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‘Tis the season to be jolly, and also to be victimized by holiday scams. Most scams are year-round, but the bad guys get especially active around the holidays because they think we are so busy looking for bargains that we won’t notice it’s a scam. If an offer sounds too good to be true, it
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In the past, stores have been open on Thanksgiving Day, including some that opened at 6pm to give shoppers a head start on Black Friday deals and discounts. These days, most stores are closed on Thanksgiving, but their online stores are open. These are the national chains closed on Thanksgiving Day 2022, in alphabetical order
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We all know what outsourcing and moving manufacturing overseas has done to the US economy, and issues with the supply chain, Shop instead with these small businesses which sell only Made in USA holiday ornaments, decorations and other items for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and Christmas. Help the US economy, especially small businesses, and do something
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Everybody loves a parade, and the best parade on the planet is the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Here are the best viewing spots for the extravaganza which officially ushers in the Christmas Season in NYC, with hundreds of marching bands, celebrity-filled floats and those iconic larger-than-life balloons. And Santa – he’s on the last
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Don’t want to cook? Many national restaurant chains are open on Thanksgiving Day, ready to serve you and your family or friends a traditional turkey dinner or regular menu items. Be sure to make a reservation, and be sure to tip generously, since the folks cooking and serving you are giving up their own holiday
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Whether you are a NYC native like me, moved here recently, or a visitor experiencing the greatest city on the planet, these are the best FREE things to do in New York City. This list offers something for everybody, including free museums and sightseeing, free guided tours, free tickets to late night TV shows,
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Tahiti already is home to the world’s largest marine sanctuary, and plans to enlarge it even more to reach more than 350,000 square miles by the end of the decade. The goal is to protect vital corals, which provide more than half of the oxygen on the planet. Tahiti is made up of more than
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Try something new for your Thanksgiving Dinner – one or more of these dishes from Native American chefs, featuring ingredients that may cost less than today’s high-priced turkeys. Recipes include Frybread, Comanche-style corn and savory pumpkin. To the original peoples of this continent, each day is a day to give thanks to the Creator, and
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National Recycling Day on Nov. 15 is a good time to remind you about recycling your old clothing, electronics and more. Here is where to get cash rewards and shopping credits for recycling unwanted clothing, sheets and towels, empty cosmetic containers, office supplies, auto batteries and more. Plus, you are helping save the planet by
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Good news for parents traveling with young kids – United is bringing back special kids’ in-flight’ meals. Bad news – Even though United is promoting it as “just in time for holiday travel”, the child-friendly menu option does not start serving until 2023, after the peak holiday travel season between Thanksgiving, Hanukah, Christmas and New
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