If you’ve got a date night on the books and a hole in your wallet, you might be wondering exactly what to do. The good news is, a lot of the time you can re-create a fancy restaurant experience at…
According to a Bankrate report, Americans spent a staggering $71 billion on impulse buys in 2023. That’s a lot of retail therapy! We all want to think that we are financially responsible and buying the things we only need and will…
Everyone knows someone who has had the same washing machine for 20 years. It’s like there is a cutoff that exists for appliances — if they were made within the last 15 years, they’ll die every three years or so, but…
With summer around the corner, we can finally look forward to relaxing beach days, sipping piña coladas by the pool, and cooling down by the air conditioner. But what if your trusty AC unit decides to stop working just before summer…
As the summer months roll on, expenses tend to rise due to increased utility and air conditioning bills, outdoor activities, vacations, and higher water usage. This surge in spending can strain household budgets, making it essential to adopt clever strategies…
Late-night television has long been a gateway to impulse buys and quirky gadgets that promise to revolutionize our lives. Those “As Seen on TV” infomercials featured clever marketing ploys to lure viewers in with catchy jingles, enthusiastic demonstrations, and irresistible…
Who knows how and why things become trendy again, but certain brands seem to last forever. Sometimes those brands take a journey nobody saw coming, and wind up far trendier…
There’s nothing better than grabbing a cold dessert from the freezer when it’s a humid 90 degrees out. This summer might be a scorcher, so it’s time to stock up…
The ’70s were a vibe. It was a time when kitchens served as vibrant, eclectic spaces lined with unique appliances and decor. Though many of these items have since been…
In an era where technology evolves at lightning speed, it’s easy to forget the trailblazers who paved the way for today’s innovations. Long before smartphones and smartwatches, there were gizmos…
Unless you bought one of those 4-6 serving packages of Bisquick or Hungry Jack pancake mix, chances are you still have a lot of mix left over from the last…
Buying frozen seafood is easy. Cooking frozen seafood is also easy, yet it seems a lot more daunting than it is. Not sure what to do with those frozen scallops…
When it comes to DIY projects, just because you can doesn’t mean you should. In fact, it doesn’t even mean you can. You might just think you can. Need to…
Wallowing in the emptiness of longing for a discontinued snack you once worshipped will never satisfy your craving. What might trick your tastebuds, however, is trying out some similar options…
Oreo cookies debuted in 1912, and have since become the world’s top-selling cookie, according to Mondelēz, the company that owns the brand. The stamped chocolate wafers and white creme filling…
It’s famously hard to maintain a home, and if you’re like us, you don’t love spending huge chunks of money at one time. Without question, we’re procrastinators when it comes…
If you’re like us and you break a sweat hiking through the aisles of Costco, then you might find the refrigerated produce room particularly refreshing. But if you’re hanging out…
The convenience and speed of fast food is tempting in the morning, but it can get pricey if you go often. You can find great breakfast deals if you shop…