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svetikd/istockphoto Boozy Hot Chocolate Recipes for Chilly Fall Nights
Hot chocolate isn’t just for kids. In fact, adults can make this classic cozy beverage a little bit cozier with the addition of alcohol. Since there’s no shortage of liquors and liqueurs that can blend well with a cup of…
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PerseoMedusa/shutterstock Spooky Ghost Towns Across America
There is something unsettling about walking through an abandoned town, whether the buildings are crumbling and broken or still creepily intact, as though residents just disappeared into thin air. Some ghost towns provide insight into the country’s history, while others…
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Cheapism/DALLE-E 3 ‘30% Less Enjoyable’: Why McDonald’s Fans Aren’t Happy About McFlurry’s ‘Sustainable Makeover’
McDonald’s announced on Tuesday that its beloved McFlurry is getting a “sustainable makeover.” Across the U.S., the fast food giant is swapping out its iconic hollow, plastic McFlurry spoon for one that uses less plastic. McDonald’s will also stir its…
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Wilder Shaw / Cheapism Saucy Showdown: All 5 KFC Sauces, Ranked
Kentucky Fried Chicken may not be known for its dipping sauce game, but it’s quietly slinging an army of strong options. Fast-food sauces are crucial to the experience, so which sauces should you grab alongside your extra crispy tenders? Which dips…
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Rachel Schneider / Cheapism 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 page with critical comments. The wholesaler explained that they’d discontinued…
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Lacey Muszynski / Cheapism 25 Arizona Drink Flavors Ranked: The Best and Worst to Try
As inflation hikes the price of seemingly everything at the grocery store skyward, one thing has remained 99 cents for over three decades: big cans of Arizona iced tea and fruit drinks. “I’m committed to that 99-cent price,” Don Vultaggio,…
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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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9 Mess-to-Masterpiece Furniture Makeovers That Are Truly Inspiring
Okay, so the whole r/furniturerestoration community of Reddit is handing out inspiration left and right to anyone who might otherwise settle for abandoning and thereafter tossing out a piece of…
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Cheapism/DALL-E 10 Free Online Resources You Shouldn’t Miss Out On
It’s common knowledge that the internet has a wealth of free resources and information. YouTube, Wikipedia, Reddit, and Khan Academy are obvious examples. But those are just four out of…
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Even More Expensive Things That Just Aren’t Worth It Anymore
There seems to be an entirely inevitable, escalating series of discussions from our friends over on Reddit about how the cost of living is rising at an aggressive pace, and…
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Cheapism/DALL-E 3 “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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Cheapism / Reddit / SundryPhotography/istockphoto 9 Companies That Are Doomed To Go Out Of Business
In these competitive times with price hikes seemingly hitting every service and product within this wild world as we know it, the business landscape is more competitive than ever. You’ve…
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Win McNamee / Getty Images Biggest Political Scandals in U.S. History
For a country that’s only been around for a couple of centuries, America has had its fair share of political scandals. Some involved money, but more revolved around sex, and…
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Cheapism / iStock 29 HOA Horror Stories of Petty Neighborhood Disputes
Plenty of people love homeowners associations for keeping neighborhoods tidy and packed with amenities. But HOAs also have a lot of say — too much, many argue — when it…
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Cheapism/DALL-E 3 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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Cheapism/DALL-E 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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Cheapism/ginauf/istockphoto 21 Campbell’s Soup Recipes for a Quick and Easy Meal
Amid the hustle and bustle of modern day life, finding time to prepare delicious and satisfying meals can often feel like a daunting task. But with the right ingredients at…
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Cheapism / McDonald’s / @snackolator These International McFlurry Flavors Have Us Eating Our American Hearts Out
What’s with the lame McFlurry flavors that McDonald’s is slinging in the U.S.? At most locations, we’ve had the same two flavor choices cemented to the menu for what feels…
