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Yury Stroykin/shutterstock 14 Amazing Winter and Ice Festivals Around the World
While many people loathe winter’s short days and freezing temperatures, true cold-weather warriors embrace the season. Across the world, festivals, contests, and celebrations are dedicated to the worship of snow and ice. Here are some of the best. SAPPORO SNOW…
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Daxiao Productions/shutterstock 25 Cheap Recipes for a Healthy You in the New Year
With countless health-focused trends from juicing to eating organic, there’s no shortage of expensive alternatives to everyday food. Still, it’s possible to eat healthy and save money by stocking up on basic and flavorful recipes that leverage low-cost ingredients such…
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i9370 /shutterstock 10 Smart Ways to Make the Most of Your Holiday Bonus
The holidays are especially joyous with an annual bonus from your employer. According to a recent survey by the consultancy Accounting Principals, 63 percent of surveyed companies are doling out holiday bonuses or gifts, compared with 75 percent last year.…
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PIKSEL/istockphoto 15 Ways to Make the Most of a Gym Membership
If joining a gym is on your to-do list for the new year, you’re far from alone. January is notorious for attracting new members hoping to keep their resolutions. If you’re a gym-going newbie, you can boost your chances of…
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RomanOkopny/istockphoto 15 Companies That Had PR Nightmares in 2017
In the age of social media, companies’ public relations headaches come in all shapes and sizes — a reality many airlines, for instance, have been grappling with in the past few years. Whether their troubles stemmed from full-fledged corporate malfeasance,…
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Subbotina Anna/shutterstock 12 Frugal Home Remedies for Fighting the Common Cold
As cold season settles in for the duration, visits to the doctor for fevers, coughs, and sore throats are commonplace. A particularly virulent cold can lead to missed work, health insurance copays, and other out-of-pocket expenses. But don’t give in…
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Carlos Restrepo/shutterstock 13 Delicious Pressure Cooker Recipes That Save Money and Time
Pressure cookers have long been a favorite in American kitchens, and sales are on the upswing again, due in no small part to the Instant Pot craze. Pressure cookers cut…
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winhorse/istockphoto The 17 Best New Year’s Eve Parties Around the World
New Year’s Eve is one of the most exciting and colorful times to travel to a far-flung city, as it offers a unique glimpse into a foreign country’s cultural traditions…
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The World in HDR/shutterstock Don’t Ski or Snowboard? These 20 Winter Resorts are Still Great Getaways
Non-skiers wanting winter getaways can look forward to visiting resorts with water parks, snow forts, dog sleds, luge runs, and even comedy clubs.
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tacojim/istockphoto Forget the Holidays and Save
Even whizzes at finding discounts can fail when faced with the winter holiday calls for gifts and seasonal items, the cost of travel to family and friends, holiday clothes, hosting…
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SergeBertasiusPhotography/shutterstock 12 Incredible Gingerbread House Displays That Are Worth a Trip
For some, decorating gingerbread houses is a Christmas tradition, while others are content to simply admire the creativity of others. Either way, there’s no shortage of impressive holidays displays across…
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monkeybusinessimages/istockphoto 10 Simple Tips for Taking Better Family Photos
Family photos are not cheap, and costs can creep much higher depending on the photographer, their experience level, number of photos, and length of the shoot. That feels worse when…
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tap10/istockphoto 13 Holiday Hassles You Can Outsource
During the holidays, to-do lists explode at a rate that can make enjoying the season seem downright impossible. But it doesn’t have to be that way: Others are ready and…
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dimbar76/shutterstock 18 Festive Cities with Epic Christmas Celebrations
While there’s much to be said for a quiet Christmas at home, there are also unforgettable holiday memories to be made when exploring a far-flung city over the holiday, particularly…
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StockLite/shutterstock The Best Selling Craft Beer in Every State
Craft beers have flooded the country in recent decades with IPAs, dunkels, and odd fruity brews. Find out the top seller in your state.
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Goodluz/istockphoto 9 Caribbean Destinations to Visit This Winter (and 7 to Wait On)
The Caribbean was walloped by strong hurricanes this year, spooking many would-be visitors. According to the airfare search engine Fareness, searches for Caribbean destinations fell almost one-third while hurricane season…
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Mariyana M/shutterstock 24 Top Wines for $10 or Less
Wine doesn’t have to be expensive to be good. In blind tastings, people often prefer mid-priced wines to stuffy, hard-to-appreciate premium-priced wines. Certainly spending a lot of money on a…
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blauderwal/istockphoto Unicorn Frappuccinos to Chipotle Queso: The Best and Worst Menu Items of 2017
There’s a problem all restaurants eventually face: How to create new, delicious dishes without damaging the brand and alienating existing customers? Sometimes the answer is a thoughtful tweak to a…
