Food & Drink
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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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5 Vegetarian Slow Cooker Meals Under $15
Whether you are a vegetarian or just looking for some Meatless Monday recipes, you can appreciate a set-it-and-forget-it meal. There is very little prep needed for any of the delicious vegetarian meals featured below; your slow cooker does most of…
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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 can pull together without breaking a sweat. One should appeal…
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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 or bag. Marketed as safer and better than tap water,…
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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 best cheap source of fresh organic foods. Our sample contenders…
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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 at a local bar for a happy hour deal —…
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Hosting a Party with a Russian Twist
Friday, February 7 marks the opening of the the 2014 Winter Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia. As the resort city finishes preparations for the opening ceremony, consider…
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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…
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Flavor is Cheap
A portion of every dollar you earn is spent on food, so do yourself a favor and make that food taste better. Whether you dine out or prepare meals at…
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How to Host a Cheap Summer Olympics Viewing Party
More than 1 billion are expected to watch this Friday, July 27, as top athletes from all over the world gather in London for the 2012 Summer Olympics opening ceremony.…
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Three Cheap Summer Meals
Sometimes, summer means skipping out on grocery shopping day because the beach or a walk outside plead for your attention. And, well, you can always fall back on your pantry…
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Stock Up on These Essential Pantry Staples for Cheap, Healthful Meals
A smart grocery trip today can keep the pizza deliveryman away. A well-stocked refrigerator and pantry are essential for cooking quick, cheap meals (see our earlier blog post for ideas).…
