Shopping
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11 Affordable Used Cars Most Buyers Overlook
After a global microchip shortage led to fewer new cars and higher prices, buyers poured into the pre-owned market looking for deals. That perfect storm led to an inflated used market in which some old vehicles are selling for more…
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Dangerous Products That Had to Be Recalled
Consumers often take product safety for granted, but accidents happen — and sometimes those accidents are deadly. In the case of the UPPAbaby Ridge Jogging Stroller, the item was recalled before things reached that level. After a report of a child’s…
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‘Smart’ Things We Like Better When They’re Dumb
There are plenty of smart devices in the marketplates that are useful. Smart thermostats can bring big utility-bill savings, and who doesn’t love a good smart TV that makes it easy to binge watch the latest Netflix sensation? But lately, it…
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This Homemade Cinnamon Toast Crunch Recipe Has TikTok Raving
A homemade twist on Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal has been taking TikTok by storm. If you’re looking for a (slightly) healthier, gluten-free alternative to making the classic childhood cereal at home, this quick and easy recipe may be worth a…
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103 Tech Products That Will Make Your Life Easier
Push a button, tap a screen, say a command — that’s all it takes these days to have virtually anything you want at your fingertips. While some products out there may seem superfluous — looking at you, Bluetooth fidget spinners…
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Does Costco’s Kirkland Alcohol Beat Brand Name? These TikTok Buddies Have the Answer
Does Costco’s Kirkland alcohol beat brand name? These friends are on a mission to bring you the answer. In the trending “Can It Kirkland?” TikTok series with over 20 million views, a group of buddies see if they can tell the…
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The 5 Best Jump-Starters, Plus How to Jump-Start a Car Yourself
If you type “portable jump-starter” into Amazon, you’ll be met with hundreds of similar units with strange brand names, jargon-heavy descriptions, and thousands of mixed reviews. Suffice to say, it’s…
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The Best Marvel Gifts for Fans of Superheroes and Supervillains
There’s no escaping the Marvel Universe and its blockbuster franchises. In 2022 alone, at least seven new Marvel movies and TV shows will be released, with a legion of fans…
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Easy Ways to Prevent a Plumbing Disaster
The last thing anyone wants is a plumbing emergency to clog an already busy day. A little due diligence and simple maintenance can keep things running smoothly, though. Taking care…
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30 Kitchen Essentials That Are Built to Last
Saving money by spending less on essential kitchen supplies has its appeal, but spending more upfront may yield savings over the long term. Products that are built to last can…
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Will Inflation Kill Trader Joe’s Two Buck Chuck?
A popular photo on Reddit’s r/traderjoes forum has many cheap wine lovers upset over the price of the grocery chain’s iconic Two Buck Chuck. It shows a shelf of Charles…
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Miller Beer Launches Ice Cream That Tastes Like a Dive Bar
Capturing the feel of a place or thing in a flavor or scent is a tricky business — take rose-flavored candy, for example. But beer-maker Miller thinks you’ll taste “dive…
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These Are the Only Costco Products You Can’t Return
Costco has been known to accept returns of almost any item, no receipt required. Although its “Risk-Free 100% Satisfaction Guarantee” offers refunds on most purchases and even membership, there are…
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These Catalogs Defined Shopping for Generations — and Now They’re Mostly Gone
While many beloved catalogs — think Sears, Penney’s and Victoria’s Secret — have gone away, our memories are fond as ever. Here are some we still miss.
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Why You Really Don’t Want to Buy an Instant Pot
The Instant Pot die-hards will swear on their last batch of beef barbacoa that this all-in-one kitchen gadget has been the savior of their weekly meal plan. But is this…
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The 11 Best Products for a Well-Groomed Beard
When hipsters across the West Coast started cosplaying as flannel-shirted lumberjacks in the 2010s, it seemed like every other guy was stocking up on beard balms, oils, and combs. That…
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The Best Dog Harnesses for the Car — and Why They’re Important
Dog sweaters, dog nail polish, and dog beer … it’s all a bit much. While dog seat belts and safety harnesses sound like another addition to that long list of…
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Designer Sunglasses You Can Buy at Costco at a Discount
Since Luxottica monopolized the eyewear industry with its purchases of nearly every well-known brand from Chanel to Versace, buying a pair of designer sunglasses has become akin to highway robbery.…
