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JHVEPhoto / iStock Joann Fabrics Now Closing All Remaining Stores and Going Out of Business
Crafters and sewers are not going to like this news: Joann is going out of business and closing all remaining locations. The news comes after the arts and crafts store filed for bankruptcy a second time just last month, and…
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u/ValleyBoy602 via Reddit.com / Cheapism Nutritional Shakes Recalled After Listeria Outbreak Kills 11 People
Frozen nutritional supplement shakes have been recalled because of a serious illness threat. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the recall of shakes distributed by Lyons Magnus on Feb. 22, 2025. Here’s what we know about the recall. Why…
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stevecoleimages/istockphoto Declutter Like a Pro: 15 Things to Toss From Your Home Right Now
Decluttering is not for the faint-hearted, especially if you’re a sensitive person, but once you get the ball rolling and work your decluttering muscle, decluttering and tidying up your home gets easier and easier. The best way to build up…
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Frederic Lewis/Archive Photos/Getty Images 50 Toy Fads That Have Driven Parents Crazy Over the Years
The right toys can create the person your child ends up becoming (some of those toys you might remember from growing up). They can also turn you into a raving lunatic, depending on how annoying the toys are. Think you’re…
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Halfpoint/istockphoto 15 Bucket List Travel Destinations for Adventure-Seekers Over 50
Your backpacking-through-Europe days may be over, but there is no reason to down-shift your wanderlust if you’re over 50. Whether well into your career or retired, you can afford the finer things of travel. At the same time, safety and…
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Pichunter/istockphoto 19 Foods That Are Banned in America
The ban on specific foods in the United States can stem from a range of concerns, from animal welfare to health to mere social convention. Here is a list of foods you could never find, foods under very strict regulations,…
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Wilder Shaw / Cheapism I Tried 8 Cornbread Mixes and This Was the Best
Throwing a backyard BBQ? Worried about what to bring to a potluck? Got some chili in the crockpot? There are hundreds of reasons you might want to grab a box…
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sturti/istockphoto Never Make These Home Maintenance Mistakes
For many, homeownership is the fulfillment of a dream, but that doesn’t mean it can’t also be a serious pain in the you-know-what. Even though it can save you money…
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Target / Cheapism FDA Elevates Quaker Oats Pancake Mix Recall to Highest Risk
Pancakes are supposed to be light and fluffy, not a federal health risk — but here we are. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) elevated the recall of the…
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u/GeminiDivided via Reddit.com The Classic ‘80s Soda Slice Is Finally Back On Shelves at Costco and Target
Everything old is new again, and now that includes retro soda. Slice has been revived by a new company, and it’s available in tons of grocery stores nationwide already. Here’s…
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David Paul Morris/Stringer/Getty Images Discontinued Fast-Food Menu Items Fans Still Crave
Fast food moves fast — it’s built on constant change, and that applies to the menu too. But that doesn’t sit right with fans who get attached to a certain…
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u/Aramira137 via Reddit.com / Cheapism FDA Upgrades Granola Bar Recall Because They May Contain Metal Pieces
Granola bars are easy to throw in your kids’ lunch bags, but a large recall just hit one brand. According to a recall notification from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, some…
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u/vareenoo via Reddit.com These Are Trader Joe’s Customers’ Favorite Products for 2025, But One Iconic Item Is Missing
Each year, Trader Joe’s asks its customers about their absolute favorite items. The results are published every winter, and the 16th Annual Customer Choice Awards winners for this year were…
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pamela_d_mcadams/istockphoto Old-Fashioned Appetizers That Everyone Still Secretly Loves
Sometimes classics are best. These tried-and-true appetizers deliver familiar flavors that always impress at family dinners and gatherings.
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eBay 35 Vintage Toys That Are Worth an Astonishing Amount of Money Today
When’s the last time you took a look in the back of your closet? If you’ve got any childhood games or toys stuffed back there, you might be able to…
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Wendy’s Wendy’s Is Replacing Drive-Thru Employees with an AI Chatbot and Customers Are Divided
In another round of “Is AI taking our jobs?,” Wendy’s will hand the drive-thru headset to AI by the end of 2025 — because what could possibly go wrong with…
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u/nowayitsnotme via Reddit.com 11 Retro Things That Gen Z Is Bringing Back
If you’ve scrolled through TikTok lately and thought, why does everything look like your life in 2002, you’re not alone. For Gen Z, everything old is new again. From Y2K…
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Aleksandar Jankovic/istockphoto How U.S. Food Prices Compare to What the Rest of the World Pays
As we’re pummeled by inflation here in the United States, groceries get harder and harder to afford. Want to put food inflation into some perspective? Statista put together a report…
