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Throw the iPads Out the Window: Cheap DIY Sports Your Kids Can Play in the Backyard All Summer Long
When summer finally rolls around, it’s time for kids to trade their textbooks for outdoor adventures. But before you start worrying about spending your hard-earned money on sports equipment, we’ve got some good news for you: Fun-filled summer days for…
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Homegrown Weed and Zelda: Redditors Who Embrace ‘Simple Living’ Share How They Unwind After Work
Not everyone has the cash, the time, or even the desire to end the workday with a Pelaton session, a glass of fine wine, and expensive takeout. But as a recent thread on r/SimpleLiving demonstrates, you don’t need a lot…
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What Is Gray Water — and How Can Using It Help Save You Money?
The average American family uses an average of 300 gallons of water every day — and 75% of it goes down the drain. Some of it isn’t anything you’d want to reuse around the house (think toilet water), but some…
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‘Chick-fil-A Is Discontinued”: Mom Transforms Kitchen into a Cafeteria for Summer Break in Viral Video
School is almost out for the summer and parents everywhere are faced with the harsh reality that their ears will soon be subjected to round-the-clock, “I’m hungry,” and “Can I have a snack?” badgering. Gone is the convenience of packing…
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Unusual Backyard Cooking Gadgets That Are Actually Useful
Grilling is a great way to cook while enjoying the outdoors and the company of others. For backyard cooks looking to expand their grilling vocabulary beyond spatulas and tongs, here are some useful, unique accessories worth buying to impress your…
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Turf Wars: Horror Stories of Lawn Disputes Between Neighbors
It’s the American dream for many: a home with a great, green patch of grass to call all your own. But sometimes, even a private yard can’t create enough distance to keep away terrible people. Here are some stories of…
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Why Air-Drying Clothes Is Superior in Almost Every Way
Even in some of the densest cities in Europe, you’ll see clothes dangling from balconies, lines, and drying racks. This might seem like a rather benign observation — Europeans don’t…
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10 Foods You Can Freeze That Won’t Turn Into Freezer-Burned ‘Mush’
If you’ve ever tried to freeze and reheat a bowl of cooked pasta or a handful of soggy french fries, you know that some foods aren’t exactly freezer friendly. That…
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Swiffer Sweeper? More Like Swiffer Cheaper With These Sustainable Refill Hacks
Swiffer owes its success to a “razor and blades” business model. First, they hook you with a low-priced mop, and soon enough, you’re stuck buying pricey refills for the lifespan…
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The Amazon Dispatch: Woman Accidentally Films Herself Getting Fired While Making Wes Anderson-Style TikTok
There’s something so aesthetically pleasing about Wes Anderson-style TikTok videos. Between the sharp cuts, slow-motion walking shots, and symmetrical compositions, these videos, which typically offer a “day in the life”…
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8 Genius Tips To Beat the Heat and Slash Your Electric Bill This Summer From Redditors
Summer is coming, and it’s time to enjoy the warm weather. The one problem? You’re breaking out in a cold sweat just thinking about the super high electric bills that…
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‘Why Is This Air Fryer So Easy To Clean,’ Said No One Ever. Here’s How To Do It Right
Air fryers are a convenient, quick, and healthy way to fry up all kinds of food. But man, can they be a hassle to clean. No matter the brand, that…
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Ready To Save Big on Your Natural Gas Bill? Here’s How
The average annual natural gas bill was $761 in 2021, according to the American Gas Association. While that might not seem like a ton of cash, the U.S. is the…
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Expensive Water Bill? Here’s What You Can Do To Cut Back
The average American uses 156 gallons of water a day. To put that into perspective, that’s double what the typical French person uses and quadruple what the average person uses…
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PSA: The Container Store Is Accepting Bed Bath & Beyond’s Defunct 20% Off Coupons — But Act Fast
After a years-long tailspin, Bed Bath & Beyond finally filed for bankruptcy this week, leaving a legacy of those big blue 20% off coupons behind. As of April 26, 2023,…
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Don’t Be a Victim: 21 Cheap Ways to Protect Yourself From Thieves
With prices rising for everything from fast food to cars, it should be no surprise that thieves are looking for ways to take advantage — even stealing gasoline from cars.…
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A Busy Mom’s Favorite Cooking Hacks to Make Easier and Cheaper Meals
Unless you’ve got unlimited time and unwavering skills in the kitchen, cooking meals at home can be, well, a pain in the ass. As a mom of four who loves…
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Weed Out Your Worries: 5 Cheap Ways to Combat Garden Intruders
Landscaping takes time, patience, and of course, money. But there are plenty of ways for green thumbs to save some green. When it comes to weeds — the most obnoxiously inevitable…
