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11 Ways You’re Wasting Energy at Home (and How To Stop!)
With summer quickly approaching, it also means our energy bills are likely to rise as we crank up our AC systems to keep cool. But wasting electricity at home is an easy trap to fall into, especially when we’re unaware of…
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8 Hilarious Examples of Super Low-Budget DIY Ingenuity
We like to think that the concept of low-budget DIY ingenuity is like ‘Murica meets MacGyver. When you don’t have something you need and also don’t have the means to obtain that certain something, you make do with what you’ve…
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12 Easy Recipes That Start With a Can of Tomatoes
Canned tomatoes are one of those foods that seem eternally stuck in the back of the pantry. Why can’t anybody figure out a way to buy the correct amount? If you’re looking to clear out the pantry and create some…
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21 Timeless Old Jeeps Everybody Still Loves
From the beaches of Normandy to the beaches of Southern California, the Jeep is an American icon that simply can’t be confused with any other vehicle on the road. A symbol of freedom and adventure for everyone from GIs to…
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50 Ways to Save Big at the Grocery Store
From clipping coupons to using cash-back apps to knowing which items to avoid, shoppers employ many tactics to reduce grocery bills. With an ever-growing array of tempting foods to impulsively add to a shopping cart, learning tips and tricks to…
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Dollar General Markets Are an Actual Thing. Here’s What You Need To Know
Imagine my surprise when I was driving down the road in the tiny Michigan village I live in (population: 986), and I noticed a sign for a new business coming to town called DG Market. Surely it had no affiliation…
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Well-Done or Rare? 10 Food Opinions That Divide America
There are a lot of things that define the age of the internet, but debating food preferences is one of the most prevalent. Of course, we’ve had these preferences for…
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Once You Pop, You Can’t Stop: 19 Pringles Flavors, Ranked
Believe it or not, Pringles have been around since 1968. The saddle-shaped crisps, iconic can, and cookie-cutter-like manufacturing process were all created to combat the problem of broken potato chips…
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6 Things You Should Never Cook in Cast-Iron Skillet
Cooking with cast iron is a go-to for many, a right of passage for some, and intimidating for plenty of people, too. From the proper ways to season and clean…
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10 Bathroom Products Made in America That Are Totally Worth It
A towel is just a towel, and who cares where your toothpaste is from, right? Not necessarily. There are valid reasons to shop products that are made in the USA.…
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Easy and Out-of-the-Ordinary Sandwiches to Pack for Your Next Road Trip
When you’re on a long road trip, sometimes the last thing you want to eat is another greasy burger from a fast-food chain. Keeping a supply of delicious, homemade sandwiches…
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12 Easy Storage Tips to Keep Your Produce Fresh Longer
Frugal and health-conscious consumers know the disappointment of reaching into the fridge to pull out fresh produce, only to find that it’s already gone bad. The discovery can be particularly…
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As Another Price Hike Looms, Here’s Why the Cost of Stamps Has Risen Over the Years
The U.S. Postal Service is planning to raise postage costs for a second time this year on July 14 with the price of a first-class stamp rising to 73 cents…
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110+ Senior Discounts for Dining, Travel, Health, and More
Aging doesn’t always have its perks, but this list of discounts might add some pizzazz to the fact of getting older and help cut costs for retirees. Starting at age…
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10 Tax Day Freebies and Deals to Look for This Year
Tax Day is one of the most stressful “holidays” of the year. To help take the sting out of paying Uncle Sam and relieve the anxiety of rushing to file…
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Frozen Food Myths You Need To Stop Believing
We’ve all heard it before: Frozen food doesn’t hold a candle to fresh. But is that actually true? From rumors about frozen food being unhealthy to outdated advice about refreezing…
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Ex-McDonald’s Chef Reveals 19 Grocery Store Copycats of Your Fave Menu Items
Fast food seems to get more expensive by the minute. Making your own McDonald’s favorites at home is way more cost effective than hitting up the drive-thru all the time,…
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I Tried 5 Grocery Store Bagels and Nearly All Were Better Than Thomas’
We all know that bagels are probably better off fresh-baked from your local shop, but not everybody has access to a gift that wonderful. Some of us have to get…
