The Buyline
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Three best travel mugs
If you need a cup of coffee to get going in the morning, you can save plenty of money by brewing your own and bringing it with you to the office, school, or wherever you need to go. But that requires having a good travel mug to keep your coffee hot no matter how long your commute. Travel mugs aren’t...
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Three best Xbox consoles
Way back in the technical dark ages of 2001, Microsoft launched the first Xbox console . Over the years, Microsoft has achieved video game dominance through a combination of exclusive titles, innovative features, and a strong community of gamers, but at the heart of it all, there’s always been...
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A guide to throwing an Oscars party
It’s the best time of the year for movie lovers: awards season. With the 91st Academy Awards just a few weeks away, now is the perfect time to plan an Oscars party your friends will be talking about for the next few months. If you’ve never been to an Oscars party, you’ll love how easily this party...
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Best President's Day mattress sales
If you’re in the market for a new mattress, you’re in luck. The sales taking place this President’s Day weekend are just as competitive as the Black Friday sales we saw in late 2018. Some have even started already, and you will notice deep discounts at least through Monday. We’ve rounded up ten...
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What to do for your dog so they're happy when you're not around
Our dogs bring so much joy to our lives, but we bring joy to theirs, too. That's why it's tough for your canine companion when you're not home to hang out with him. Of course, you can't stay home constantly and your dog can't come everywhere with you, so he needs to be content with a certain amount...
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Three best cookware sets
Buying quality pots and pans is one of the best things you can do to up your cooking game. Whether you’re setting up your kitchen for the first time or looking for an upgrade, consider buying a cookware set, which can save you money over buying each piece separately. You can always add specialty...
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Three best milk frothers
Play barista at home with a milk frother and make foamed milk to top off espresso shots to make cappuccinos or add to your regular cup of joe. With a milk frother, it’s easy to whip up that café-grade, thick layer of milk—whether cow or soy—in your kitchen. There are three different kinds of frothers...
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Everything you need to know about the health of your car battery
There’s never a right time for your car’s battery to fail. Whether you’re on your way to work, off to the airport, or just cruising around town, the dreaded *click* of a dead battery is the absolute last thing you want to hear. And while there are many possible culprits for a vehicle’s refusal...
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Weekly deals: Save your floors from winter's mess
There’s no doubt that winter is tough on floors. Wet, snow-covered feet and muddy paws take their toll on carpet, hardwood, tile, and vinyl flooring throughout the cold-winter months when inclement weather is the norm. Fortunately there are numerous cleaning tools available that are designed to...
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Three best pillows
A pillow can make or break your sleep. Choose the wrong one, and you could end up tossing and turning all night and waking up with a stiff neck in the morning. Choose the right one, and you’ll sleep soundly and wake up feeling refreshed and ready to take on the day. The trouble is there is no right...
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Three best snowshoes
If you want to get into an outdoor winter sport, snowshoeing is an inexpensive option that offers a lot of fun for all ages. No prior experience is needed to get outside with a brand-new pair of snowshoes and start trekking. As long as you have a good pair of winter boots and warm outdoor clothing,...
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Three best wine aerators
Want your favorite bottle of wine to taste as good as it possibly can? Then you need a wine aerator to keep beside your wine collection. An aerator adds oxygen to the wine as you pour it, which reduces the bitter flavor of the wine’s tannins for a smoother taste. But if you want to enjoy your wine...
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Forget roses: A dozen unique Valentine’s Day gifts for him and her
Flowers are expensive and they die. This year, be heart smart with our stylish Valentine's Day gift picks for any guy or gal. From the Fjallraven’s water-resistant backpack to Kate Spade's New York Be Mine leather card holder, these gifts say forever.
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Three best gaming computers
If you consider a computer a tool for work and nothing else, then a gaming computer is not for you. However, if you like to use the computer for fun and work — with an emphasis on the fun — consider a gaming PC. Gaming computers differ from standard computers in a few different ways. As a general...
