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Food Court Showdown: Costco vs. Sam’s Club Cafe
If there’s one food Costco is known for — besides $5 rotisserie chickens — it’s its hot dog combo. The Costco cafe at the front of the store has been selling the combo for $1.50 since 1985; it will stay at…
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Here’s Why Dishwasher Tablets Are a ‘Scam,’ According to Redditors
Those convenient, pre-portioned dishwasher detergent packs might be hard on your pipes and your wallet, according to a recent Reddit thread on r/Frugal. Dishwasher tablets, the post explained, “contain too much powder” and can block pipes and leave residue. The…
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Lobster Ravioli From Costco Makes At-Home Date Night Easy
As someone whose grocery expenses are the second-highest bill behind only my mortgage, I’ve found myself paying more attention to what I’m spending as I’m filling my cart at the store. Part of that effort has been breaking down what…
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Trader Joe’s Thanksgiving Hours: Is the Grocery Store Open?
Thanksgiving is all about family, friends, and entirely too much food. Hours are spent nailing down sweet potato recipes, collecting the best wines to pair with turkey, and stirring pots of gravy. For many, it’s also a time for last-minute…
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Chefs of Reddit Share 5 ‘Little-Known’ Kitchen Hacks That Will Make Your Meals Taste ‘Divine’
Ever spent time on Reddit scrolling through cooking threads? If you have, you’ll know it’s a goldmine of kitchen wisdom. So, we did some digging, and discovered a 400-plus comment thread full of “little-known” kitchen hacks that will up your…
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10 Whole Foods Hot Bar Menu Items That Are Worth the Price
It’s no secret that Whole Foods can be overpriced, but it’s hard to deny that the quality is there. The Whole Foods hot bar, for example, has shot up to a staggering $11.99 per pound, which means filling up your…
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8 Brilliant Go-To Frugal Holiday Gift Ideas
The holidays can creep up on us all out of nowhere. Especially when you find yourself absolutely buried in work, competing in the ever-demanding landscape of a world that the…
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Costco Sheet Cakes Are Back! Here’s Everything You Need To Know
Costco sheet cakes are a crowd favorite, so in May 2020, when they announced that they discontinued them, thousands of angry customers signed petitions and hundreds flooded the retailer’s Facebook…
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Purchases That Satisfied Adults’ Childhood Dreams
To be a kid was to dream the sweet dream about all the toys and video games and other nonsense you could sink your ever-busy mind into. Sometimes, these dreams…
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“52 Best Sweet Potato Recipes To Try All Year Long”
From fries to pies, sweet potatoes are a versatile, delicious ingredient. You can whip them up into an easy side dish in your air fryer, mash them into a holiday…
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5 ‘Quiet’ Luxury Brands That Only the Super Rich Know About
Access to the world of millionaires and billionaires is exclusive by definition. Here’s an example. You’ve probably never heard of the Centurion card from American Express, and even if you…
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Angry Shoppers Are Breaking Up With Amazon After It Quietly Raised Its Free Shipping Minimum
Back in August, eCommerceBytes broke the news that Amazon would be testing a new free shipping threshold, raising the minimum from $25 to $35. Although Amazon confirmed the change, it…
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23 Best Costco Pasta Meals to Feed Your Family
Noodles are a real crowd-pleaser, whether they’re layered in an Italian lasagna or stir-fried in Japanese yakisoba. They’re filling, fun to eat, and can be flavored with practically anything. Costco…
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What’s the Best Ranch Dressing You Can Buy? I Tried 13 To Find Out
It’s shocking what a few spices, herbs, and garlic can do for mayonnaise. Ranch dressing is more or less just that, and yet, it’s one of the most popular condiments…
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‘Bring Back the Coffee Samples!’: 8 Ways To Perfect the Trader Joe’s Experience, According to Fans
With its charismatic employees, laid-back atmosphere, and affordable prices, Trader Joe’s almost feels like a utopia. Of course, the operative word here is “almost.” If you shop at Trader Joe’s…
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How To Actually Save Money At Costco
There can be an ocean span of a difference between actually getting the most out of a grocery shopping haul at your nearest Costco, and then falling prey to doing…
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11 Best Snacks for When the Munchies Hit
When it comes to the munchies, the more eclectic the snack collection, the better. You want a good balance of sweet, salty, spicy, and savory, so when your cravings hit,…
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Is Target Open on Thanksgiving? The Answer Might Surprise You
Target may be a popular destination for Black Friday deals, but is the national retailer actually open on Thanksgiving in 2023? Surprisingly, no. Since 2020, Target has joined a growing…
