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Mom Who Saved $12,750 by Taking Her Kids on Vacation During Term Time Says She’ll Do It Again Despite the Fines

A single mom from England has saved a fortune by taking her kids out of school during term time to go for vacations abroad and said she stands by her decision and will do it again. Rachel Smith, 33, has been on four holidays so far with her children, Brayden, 11, and Elianna, 9, and has…


Calm Your Nerves and Boost Cognitive Health With Jujube Dates (+ Recipes)

Editor’s Note: Next time you’re out shopping, pick up some jujube fruit. These little red dates are believed to have originated in China where they’ve been cultivated for more than 4,000 years. Packed with nutrients and antioxidants, this ancient superfruit boasts impressive health benefits. Jujube can be eaten dried or fresh and taste like Granny…


Closing Prices for Crude Oil, Gold, and Other Commodities (June 30)

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for August delivery rose 78 cents to $70.64 a barrel Friday. Brent crude for August delivery rose 56 cents to $74.90 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for July delivery rose 2 cents $2.63 a gallon. July heating oil rose 3 cents to $2.45 a gallon. August natural gas rose 10 cents to…


No Skincare Challenge

What happens when an oily skin gal and a dry skin gal go about their days without applying skincare for a week? Will chaos ensue or will this be an opportunity for their skin to reset? Fel and Ro (and their poor skin) will be put to the test as they document their skincare-less experiences…


Book Review: ‘Knowing What We Know’

Author Simon Winchester is a prolific writer with more than 30 books to his credit. He has a distinctive knack for storytelling that readers will appreciate. He can take a subject, which on the surface could be perceived as weighty, and bring it to life with personal anecdotes and fascinating historical tidbits woven into the…


How Major US Stock Indexes Fared June 30

Wall Street rallied to cap a winning week, month and first half of the year after reports suggested pressure on inflation may be easing. The S&P 500 jumped 1.2 percent Friday to reach its highest level since April 2022. It surged 15.9 percent in the first half of the year. The Dow rose 0.8 percent…


First Super Moon of 2023 Will Be Full ‘Buck’ Moon Around Summer Solstice—What You Need to Know

The upcoming July full moon, traditionally called the full “buck” moon, comes almost off the heels of the summer solstice. It will be the first of four super moons this year, thus it will appear bigger and brighter than most full moons. But as it falls so close to the solstice, it will hang very…


A Classic MGM Musical: ‘Two Weeks With Love’ (1950)

NR | 1 hr 32 min | musical, comedy, romance| 1950 School is now out across the country, so many American families are using this time to take a short weekend getaway, or even a longer holiday. One classic film which depicts the events of a family’s summer vacation is 1950’s “Two Weeks With Love,”…


Staging Your Home Can Sell It Quicker and for More. Here’s How to Hire a Pro

You love your house and have invested much time and money into making it just the way you want it. But now it’s time to sell, and your real estate agent advises undoing all that work. Neutralize it so someone else can imagine living there. That can be upsetting for a seller to hear, but…


5 Simple, Healthy Keto Sheet Pan Recipes

Editor’s Note: Bursting with flavor and color, these 5 keto recipes are perfect for summer get-togethers, romantic dinner nights, or when you’re craving something delicious and healthy! If these aren’t enough, make sure to grab a copy of “The Keto Sheet Pan Cookbook” by Sarah Anne Jones which contains over 70 easy breakfasts, dinners, and…