns?…

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    11 Diet Supplements: Are They Worth the Money?

    Unless you eat a perfectly balanced diet and soak up plenty of sunshine, you might need a diet supplement. But before dropping dough on a bottle of pills, it’s best to…

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    24 Must-Have Products for Mothers Transitioning Back to Work

    The transition back to work after welcoming a baby is a hectic time, whether working from home, an office, or some other job site. Not only is it stressful separating…

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    15 Simple, Tasty Sandwiches That Cost $1 or Less to Make

    Sandwiches are comfort food, and the nostalgia evoked by classics such as simple grilled cheese makes them all the more delicious. These days, bread is dressed up with everything from…

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    20 Bucket List Buildings in America You Need to Visit

    America isn’t just a melting pot of people: It’s also home to a diverse array of architectural wonders. Whether you appreciate gleaming skyscrapers, graceful government buildings, or something in between,…