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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Odua Images / Shutterstock.com April showers bring May flowers — and an array of fabulous freebies. From free doughnuts (daily!) to gratis garden supplies and complimentary cat food, we’ve rounded up some of the best deals you’ll find this month. Read on to see which exciting offers will soon be …
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Roman Samborskyi / Shutterstock.com With seven people in my house, controlling clutter is a constant struggle. No matter how many boxes I haul to the local thrift store, it feels like we always have an overabundance of items spilling out of cabinets, closets and shelves. The key to having a …
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Prostock-studio / Shutterstock.com For years, the only thing I ever ordered from Amazon was the occasional book. But, as we all know, the online store branched out long ago and now sells everything from furniture to farm equipment. And if you have an Amazon Prime membership, you don’t need to …
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Photo by Maria Sbytova / Shutterstock.com Most people understand that their homeowners insurance will pay if a tree lands on the roof or the garage goes up in flames. However, many policies cover a number of other losses that you may not expect. Of course, it goes without saying that …
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Erickson Stock / Shutterstock.com When’s the last time you popped in a cassette tape? Rented a movie at a video store? Wrote a check for groceries? Maybe you still do some — or all — of these things. But chances are good you’ve replaced many of what used to be …
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This week, celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, listen to Shakespeare or make some art. Here is a sampling of the week’s events and how to tune in (all times are Eastern). Note that events are subject to change after publication. Monday Watch a reading of the new script “Pandora,” by the …
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Slatan / Shutterstock.com Garbage disposals often get a bad rap. Some people think we shouldn’t use them at all. There’s no doubt that the in-sink grinders can be convenient, time-saving helpers, and many of us would find it tough to get along without them. But they can be sensitive. Many …
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Tong_stocker / Shutterstock.com Most of us will never find a treasure like the sweater once owned by legendary football coach Vince Lombardi that a Knoxville, Tennessee, couple bought at Goodwill for 58 cents and resold for $ 43,000. But, chin up. There’s still plenty of profit to made in the …
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