Lifestyle
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14 Cheap Meatless Meals for Calorie Counters
High-quality meat is often one of the priciest items on the grocery list. While cutting out meat completely may be unrealistic for many, planning a vegetarian meal even once a week can make a difference. Going meatless also inspires many…
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11 Ways to Get in Shape While Doing Good
Volunteers who sign up for the right opportunity can get in shape while helping others and improving the community. These 11 common volunteer activities also involve time outdoors enjoying spring and summer weather. To find a specific opportunity, look to…
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10 Low-Cost Dishes for Passover Seder
During Passover, the Bible says, Jewish people should abstain from eating anything made from barley, oats, wheat, rye, and spelt that is not cooked within 18 minutes of coming into contact with water. This symbolic remembrance of the Israelites’ short-notice…
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11 Free Tools to Help You Organize and De-Stress
Stress and anxiety can get the better of anyone, making to-do lists seem never-ending and deadlines insurmountable. For Stress Awareness Month, here are 11 free tools to help organize your life and relieve emotional and mental strain, from an app…
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Cheapest Place to Buy Organic: Walmart, Kroger, or Aldi?
The buzz around organic food has drawn mainstream stores such as Walmart and Kroger into the arena and made prices more competitive. Now Aldi, the discount supermarket chain known for low-priced groceries, is expanding its organic selection. Cheapism.com checked out…
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10 Ways to Cut Costs on a Kid’s Birthday Party
If you’ve ever seen the MTV show My Super Sweet 16, then you know about the parents who spare no expense to indulge their child’s every desire for one birthday party extravaganza. Judging from our research, this kind of out-of-control…
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10 Budget-Friendly Yoga Retreats
Yoga retreats in destinations such as India and the Caribbean conjure visions of rest and repose amid verdant landscapes and sandy beaches. But they can also cost a fortune, adding…
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10 Ways to Cloth Diaper Your Baby on a Budget
Many parents worry about the financial and environmental impact of disposable diapers and toy with the idea of using cloth diapers instead. But the hassle and mess put many people…
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Rock On! 5 Ways to Find Cheap Concert Tickets
Concert tickets for major artists tend to be expensive, and finding a good deal can be difficult. However, a new generation of online tools makes the task easier. Cheapism.com has…
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How to Spay or Neuter Your Pet for Less
It’s no secret that a new pet comes with heavy costs, especially in the first year. One of the major expenses involves spaying (females) or neutering (males) a dog or…
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10 Baby Essentials You Can Make Yourself to Save Money
Buying gear for a baby — necessities and occasional splurges — swallows up cash in a hurry. New parents can make baby essentials at home to lighten the budgetary load.…
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7 Ways to Swiffer for Less
Swiffers and the like make traditional mops seem positively archaic. This new breed is defined by disposable cleaning pads and self-contained cleaning chemicals. Goodbye, dunking, ringing, and swishing around. It’s…
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10 Skin Care Products Under $20 to Try This Season
Shoppers used to scope out the top skin care products at specialty and department stores, where they could be smeared and spritzed on with samples. Now the pursuit of hot…
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10 Festive St. Patrick’s Day Parades
The St. Patrick’s Day parade originated not in Ireland but in America. New York City lays claim to the first one, in 1762. Soon after, the annual celebration spread to…
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Best Foods to Stock Up on During Frozen Food Month
March is Frozen Food Month, when the National Frozen Refrigerated Foods Association and participating brands promote all sorts of foods in the freezer section. Shoppers can take advantage of frozen…
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Spending Diary: How I’m Saving Hundreds on Baby No. 3
It’s funny how spending priorities change from the first child to the second or, gasp, the third. With my first son, I registered for all the newest, brightest, and most…
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12 Sites Putting a Unique Twist on Online Shopping
Looking for something different? These 12 websites offer novel goods or a unique shopping experience, and potentially good value for the money. Find the latest crowdsourced products, get lower group…
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10 Awesomely Cheap Games for Family Game Night
Homework, extracurricular activities, electronics, and other distractions take away so much family togetherness that many parents feel like they need to spring for a group getaway just to spend some…
