green living, smart spending
As if we didn’t have enough to worry about this summer, with delayed flights and cancelled flights and lost baggage plus long lines to get into national parks, if you are headed into a wooded area, or even across a grassy lawn, here’s how to stay safe from ticks and bites which can cause debilitating
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These picturesque and iconic courses are where many champions learned to play, competed and made history, including World Golf Hall of Fame inductees, and where US Presidents, Supreme Court justices, film and theater celebrities and others have played.
Closets and dresser drawers bulging? Clear the clutter and get paid for recycling things you no longer want or use. Recycling is a win-win, because is reduces waste and compensates you for your good deed helping the planet.
Despite the end of EV incentives, our interest in hybrids and electrified vehicles continues to grow, spurred by soaring gas prices, and a growing selection of models in all price ranges and sizes. While a small hybrid car might be the most efficient, it won’t fit everyone’s life. There are now subcompact, compact and midsize
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Travelling with kids can be stressful enough – all those “are we there yet” questions – without the added stress of a family member with special needs, whatever their age. April is Autism Acceptance Month. These tips from accessible travel experts will help make summer vacations more fun for everyone. Here is simply sensible advice
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Now that gas prices are higher than they’ve been in years because of the US war on Iran, it’s important again to save money at the pump. You can do that if you tune up, slow down, lighten up, and use money-saving apps to find the least expensive gas near you. Here’s how: Fuel-Up Fridays
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Take the train and avoid long airport check-in lines, flight delays and cancellations and high gas prices for road trips. These are the best scenic train trips in the USA, ranging from a few hours to a few days, including on vintage steam trains.
Plan your summer and fall travel now, including new routes between US cities and popular destinations in Europe, the Caribbean and South America, the growing number of cancelled routes due to the jet fuel crisis, plus updates to frequent flyer programs and partnerships. We have it all, and we update and republish this list regularly,
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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. Spring/Summer is a great time to be in NYC, cherry blossoms and the Macy’s Flower Show, The Museum Mile and other outdoor food and crafts festivals, FREE fan events for the FIFA World
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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. Including – 420 Day freebies and deals; Endless Shrimp returns to Red Lobster; new value-priced meal deals from Blimpie’s, KFC, McDonalds and Friendly’s; Wendy’s new spicy chicken sandwich; BOGO footlongs
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