Lifestyle
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12 Free or Cheap Things You Must Do in Chicago
Exploring a new city these days isn’t cheap: There are vacation rentals to pay for, restaurants to explore, and museum fees to fork over. But every city — including Chicago — offers its locals and visitors options for free (or deeply discounted)…
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Celebrity Fitness Gurus We Can’t Forget
Getting in shape has never been easy, a fact that isn’t lost on the multi-billion-dollar fitness industry. And whether you hit the gym or prefer to workout at home, motivation can be in short supply. That’s where celebrity trainers come…
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The Laziest Dogs in the World
Looking to add a calm canine to your life? Then you may not want an Australian Cattle Dog, Border Collie or Standard Poodle, just a couple of the breeds that need hours of daily activity. If your speed is more…
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15 Expert Secrets to Stress-Free Flying
From booking a ticket to getting through security to the flight itself (especially with Covid-19 concerns), air travel has become a lot less fun. So Cheapism reached out to air travel experts for their best tips on each step of…
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16 Millennial Jobs That Are Perfect for Seniors
Though millennials may be the age group most strongly associated with the gig and sharing economies, it’s their grandparents who are reaping many of the benefits as part of the modern workforce — given that today, people over 65 are…
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Popular Dog Food Sold at Walmart and Target Recalled
A popular brand of dog food has been voluntarily recalled due to potential contamination with salmonella. Freshpet Select Fresh From the Kitchen Home Cooked Chicken Recipe was sold in 4.5-pound bags with a sell-by date of Oct. 29, 2022, according…
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The Most Lopsided Victories in Sports History
Cantankerous Ohio State football coach Woody Hayes, seeking revenge against rival Michigan, ran up the score in their 1968 encounter, going so far as to try a two-point conversion near…
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Mistakes to Avoid When Buying an E-Bike
The pandemic caused a biking boom. Bicycles became popular as people searched for ways to stay fit outside gyms, as well as for public transportation alternatives. E-bikes led the pack,…
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Top Museum Gift Shops for Unique, Must-Buy Souvenirs
Skip the cheesy souvenirs. These museum gift shops across America offer thoughtful, creative finds so good they’re worth the visit alone.
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Movie Remakes: The Good, the Bad, and the Unnecessary
From “Father of the Bride” to other classic movie remakes, explore Hollywood’s biggest hits and misses through cinematic history.
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Cleaning and Home Maintenance Must-Haves From Costco
Cleaning can be time consuming, but for Costco shoppers, it doesn’t have to be expensive. The warehouse store has low prices on supplies such as sponges and vacuums to tackle…
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The 20 Safest Big Cities in the U.S.
Violence may seem like an omnipresent concern for cities in America, but its prevalence varies dramatically depending on where you live. While worrying rates of violent crime besiege some communities,…
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First Aid Myths You Should Always Ignore
It’s important to know how to identify and treat minor accidents and injuries, but common knowledge in first aid isn’t immune to myths — most of which have circulated for…
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Things You Didn’t Know About the Summer Solstice
So you’ve heard of the summer solstice but you’re still not sure what it’s about? Read on for some facts and trivia about how the arrival of summer is —…
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12 Ways to Save This Summer at Costco, Sam’s, and BJ’s
When shoppers think of the savings found at Costco, Sam’s Club, or BJ’s Wholesale Club, food and paper goods likely spring to mind. But the warehouse clubs offer deals on…
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The Greatest Baseball Movies of All Time, According to Critics
Major League Baseball has been around for almost 150 years — founded even before the first film was ever made. From the beer and hotdogs to the comradery in the…
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Best Cities and Worst Cities for a Staycation
As gas prices continue soaring and inflation keeps getting pumped up, many of us are reevaluating our travel plans for the summer — opting for staycations over vacations. But which…
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Hurry, Costco Shoppers: These ‘Hot Buys’ End June 19
As the weather is heating up across the country, so too are the deals at Costco. June 11-19, members can save a ton on everything from the iPad Mini to…
