green living, smart spending
Even before the Trump Administration announced a 50% tariff on goods from Brazil, the South American nation instituted some new travel requirements – including financial ones – for visitors from the United States, Canada and Australia. Here’s what you need to know so you are not turned away on arrival at an airport, cruise port or road border.
Mark your calendars for the return of Smithsonian Museum Day on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, with FREE admission at more than 1,400 participating museums, zoos, botanical gardens and other cultural institutions nationwide. It is scheduled to return after a two-year absence. Important – You can’t just walk in. You must download a free ticket, good
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Now that my hometown is back on top of the must visit destination list, here’s how to enjoy NYC on the cheap. Summertime and the living is easy, and fun, including the return of meal deals during NYC Restaurant Week, FREE outdoor movies and Shakespeare in NYC parks, FREE museum admission, FREE music and dancing
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As if we didn’t have enough to worry about this summer, with delayed flights and lost baggage and long lines to get into national parks, if you are headed into a wooded area, staying safe from ticks and tick bites are an additional concern. These tips will help keep you safe and healthy.
Choose one of these local or national charities to support with a donation to help victims with life-saving food, water, clothing and medical services, and start the rebuilding, including roads and power lines.
There are great meal deals and new menu items at national restaurant and fast food chains every week, to help you stretch your strained budget. The best of what’s new includes FREE ice cream at Friendly’s and Handel’s, Hot Orange Chicken returns to to Panda Express, Crabfest returns to Red Lobster, 100 days of deals
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It’s been front page news – the TSA is now allowing airline passengers to keep their shoes on in security lines. That reverses a policy in effect since 2006, after a would-be terrorist hid explosives in his shoes. Advances in security technology now can recognize explosives, so you can keep your shoes on. But –
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Dramatic landscapes including rugged coastlines and mountain views, technical course designs and reliable playing conditions year-round make the Pacific Northwest a popular destination for golfers. These are the most scenic courses in Washington State, Oregon and Idaho.
Scam Alert. Unfortunately, many cars and trucks flooded in hurricanes and other deep water disasters wind up for sale by unscrupulous dealers to unsuspecting customers. Here are the signs of a flood-damaged vehicle, to avoid getting soaked by buying one that is dangerous to drive.
The heat wave blanketing much of the US can be dangerous to your health – especially children, seniors, those with underlying health issues, even pets. Stay safe from heat exhaustion or more serious heat stroke with these common sense tips.