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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 Venezuela with life-saving food, water, shelter, warm clothing and medical services, and start the rebuilding, including roads and power lines.
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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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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If you expect be on the road or in the air for Thanksgiving 2025, you will be in good company. AAA predicts another record-setting holiday, with nearly 82 million Americans joining you on trips at least 50 miles from home. Roads are expected to be more clogged than usual, since many of us have decided
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Every year there are special Veterans Day discounts freebies and deals for active duty current and retired military at national restaurant and fast food chains. Most businesses require proof of military service. There are several types of identification you can use to prove you are a veteran. Click here for the most popular options. In alphabetical order,
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Choose one of top-rated these charities to support with a donation to help victims of the Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica, Cuba and Haiti with life-saving food, water, shelter, warm clothing and medical services, and start the rebuilding, including roads and power lines.
There’s nothing scary about these special 2025Halloween offers. Some are Oct. 31 only, others are for several days before or after Halloween. Some require you to be in costume, but not others. Here are the boo-tastic deals.