Shopping
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Easy Ways to Prevent a Plumbing Disaster
The last thing anyone wants is a plumbing emergency to clog an already busy day. A little due diligence and simple maintenance can keep things running smoothly, though. Taking care of a home’s plumbing can also keep energy bills lower…
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30 Kitchen Essentials That Are Built to Last
Saving money by spending less on essential kitchen supplies has its appeal, but spending more upfront may yield savings over the long term. Products that are built to last can save consumers from shelling out continuously for replacements, not to…
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Will Inflation Kill Trader Joe’s Two Buck Chuck?
A popular photo on Reddit’s r/traderjoes forum has many cheap wine lovers upset over the price of the grocery chain’s iconic Two Buck Chuck. It shows a shelf of Charles Shaw wine bottles at a Florida Trader Joe’s selling for…
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Miller Beer Launches Ice Cream That Tastes Like a Dive Bar
Capturing the feel of a place or thing in a flavor or scent is a tricky business — take rose-flavored candy, for example. But beer-maker Miller thinks you’ll taste “dive bar” in the ice cream treat it has developed with…
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These Are the Only Costco Products You Can’t Return
Costco has been known to accept returns of almost any item, no receipt required. Although its “Risk-Free 100% Satisfaction Guarantee” offers refunds on most purchases and even membership, there are still some exceptions. Not a Costco member? You can apply…
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These Catalogs Defined Shopping for Generations — and Now They’re Mostly Gone
While many beloved catalogs — think Sears, Penney’s and Victoria’s Secret — have gone away, our memories are fond as ever. Here are some we still miss.
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Why You Really Don’t Want to Buy an Instant Pot
The Instant Pot die-hards will swear on their last batch of beef barbacoa that this all-in-one kitchen gadget has been the savior of their weekly meal plan. But is this…
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The 11 Best Products for a Well-Groomed Beard
When hipsters across the West Coast started cosplaying as flannel-shirted lumberjacks in the 2010s, it seemed like every other guy was stocking up on beard balms, oils, and combs. That…
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The Best Dog Harnesses for the Car — and Why They’re Important
Dog sweaters, dog nail polish, and dog beer … it’s all a bit much. While dog seat belts and safety harnesses sound like another addition to that long list of…
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Designer Sunglasses You Can Buy at Costco at a Discount
Since Luxottica monopolized the eyewear industry with its purchases of nearly every well-known brand from Chanel to Versace, buying a pair of designer sunglasses has become akin to highway robbery.…
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The 8 Best Places to Find Cheap Maternity Clothes
With its loose fabric and added breastfeeding bib, the first-of-its-kind Baroque maternity dress, dubbed the Adrienne, marked a key moment in fashion history. Rather than simply donning an apron or…
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Power Tools From Home Depot and Amazon Recalled Due to Safety Risks
If you’ve recently bought power tools, take a second look at the brand and model, or you may risk serious injury. DeWalt is recalling nearly 1.4 million miter saws due…
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Best Costco Buys for Spicy Food Fanatics
If you’re someone that splashes hot sauce on every breakfast, sprinkles pepper flakes on pizza before you taste it, or doesn’t eat a snack without it having a kick, you…
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Competing Brands That Are Owned by the Same Company
Think you’re choosing between rivals? These major companies own multiple competing brands through savvy multibranding strategies.
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Store-Brand Products That Shoppers Are Addicted To
If you’re still under the impression that store-brand products are inferior to their name-brand counterparts, it’s time to get with the program. Many retailers’ in-house brands are earning shoppers’ adoration…
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Taco Bell’s Crispy Chicken Tacos Are Buy One, Get One Free For a Limited Time Only
For the next two weeks, Taco Bell enthusiasts can buy one Cantina Crispy Chicken Taco and get another free, at participating locations nationwide. Taco Bell’s $2 Crispy Chicken taco features…
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The 10 Best Stemless Wine Glasses for Swirling and Sipping
The internet is full of posts asking if stemless wine glasses are gauche or tacky. Some advice: Ignore pinky-in-the-air wine snobs who only drink from $100 crystal glasses. Stemless wine…
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I Stopped Shopping on Amazon and This Is What Happened
It took some time to recognize it, but … I’m an Amazonaholic. I had an addiction to clicking “Buy Now” in my spare moments. For many of us, the pandemic…
