Food & Drink
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10 Quick and Easy Summer Treats
One of the challenges of summer is staying cool without spending a lot of money on air-conditioning and ice cream. With lots of fresh produce on grocery store shelves, it’s easy to whip up inexpensive treats to help keep the…
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10 Cheap but Tasty Summer Cocktails
There’s little more enjoyable than relaxing under the summer sun with a delicious beverage in hand. The cost of cocktails has skyrocketed over the last few years and it’s not uncommon to pay $16 or so for just one drink…
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10 Tips for a Healthy and Affordable Diet When You’re Pregnant
Congratulations, you just found out you’re expecting. Now you have free reign to eat for two, right? Wrong. Although it’s easy to let nutrition fly out the window when you’re pregnant and hungry, experts say you need to add only…
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11 Ways to Throw a March Madness Party on the Cheap
March Madness is quickly approaching and throwing a party to cheer for any of the 68 teams in the weeks-long tournament is what a devoted fan of college basketball does. From decorations and themed baked goods to snacks and booze,…
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A Unique Twist on a Cheap Dinner Party
It’s been a few weeks since the holiday party season ended, and it’s about time to get back into the social swing of things. A dinner party with homemade vittles and free-flowing drinks is a good way to reconnect with…
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Cheap Fall Dishes: 5 Apple and Pumpkin Recipes
It’s no secret that eating in season is a sure-fire way to find the best produce and save a bundle. The arrival of autumn ushers in one of the best times of year for our taste buds and our wallets.…
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How to Make Homemade Pizza for Under $10
Rather than calling for delivery, try a cheaper homemade pizza. Make the pie yourself or let the whole family pitch in. Here Cheapism serves up two budget-wise pizza recipes you…
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Which Chains Charge Most for Water, and How to Hydrate for Free
Whether you’re at the mall, the gym, or in a new city, you won’t go far without spotting a bottle of Poland Spring, Deer Park, or Dasani in someone’s hand…
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Best Cheap Organic Food Store: Walmart, Whole Foods, Kroger, Costco or the Farmers Market?
The words organic and frugal rarely are used in the same sentence. But with the weather warming up and fresh produce beginning to ripen, we set out to find the…
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Turning Happy Hour Into Dinner: A Cheapskate’s Guide
Happy hour, once known as cocktail time, is that transition period between the end of work and the start of dinner. It used to be that you had to hang…
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Beyond Beer: 8 Non-Alcoholic Drinks for a Party
Are you ready for some … hosting? If your living room has been designated the local Super Bowl venue, preparation is in order. Namely: party drinks and food. (We’re supposing…
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Fall Entertaining on the Cheap
There’s a chill in the air, the leaves are changing colors, and football is back. The fall season is here and we’ve got some tips on how to entertain for…
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Coffee Rewards Programs: Which Perks Your Interest?
Coffee is a big and competitive business in the United States — Statistic Brain reports that consumers spend more than 18 billion dollars a year on specialty brews alone —…
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5 Cheap and Easy Ways to Enjoy Watermelon on National Watermelon Day
Sweet and juicy, watermelon is an icon of summer and good for you, to boot. Two cups contain 80 calories and zero fat and are packed with vitamins A, B6,…
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Too Hot to Cook? Try These Cheap Summer Recipes
The best, and cheapest, summer recipes don’t require turning on the oven or stovetop but still result in delicious and refreshing dishes. Take advantage of freshly harvested vegetables and fruits…
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Save Some Green on St. Paddy’s Day
Soon it will be St. Patrick’s Day, when everyone is Irish for a day and frugal bloggers go haywire with puns on the word “green.” Although the historical significance is…
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Still Not Using a Money-Saving Slow Cooker? Try These Recipes and Tips
Crock-Pots and other slow cookers tend to emerge from cupboards around this time of year, pressed into service for creating hearty winter meals. This simple appliance has stayed in style…
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Holiday Liquor on a Budget
As Christmas and New Year’s loom ever closer on the horizon, festivities brimming with cocktails and other alcoholic beverages are in full swing. But quenching the thirst of your guests…
