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MelanieMaya/istockphoto 9 Pizza Chains That Make Their Dough Fresh In-House
Pizza is pretty basic — dough, sauce, cheese, done. But when there’s nothing to hide behind, every ingredient has to pull its weight. That’s why pizza dough is the backbone of a good slice. While many pizza chains take the…
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Blakelee Bartik / Cheapism The Best Grocery Stores To Buy Holiday Decor
If last-minute Christmas decorations are a necessity, it’s always great to be able to knock out some of that shopping at the same time as your groceries. Not sure where to cast the widest shopping net? Take a look at these…
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Cheapism/Olga Mazyarkina/Olesia Shadrina/istockphoto 10 Things You Should Never Eat Before Bed
There are three commonly referred to elements that people account for in their immediate external environments when it comes to fully optimizing their sleep. These include light, temperature, and noise. However, there’s an especially crucial element that oftentimes gets left…
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petrenkod/istockphoto Wild Christmas Headlines You Forgot About
While many of us are focused on celebrating the holiday on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, every so often a wild, wacky, totally unexpected, or weirdly entertaining story makes headlines as we’re all busy unwrapping presents or sharing a meal…
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bluecinema/istockphoto U.S. Travelers May Soon Get Compensated for Flight Delays
Have you ever had a flight delay that resulted in a missed connection or being stuck at the airport? There might be good news on the horizon. On Dec. 5, the Department of Transportation introduced a proposal that, for the…
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Halfpoint/istockphoto Does Your State Prefer Real or Fake Christmas Trees?
Christmas comes swiftly every year, and after a season of gift shopping, every dollar spent feels like a hefty weight. Christmas trees aren’t cheap, and those prices add up, too. Which states buy the real thing and which bust the…
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Ivy Y./Yelp Party City Goes Out of Business After Nearly 40 Years
It’s the end of an era. After nearly four decades of supplying streamers and balloons for your New Year’s Eve bashes and birthday celebrations, Party City has announced that its…
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GMVozd/istockphoto Bring the South to Your Table With These 10 Classic Southern Holiday Recipes
Holiday feasts in the South are incredibly special — after all, Southern comfort is built on a love of food. Maybe you’re looking to connect to your Southern roots. Maybe…
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Sam G. / Yelp The Coziest Restaurant in Every State
Dining out is a treat in itself, but when you find a restaurant that really makes you feel like lingering, it’s especially satisfying. Whether you’re searching for a truly beautiful…
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DGLimages/istockphoto 24 Diabetic-Friendly Holiday Dessert Recipes for Everyone
Diabetic-friendly recipes don’t have to mean basic or boring. Read on for a wealth of dessert ideas that will not only satisfy the needs of those watching their blood-sugar levels…
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Igor Alecsander/istockphoto 22 Most Popular Volkswagens of All Time
Volkswagen is no stranger to iconic automobiles, but its ID 4 all-electric SUV is driving toward an iconic history all its own. Where will it end up in Volkswagen’s list…
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Cheapism 50 Last-Minute Gifts You Can Pick Up at the Drugstore
In a classic “Family Ties” episode, Michael J. Fox as Alex P. Keaton hits a convenience store for his Christmas shopping. Wondering what we would do in such a last-minute…
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holiday brunch by Tim Douglas Christmas Brunch Ideas To Impress Holiday Houseguests
So you’ve already opened stockings and unwrapped presents: How do you keep the festivities going? A bangin’ Christmas brunch can often leave fonder memories than the gifts themselves, so we…
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Cheapism/FG Trade/Iryna Drozd/istockphoto 5 Things You Should Never Do In America
Some of us are born with more common sense on how to navigate the ins and outs of this emotional rollercoaster called life better than others. Some folks, on the…
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97/istockphoto 13 Things That Will Never Be Cheap (But Are Worth Splurging On)
No one would blame you for trying to save a buck or two, but there are some things that simply can’t be bought on the cheap — and may even…
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DMP/istockphoto 18 Holiday Foods You’ll Find at Any Midwestern Christmas Party
Midwesterners are creatures of habit. So when you’re rockin’ around the Christmas tree, chances are you’ll see a lot of the same things on the table at every holiday party.…
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SolStock/istockphoto The Most Popular Christmas Cocktail in Every State — And How to Make Them
Christmas festivities are a time for imbibing. Everyone has their favorite holiday drinks, and plenty of strong opinions about bad ones. Does your Christmas cocktail of choice line up with…
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SDI Productions/istockphoto 9 Things New Englanders Eat on Christmas
New England does Christmas properly: snow-covered evergreens, crackling fireplaces, and recipes older than your great-grandma’s cookbook. From Maine to Connecticut, holiday tables almost always feature a hearty chowder and a…
