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Everything You Need to Know About the Sriracha Shortage (and 3 Great Substitutes to Try)
Facing empty shelves? Here’s what’s behind the Sriracha shortage, what Huy Fong says, and the best substitutes to try now.
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Here’s Why You Should Always Buy Lab-Grown Diamonds
The diamond industry is a sordid business, one built on backbreaking child labor, bloody civil wars, and earth-warming greenhouse gasses. Given those thorny ethical issues, you’d think that lab-grown diamonds — visually and chemically identical to mined diamonds — would…
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Remember CB Radios? They’re Back, 10-4
CB radios were — and still often are — a practical tool on the road, especially in a trucker’s life. But back in the 1970s and ’80s these portable communication devices were at the heart of a pop-culture craze. Suburban…
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9 Cheap Sandwich Ideas So You Don’t Blow Your Budget on Boar’s Head
Whether you work from home or brown bag it at the office, sandwiches are still the king of lunchtime. There aren’t many foods more humble or delicious, and making them at home has always been a frugal eater’s delight. How…
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‘Don’t Bring Wine to a Hot Dog Barbecue,’ and Other Unhinged Etiquette Rules From the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council
I really thought I knew all I needed to know about eating hot dogs, but as it turns out, I’m wrong. Despite hot dog consumption being one of my top activities, it appears that I (and all of you, too)…
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13 Ground Turkey Recipes To Help Clear Out the Freezer
Looking for recipe ideas with ground turkey? Explore our 13 delicious dishes, from lasagna to stir fry, and transform your meals with this versatile meat.
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Swap Your Disposable Products for These Reusable Ones — and Save Money in the Process
When it comes to saving money, switching to reusable products is a simple way to keep money in your wallet. There are so many things in our lives that we…
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‘Buying Candles Is a Scam’: How To Make a ‘Kajillion’ DIY Candles for Around $50
Do the prices of nice-smelling candles make you sigh deeply and just hope your house smells OK without them? One TikToker has a solution. For just slightly more than the…
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The Most Regrettable Fashion Trends in History
Fashion fads come and go. It’s just that sometimes when they go, it feels like a weight has been lifted — unless they just won’t go, as in the case…
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19 Recipes Made Infinitely Better With Mayonnaise — Plus, the Best Homemade Mayo Recipe
It’s not just for BLTs. Sometimes you taste mayonnaise when slathered on said sandwich; sometimes you don’t. The condiment can add a layer of depth to a dish, from an…
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I Tried Martie for Cheap, Overstocked Products — Did It Deliver?
If you’re not familiar with Martie, it’s an online retailer that resells overstocked items at a discount with an aim toward reducing food waste and increasing sustainability in the industry.…
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Hungryroot Helped Me Discover Some Delicious New Products. But Is the Grocery Delivery Service Worth It?
Going to the grocery store is an enormous time and energy suck. It’s the reason so many meal kit subscription services exist. Companies like Blue Apron have simplified things quite…
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Is This the Best $10 Deal at Costco? Redditors Think So, and We Agree
“$9.95, Are you out of your mind?!” begins a Reddit thread full of Costco superfans. If you racked your brain trying to guess the $10 deal they’re talking about, you’d…
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TikTok’s Favorite Grandma Shares 3 Unusual Ways To Use Charcoal
Known primarily for firing up barbecues, charcoal is emerging as an absolute rockstar in the home improvement world. You might be raising an eyebrow, thinking, “Really? The same stuff I…
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Lanyards, Wrist Straps, and 3 Other Ways To Protect Your Phone From Thieves While Traveling
If you, like most tourists, walk the streets of a foreign country staring cluelessly down at your phone, you’re a prime target for thieves. All it takes is a pickpocket…
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Popchips Offer a Healthier Twist on Snack Time, But Are They Any Good?
In an era of growing health consciousness, consumers are turning to smarter, more nutritious alternatives to traditional snacks. Enter popchips: a brand that’s been picking up steam thanks to its…
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Resist the Pricey Friday Night Fish Fry: 7 Better-Than-the-Restaurant Fish Fry Batters to Try at Home
Restaurants all over the nation tout Friday night fish fry specials, and some even sling all-you-can-eat iterations. For the latter, you might be able to fast all day to get…
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Whole Foods on the Cheap: The 8 Best 365 Products at Whole Foods, According to Superfans
With its large selection of organic and specialty foods, Whole Foods isn’t known for affordability. But frugal shoppers shouldn’t discount the retailer entirely. Thanks to the store’s in-house 365 brand,…
