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    Is Costco’s Thanksgiving Dinner Meal Kit Worth $200? Here’s Everything You Need To Know

    As much as we might love cooking for our families during the holidays, let’s be honest. Shopping for and preparing an entire Thanksgiving meal is stressful, time-consuming, and expensive. I mean, a turkey brine alone takes at least 16 hours.…

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    27 Most Iconic Cars on TV Shows and in Movies

    Sometimes, the most compelling characters in a movie don’t utter a line at all — instead, they burn rubber. Most of us can rattle off the names of cars in movies and TV shows that made an impression on us…

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    Food Court Showdown: Costco vs. Sam’s Club Cafe

    If there’s one food Costco is known for — besides $5 rotisserie chickens — it’s its hot dog combo. The Costco cafe at the front of the store has been selling the combo for $1.50 since 1985; it will stay at…

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    Here’s Why Dishwasher Tablets Are a ‘Scam,’ According to Redditors

    Those convenient, pre-portioned dishwasher detergent packs might be hard on your pipes and your wallet, according to a recent Reddit thread on r/Frugal. Dishwasher tablets, the post explained, “contain too much powder” and can block pipes and leave residue. The…

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    Lobster Ravioli From Costco Makes At-Home Date Night Easy

    As someone whose grocery expenses are the second-highest bill behind only my mortgage, I’ve found myself paying more attention to what I’m spending as I’m filling my cart at the store. Part of that effort has been breaking down what…

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    Trader Joe’s Thanksgiving Hours: Is the Grocery Store Open?

    Thanksgiving is all about family, friends, and entirely too much food. Hours are spent nailing down sweet potato recipes, collecting the best wines to pair with turkey, and stirring pots of gravy. For many, it’s also a time for last-minute…