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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Take one look at Instagram — is anybody au naturel anymore? Americans can’t seem to get enough of botox, fillers, lasers, and more. Cosmetic procedures are rising every year, with 24 percent of Americans admitting that they have had something…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
When it’s hot, there’s nothing on this planet like an ice cold popsicle to cool you down. What an absolutely perfect treat, the popsicle. Fruity, refreshing, and cold. But what’s…