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Cheapism / Bing Image Creator ‘Those Traditional Recipes Should Have Died With Your Granny’: Viral Green Bean Casserole Recipe Nixes Canned Goods
Green bean casserole is one of those Thanksgiving side dishes that many people can make with their eyes closed. You throw together some canned green beans, a couple of cans of cream of mushroom soup, and a little bit of…
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Cheapism/DALLE-E 3 ‘Absolute Garbage’: 10 Terrible Tech Products You Should Never Buy, According to Consumers
We’re living through a golden age of consumer technology, an era wherein everyday consumers have access to cutting-edge laptops, smartphones, and more. There’s also more garbage than ever. Companies pour oodles of money into ridiculous gadgets, knockoffs abound, and some…
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Cheapism/Trader Joe’s A Foolproof Trader Joe’s Shopping List for an Easy Thanksgiving Meal
If you’re in need of a Thanksgiving dinner without having to spend a ton of money and effort, look no further. With Trader Joe’s list of pre-made essentials, you’ll still be able to enjoy the classic Thanksgiving staples — from…
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Cheapism / Bing Image Creator Couple Retires on Cruise Ship Because It’s Cheaper Than a Retirement Home
After saving your entire adult life for retirement, you’re left to figure out what you do with the remaining years of your life. Do you stay put and stick to what you know? Maybe you move to a retirement village…
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Cheapism / DALL-E 3 22 Easy Ninja Blender Recipes, From Soups to Smoothies
Amid the myriad kitchen gadgets vying for your attention (and money), Ninja blenders have carved out a niche of their own. Appealing to both smoothie lovers and culinary enthusiasts, the brand has developed a cult following thanks to its products’…
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Cheapism/iStock The 22 Best Costco Thanksgiving Sides That Shoppers Are Obsessed With
Even though your local Costco may have festive winter wonderland displays ready for the gifting holidays of Christmas and Hanukkah, there are also amazing food and beverage buys ahead of Thanksgiving. If you’re just contributing classic side dishes to a…
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Cheapism/DALL-E 3 9 Incredibly Out-Of-Touch Things Rich People Say That Will Make Your Blood Boil
You’d think that rich people would be a little more self-aware. But then they go and do things like the “Imagine” video, and it hits you — they really don’t…
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Jenn S./Yelp The Absolute Best Way To Reheat Pizza Is Not In The Oven
Even though we haven’t figured out how to get the whole pizza box into the fridge when we’re done, leftover pizza is a fairly standard American staple. The real question…
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Cheapism/DALL-E 3 9 Things You Should Never Buy at the Airport
Airports can pretend to be cafes and nightclubs all they want, but in truth, we Cheapists know that being at the airport is a miserable experience. In addition to all…
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Cheapism / DALL-E 3 Is CVS Open on Thanksgiving? Here’s What You Need To Know for Last-Minute Errands
When Thanksgiving rolls around, a few last-minute dashes to the store may be in order before hosting family and friends. Whether you need to pick up some extra cranberry sauce,…
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Instants/istockphoto Here’s How to Open a Wine Bottle Without a Corkscrew
If you’ve got an unopened bottle of wine, a few impatient guests, and no corkscrew, you’re in the right place. We’ve got nine ways to open that bottle without one,…
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Cheapism / mariannas_pantry/TikTok / Bing Image Creator ‘You’ll Enjoy These More Than a Salad’: Are These Adult Lunchables a Lunchtime Game Changer?
Packing lunch for work is one more tidbit of tedium that comes with adulting. Salads can get soggy. Sandwiches get boring. And going full bore on meal prep can be…
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Cheapism Sonic Breakfast Menu Ranked: The Best and Worst Items
Sonic may be known for its burgers, cherry limeade, and gooey mozzarella sticks, but there is no reason to overlook its breakfast options. Though I’m not a huge fan of…
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jetcityimage/istockphoto Costco Superfans Share Products They ‘Regret’ Passing Up
Whether it was the now-discontinued combo pizza or a killer deal on kayaks, chances are you’ve passed up on an item at Costco, only to regret it the next day. It’s…
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Wilder Shaw / Cheapism I Tasted 11 Varieties of Canned Cranberry Sauce and The Best Was Obvious
Thanksgiving is speeding toward us, and regardless of how you feel about it, cranberry sauce is a huge part of that. The classic fall condiment is probably gonna be on…
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Cheapism/DALL-E 3 Why You Should Never Microwave Cup Noodles (or Any Styrofoam Container)
Cup Noodles recently announced that it’s abandoning its characteristic polystyrene packaging — colloquially called Styrofoam — for a microwaveable paper cup in 2024. The news confused fans online and left…
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Cheapism / DALL-E 3 Why Buying a Laptop On Reddit’s r/HardwareSwap Was One of the Best Financial Decisions I’ve Made
If you limit yourself to Reddit’s front page, you’d think that the site was only for silly videos, lewd discussions, and lukewarm politics. And that’s not far from the truth.…
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11 Strangest Trends From The Last 10 Years
This last decade has undoubtedly given rise to all manners of unexpected, and honestly, occasionally, unfortunate trends. The digital worlds of places like TikTok have certainly given some folks the…
