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Hoarders Rejoice! People Are Actually Selling (and Buying) Old McDonald’s Food Containers
Under the heading of “Crap You Seriously Thought Was Garbage But It Turns Out Some Idiot Will Pay Good Money for It,” we have this: There is a treasure trove (or garbage pile) full of McDonald’s packaging available for sale…
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Got These Brands in Your Closet? Congrats — You’ve Hit the Resale Jackpot
If you often find yourself going through your closet to gather unwanted clothes to resell or donate, be proactive next time you go shopping for new outfits. The brands you buy matter, especially if the potential for a high resale…
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Gee Thanks, Amazon: Shoppers Might Start Getting Charged for Returns
Maybe you think Jeff Bezos is an ass. Maybe you refuse the siren song of Amazon Prime and solely support small businesses instead. But more than likely, at one point or another, you’ve probably purchased something from Amazon. And if…
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Forget Buying Groceries: Delis Are the Main Draw at These 5 Grocery Stores
Delicatessens are a wonderful destination for food lovers. (If you’re from New York City, you know the deal; we live for a good bacon, egg, and cheese bagel from the corner deli.) While independent delis have their own charm and…
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Why I Will Never, Ever Have Another Yard Sale
It’s been a lot of years since I plopped down my old, unloved stuff at a yard sale — and it’s not something I plan to do twice. While some people in my neighborhood like nothing better than to drag…
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The JBL Bluetooth Speaker Redditors Say You’ll Use for (Literally) Decades
Portable bluetooth speakers often have a completely mysterious shelf life, so at this point, you might be sick of rolling the dice. How long will its batteries last? How’s the sound quality? A recent Reddit thread saw one user looking…
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The Last Microwave You’ll Ever Buy: Why Costco is My Go-To for Small Kitchen Appliances
Before you buy that new coffee machine, toaster oven, or mixer, I have a tip for you: Always buy your small appliances at Costco. I do, and it’s saved me…
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Don’t Buy These Things at the Dollar Store or You’ll Regret It
We all try to save money where we can, and shopping at dollar-store chains seems like an appealing way to achieve that goal, especially as record inflation hits our wallets.…
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These Are the Items People Will Fight You For at a Garage Sale
When yard sale season hits, you know it’s time to start fighting crowds for cheap crap. Just kidding; you can legit find some fantastic deals at garage sales. Whether you’re…
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How to Find the Secret Cheap Spice Section in Your Supermarket
Let us put this as eloquently as we possibly can: For the love of all things good and right in this world, season your damn food. Even cooks who cling to their…
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Inflation Is Cooling. Why Is Everything Still So Damn Expensive?
Optimism about the latest inflation data is everywhere: “US inflation fell in March for the ninth month in a row“; “Stocks are rising as inflation cools in March“; “Inflation data…
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Screw Retail Therapy! I Tried These Reddit-Approved Ideas To Avoid Clicking the Buy Button
You’ve been guilty of it, too: online shopping as a form of entertainment. The thrill of the click can be addictive, and Amazon is especially easy to get lost in,…
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Meatballs Schmeatballs: Ikea’s Chicken Tenders Taste Better and Cost Less
Imagine this: You’re famished after spending hours navigating the endless maze of Ikea’s showroom to redecorate your living room. You head to the cafe, grab a tray, and move down…
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Happy Half-Price Ham Week! This 50% Off Target Deal Stocks My Freezer for Months
Forget egg hunts, Easter bunnies, and sidewalk chalk. Now that I am an adult, the only thing that excites me about Easter is the half-price ham I get from Target…
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My Picky Family Tried the Blue Apron Brunch Box — Results Were (What Else?) Mixed
Editor’s note: The Blue Apron Brunch Box was provided by Blue Apron for review. Prices and availability are subject to change. When the option arose to get the Blue Apron Brunch Box,…
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Weed Out Your Worries: 5 Cheap Ways to Combat Garden Intruders
Landscaping takes time, patience, and of course, money. But there are plenty of ways for green thumbs to save some green. When it comes to weeds — the most obnoxiously inevitable…
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‘Not All Heroes Wear Capes, Some Wear Hawaiian Shirts’: Trader Joe’s Gives Away Free Groceries When Fridges Break
Some lucky Trader Joe’s customers had the shopping spree experience of their lives last weekend, and we’re totally jealous. According to multiple TikTok videos posted last weekend, a TJ’s location…
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Beware: These 10 Foods Pose the Biggest Risk to Consumers, According to Government Data
Consumer Reports has analyzed data from the Centers for Disease Control, the Food and Drug Administration, and the Department of Agriculture to track foodborne disease outbreaks between 2017 and 2022. The…
