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5PH/istockphoto 50 Smart Food Storage Tips to Make Your Groceries Last as Long as Possible
Frugal consumers are always looking for tips and tricks to help cut food costs and waste, and many of these come down to smart storage. Keeping fresh produce in good condition for as long as possible is key to stretching…
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Cheapism Cheap But Cool Gifts for Men
It can be tough to come up with inexpensive gifts for the men on your list, from significant others to fathers, sons, brothers, and friends. Here are some of our favorite holiday and Christmas gift ideas for foodies, hikers, hipsters, beer…
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Cheapism Gifts for the Lovable Lady Pottymouth in Your Life
We all know one. Some of us may even be one. If you have a lady in your life who swears like a sailor when she shaves her legs (nod to Iris DeMent and John Prine fans) or is known…
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Cheapism / Bing Image Creator / Canva 9 Aldi German Christmas Treats To Try This Holiday Season
We are officially in the thick of the holiday season, which means Aldi has brought back its “made in Germany” Christmas treats. The German-based grocer’s Winternacht line (Winternacht means “Winter Night” in German) offers everything from gingerbread to Christmas bread. …
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Cheapism/BongkarnThanyakij/champpixs/istockphoto 5 Questions You Should Never Ask At A Job Interview
Now, there are absolutely times at the end of a job interview when you’ll need clarification on pressing matters that could directly impact your ability to proceed with taking a new job. But there are also plenty of questions that…
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DuxX/istockphoto 12 Ways Grandparents Waste Money on Their Grandkids
Grandparents love spoiling their grandchildren. It’s practically part of the job description, isn’t it? And it can be so much fun for both the grandparent and the grandchild, providing bonding time while assembling a newly bought toy or visiting somewhere…
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Cheapism/Canva/TikTok Dollar Tree Shopper Frozen In Her Tracks Over Native Body Wash Dupes for $1.25
It’s not every day that you find yourself browsing the various equally enticing and economically agreeable aisles of your local Dollar Tree store, only to go on to make the…
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Cheapism / DALL-E 3 These Are the Best Trader Joe’s Soups, According to Superfans
Soup is the perfect cold-weather comfort food. Just crack open a can, turn on your stove, and voila — you’ve got a warm and cozy dinner. With its wealth of pre-cooked…
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Wilder Shaw / Cheapism 21 Trader Joe’s Holiday Items, Ranked: What To Binge, What To Skip
When Trader Joe’s holiday items drop, it’s a big deal. Throughout the winter season, it can feel like it’s all people are talking about. Since the cult-favorite grocery store offers…
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Cheapism / DALL-E 3 18 Delicious Christmas Bundt Cakes To Impress Your Holiday Guests
In This Article: What Is a Bundt Cake? Do You Flip a Bundt Cake Hot or Cold? Bundt Cake Recipes As the holiday season shifts into full gear, one dessert…
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Vladimir Vladimirov/istockphoto 13 Surprisingly Simple Home Repairs You Can DIY to Save Big
There are many good things about owning a home, but paying for repairs isn’t one of them. By some estimates, homeowners spend 1% to 4% of a home’s value on…
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Making Spirits Bright: Dazzling Christmas Light Displays to See in All 50 States
Driving around to view Christmas light displays is a time-honored tradition for many families. Here’s a roundup of some of the most extravagant in every state that are worth a visit.…
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panaramka/istockphoto 10 Myths and Misconceptions About Canadians
While people in the United States generally seem to think fondly of Canada, so many nuances of Canadian culture are lost on Americans. Canadian stereotypes often are just myths —…
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Cheapism/Panuwat Dangsungnoen/Hispanolistic/istockphoto Things That Are Absolutely, Unfairly Expensive These Days
With inflation comes the unfortunate inevitability of a world where the cost of living itself just continues to climb. Taking field trips to the grocery store, or even trying to…
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Cheapism/DALLE-E 3 Woman Who Threw Chipotle Bowl at Employee Must Work Fast-Food Job To Reduce Prison Time
In an unusual court case in Ohio, a judge made sure the punishment fit the crime. Rosemary Hayne, 39, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and forced to pay…
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Danny Jensen / Cheapism Things That Are Surprisingly Still Cheap After the COVID-19 Pandemic
Look, it’s glaringly evident that the cost of living is not going down. It continues its stubborn, adamant climb, and things like going to the grocery store to buy yourself…
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Lacey Muszynski / Cheapism How to Make Store-Bought Cinnamon Rolls Taste Extra-Delicious and Homemade
With their gooey cinnamon sugar cores and creamy icing, cinnamon rolls are great no matter where they’re from. But nothing beats homemade. The problem is that not everyone has the…
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Cheapism / DALL-E 3 Romance on a Budget: 25 Cheap At-Home Date Night Ideas
With the average couple in the U.S. spending around $159 (woof!) for dinner and a movie, going out for every date night can quickly add up. (I mean, seriously, have…
