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Magic Shaving Powder: What Is It and Does It Work?
If you pay attention to the video-sharing platform TikTok, you might have noticed recent excitement about something called Magic Shaving Powder. The company that makes it, Softsheen-Carson, creates hair care and grooming products primarily directed toward people of color. The…
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The Walmart Deals You Can’t Get Anywhere Else
Maybe you shop at Walmart all the time (or, if you’re a fan of Target, hardly at all), but did you ever realize there are items you can buy at Walmart and nowhere else? While Target has gotten lots of…
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The Best 10 Coffee Makers to Buy at Walmart and Target
Odds are, your coffee pot has been getting quite a workout over the past couple months of sheltering at home — maybe to the point where you’ve considered replacing it. We’ve rounded up a dozen best-selling coffee pots from Walmart,…
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The Digital Clock You Need to End the ‘Groundhog Day’ Loop
During the pandemic shutdown, does it seem as if one day runs into the next — just as Phil Conners, Bill Murray’s character in the 1993 film “Groundhog Day,” was stuck in an endless loop of the same day? Were…
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Top-Rated Hammocks From Walmart and Other Online Stores
When it comes to backyard and patio furniture, nothing beats a hammock for pure relaxation. Whether you’re looking for a simple rope hammock for yourself, a comfy quilted hammock for two, or a hammock you can bring in your next…
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The Best Cheap Swimming Pools (and What to Get if They’re Out of Stock)
With Americans looking for safe ways to cool off at home this summer, cheap swimming pools have become hot items, going out of stock almost as quickly as masks and hand sanitizer. Our top picks come from trusted brands and…
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Instant Coffee Taste Test: 13 Brands Ranked by Our Resident Coffee Snob
Instant coffee has been around for a long time, but it’s enjoying something of a renaissance thanks to the dalgona coffee craze. If you’re a coffee snob like me, instant…
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The Top Items Our Readers Have Bought From Walmart So Far This Year
While you’re busy browsing Walmart’s website, do you ever wonder what everyone else is buying? We do too! To find out which products are most popular among Cheapism’s readers —…
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Top Bread Makers and Other Bread-Making Supplies for Baking at Home
Is bread baking really the new “national pastime,” as a King Arthur Flour executive proclaimed in April? Sales of flour, yeast, and baking supplies are up by double and triple…
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20 Essential Baking Tools That Every Aspiring Pastry Chef Needs
From flaky pastries and crusty pies to sweet cookies and creamy cheesecakes, bakers need the right equipment to make their treats a reality. Without the proper tools, a baker’s best…
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33 Inexpensive Products to Ease Stress at Home
These days, you might be having a more difficult time than ever quieting your mind, getting a decent night’s sleep, and finding some inner sense of calm. And sure, meditation,…
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50 Events That Made Retail History Before the Pandemic
The global coronavirus pandemic will have what is sure to be a lasting impact on retail, for better or for worse, but it won’t be the first. The rapid-fire technological…
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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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The Best Hair Color At-Home Kits According to Stylists
Let’s get this out of the way — pretty much every stylist we talked to said the same thing: When it comes to coloring your hair at home, just don’t.…
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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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20 Hacks and Tips for Video Chatting on Zoom, Hangouts, and More
The age of work-from-home mobile collaboration has landed, whether we wanted it or not. And regardless of whether we’re using them to connect with coworkers, students, friends, or family, apps such…
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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…
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35 Bulk Buys That Are Cheaper at the Dollar Store Than Costco
Do you always get a better deal in bulk, or is it worth picking through the $1 offerings for the best deals? Costco built its business on the belief that…