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5 Valentine's Day gifts that will help you survive the Sweethearts shortage
How to express your love this Valentines Day? It probably won’t be with Sweethearts Conversation Hearts. You know, the chalky little candies printed with cute messages like “Be Mine” and “Cutie Pie” that date to 1902. It turns out they aren’t being made this year. The original producer of the candy,...
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How to spot the early signs of autism
Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), can include a broad range of strengths and challenges. People with autism may suffer difficulties with social, speech, and communication skills and may exhibit some repetitive behaviors. In a study recently published by Pediatrics, it was found that the...
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Three best fire safes
All homeowners have valuables they want to keep safe from theft and accidents. In particular, you might be concerned about what would happen to important documents if there were a fire in your home. A high-quality fire safe can give you important peace of mind if your home suffers a fire or break-in....
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Three best curling irons
Whether you’re headed to an event or just want beautiful hair for your day-to-day, curling irons are highly useful styling tools for virtually any hair type. Thanks to the wide range of curling irons on the market, creating soft, bouncy curls or loose, relaxed waves has never been easier. Due to...
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Three best external hard drives
Whether you’re looking for a backup, some extra space, or an easy way to take your data with you, there are many external hard drives to choose from that offer a variety of features. Cloud storage is becoming increasingly common, but there will always be a need for secure storage for personal files...
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Three best kitchen utensil sets
If you want rave reviews for the meals you prepare in your kitchen, it all starts with the right tools. A kitchen utensil set includes a number of tools that come in handy for a wide range of dishes, including several basic utensils that you may need daily. Buying them in a set can save you serious...
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How to have the perfect movie night at home
The lights are low, the volume's up, and a great film is playing on the big screen — you can't go wrong with a movie night. However, a trip to the movie theater can be expensive, they're not always showing something you want to see, and you have to leave the comfort of your own home. Sometimes,...
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Three best home brew kits
If you like to spend time in the kitchen creating fun new recipes, we have a new hobby for you to try. Brewing your own beer at home can be an interesting way to try some new flavors … and you’ll have the satisfaction of personalizing the beer to your taste. Home brew kits contain the basic ingredients...
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How to prepare for a day of skiing
To get the most out of your time on the mountain, you should think through each part of your adventure — equipment, clothing, food, and travel. The more prepared you are, the more time you can spend on the slopes. Even if you went skiing last year and haven’t replaced any of your equipment, you...
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Weekly deals: Manage snowfall better
Don't let the fluctuating temperatures that bring snow one day and spring-like weather the next fool you, because there is still a lot of winter to go before warmer days are here to stay. And because more accumulating snowfalls are likely in many areas of the country, now is a great time to shop...
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Three best digital photo frames
With smartphone cameras becoming increasingly advanced and the price of digital cameras dropping, capturing memorable moments has never been easier. But in an age when most photos are taken digitally and stored on smart devices, computers, memory cards, or in the cloud, most of us end up seeing...
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Weekend deals: Best bargains for Valentine's Day gifts
The countdown is on – you only have about two weeks to find a perfect Valentine's Day gift for that special person in your life. You may be considering something that's traditionally given for the holiday of love, or an unexpected item that is sure to get an enthusiastic response. From the practical...
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Three best yoga mats
Yoga may seem like a trendy exercise these days, but it’s a workout that dates back to ancient India. There’s are good reasons why it has been practiced for thousands of years — it helps relieve stress in both mind and body, and it helps improve strength, flexibility, and balance. But if you’re...
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Three best digital cameras
Digital cameras are incredible pieces of technology. If you remember the days of film cameras, you’ve likely noticed that digital cameras have drastically changed the way people use and share images. Digital cameras allow photographers to edit and improve the quality of the images after they’re...
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Most anticipated 3DS games of 2019
Nintendo 3 DS and 2DS owners were treated to a range of unexpected surprises from Nintendo in 2018, including a collection of 300 wildly different microgames in WarioWare Gold, a bold new direction for the Pokémon series with Detective Pikachu, and a charming title of Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker...
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Three best knife sharpeners
If you’ve invested in a high-quality set of knives, you know how much easier they make slicing, dicing, and chopping for your favorite recipes. But if the blade gets dull, even the best knife can become a liability, which is why every kitchen needs an effective knife sharpener. But choosing the...
