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  • 12 Products That Don’t Work As They Should, Yet People Still Buy Them

    Many of us are capable of carrying onward with profound levels of stubbornness when it comes to continuing to buy lousy products and/or stay signed on for seemingly purposeless subscriptions, simply because we’re so accustomed to our routines.  The reality…

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    10 Low-Effort Dinner Ideas For When You’re Just Not Feeling It

    If you’re plagued with the dual responsibility of coming up with an idea for dinner and cooking it, chances are there are a handful of nights you just don’t feel like being in the kitchen. Takeout relieves the pressure of…

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    6 Facts Everyone Needs To Know About Costco’s Rotisserie Chicken

    In This Article: The Price of Costco’s Rotisserie Chicken Isn’t Changing There’s a Plant Dedicated Entirely to Costco’s Rotisserie Chicken You Can Make Countless Meals From Costco’s Rotisserie Chicken Costco Has Faced Backlash Over the Taste of Its Rotisserie Chicken…

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    Is McDonald’s Open on Thanksgiving? Here’s Everything You Need To Know

    Thanksgiving is a time to gather with friends and family, express gratitude, and, of course, savor a decadent feast. But whether you’re traveling, don’t feel like cooking, or just have a hankering for McDonald’s dipping sauces instead of gravy, you…

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    50 Easy Slow Cooker Dinners That Truly Are ‘Set It and Forget It’

    Slow cookers are a busy cook’s best friend, especially with an entire family to feed. These recipes are designed so that you can truly “set it and forget it.” That means no extra pans to clean after browning meat, no…

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    Celebs Who Blew Their Money on Stupid Things

    From athletes and musicians to actors and socialites, celebrity usually coincides with massive wealth. However, there is no shortage of stars who find a way to squander even the most impressive fortunes. From lavish lifestyles to bad investments, these superstars…

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    14 Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board Ideas to Kick You Into Holiday Feast Mode

    In This Article: Inspiration Boards Essential Cheeses Fall Fruits and Veggies Meats and Proteins Breads, Crackers, and Other Carbs Pickles, Nuts, and Sauces Desserts What Board Should I Use? What…

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    Is Starbucks Open on Thanksgiving? Everything You Need to Know

    Thanksgiving can be a blur of meal prep, family, football, and travel, and it often starts long before dawn. Before you start basting turkeys or driving to relatives’ houses, the…

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    These Are Some of the Worst Neighbors Ever

    Buying a home can be a minefield, especially in today’s overheated market. And no amount of money or preparation can guarantee you good neighbors — and plenty of homeowners have…

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    Customers React to KFC’s ‘Revolting’ Way of Making Its Famous Gravy

    KFC lovers, brace yourselves — and hold onto your biscuits. That finger-lickin’ gravy you’ve been slathering all over your mashed potatoes and fried chicken? We’ve got the low-down on how…

  • 12 Home Maintenance Tasks You Should Be Doing

    Making repairs around your home — as opposed to hopping on the phone and calling someone else up to come through your home to see to it that everything doesn’t…

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    Frozen Pizzas That Are Actually Legit

    Frozen pizzas are a staple of many level-headed and passionate pizza aficionados alike. It could be a quiet and calm, self-care-fueled night in which you find yourself reading by aromatic…

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    Genius Hack Shows How To Turn a Beer Can Into a Camping Stove

    Camping aficionados and travel enthusiasts are always on the hunt for ingenious methods to simplify their outdoor experiences. Here at Cheapism, we love the art of re-purposing everyday items in…

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    A Complete Guide to Costco Catering

    When you order catering at Costco, don’t expect a team to show up with buffet chafers and punch bowls.  The retailer doesn’t offer catering in the typical sense; rather, it…

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    10 Scary Movies You Can Watch For Free on YouTube

    October is here, and that means it’s time to get into the spooky spirit. Whether you’re looking for a classic horror flick, a psychological thriller, or a comedy with a…

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    This Is the Unhappiest State in America

    There are plenty of factors that play into overall happiness, and the past few years have been a challenge for some. COVID-19 impacted travel, businesses, and incidentally, happiness. But how…

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    12 Applaudable Times Costco Was The Best

    If there’s one thing that we continue to be reminded of from the blossoming Reddit community that is r/Costco, it’s that so much of what makes Costco the magical, 5-star…

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    10 Cheap and Easy Hacks That Replace ‘Normally Expensive’ Items

    In the good old days, five bucks felt like a small treasure (I swear my parents stay boasting about how they could buy “so many snacks” with just $5). But…