green living, smart spending
There are some destinations which should be on your list not to visit, because of crime, civil unrest, or the danger of being arrested because of something you forgot was in your luggage. Newest additions to the U.S. State Dept. Travel Advisory warning list are Venezuela and Turks and Caicos Islands. Other countries on the “do
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Movies on the cheap – Get $2 tickets for kids to Regal Cinemas Saturday Morning Kid Flicks. The discount deal is good only for the first showtime of the day, so no dawdling over breakfast pancakes. The $2 deal is for the kids. Grown-ups pay full price, unless you are a member of the Regal
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Get ready for clogged roads and airports. AAA predicts nearly 44 million of us will be on the move over Memorial Day weekend, the second highest number in two decades. This year’s total number of travelers is a 4% increase over last year. It’s close to matching 2005’s record of 44 million Memorial Day travelers
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What’s that saying that the early bird catches the worm. He/she also catches the lowest prices for next season’s multi-resort ski passes. Here’s when prices go up again for the three biggies – Epic, Ikon and Mountain Collective, and the perks you lose in the next price increase. By deadline date, so you know not
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Jeep is offering its two most rugged off-road vehicles – Gladiator and Wrangler – in a color called Tuscadero, which Jeep describes as a “deep chromatic magenta”, but the rest of us would call Barbie Pink. Jeep claims the new color is in response to customer demand. You’ll need a dose of Pepto Bismol –
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Where To Go Next – For many of us, it’s not a vacation unless it includes the beach. Start making plans to visit one or more of these top-rated beaches in the USA, for sand and surf, sunrises and sunsets, snorkeling and shell collection, and serenity. Winners span from Maine to Oregon, and eight different
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Want to take Mom or Grammie out for brunch or dinner on Mother’s Day? These deals at national restaurant chains will make her feel special without seriously denting your budget. It’s not the only discount day in May – there also are meal deals on Memorial Day and National Burger day. Some are only for
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Citing safety issues, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line is halting visits to Labadee, its private resort in Haiti, through early autumn. In March, RCCL suspended trips through the end of May, which is now extended through early autumn. Instead of Labadee, ships will opt for additional days at sea or an alternative port stop. The change
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April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, but you should be aware of the dangers of taking your eyes off the road every day of every month At the speed of 55 MPH, just five seconds of distracted driving is the same as driving the entire length of a football field with your eyes closed. That’s
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What are the best 2024 model EVs, hybrids and plug-in hybrids? Every year, U. S. News evaluates up to 100 models to determine the best one across ten categories, including SUV, truck and luxury drive.. The vehicles are rated for price and performance, styling and safety features for the title of 2024 Best Hybrid and
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