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The Best Vanilla Ice Cream Brands at the Grocery Store, Ranked
Think of an ice cream flavor out there and some brand has probably made it. Kraft macaroni and cheese ice cream? Done. Flamin’ Hot Cheetos ice cream? That’s a mash-up we didn’t know we needed. Even cannabis ice cream is…
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10 Tips for Saving Money With the “No-Buy” Challenge
The “No-Buy” challenge trend is sweeping the country, and though it sounds like a hardship you may not wish upon your worst enemy, it could save you a ton of money. The rules are simple: Make up whatever rules you want. …
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Trader Joe’s Is Opening New Stores Across the U.S. Here’s the Full List
At a time when many stores are closing locations or going out of business completely (we’re looking at you, Joann), there are a few chains that are growing. Home Depot, for example, just announced the opening of 11 new locations.…
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23 Foods You Should NEVER Freeze
Sure, the freezer helps you extend the life of foods and beverages, a bonus in these tough economic times. But there are a number of items that do not do well on ice because the process impacts their appearance, texture, or taste. …
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The Only Trader Joe’s Desserts That Are Worth Your Money
Trader Joe’s may be better known for its zany snacks and inexpensive frozen foods, but it has plenty to offer the shopper with a sweet tooth. Whether you want a bakery-worthy treat, cookies, ice cream, or something more unexpected, here are…
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These Chains Are Giving Out Free Pretzels for National Pretzel Day (April 26)
If you’ve ever felt personally victimized by the price of a single pretzel at the mall, this Saturday is your redemption arc. National Pretzel Day falls on April 26, and in honor of the noble twisted dough, several big-name chains…
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How to Shop at Costco Without a Membership in 2025
Costco is known for unbeatable deals on groceries, electronics, and household essentials, but a membership has traditionally been the golden ticket through the door. As of 2025, Costco has tightened…
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FDA to Ban Food Dyes Found in Cheetos, Skittles, and Other Popular Foods by 2026
If your snack drawer looks like a bag of highlighters, enjoy it while you can. The FDA just announced it would be phasing out petroleum-based synthetic dyes from the U.S.…
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15 Strange and Surprising Facts About Your Favorite Candy
Right up there with otters holding hands and double rainbows, candy is one of those things in life that just makes you happy. Candies have existed for thousands of years,…
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Home Depot Opening New Stores Across the U.S. Here’s the Full List
It seems like stores are closing locations all the time these days, and you rarely hear about companies opening new ones. But Home Depot is bucking that trend by opening…
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What Americans Would Choose for Their ‘Last Meal’ in Each State
If you’ve ever been part of the “Last meal” conversation, you know that it’s something to take seriously. What would be your final meal before you shuffled off this mortal…
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8 of the Most Common Money Myths Debunked
While it might seem like frugality is all about pinching pennies and self-denial, that’s just one of many money-saving myths that don’t hold up to scrutiny. Let’s say, for instance,…
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Easy Casserole Recipes You Can Make with Rotisserie Chicken
Who doesn’t love a $5 rotisserie chicken? They’re a convenient, timesaving shortcut, delicious, and one of the cheapest meats you can buy. You can make practically anything with them, from…
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These Are the Only Peanut Butters Worth Buying
There are two types of people: people who obsess over peanut butter, and people who have a fatal peanut allergy. And even then, sometimes it’s a Venn diagram. Whether it’s…
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10 of the Oldest Desserts in History
A sweet treat at the end of your meal is timeless, especially when you consider how long people have been enjoying it. Dessert stretches as far back into the past…
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Target Baby Food Recalled for Lead Contamination
It seems like nothing you buy at the grocery store is safe anymore, and now that unfortunately includes baby food. Target quietly issued a recall on some of its store…
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Skip the Road Trip: Bake Your Way Across America With These 12 Legendary State Pie Recipes
From Alaska’s campfire salmon pie to Florida’s no-bake Key Lime, these regional desserts prove there’s a lot more to America than apple and pumpkin.Pie is as American as, well, you…
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How Much A Dozen Eggs Cost The Year You Were Born
In 2025, egg prices have gone through the roof, with some stores charging over $10 per dozen. The reason is a massive avian flu outbreak that’s wiped out millions of hens,…
