There’s nothing worse than plunging a foot straight into the dirty slush of a snow melt. Luckily, retailers have started to put winter boots on sale and discount sites are featuring last year’s models. These boots for men, women, and…
Aah, wintertime — when the mere thought of stepping out sends shivers down the spine. Even a quick walk to the bus can make hands and feet feel cold as the body works to keep the core and inner organs…
An extended warranty might seem like a sensible insurance plan for products such as electronics and appliances, but the reality is, they’re usually not worth the money. Still, an extended warranty or protection plan may be a completely rational purchase…
It’s only fitting that Cyber Monday is rife with tech deals. Whether shoppers are looking to check a few items off holiday wish lists or buy something for themselves, they’ll find a wide selection of computers, TVs, games, software, and…
About 151 million Americans shopped during Black Friday weekend last year, according to the National Retail Federation. Retailers benefit by making the weekend exciting but easy, so they release ads in advance to give shoppers plenty of time to hone…
Numerous websites and apps promise to find the absolute best Black Friday deals this holiday season. But who has time to check them all? At Cheapism.com, finding bargains is a top priority, and we’ve come to rely on some tried-and-true…
The two mega-holidays of retail, Black Friday and Cyber Monday, are entrenched in shopping lore, but the line between them is blurring as online shopping grows. Online sales on Black…
Puffer coats are a trendy and time-tested way to ward off winter’s chill. They’re filled with down (the voluminous feathers of a goose or duck) or synthetic materials that trap…
For frugal consumers, there is an obvious appeal to buying a multifunction printer: It can save on the cost of numerous visits to a copy center or separate machines that…
It’s easy to overspend on an elaborate costume at Halloween. Instead of stocking up on specialized Halloween makeup at a pop-up costume shop, head to the drugstore — or to…
Summer inflicts damage from sun, salt, chlorine, and styling products, while the onset of winter can bring dry, dull hair. That makes fall a good time to add DIY hair…
Even those fortunate few who never have a problem making rice on a stovetop can benefit from a good electric rice cooker: The rice that results is consistently cooked every…
Rice is the most widely eaten food in the world but can be tricky to prepare. While some people swear the stovetop method is easy and a special machine is…
Slow cookers put the joy back into cooking for those who don’t have the time or inclination to slave over the stove but take delight in serving a warm, tasty…
The idea of slow cooking food has been around almost as long as humanity’s ability to make fire. Although taste for this technique diminished as technology and the domestic arts…
Couponing was once a straightforward exercise that required only a pair of scissors, but it’s no longer just about clipping from magazines and newspaper circulars. Mobile apps, websites, and even…
After dedicating hours by the pool or enjoying weekends at the beach, sunbathers want to preserve that vibrant glow as long as possible. Summer may be winding down, but that…
Nothing ruins a warm summer night like mosquitoes. If these whining pests are keeping you from enjoying your yard, a cheap mosquito trap can help. Mosquito traps range from small…