Shopping
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20 of the Coolest Bookstores in America
Sometimes the best way to understand a town is to visit its best bookstores. These are communal places that offer ideas in a tangible form and a venue for sharing a love of literature. They add substance to shopping districts…
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Diamonds and Pearls: The Fanciest Face Masks You Can Buy — and One You Can’t
Would you pay $80 for a mask? What about $200? While we suspect we already know the answer to those questions, it’s pretty clear from what’s available on the market that the pandemic hasn’t tightened everyone’s wallet. Some people are…
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Products to Make Life Easier for Left-Handed People
Let’s face it: We live in a right-handed world. From hygiene and handbags to sports equipment and scissors, lefties learn early that many products are often not designed with them in mind. Today, however, just about everything can go both…
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TEST Google Shopping Products
$20 from TargetShop Now Squishmallow 16″ Gordon Shark $60 from eBayShop Now Pokemon: Hatterene V – Champion’s Path Box $26 from AmazonShop Now Chuckle and Roar Pop It! Kids Bubble Popping Game $8 from TargetShop Now Barbie 70-Piece Dreamhouse Playset…
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On Jackie O’s Birthday, Remembering Her Iconic Style
The late Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was a global style icon, and Americans everywhere will remember the former first lady’s graceful elegance, dedication to arts and culture, and keen eye for fashion. July 28, 2020 would have been her 91st birthday,…
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20 Items You Should Avoid Buying in Bulk
These days people are stocking up more than ever (especially on toilet paper) but it’s critical to do it the right way. Shopping at a warehouse club like Costco or Sam’s Club can save you a ton, but it can…
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KitchenAid, Adidas, and Other Brands With Outlet Shops on eBay
If you love to while away an afternoon browsing at an outlet mall, you’re far from alone. Bargain hunters have kept outlet malls thriving even as their mainstream counterparts have…
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19 Best Frozen Foods at Aldi to Stock Your Freezer for Less
Aldi has been attracting a lot of buzz lately, and rightly so — it routinely beats rivals like Walmart and Kroger on prices, and its compact stores are packed with…
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Where to Buy Bicycles That Are Made in America
Once upon a time, most of the bikes sold in the U.S. were American-made; these days, most bicycles and bike components come from China. But there are still plenty of…
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30 Things to Buy at JCPenney While You Still Can
JCPenney has been on shaky ground for some time, and the coronavirus has finally pushed the brand to file for bankruptcy. While liquidation isn’t in the cards so far, the…
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Is the ChomChom Roller the Last Pet Hair Remover You’ll Ever Buy?
When something blows up on TikTok, savvy shoppers take notice. Case in point: the ChomChom Roller, which is enjoying a moment as everyone’s new favorite pet hair removal tool. The…
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Do Wool Dryer Balls Really Work as Well as Dryer Sheets?
Cheapism readers buy a lot of products online. Among their favorites — and also among the most humble — are wool dryer balls. You can find them at Amazon under a…
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The Best Cheap Dog Food
Calling All Chowhounds! To find the best cheap dog food, be it kibble in a bag or wet dog food in a can, Cheapism nosed deep into reviews by pet…
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41 Items Cheaper at the Dollar Store Than at Walmart
Walmart has built its reputation on frugality, but dollar stores such as Dollar Tree and Dollar General have long maintained that their prices are as cheap as it gets. You’d…
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These Walmart Tumblers Rival Yeti’s at a Fraction of the Price
When it comes to insulated tumblers and travel mugs, Austin, Texas-based Yeti has established itself as the on-trend brand — with a price tag to match. Walmart also sells insulated…
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The Weirdest Thing to Get at Target Right Now
Target has a reputation for offering designer style for less, but the retailer also has a sly sense of humor. To bring a smile to shoppers’ faces, the store website…
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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…
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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…
