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  • Vintage image of a mother and her children at a stop on the road.
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    Photos That Will Instantly Transport You to Childhood Road Trips

    From the excitement of piling into the family car to the thrill of playing the license plate game in the back seat, there’s something magical (and nostalgic) about revisiting childhood road trips. Whether it was the wind in your hair…

  • Man yelling in an old-timey bar
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    Don’t Be a Scalawag: 16 Old-Timey Insults That Deserve a Comeback

    You can only use the “F” word so many times before it loses its impact. This is also true of the terms we currently use to insult one another – they’re tired, worn-out, and years past their expiration dates. They’ve…

  • Panera Breakfast
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    Taste Test: Panera’s New Breakfast Sandwiches, Ranked

    Sometimes, after your umpteenth Egg McMuffin or fast-food breakfast burrito, you need an on-the-go breakfast that feels just a little healthier. The quality of the food and ingredients shine extremely bright at Panera, brighter than nearly every fast-food drive-thru you could…

  • Flight Tips
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    10 Clever Cheap Flight Tips, According to a Professional ‘Cheap Flight Finder’

    Traveling is turning into a luxury for the rich. A recent Newsweek poll found that nearly half of Americans have ditched their summer plans because of sky-high airfares. Luckily, finding a cheap flight is a science that can be hacked,…

  • Everyday Inventions
    Etsy

    The Little-Known Stories Behind 25 Everyday Inventions

    They say necessity is the mother of invention, and that’s certainly the case for these common products, created by clever people who saw a problem and solved it — or who, while inventing something else, found a surprising new use.…

  • Frugal Habits
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    ‘Everything Adds Up’: Frugal Habits People Say Make the Biggest Difference

    The concept of frugality used to be viewed in a negative light. But nowadays, in a world where every penny counts, practicing frugality is becoming increasingly common.  From cutting unnecessary expenses to finding creative ways to stretch a dollar, the…