Shopping
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‘5 Items or Less:’ Trader Joe’s Recipes From an Instagram Favorite
In This Article: In-N-Out Animal-Style Fries Vegetarian Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos Sweet Corn Ravioli With Brown Butter and Burrata Miso Ramen With Pork Belly Coconut Shrimp Tacos Beef Birria Fries BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potato Broccoli and Walnut…
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Here’s Why Costco’s Cheap Gas is Good for Your Engine
When most people look for a gas station, the first thing they think of is the price. Just visit any Costco gas station, and you’ll see long lines that’ll take you back to the 1970s oil crisis (OK, it’s not…
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Why Frugal Fashionistas Are Turning to Costco
Costco is well-known for its floor-to-ceiling pallets of affordable sundries and its inflation-resistant food court, but the wholesaler is carving out another niche: low-cost fashion. That shift is driven by frugal fashionistas on TikTok, who are flooding the platform with…
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Calvin Klein Joggers, Banana Republic Polos, and Other Style Finds at Costco
Costco is well known for its floor-to-ceiling pallets of affordable sundries and its inflation-resistant food court, but the wholesaler is carving out another niche: low-cost fashion. That shift is driven by frugal fashionistas on TikTok, who are flooding the social…
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24 Things You Should Never Buy at Kohl’s
Online shopping gets easier and easier, and at this point, it’s generally far more preferable to visit a store’s online presence than their real one. Kohl’s is a prime example — with its enormous, sprawling department store options available without…
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Secrets for Shopping at Kroger
If you’re a Kroger customer, you’re in good company. It’s the largest supermarket chain in the country and the fourth-largest food seller behind Walmart, Amazon, and Costco. You may be shopping at a “Kroger” without realizing it: The company also owns…
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Classic Cars That Made a Comeback
Cats have nine lives, but what about cars? Automakers have revived a lot of famous marques over the years, not always successfully (hello, ’90s Mercury Cougar). But the reintroduction of the…
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11 Affordable Used Cars Most Buyers Overlook
After a global microchip shortage led to fewer new cars and higher prices, buyers poured into the pre-owned market looking for deals. That perfect storm led to an inflated used…
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Dangerous Products That Had to Be Recalled
Consumers often take product safety for granted, but accidents happen — and sometimes those accidents are deadly. In the case of the UPPAbaby Ridge Jogging Stroller, the item was recalled before…
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‘Smart’ Things We Like Better When They’re Dumb
There are plenty of smart devices in the marketplates that are useful. Smart thermostats can bring big utility-bill savings, and who doesn’t love a good smart TV that makes it easy…
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This Homemade Cinnamon Toast Crunch Recipe Has TikTok Raving
A homemade twist on Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal has been taking TikTok by storm. If you’re looking for a (slightly) healthier, gluten-free alternative to making the classic childhood cereal at…
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103 Tech Products That Will Make Your Life Easier
Push a button, tap a screen, say a command — that’s all it takes these days to have virtually anything you want at your fingertips. While some products out there…
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Does Costco’s Kirkland Alcohol Beat Brand Name? These TikTok Buddies Have the Answer
Does Costco’s Kirkland alcohol beat brand name? These friends are on a mission to bring you the answer. In the trending “Can It Kirkland?” TikTok series with over 20 million…
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The 5 Best Jump-Starters, Plus How to Jump-Start a Car Yourself
If you type “portable jump-starter” into Amazon, you’ll be met with hundreds of similar units with strange brand names, jargon-heavy descriptions, and thousands of mixed reviews. Suffice to say, it’s…
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The Best Marvel Gifts for Fans of Superheroes and Supervillains
There’s no escaping the Marvel Universe and its blockbuster franchises. In 2022 alone, at least seven new Marvel movies and TV shows will be released, with a legion of fans…
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Easy Ways to Prevent a Plumbing Disaster
The last thing anyone wants is a plumbing emergency to clog an already busy day. A little due diligence and simple maintenance can keep things running smoothly, though. Taking care…
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30 Kitchen Essentials That Are Built to Last
Saving money by spending less on essential kitchen supplies has its appeal, but spending more upfront may yield savings over the long term. Products that are built to last can…
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Will Inflation Kill Trader Joe’s Two Buck Chuck?
A popular photo on Reddit’s r/traderjoes forum has many cheap wine lovers upset over the price of the grocery chain’s iconic Two Buck Chuck. It shows a shelf of Charles…
