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Things You Should Never Buy at Costco, Sam’s Club, or BJ’s
Sam’s Club, Costco, and BJ’s Wholesale Club make items a bargain by selling them in bulk, but the savings don’t always add up. Sometimes, shoppers are actually better off buying the small size. The following items are just a few…
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7 DIY Car Maintenance Mistakes That Can Cost You
While going to the mechanic can be one of the most classic ways to blow money that there is, that doesn’t mean it’s always unnecessary. Mechanics have a lot of things you don’t have: training, for one. If you’re going…
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10 Best Grocery-Store Brands of Mac and Cheese, Ranked
Kraft introduced its iconic macaroni and cheese boxed dinner way back in 1937, but these days, Kraft faces plenty of competition from grocery store versions of this family favorite. And not just traditional yellow mac and cheese, either. Shells and…
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Creative Easter Basket Decorating Ideas Are Anything But Boring
Easter is a time for families and friends to come together, enjoy each other’s company, and indulge in the tradition of Easter baskets filled with goodies. While candy and chocolate eggs are typically the go-to items for Easter baskets, many…
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International Breakfasts That Are Way Better Than Bacon and Eggs
In the United States, breakfast tends to be pretty similar wherever you go. At any restaurant, you’d expect to find the same dishes on the menu, like pancakes, eggs, and bacon, with some minor regional variations. But, those aren’t the…
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Easy Slow Cooker Casserole Recipes You Can Set and Forget
Casseroles are some of the most comforting foods that come out of your kitchen. But they take some prep work, and that’s not always the best after a long, busy day. Enter: the slow cooker. Lots of your favorite casserole…
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9 Egg Substitutes For When You’re Not Paying $10 a Dozen
Egg prices have been so high for so long that they’re now out of many families’ budgets. Many breakfast routines and meal plans have changed, and some people have stopped…
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Subway’s Next Big Thing: Footlong Nachos. Here’s How to Try it Free
Subway’s been dabbling in foot long foods for a while now, and there’s been everything from 12-inch cookies to cheese roll ups. But their latest creation seems like a big…
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Kitchen Gadgets That Are a Complete Waste of Money
There are plenty of fabulous appliances and accessories that can make specific food-related tasks just a little bit easier, but others are likely to do little more than squander your…
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23 Costco Foods With Cult Followings
Costco’s recent entry into the chicken-sandwich wars — sadly, only in Canada — has U.S. Costco devotees taking to social media to express their jealousy. The uninitiated may wonder what…
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Chocolate Recall: Tony’s Chocolonely Bars May Contain Small Stones
Easter is coming up soon, and people are buying all kinds of chocolate for it. But one candy company, Tony’s Chocolonely, just announced a recall of some of its popular…
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Far Out Breakfast Cereals We Miss From the 1970s
The world of breakfast cereal is a lawless desert of chaos, with flavors, mascots, and ideas that rarely feel cut from the same cloth. In the 1970s, it was even…
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13 Things You Should Never Clean With Vinegar
For years, people everywhere have recommended vinegar for several different cleaning hacks. While it might be tried and true in some areas, there are a handful of things around your…
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17 Lies That Plumbers Tell to Drain Your Wallet
It pays to be vigilant about whom we hire and how much we pay — and plumbing is a profession fraught with potential for deceit and ripoffs, since most consumers…
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15 Unexpected Recipes You Can Make in a Muffin Tin
Muffin pans are incredibly versatile, and while you can make about as many different types of muffins as you can dream of, you can also make countless other goodies. From…
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17 Easy Ground Beef Casserole Recipes for a Quick Weeknight Dinner
Stretching a pound of ground beef to feed your family on a budget is practically an art form. There are infinite recipes that fit the bill out there, but none…
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12 Cheap Purchases That Save Money in the Long Run
While some products are worth splurging on because they won’t break down or wear out as quickly as the cheaper version, there are also, thankfully, some inexpensive items that are worth…
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Classic Family Cars of the Past 50+ Years
The family car means different things to everyone. For some generations, it’s a wood-paneled station wagon. For others, it’s a blocky minivan with juice stains in the middle row. More…
