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I Tried 9 Kinds of Buttermilk Pancake Mix and This Was the Winner
I’m not sure how we all agreed that it’s OK to eat stacks of fried cake for breakfast, but I’m not here to argue about it. And on a nice, sunny weekend morning, there’s no better way to start the…
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8 of the Best Frozen Food Options at Sam’s Club
Bulk clubs like Sam’s Club make feeding a large group as easy as it gets. The only thing easier than bulk quantities? Frozen, easy-to-prepare food in bulk quantities. But Sam’s Club is full of frozen foods, many of which don’t…
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10 of the Most Popular Newman’s Own Salad Dressings, Ranked
Since 1982, Paul Newman’s salad dressings have been at the forefront of the dressing game. The actor’s friendly face has decorated bottles in my house since I was just a tot, and with an attached foundation that gives away 100%…
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6 Reasons Why Chevys Are Better Than Fords
Do you know what it’s called when someone says Ford is better than Chevy? Imagination! Do you know how to make a Ford go faster? You tow it with a Chevy. Have you heard about Ford’s new heated tailgate option?…
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Most Charming General Stores Across America
Long before the reign of supermarkets and big-box retailers, general stores were the cornerstone of America’s small towns. Serving as one-stop shops for many residents, especially in rural areas, these stores sold everything from groceries and hardware to animal feed…
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7 Retailers Slashing Prices to Entice Customers With Inflation ‘Price Fatigue’
Remember the good old days when grocery shopping was exhausting because your kids knocked things off the shelves and nagged you for every other snack they spotted? Those were pre-inflationary problems. These days, completing the weekly grocery get has us…
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In Honor of the Brave: The Most Meaningful Memorial Day Gifts
We don’t often think of Memorial Day as a holiday for gifting — that’s reserved for the likes of Christmas and birthdays. But sometimes, giving a grieving person a thoughtful gift…
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The Only Frozen Meals You Should Be Buying at Trader Joe’s, According to Shoppers
Praised for its wide range of food options, quirky ambiance, and consistently solid products, Trader Joe’s keeps knocking it out of the park. From its unique products, use of high-quality…
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I Ate 7 Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches, and the Worst Was a Rainbow Disaster
Forget boring popsicles — the only frozen summer treat I want is an ice cream cookie sandwich. How can you go wrong with creamy vanilla ice cream in between two…
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8 Plants in Your Yard You Didn’t Know You Could Eat
Wild garlic, roadside asparagus, and chives are well-known for their widespread backyard availability and edible quality. But have you ever looked at the other plants in your yard and wondered…
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Make These 12 Baking Staples Yourself and Never Buy Them Again
If you have such a well-stocked pantry that you never run out of anything when you’re whipping up a spontaneous batch of cookies, you’re a regular Martha Stewart. For the…
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5 Moldy Foods That Are Fine To Eat, and 5 That Definitely Aren’t
We’ve all been there— you buy a pack of strawberries, raspberries, or blackberries, and within the next 24 hours you open the container only to find there are a couple…
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10 Small Companies That Are Actually Owned By Massive Corporations
It seems harder and harder to find good independent products. A lot of brands present a “we’re small, but mighty” exterior, and they are certainly mighty, but how many of…
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Accidental Inventions That We Use Every Day
Sometimes, the best things happen when you least expect them. While one might think that behind the things that we use every day, there were months, or even years of…
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10 Alternative and Affordable Ways To Garden When You Don’t Have a Backyard
FOMFP: the Fear of Missing Fresh Produce. Everyone keeps talking about their gardens, showing off their green thumbs. The farmers market is getting expensive and is just a reminder that…
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Rolex, Carhartt, and Other Trendy Brands Originally Designed for Professionals
Unbeknownst to many consumers, quite a few popular brands used in everyday life started as specialty suppliers for professional industries. These brands crafted their products with high-quality materials and robust…
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8 Types of Stains You Should Absolutely Know How to Clean
If you’re enjoying some sushi on your lunch break at the park on a windy day, beware of the soy sauce. One gust and it’s all over your white pants,…
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Hungry? Score the Best Value Meal Deals at These Chains
Fast-food restaurants have been quietly axing dollar menus over the past few years in favor of combo meal deals. You pay more, but get multiple items at a discount from…
