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    The Best Frugal First Date Ideas, According to Thrifty Redditors

    First dates can get expensive fast. Dinner and movie? Factor in transportation and tip, and you’ll quickly have spent a chunk of change. But exploring your love life doesn’t have to be expensive, especially if you have a few romantic…

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    Here’s Why Frugal Redditors Are Ditching Amazon Prime

    For the first time in four years, Amazon raised the price of Prime in February, adding to the inflationary pressure consumers have felt since mid-2021. While there were a host of (now-defunct) workarounds to avoid the increase, some of the…

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    Is Alkaline Water Good for You … or a Scam? We Asked Experts

    Despite concerns about the environment, microplastics, and chemical leaching, the $40 billion bottled water market continues to grow. Part of that success is driven by the popularity of alkaline waters, which companies and celebrity boosters market as a convenience and health drink.…

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    Things You Should Stop Buying in 2023

    Every year we spend money on purchases that may be falsely advertised, environmentally harmful, or simply overpriced. But we don’t have to keep making those same mistakes. Here are some of the worst offenders you should avoid in 2023, along…

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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 superfans seem most excited by a returning holiday favorite —…