Lifestyle
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Chuck E. Cheese Rolls Out a Subscription Model To Win Us Back
Chuck E. Cheese — the nostalgic family entertainment chain known for its pizza, arcade games, animatronic band (RIP), and prizes — is trying to win us back. Launching a nationwide subscription program, the company hopes to target families with inflation…
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18 Things You Should NEVER Buy at Walmart
Walmart is known for offering affordable prices on almost all of its inventory. But that doesn’t always mean you’ll find the best deal at this big-box store. These 18 items are better left on shelves and bought elsewhere. 1. Meat…
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22 Tips to Keep Gardening Dirt Cheap
Going to the grocery store is easy, but a garden is a frugal way to eat fruits and veggies that gets you way more for your money. Having your own garden doesn’t have to be pricey. A great garden can…
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22 Nasty Old-School Foods & Drinks People Wouldn’t Even Think of Giving Their Kids Today
When you see what kids eat today — with all the chia and quinoa and gluten-free, vegan options — and compare it to the sugary, artificially-flavored junk we were addicted to, you might wonder: “Did our parents care at all?”…
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20 Ways Going Out to Dinner Was Radically Different in the ’50s
Going out to dinner in the 1950s was an entirely different experience compared with today. Back then, diners had to adhere to a strict set of social norms and expectations that most people today would likely roll their eyes at. The era…
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12 Things Minimalists Never Buy — and You Shouldn’t Either
Minimalism is all the rage lately. It’s all about simplifying your life and home to make things feel less overwhelming and more manageable. Minimalists shy away from fluff and filler and stick to simplicity instead. There are plenty of things…
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20 Incredible Things You Probably Didn’t Know You Can Do With Vinegar
If I had a penny for every time my mom solved one of my problems with vinegar — be it a fever, mosquito bite, or stubborn stain — I’d be…
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10 Low-Cost Home Renovation Ideas With the Biggest Payback
Sometimes, we could all use a change of scenery. This is especially true if you’ve lived in the same house for a long time and haven’t changed it. Unfortunately, some…
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22 Classic Summer Activities That Kids (Sadly) Just Aren’t Doing These Days
“Bye, mom, I’m out,” was all it took on a summer day. You’d hop on your bike, annoy the grumpy neighbor with pranks, play any kind of ball, draw with…
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24 States That Hiked the Minimum Wage in 2024 (and One That’s Getting a Raise Soon)
From cost of living adjustments to legislative plans to reach a certain wage by a particular year, half of the U.S. states raised their minimum wages in 2024. And while…
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15 Absolutely Essential Items to Pack for Your Summer Road Trip
Embarking on a summer road trip can be an exhilarating experience, filled with the promise of new adventures and unforgettable memories. But while out on the open road, packing the…
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This Was the Highest-Grossing Movie the Year You Were Born
There used to be a charming tradition of buying a newspaper on the day a baby was born (so they could catch up with the happenings in the world as soon…
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21 Weirdest Items Sold on Amazon That You’ll Still Want
Amazon is dangerous when it comes to clicking “Buy Now” on captivating yet pointless items. But sometimes, there are things that are just so strange you have to try it…
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17 Best Pillows for Every Budget, According to Sleepers
A good pillow is key to a good night’s sleep. If you’ve been laying your head down on a shaggy, flat, and completely disappointing pillow, it’s time to consider an…
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30 Mind-Blowing Hidden Features of Everyday Objects We’re Sure You Didn’t Know About
You see random features on things you use every day, and you dismiss them as design quirks. However, product designers go to great lengths to make these products as useful…
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23 Products So Badly Designed There’s No Way They Were Tested
Sometimes, we can all marvel at the ingenuity of a product’s design. More often, we can marvel the clunker ever went into production. We checked a Reddit thread that asked,…
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20 Wallet-Friendly Products Everyone Should Own
There are items you like, items you want, and items you need. The good news is that there are items you need that also won’t break your budget. Here are…
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Costco Products for the Best Summer Ever
Who doesn’t love Costco, especially in summer? The mega-store stocks all kinds of products that make the summer even more fantastic. Here are some of our favorites. Not a member…
