Kitchen & Groceries

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    The Best Grills Under $300

    While many expert reviewers and consumers swear by the fancy features, luxury designs, and long-term durability of top-end grills, those looking to partake in this beloved backyard ritual without burning thousands of dollars have plenty of options. Our research found…

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    15 Spices and Spice Blends That Will Make Almost Any Meal Better

    It’s easy to fall into a rhythm of cooking favorite and familiar dishes, but this doesn’t mean you can’t take them to new and exciting places. Spices and spice mixes are perfect for lending a unique bent to a dish…

  • 20 Items You Should Avoid Buying in Bulk

    These days people are stocking up more than ever (especially on toilet paper) but it’s critical to do it the right way. Shopping at a warehouse club like Costco or Sam’s Club can save you a ton, but it can…

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    19 Best Frozen Foods at Aldi to Stock Your Freezer for Less

    Aldi has been attracting a lot of buzz lately, and rightly so — it routinely beats rivals like Walmart and Kroger on prices, and its compact stores are packed with both low-cost staples and surprisingly high-brow finds, including a lot of…

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    The Best Cheap Dog Food

    Calling All Chowhounds! To find the best cheap dog food, be it kibble in a bag or wet dog food in a can, Cheapism nosed deep into reviews by pet owners and experts to find wallet-friendly labels that earn enthusiastic…

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    25 Snack Box Subscriptions for Every Type of Eater

    Snacking is big business — probably bigger than it’s ever been before. In 2019, the International Food Information Council Foundation commissioned its annual Food and Health Survey, finding that 97% of people include snacks in their diet. So it comes…

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    The Swankiest Foods You Can Get at Walmart and Target

    Just because there are bargains to be found doesn’t mean a store won’t also have some real fancy groceries. Both Walmart and Target have all the typical everyday items and…

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    Target vs. Walmart: Which Is Cheaper?

    In This Article: Pharmacy Price Comparison Charts: Prescription Drugs Vaccines Over-the-Counter Medications Which Pharmacy Is Cheaper? Grocery Store Comparison Charts: Store-Brand Groceries Name-Brand Groceries Which Grocery Prices Are Cheaper? Other…

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    Which Is the Cheapest Grocery Store? Walmart vs. Kroger vs. Aldi

    Cheapism has compared grocery prices for 41 common food items at three different types of stores: Walmart, the one-stop superstore; Aldi, a growing chain of discount supermarkets; and Kroger, the nation’s…

  • VIDEO: Best Cheap Delivery Pizza: Domino’s vs. Papa John’s vs. Pizza Hut vs. Little Caesars

    Delivery Pizza Comparison There are lots of places all over the country that deliver pizza — but which gives you the most bang for your buck? We ranked popular chains…

  • Pet owner holding bowl with feeding for his hungry cat at home kitchen.

    The Best Cheap Cat Foods

    These days, demand for premium, specialized, and even organic pet foods has grown as pet lovers place more value on what they perceive to be most “healthy” for their furry…

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    What to Buy at Aldi Right Now

    Seasoned Aldi shoppers know that despite the store’s small footprint, there are always plenty of worthwhile new buys hitting the shelves, making no two trips to this ultra-efficient, ultra-low-price German…

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    40 Best Game Day Foods From Costco, Aldi, and Trader Joe’s

    The Super Bowl is as much a food holiday as it is a football holiday. Stores like Trader Joe’s, Costco, and Aldi all use a model that allows them to…

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    The Best Snacks at Trader Joe’s

    There are few places that can satisfy a snacky mood as well as Trader Joe’s. Sure, not everything is a winner, but for a store with a relatively small footprint, TJ’s…

  • Customers shop at an Aldi grocery store on June 12, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. Aldi has announced plans to open 900 new stores in the United States in the next five years.

    Kroger vs. Walmart vs. Aldi: Which Is Cheaper for Groceries?

    In This Article: Store-Brand Price Comparison: Kroger vs. Walmart vs. Aldi Dairy Produce Meat Condiments Frozen Foods Pantry (Grains, Canned Goods, Snacks) Beverages Name-Brand Price Comparison: Kroger vs. Walmart Store-Brand…

  • woman putting TV dinner into microwave oven to cook

    The Best Cheap Microwave Ovens

    Zap It! Cheapism surveyed the market and read scores of reviews by experts and consumers to identify the best cheap microwaves. Most of our compact countertop picks cost around $100…

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    You’ll Be Surprised By Who Has The Best Fast-Food Chocolate Milkshake

    Milkshakes are by far the ultimate decadent dessert food that still happens to be socially acceptable to consume during lunch hours. Every fast food chain has ’em, but whose are…

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    30 Family Meals You Can Make for Under $10 at Aldi

    Feeding a family can be a lot of work — and pricey too. Shopping at grocery stores that are known for their low prices, like Aldi, can be a huge…