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Visit more than 200 museums, zoos, aquariums, botanical gardens and other cultural institutions for FREE on the first full weekend of every month, via the Museums on Us program. The program is a perk for holders of a Bank of America or Merrill credit card or debit card. Just present your active card with
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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.
Choose one of these charities to support with a donation to help earthquake victims in Myanmar and Thailand with life-saving food, water, shelter, warm clothing and medical services, and start the rebuilding, including roads and power lines.
Grab and GO: How to prepare for an emergency. Even if you are not in the path of a hurricane, flood, tornado or wildfire, it’s important to be ready for an emergency.
Movies on the cheap – AMC is changing it’s long-running Discount Tuesdays program to include Wednesdays. That’s two days a week to see new film releases for 50% off, and he deal includes 50% off on popcorn and drinks.
Movies on the cheap – See nine weeks of family-friendly films on the big screen for just $1 per ticket, plus get discounts on popcorn, snacks and drinks. The cheap movie tickets are Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11AM, each week from June 1 to August 13, 2026 at Regal Cinemas nationwide. Make your summer
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Movies on the cheap – AMC Summer Movie Camp returns with eight weeks of family-friendly films for just $3 each. There’s a different movie each week, from June 22 through Aug. 12, 2026, at select AMC locations, where moviegoers can enjoy family-friendly titles from a variety of movie studios. There are generally two showings a
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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.
Spring cleaning often means debating what to throw out and what to hang on to. Save time and money with these eco-friendly tips to de-clutter your closets, dresser and desk drawers, countertops and bins. Followthis handy guide to what you can toss guilt-free, what has the potential for re-use, and what should be donated to
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A delayed flight has happened to all of us. Sometimes, it’s just a minor inconvenience. Other times it means missing a connection, and your tour group or cruise ship leaves without you. In 2025, US travelers lost 1.5 million hours because of flight delays – which equals 171 years. What are the major causes of
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