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    Memorial Day

    Welcome to the unofficial kickoff to summer! We’ve got everything you need to know about barbecues, beaches, bargains, and, of course, why we’re celebrating this day in the first place.

    Memorial Day vs. Veterans Day: What’s the Difference?

    If you're not sure what the difference is between Memorial Day and Veterans Day, you're not alone. Here's what you need to know.

    30 Memorial Day Sales With Some of the Deepest Discounts We’ve Ever Seen

    Memorial Day sales are the warmer weather answer to Black Friday, except the discounts are...
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    33 Patriotic Memorial Day Quotes for Every American

    Honor the sacrifice of our heroic fallen with these Memorial Day quotes; they deliver words...
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    What Is Memorial Day and Why Do We Celebrate It?

    It's not just the unofficial beginning of summer.

    14 Memorial Day Facts You Didn’t Learn in School

    Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May—here's what you might not know...

    The Perfect Vacation for Every Week of Summer

    Don't let summer pass you by! These are the absolute best trips you can take...

    14 Last-Minute Memorial Day Getaways You Won’t Want to Miss

    Even if you haven't booked a vacation getaway for Memorial Day weekend yet, there are...

    Fast Finishing Touches for Food

    It's all in the food presentation: These simple finishing touches can transform basic dishes into...

    5 Simple Memorial Day Weekend Home Projects

    Check smoke detector and carbon monoxide batteries Be sure to check your smoke detector and...
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    Last-Minute Memorial Day Getaways

    No plans for Memorial Day weekend? Luckily we’re here to rescue you and your family...