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    The Smallest Dogs in the World

    Good things come in small packages, the saying goes, and these tiny breeds are no exception. They may be the littlest dogs recognized by the American Kennel Club, but they are packed with personality and history. Keep in mind that…

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    The Most Scenic Highway Drive in Every State

    With spring well underway, now is normally the time to start planning your next road trip, keeping in mind that the journey is more important than the destination. The trips listed here are for those who like to stop and take…

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    Retire Cheaply and Still Enjoy Your Life With These 18 Tips

    If you’re like most people, you look forward to retirement with a mix of excitement and dread, and if you’ve saved little for retirement, the latter can outweigh the former. The experts at Fidelity recommend having 10 times your salary…

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    Decadent Recipes That Are Actually Easy (and Affordable) To Make

    Having to settle for the same bland meals daily can quickly sap the joy out of eating. It can even turn what should be a delightful experience into a monotonous chore — and that should never, ever happen! While there’s nothing…

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    10 Things Boomers Used To Do To Save Money That Younger Generations Ignore

    Times have indeed changed, and with the relentless march of inflation, it has become more and more difficult for millennials and subsequent generations to enjoy the financial stability that baby boomers once had. To be fair, this era’s strong economy and…

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    21 of the World’s Oldest Fast-Food Chains

    Delicious, convenient, and readily available fast foods have become a staple in today’s fast-paced world. Most popular fast food chains have stood the test of time and continually evolve to keep up with changing culinary trends. Here are 21 of…

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    12 Easy Recipes That Start With a Can of Tomatoes

    Canned tomatoes are one of those foods that seem eternally stuck in the back of the pantry. Why can’t anybody figure out a way to buy the correct amount? If…

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    What Your Go-To Barbecue Order Says About You

    People have a ton of opinions about barbecue, and they’re not afraid to voice them. Southerners especially could argue about barbecue sauces, favorite pitmasters, and dry rubs all day long.…

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    Crumbl, Disney, and 9 Other Famous Chocolate Chip Cookies You Can Make at Home

    It doesn’t get much better than fresh chocolate chip cookies. From the heavenly smell of baking that fills your house to tearing into them while they’re still hot and gooey,…

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    7 Things To Do at Night To Make Mornings Suck Less

    Mornings suck. Especially when you have to make breakfast, fuel your car up, do chores, and complete a laundry list of other to-dos before you can head out the door. …

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    12 Money-Saving DIY Skills That Everyone Should Know

    In today’s expensive and fast-paced world, it can feel super challenging (if not impossible) to save money and live comfortably. Thanks a lot, inflation.  That’s why having a set of essential life…

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    Best Beginner RV Trips

    Ah, the great American road trip. A tried-and-true way to experience everything from the rolling hills of the Appalachian mountains to the sparkling California coast. And how better to see…

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    15 Hilarious Pics That Only Costco Fans Will Understand

    There are so many things to love about Costco that sometimes we can feel like evangelists! Costco, the unadulterated king of wholesale deals, breeds a type of loyalty that few…

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    10 Baseball Cards You Might Own That Could Be a Financial Home Run

    For many of us, the mere mention of baseball cards is followed by waves of nostalgia. The cumulative process of collecting baseball cards can be a meaningful and rewarding chapter in many…

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    17 Hilariously Bad DIY Projects That We Found This Week

    Despite what HGTV might tell us, not everyone is cut out for DIY projects. Even if you have a really good idea (you probably don’t), there’s still the issue of…

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    21 Timeless Old Jeeps Everybody Still Loves

    From the beaches of Normandy to the beaches of Southern California, the Jeep is an American icon that simply can’t be confused with any other vehicle on the road. A…

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    50 Ways to Save Big at the Grocery Store

    From clipping coupons to using cash-back apps to knowing which items to avoid, shoppers employ many tactics to reduce grocery bills. With an ever-growing array of tempting foods to impulsively…

  • Bucket List Food Experiences in Every State
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    Delicious Bucket-List Food Experiences in Every State

    The United States is a big country with even more food cultures than there are states. Packed with regional specialties, each area has unique offerings that are specific to that…