Lifestyle
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McDonald’s Is Giving Away a Lifetime’s Worth of Free Food
Willy Wonka who? Ronald McDonald’s McGold Card is the modern-day, real-life golden ticket, only instead of a trip to a candy factory with a chocolate river and Oompa Loompas galore, Mickey D’s golden reward grants you a lifetime of free…
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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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Velveeta Lawsuit Takes Aim at Kraft Heinz for Prep Time
If Kraft Heinz advertises that a cup of Velveeta microwavable shells and cheese is ready to eat in 3½ minutes then, darn it, it shouldn’t take longer. That’s the philosophy of a Florida consumer who is suing the company for…
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This Is The Worst State For Drunk Driving
The holidays are a season for merriment, but unfortunately it’s also one of the most dangerous. Nearly 40% of drivers say they have witnessed friends or family members who appear intoxicated drive home from a holiday party, according to Forbes Advisor. Additionally, more than half…
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‘Unsanitary’ Mac and Cheese Recipe Horrifies the Internet
TikTok-famous content creators Janelle & Kate have done the impossible. They’ve made a macaroni and cheese dish so revolting that viewers say they’ll never eat the beloved comfort food again. The unorthodox recipe starts with Kate dumping a pot of…
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5 Twitter Alternatives To Try If You’re Done With the App
After initially reneging on his offer to buy Twitter, Elon Musk finally completed the monumental purchase in October — and it’s safe to say that nobody saw the blowback coming. For many users, the brash billionaire has changed Twitter for…
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Monkeypox Renamed to Avoid Stigma
The World Health Organization plans to start referring to monkeypox as mpox in an effort to avoid racial stigmatization that has developed with the use of the monkeypox name, according…
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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.…
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TikTok’s Weird, Whimsical ‘Dabloon’ Economy Explained
As the crypto economy collapses, another digital currency is born: the whimsical dabloon. But this isn’t some new tongue-in-cheek meme coin like Doge or an elaborate pump-and-dump scheme. In fact,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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KFC Canada’s New Sandwich Has Built-In Gravy Boat, and We’re Jealous
Everyone has gravy on the brain with the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday this week, which is why we’re all drooling over the Gravy Lovers Sandwich, KFC Canada’s latest creation. It’s made…
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New Amazon Gadget Can Make Anything Taste Like Cheetos
If you love licking neon orange Cheetos dust off your fingers, there’s a new Amazon gadget made just for you: the Cheetos Duster. Despite the name, it’s not a cleaning…
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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…
