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Doughnut Battle: Dunkin’ vs. Krispy Kreme: Which Tastes Better?
Doughnuts are a beautiful thing: We’ve basically invented a way to eat dessert for breakfast — and though it seems like every U.S. city has its own favorite local doughnut shop, we’re often lying to our diets at Dunkin’ Donuts…
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13 Dead Fashion Brands We Miss
Fashion is notoriously fickle. Jordache jeans — called “one of the brands that defined the ’80s” by NPR, were found in the Rollback section of Walmart as recently as 2018 but made a dramatic return at the 2019 New York…
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I Ranked the 10 Best Cold Brew Coffees Out There. Here Are the Only Ones I Would Buy Again
There are two kinds of people in this world: You’re either a coffee drinker or you’re not. As someone who once wrote about coffee for a trade magazine, you can guess which category I’m in. I have some experience with…
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10 Best Ways To Spend $20 at Trader Joe’s — From Scandinavian Swimmers to Peanut Butter Cups
If you had just $20 to spend at Trader Joe’s (chump change these days, we know), what would you get? It’s a fun thought experiment, if only because it reveals what type of Trader Joe’s shopper you are. Wine snobs…
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Here’s How Kirkland Hard Seltzer Stacks Up Against White Claw
After the Mark Anthony Group launched White Claw in 2016, hard seltzers shot up in popularity, spawning think pieces, explainers, memes, and a multibillion-dollar industry. The internet even declared 2019 “White Claw Summer” as sales of the mild alcoholic beverage…
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The Under-the-Radar Grocery Store Aldi Fans Will Love
Smaller grocery stores like Aldi are all the rage with customers who don’t want to choose from 20 varieties of mustard, but there’s one you may have long overlooked: Save A Lot. Around since 1977, the 814-store chain has been…
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Costco Employees Dish on the Most Outrageous Revoked Membership Stories
Costco is known for its generous return policy, which allows customers to return just about any purchase — regardless of its condition — and without a receipt. The big-box retailer…
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10 Popular Buy-It-For-Life Products You Should Never Buy
With the rise of niche subreddits like r/FrugalMaleFashion and r/BuyItForLife, consumers are turning to Reddit for shopping advice, treating the forums like highly specialized review sites. The appeal is that…
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21 Ways to Get Better Gas Mileage
Gas prices are already high thanks to rampant inflation, and now the Russian invasion of Ukraine is pushing them even higher. The national average is now over $4.50 a gallon,…
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12 Dangerous Food Hacks You Should Never Try at Home
The internet is full of inventive cooking ideas. From innovative products to hacks that save you time in the kitchen, you can learn tons of handy tips. But don’t take…
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‘Overpriced and Useless’: Here’s Why Costco Fans Say HexClad Cookware Is Overrated
HexClad’s product is compelling. The cookware startup is the first company to combine stainless steel with PFOA-free nonstick technology, making for durable, easy-to-clean pots and pans that you can throw…
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Unbeatable Food Deals Near You: September’s Top Picks
As much as we’d all like to cook wholesome, homemade meals every night, few people have the time, energy, or know-how to put together seven dinners a week. And so…
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Is Costco the Best Place To Buy a Car?
Many U.S. consumers don’t like haggling over car prices. Nearly half (48%) of shoppers say negotiating the price of a new car is the worst part of going to a…
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The Ultimate ‘Go Bag’ Checklist: 9 Essentials To Always Pack for an Emergency
In an ever-changing world, natural disasters and emergencies can strike without warning — leaving those who are unprepared at a disadvantage. Preparedness isn’t just about ensuring the safety of yourself…
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10 Vegetable Chopper Recipes for Quick and Easy Meals, According to Redditors
Veggie choppers, if you don’t already know, are great. They can reduce your kitchen prep time by a huge amount, and better yet, you’ll always get a nice, even dice.…
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12 Groceries You Should Never Buy at the Last Minute
We get it — sometimes those last-minute grocery runs are inevitable. Especially if you’re whipping up dinner and find yourself missing a key ingredient. However, there are certain grocery items…
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SnackChat: Best Salty and Savory Snacks, According to Redditors
In the age of working from home, snacking has to be at an all-time high. Some even say that it’s replaced the idea of normal meals. No surprise there. Snacking…
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Looking for the Best Tequila at Costco? These Bottles Offer a Sweet-Sippin’ Payoff
The Tastiest Tequilas at Costco Costco’s collection of wines, liquors, and beers marries the top-tier quality also found at local liquor stores with a commitment to low prices. And their…
