Holidays
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The Best White Elephant Gifts at Costco, According to Superfans
Costco’s gigantic inventory, affordable prices, and sometimes wildly strange products — you can buy a ghillie suit and a 72-pound cheese wheel — make it a white elephant shopper’s dream. Redditor’s recently shared what they think the best white elephant gifts at Costco…
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Pass the Maple Syrup: HelloFresh Is Offering a Buddy the Elf-Inspired Spaghetti Kit
You can cover all of the main elf food groups with HelloFresh’s limited-edition Buddy the Elf-inspired spaghetti dinner kit. Just like in “Elf,” the kit includes everything you need for a sugary spaghetti breakfast, from assorted candies to marshmallows and…
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So Long, Mall Santa: Kids Have Virtual Visits With Kris Kringle Now
The pandemic has changed a lot in our lives, and as Christmas approaches, one of them seems to have staying power: virtual visits with Santa Claus. Zoom or social media visits with St. Nick started as a way to keep…
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Here’s What Real Christmas Trees Cost Across the Country
With the amount of money you’re already shelling out during the holiday season, it can be heartbreaking to watch Christmas tree prices rise every year. According to a survey conducted by the Real Christmas Tree Board in August 2022, 71% of…
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Have a Few Bucks Left On a Gift Card? You’re Entitled to a Cash Refund in These States
Americans are holding billions of dollars in unused gift cards, vouchers, and store credits, with an average amount of $175 of unspent funds per person, according to a CreditCards.com survey. But thanks to a series of obscure state laws, consumers…
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These Grocery Stores Are Open on Christmas Day
It feels like every holiday comes with a moment where you realize there’s just a few more things you need. While the biggest holiday of the year will see most businesses close, there are still a good amount of grocery…
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Trader Joe’s Superfans Are Obsessed With the Store’s Wool Trivets and Wreaths
Trader Joe’s seasonal holiday goods have hit stores across the country, including a “12 days of scented candles” gift set, dark chocolate-covered gingerbread folk, and jingle-jangle pretzel twists. But TJ’s…
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States Where Thanksgiving Turkeys Are Cheapest (and Most Expensive)
Inflation is hitting Thanksgiving dinner tables hard this year with turkey prices reaching record highs in many states. And if you’re the chef in charge of preparing the spread, the…
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Frugal Redditors Share Their Money-Saving Black Friday Tips
Profit-hungry retailers pitch Black Friday as if it’s some rare fire sale that budget-conscious consumers can’t afford to miss. But the data show otherwise. According to a recent Reuters report,…
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Outrageously Ugly Christmas Sweaters (Most for $40 or Less)
Hideous holiday sweaters have been such a cliche for so long that they’re actually now in vogue. Christmas parties (even those on Zoom) are a competition for who can wear…
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Nintendo to Hatchimals: Gifts That Sparked Holiday Insanity
The holiday shopping season always brings wild-eyed buyers trying to take advantage of bottom-dollar discounts. But every few years, a particular item — usually electronics or toys — sells even…
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Beautiful Casserole Dishes That’ll Wow the Dinner Table
Thanksgiving is just around the corner. If you’d like to introduce a little more beauty into your holiday (and dinner table) this year, one of these gorgeous casserole dishes might…
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Don’t Miss These Holiday Gift Bargains From Costco
Costco isn’t just the place for giant packs of paper towels and toilet paper: It’s one of the best places to buy holiday gifts, from stocking stuffers to big-ticket items.…
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18 Creative Pie Recipes to Spice Up Your Holidays
Break out of the boring routine of apple and pumpkin pies this holiday season, and bring something unique and exciting to the table. From wine-infused fillings to hearty kicks of…
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You’ll Never Believe This Thanksgiving Dinner Is Actually Ice Cream
We’ve all at least thought about having dessert for dinner, but now’s your chance to take it to the next level. Life Raft Treats, an artisan ice cream truck based…
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Starbucks Baristas Reveal the Most Frustrating Holiday Drinks To Make
With holiday season in full swing, Starbucks baristas are being inundated with a word salad of festive drink orders. And just as their lengthy names imply — what the heck is…
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Check Out This Reboot of a Classic Christmas Movie, We Triple Dog Dare Ya
HBO Max is rolling out a reboot of the beloved “A Christmas Story,” appropriately titled, “A Christmas Story Christmas,” with several original cast members in tow. Peter Billingsley is reprising his…
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Aldi Cuts Prices to 2019 Levels in Thanksgiving ‘Rewind’ to Fight Inflation
In a “Thanksgiving Price Rewind,” Aldi is slashing its prices on holiday favorites to November 2019 levels when inflation was just 2%. The temporary pricing throwback runs from Nov. 2-29,…
