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Screw Sephora: These Are My Favorite (and Least Favorite) Picks From Dollar General’s New Makeup Line, Believe Beauty
I’ve been a makeup junkie for as long as I can remember, starting with a makeup counter job and moving on to a role as a beauty editor. But as much as I love trying new products, I’m also not…
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Score One for the Consumer! Target Adds Curbside Returns
Does anyone else have a “these things need to be returned” pile somewhere in their home? Returning products that didn’t fit or just didn’t meet your expectations is one of those tasks that seems simple enough, but somehow simultaneously feels…
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PSA: The Container Store Is Accepting Bed Bath & Beyond’s Defunct 20% Off Coupons — But Act Fast
After a years-long tailspin, Bed Bath & Beyond finally filed for bankruptcy this week, leaving a legacy of those big blue 20% off coupons behind. As of April 26, 2023, they’re all useless — unless you happen to live near a…
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From the ‘Seriously, You Do Not Need That’ Files: The Stupidest Products We Saw This Week
As anyone who has gone down the Amazon rabbit hole can tell you, there are many, many things you can buy that you probably don’t need. There are also products so useless, so silly, so downright stupid no one needs…
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Reddit’s Dumpster Divers Reveal Their Incredible Finds
The saying “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” couldn’t be more true for Redditors who save money by dumpster diving. If you thought there couldn’t possibly be anything worthwhile in the trash, this will make you think again. Here are…
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Is Your Gym Membership Holding You Hostage? Here’s How To Bust Out
Canceling a gym membership can feel like trying to bench press a boulder — it’s a heavy lift. First, you have to locate the membership contract you signed and break out a magnifying glass because the fine print is so…
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Bed Bath & Bankrupt: You Only Have 2 Days to Use Up Those 20% Off Coupons
After struggling to stay in business, it finally happened: Bed Bath & Beyond filed for bankruptcy on Sunday, April 23. The writing has been on the wall for years now…
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Need to Upgrade Your Car Seat? Target’s Trade-in Program Offers a Cheaper Alternative
There are a lot of hot takes when it comes to parenting, but as painful purchases go, parents everywhere are likely to agree that car seats deliver one of the…
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Here’s Why You Should (and Shouldn’t) Shop at Duty-Free Stores
Airports are a wild place. You’ve got people passed out on the floor while others are chugging beers at 8 a.m.; rules simply do not apply within the confines of…
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Eggs, Lettuce, and Butter: 10 Groceries That Are Finally Getting Cheaper as Inflation Slows
Inflation is a relentless drain on all of our bank accounts, but there’s one tiny crack where a little daylight is showing through: groceries. For the first time since 2020,…
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Ditch Fast Fashion: 9 Clothing Brands That Are Guaranteed to Last, According to Redditors
Before fast fashion took over the world with cheap, environmentally destructive clothes, you could wear the same T-shirt for years before it started falling apart. But now everyone shops at…
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Is Temu a Scam or a Bargain Hunter’s Dream?
If there’s one thing that global capitalism does well, it’s churning out tons and tons of useless junk. Temu (pronounced TEE-moo) is emblematic of that excess. The e-commerce website —…
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Chick-fil-A’s New Merchandise Line Lets You Wear Your Love for Sauce on Your Sleeve (and Your Hat and Socks)
Chick-fil-A has long been known for its scrumptious chicken sandwiches, waffle fries, and signature sauces. And while the popular fast-food chain is also no stranger to controversy (its chairman, Dan…
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‘The Orange Chicken Is Horrible,’ and Other ’Unpopular’ Opinions From Trader Joe’s Superfans
Do you want to get mad? Like really mad? Then continue reading, because the contrarians on the r/TraderJoe’s subreddit have come up with some sizzling hot takes that’ll make some…
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Is Costco Changing How Free Samples Are Given Out? Let the Riots Begin!
Free samples are one of the many joys of shopping at Costco. Will there be makeshift charcuterie plates? Fried pickles in the freezer aisle? Or the holy grail: chicken pot…
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Stale It Ain’t So: Get the Most Out of Old Bread and Other Stale Food With These Smart Hacks
We’ve all fallen victim to a stale loaf of bread, and though this can be frustrating, it doesn’t mean our money has been wasted just yet. There are ways to…
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Dental Disaster: DIY Teeth Hacks on TikTok Can Have ‘Catastrophic’ Results, Experts Warn
While TikTok can be a valuable resource for high-protein recipes, cleaning tips, and in-depth discussions about whether Meghan Markle is totally dissing her father-in-law, it may not be the best…
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Check Your Receipts: Customers Outraged, Claiming Walmart is Overcharging
Have you ever gone to Walmart or Target, strictly shopped the sales, and sworn your total amount due couldn’t possibly be as much as the cashier said it was? Well, you…
