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iStock / Cheapism 7 Things You Should Never Do on Christmas
Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. It says so in the song. The holiday season has a luster and allure about it that is truly something special. Bottom line? Don’t ruin the vibe. From complaining about presents…
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Cheapism/LauriPatterson/Scukrov/istockphoto Here’s How Long You Can Safely Eat Your Holiday Leftovers
With the holiday season in full bloom, the trees trimmed, and the dangerously enticing smell of cookies and sweets filling the air, it’s time to start thinking about how you’re going to make the most out of your holiday leftovers. …
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iStock / Cheapism 5 of the Most Stressful Industries in the U.S.
Is there a job on earth that isn’t at least a little bit stressful? Maybe if you’re a professional puppy snuggler, you never have an anxiety-ridden work day. But for the general public, work isn’t all puppies and sunshine. THC…
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Cheapism/Canva/TikTok Customer Orders Subway Sandwiches for Delivery, Receives Promotional Fliers Instead
Whenever you willingly use a food delivery app like DoorDash, you’re also subjecting yourself to dealing with the inevitable and occasional human error. Some botched attempts at a successful food delivery can end up stinging more than others. You might…
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georgeclerk/istockphoto Here’s How to Thank Your Amazon Delivery Driver With a (Free) $5 Tip
Given the long hours, traffic snarls, and other deliver snafus, being a driver for Amazon can feel like a thankless job — until this month. Amazon shoppers can send a $5 tip to their delivery drivers this December at no…
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Cheapism/coffeekai/Sergey Ovchinnikov/istockphoto Never, Ever, Ever Store These Things Under The Sink
This time of year, when we’re all trying to do what we can to keep our respective winter caves as clean and organized as possible, it might be tempting to store as many things as you can under the sink.…
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Cheapism/Koldunova_Anna/DawidKasza/istockphoto 6 Christmas Foods That People Secretly Hate
The holidays are the time of the year when folks can come together, and catch up on all the wild, pleasant, not-so-pleasant, and everything else in-between moments of their lives…
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melissabrock1/istockphoto Things You Should Never, Ever Carry In Your Purse
Although there is plenty of merit to being prepared for a spontaneous all-out midday catastrophe to erupt during your day, and you really should make sure to keep certain items…
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Cheapism / DALL-E 3 Your Go-To Guide for Every Tipping Scenario (Including When It’s OK To Skip the Tip)
In today’s world, it can feel like everything and everyone is gunning for your hard-earned cash (thanks a lot, inflation). Grabbing a snack at the gas station? Expect to tip…
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Cheapism / Bing Image Creator I Tried 15 Hot Cocoa Mixes and This is the Best
There are few beverages as synonymous with winter and cold weather as hot cocoa, and if you’ve got any Grinchless bones in your body, you may be looking to grab…
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Cheapism / DALL-E 3 Are You a Snowbird? 11 Ways To Winterize Your Home While You’re Away
Properly winterizing your home is crucial — especially if you’re planning on leaving for a while. Failing to take the necessary precautions can result in costly damages such as frozen or…
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Cheapism / Bing Image Creator 6 Christmas Gifts You Should Never Buy Last Minute
Listen, we are all human. We are all busy. We have things to do, places to be, yadda yadda. Everyone has had some last-minute scrambles to face around the holidays,…
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Wilder Shaw / Cheapism Why Are People Going Nuts for the $3 Trader Joe’s Mystery Bags?
If you’re a die-hard Trader Joe’s fan, you’ll be thrilled to know that the grocery chain’s annual Mystery Bags are back on the shelves for the season (along with plenty…
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Cheapism/happymoron/simarik/istockphoto Horrendous And Inexcusable Holiday Bonuses People Received
There are unfortunately some truly maniacal bosses out there that will not only even consider giving employees entirely justifiable and well-earned bonuses, but there are some bosses that will seemingly…
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Wilder Shaw / Cheapism Are Banza Pizza Crusts Any Good? I Tasted 4 Pies To Find Out
Frozen pizzas are a beautiful thing, but gluten-free living doesn’t have to be all about cauliflower. Enter Banza, a company making pizza dough out of chickpeas. Is chickpea pizza crust…
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BMW You Can Drive an Exotic Sports Car at These 19 Race Tracks
Supercars aren’t built for everyday use, but to be seen, heard, shown off, admired, and driven at high speed. They’re aspirational for folks who work years to make the six…
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a9photo/shutterstock 27 Retro Dishes Guaranteed to Class Up Your Holiday Dinner
Meals during the holiday season are, by nature, more elaborate than your traditional weeknight supper. Sadly, though, the creation of elaborate dishes at home has fallen out of favor. Read…
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Cheapism Best Gifts for Aspiring and Accomplished Woodworkers
Woodworking isn’t for everyone — you’re perpetually covered in sawdust, the margin for error is small, and losing a finger isn’t completely out of the question. But if you have a…
