Shopping
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Don’t Make These 11 Mistakes the Next Time You Go Thrifting
Thrifting can be a great way to embrace sustainability, protect the environment, and save some serious cash. (Who said you can’t be thrifty and fabulous at the same time?) Shopping at secondhand stores allows you to unearth unique vintage items,…
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Garage Sales Gross Me Out. I Finally Went to One, and Here’s What Happened
I don’t have the knack that some people do for finding a diamond in the rough. Dumpster divers, thrifters — I salute you. All I see is a mess of stuff that no one wants. So it goes without saying…
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The OfferUp 8: Weird Things I Saw On the Mobile Marketplace This Week (5/30/23)
OfferUp is a terrific way to get rid of junk; this we know. But “one man’s trash,” ya know? The people in my radius here in North Carolina are always selling something nuts, and I’ll never get enough of looking…
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Shopping at Sam’s Club? Avoid These Pricey Mistakes at All Costs
There’s an art to shopping at Sam’s Club, and if you know the ins and outs, you’ll be able to save even more money than you already are on bulk prices. While other shoppers make the same expensive mistakes over…
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9 Mistakes You’re Making While Shopping at Target
Target is a beloved destination for millions of shoppers who delight in the experience of grabbing a cart, leisurely strolling through its familiar aisles, and spending a pretty penny on things they did not need. (Has anyone figured out why…
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What Are Percale Sheets, and Are They Worth the Money?
Hearing a lot about percale sheets lately? Maybe from a friend, or even a podcast ad? We’re not surprised — they’re all the rage right now. But as is the case with luxury products, they can be quite pricey, often…
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Massages and Fancy Cheeses: Penny-Pinching Redditors Share Their 9 Most Extravagant Habits And Expenses
If you spend time on Reddit’s r/frugal forum, you might start to feel guilty for all the little treats you enjoy throughout the week. I mean, these are real penny-pinchers…
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Try These Cheap and Easy DIY Garden Paths To Spruce Up Your Yard
Transforming your backyard into an inviting oasis doesn’t always have to break the bank. Thanks to these cheap DIY garden path ideas, you can spruce up your outdoor space on…
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Extreme Couponing Hot-Take: Are Stockpiles Wasteful?
On any good coupon connoisseur’s shelves, you’re liable to find rows of laundry detergent, dozens of shampoo bottles, cleaning products galore, and enough toothpaste to supply a dental office. To…
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‘Chick-fil-A Is Discontinued”: Mom Transforms Kitchen into a Cafeteria for Summer Break in Viral Video
School is almost out for the summer and parents everywhere are faced with the harsh reality that their ears will soon be subjected to round-the-clock, “I’m hungry,” and “Can I…
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I Write About Deals All Day, and These Are the White Summer Dresses I’m Eyeing (They’re All Under $50!)
As the saying goes, you can’t wear white until after Memorial Day. Whether you buy into that or not, summer is still a good season to wear lightweight, white cotton…
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Forget Hydro Flask: Here’s Why Nalgene Still Makes the Best Water Bottles
Once a symbol of crunchy outdoorsy types, the reusable water bottle entered the mainstream in the early 2010s, when college campuses began to ban bottled water for environmental and health…
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From Tools to Pools, Here’s What I’m Planning To Buy On Sale This Memorial Day Weekend
There are Memorial Day weekend sales hitting basically every store in existence right now, so it’s an ideal time to grab some warm weather essentials. Whether it’s grilling must-haves, outdoor…
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Unusual Backyard Cooking Gadgets That Are Actually Useful
Grilling is a great way to cook while enjoying the outdoors and the company of others. For backyard cooks looking to expand their grilling vocabulary beyond spatulas and tongs, here…
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Bulk Up, Baby! Ludicrously Giant Portions You Can Buy at Costco
It’s not exactly a secret that Costco has extra large quantities of practically everything one could imagine buying. After all, you don’t go there unless you’re ready to stock up.…
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Fitbits, Swords, and Other Cool Things Redditors Found Using a Metal Detector
You bought that metal detector for a reason, and you’re sick of people telling you that you’re not gonna find anything with it. Well, we’re on your side: There are…
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My Green Thumb Is Black, So I’m Trying This Garden Soil That’s On Sale
My green thumb is decidedly beige-colored. I’ve historically sucked at keeping the garden looking nice, and keeping things that grow in the ground alive at all. Well, I’ve decided this…
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PSA: Costco’s Food Court May Accept EBT, According to Viral TikToks
Wish you could buy a cheap, hot meal with your EBT benefits? If you’ve got a Costco nearby, you may be able to, according to some viral TikTok videos. Supplemental…