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Best Valentine's Day Gifts if you've been dating less than a year
The day of love is fast approaching, and while some couples have been planning epic surprises for months, Valentine’s Day can be a difficult holiday to navigate if you haven’t been dating for very long. Trying to find the perfect gift that is appropriate for the age of the relationship is essential....
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Most anticipated Nintendo Switch games of 2019
Nintendo Switch owners enjoyed a tsunami of great video games in 2018, including Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, and of course, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, but there are plenty of exciting games on the horizon. Nintendo is getting a range...
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Three best Nest cameras
If you want a connected home, you may already be a fan of Nest products. The company makes smart devices to help you keep tabs on the many goings-on that occur when you’re not there. Nest of surveillance cameras live up to the company’s reputation for providing well-designed, attractive products...
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Three best countertop blenders
There might be an endless variety of cool kitchen gadgets that would be nice to own, but very few qualify as must-haves. On the short list of must-haves, near the top, would be a countertop blender. Besides shakes and smoothies, you can use a countertop blender to make pesto, soup, peanut butter,...
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Weekly deals: Bargains for the toughest days of winter
Winter is definitely in full gear, and many parts of the country are in a deep freeze. Dealing with the cold temperatures and the many hassles that come along with them this time of year can be challenging. But the good news is that the right products will make your life a little bit easier while...
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Three best meat slicers
Meat slicers were once the purview of old-school delicatessens, but now home cooks have discovered that there’s nothing better for slicing foods quickly and precisely. A meat slicer makes an arduous task — cutting meat, cheese, or vegetables into even, thin slices — quick and easy. It can even...
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Three best weighted blankets
The concept of a weighted blanket might seem odd to the uninitiated, but they've proved useful to countless people worldwide. Weighted blankets provide general calming properties and better sleep to people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), anxiety, PTSD, insomnia, sensory processing disorders,...
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Best TVs for watching the Super Bowl
The Super Bowl is one of the biggest sporting events of the year, bar none. It’s only fitting that a Super Bowl party is equally epic, and for a soiree like that, you need a quality television. There are several factors that optimize a TV for sports—size, display type, display clarity, and brightness....
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Weekend deals: Deeply discounted TV, air fryer, more
From handy kitchen appliances to feature-packed TVs, there are always bargains available this time of year — it just takes a little effort to find them. We sought a little help from Amazon 's price tracker, CamelCamelCamel, to find some weekend deals at low sale prices to get your started. So whether...
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Three best panini presses
Everyone loves a tasty sandwich, but if you want to take lunch to the next level, serve up some paninis. There’s something delectable about grilled bread, melted cheese, and your favorite meat and veggie fillings all heated together that can’t be beaten. If you really want to wow family and friends...
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Three best wireless routers
When you sign up for internet, your service provider probably will give you a wireless router. It may do the job just fine … or it may leave you with a weak signal that doesn’t give you the performance you want. To gain the best possible WiFi performance, consider purchasing your own wireless router...
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Tips for making a killer Super Bowl spread
Super Bowl Sunday is an exciting day. It brings fans across the country together as they cheer on America’s top two football teams. Whether you’re a sports fan or not, one of the best things about the day is the chance to enjoy the game with friends and family. The foundation of every successful...
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Three best knee braces
Knee braces can go a long way toward minimizing the pain you feel from a recent knee injury or surgery and preventing further harm. But it’s not always easy to find the right one for your situation. There are different types of knee braces, and each is designed to help you in a different way. The...
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Three best streaming devices
Not too long ago, only younger generations seemed to recognize the wisdom of abandoning paid TV services. But the DVR has allowed viewing habits of all generations to change, and à la carte TV is quickly becoming the norm. However, to enjoy that freedom you still need an internet connection and...
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How to plan a Super Bowl party (even if you don't like football)
The Super Bowl is always more fun when you watch it with other people. One of the best ways to bring all your favorite football fans together is to host a Super Bowl party. Just line up some great treats and fire up the big screen for a fun evening. But what if you aren’t a football fan? You don’t...