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A simple parenting technique helps Inuit children learn to control anger at an early age.

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Want to be financially independent and retire early? Try this extreme saving plan called the FIRE movement.

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6 home-schooled siblings demonstrate the power of motivation. (And their four younger sisters and brother aren't too far behind.)

Cane toads have been introduced to many parts of the world with the intention of using them as natural pest control.

This one tip can save up to 20 percent of the energy your refrigerator uses.

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When you're out on the trail, a little etiquette can take you a long way.

One Israeli winery wants to highlight Tu Bishvat, an environmentally focused holiday, so everyone can celebrate.

These tips will help you make a trip to any type of grocery store as zero-waste as possible.

Dietitians weigh in on counting net carbs: A useful dieting tool or just another food fad?

For every cat photo or video you post on social media using the #MyGreatCat hashtag, Purina Pro Plan will donate a pound of food to feline rescue groups.

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When disasters strike, we want to help the victims, even from thousands of miles away. Consider these giving strategies to make sure your donation counts.

You want to donate after a disaster, but give wisely so your funds get to the people who need it most.

Many organizations are accepting donations for California wildfire victims and first responders, making it easy for you to help.

Making room in your budget for charitable giving will require some adjustments. But if a cause is important to you, it's worth a little extra saving.

Turns out peeing on a jellyfish sting may do more harm than good, here's what to do if you get tased with a tentacle.

In addition to studying leaves and flowers to recognize trees, you can also look at tree bark characteristics.

Regardless of where you live, there are birds to admire. Here are some tips to begin watching, including 5 useful apps to try.

Traffic driving you crazy? Let MNN get you on track to a more astute commute with these carpooling and public transit tips.

Uber and Lyft are both offering discounted ridesharing services. Today in San Francisco; tomorrow the world.

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Here's what to give and what to avoid for the holidays or any time of year.

Watch how this small, but fast-growing, Maine brewery is rolling sustainability into their operational DNA.

LED bulbs have better light quality and last longer than CFL's. Here's how to find the right glow for your space.

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Author and GMO expert Jeffrey Smith shares his advice on how to make the best food choices when you're not the one doing the cooking.

This step-by-step Kindle book will help families of all sizes get home-cooked meals on the table.

Guide to pulling off a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with style from the former New York Times restaurant critic is a bargain.

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New empathy-building app lets you swap lives with people you don’t know.

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The company will do the work for you.

This worry-free form of the popular multimedia chatting app limits children's activities to drawing and taking photos to store on your device.

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Project Bike Tech offers students diverse skills and options when they leave high school.

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