Shopping
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11 Vintage Pie Recipes Grandma Made When Times Were Tough
We can learn a lot from generations that came before us, including how to cook on tight budgets. Frugality was necessary sometimes, whether it’s because someone lost a job, or some foods were being rationed. Despite these hardships, many home…
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8 Things to Never Leave on Your Kitchen Countertop
While it’s easy to just throw everything on the kitchen countertop, not everything belongs there. Countertops are high-traffic areas that are frequently exposed to spills, splatters, and varying temperatures. This can lead to the deterioration or cross-contamination of food items…
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Most Popular Ice Cream at the Grocery Store in Every State
The small batch ice cream parlor in your town may be grand. But look, there’s usually no substitute for the pleasure of being able to walk to your freezer, rather than take a trip to an ice cream shop. We’ve…
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13 Toys Boomers Loved That Kids Wouldn’t Recognize Today
Toys used to be a lot different, that’s for sure. Whether they were simpler or more creativity-driven back in the day, toys today have changed. Feeling nostalgic? Here are some of the most popular toys from the 50s and 60s…
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10 ‘Unwritten Rules’ of Shopping at Costco
Shop at Costco long enough and you become a wise, battle-worn warehouse warrior — someone who knows exactly when and how to plan a trip through the cluttered maze of bulk goods. On Reddit, Costco’s savviest veterans have shared their “unwritten rules” and…
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15 Costco Products To Buy If You Live Alone
We all know Costco is great for families, but what about those who only have to feed and clothe themselves? Does the bulk buy warehouse have anything worth the time and money of a single person? Grocery prices have ballooned about 24 percent…
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Free Fries and More Fast-Food Deals Available in August
Life is hectic. Families are busy, so hitting the drive-thru in the morning before work or after school is a convenient time saver. Fast-food chains can bust your budget if you’re…
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10 Brands of American Cheese, Ranked
American cheese is a lot of things. It’s not technically “real” cheese the way others are, at least, according to the FDA, which deems it a “pasteurized processed American cheese food.”…
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‘Collectible’ Figurines That Boomers Waste Money On
If you lived through the 1980s and 1990s, then you absolutely experienced life in a house full of dusty figurine displays. Boomers loved to buy these tiny statues, and fell…
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8 Things You Should Never Buy at Aldi, According to Customers
Aldi has made a name for itself as a no-frills discount grocery chain that isn’t afraid to cut corners to save money — and for the most part, shoppers are…
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23 Fast-Food Family Meal Deals Available in August
With people feeling thriftier, many fast-food and fast-casual restaurants have created cheap family meal deals. They’re an easy way to feed everyone without much thought and provide a nice break from…
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6 Restaurant Menu Tricks That Could Cost You Money
Yes, restaurants exist to serve food, but to do that, they need to make money. At the end of the day, this is the primary objective for any restaurant. To…
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26 Budget-Friendly Trader Joe’s Groceries Customers Swear By
When you’re trying to feed a family or stretch your grocery budget past Tuesday, most people head to Costco or Aldi for the dollar-conscious haul. But Trader Joe’s — the…
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8 Delicious Things to Order at the Publix Deli
Not many deli sections of a grocery store fire with more heat than Publix, the popular grocery chain operating in the Southeast. Known for its sandwich counter (and rightfully so),…
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15 Foods Middle-Class Families Ate in the 1960s
In the 1960s, cooking at home got a whole lot easier. Thanks to the explosion of convenient and pre-packaged foods and the new accessibility of kitchen appliances, it was easier…
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Nordstrom Rack Opening New Stores in 5 States. See Full List
Nordstrom Rack, the offshoot of the popular department store, has been opening a ton of locations lately, despite falling profits. After opening over 20 stores last year, there are plenty…
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Costco Implements Strict New Free Sample Policy
There are all kinds of things to love about shopping at Costco, including the reasonable prices, generous return policy, and grabbing a $1.50 hot dog combo on the way out.…
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18 Vegetable Casseroles Your Family Will Actually Like
Getting your recommended daily dose of vegetables can be hard, whether you’re a picky 5-year-old or just a meat-and-potatoes kind of guy. But if you bake your vegetables into the…
