Photo by 9nong / Shutterstock.com Millions of Americans have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, but the vast majority of the population still has yet to receive the vaccine. If you are among them, know that there are some behaviors you should avoid after you get the shot. They include the …
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Gus Valente / Shutterstock.com Once a month, I fold down the seats of my minivan and head to that most magical of shopping meccas, Costco. The warehouse club has everything my family of seven needs and at prices that can almost never be beat. Giant bags of chips for the …
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Stokkete / Shutterstock.com Everything is larger than life at Costco, Sam’s Club and BJ’s Wholesale Club. That includes product sizes, shelves and even the shopping carts. Whether you’re a family stocking the pantry on a budget or a soccer coach looking for post-game snacks in bulk, you can wheel some …
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It’s more contagious than the original and spreading quickly. Upgrade your mask and double down on precautions to protect yourself. New variants of the coronavirus continue to emerge. But one in particular has caused concern in the United States because it’s so contagious and spreading fast. To avoid it, you’ll …
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Trong Nguyen / Shutterstock.com We love shopping for Costco bargains, but it turns out some of the warehouse store’s Kirkland Signature house brand offerings are not the sweet deals they seem to be. Often it’s just too much of a good thing. You won’t use up the item before it …
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PR Image Factory / Shutterstock.com Welcome to the season of gift-giving! And after the year we’ve all had, who couldn’t use a wonderful surprise or two? But before you start wrapping, take a moment to explore the art and science of picking proper presents. From poor presentation to surprise pets, …
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Photo by Ljupco Smokovski / Shutterstock.com Worried about crowds when shopping for groceries during the pandemic? Plan your outings for 8 a.m. on Mondays. And if you want to visit a restaurant, 3 p.m. on a Tuesday is your best bet. Those times typically are the least busy periods for …
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year again! The time for family gatherings (but not this year), holiday feasts (maybe), and, according to my TV, buying brand new his-and-hers SUVs (not ever). I’m not being sarcastic, I do enjoy the holiday season, but there’s no question that it’s stressful. …
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A mobile testing station on Staten Island in New York City.Credit…Stephanie Keith for The New York Times More Americans are getting tested for coronavirus than ever before — and that could mean more surprise medical bills. Congress wrote rules in March that aimed to make coronavirus testing free for all …
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