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Stan Y./Yelp 31 Crazy Delicious Doughnuts Across America
Dunkin’ Donuts may have dropped “Donuts” from its name — but doughnuts themselves aren’t going anywhere. They’re actually proliferating. Even as the cronut’s moment has come and gone, in some cities maple bacon doughnuts are practically as common as chocolate…
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Photo by Dan Kb on Unsplash Keep Pesky Wasps at Bay Using These 8 DIY Hacks
From beach and pool days to camping and hiking, summertime is a real treat. But it’s also a time when pesky bugs make their grand entrance, especially wasps. These winged troublemakers love the hot weather and pack a real wallop…
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Wilder Shaw / Cheapism Miss, Miss, Bang, Bang: I Suffered Through 5 Flavors of Bang Energy Drink
Bang Energy Drink is everywhere. Even before Monster Energy Drinks acquired Bang, the die-hard fans sang the drink’s praises loud and proud. The beverage and its (now former) cult leader-esque CEO were even featured on the last season of “How…
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luza studios/istockphoto Is Neighbor.com a Good Side Hustle? Here’s What You Need To Know
You can rent someone’s house, you can rent someone’s pool, you can rent someone’s car … and now you can rent their garage. Neighbor.com is essentially the Airbnb of storage space. The website connects people who need storage space for…
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VeselovaElena/istockphoto Seafood Savings: 6 Ways To Add Fish to Your Diet Without Busting Your Budget
Seafood is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, protein, and important minerals like selenium. But it’s also expensive, especially when you compare it to low-cost meats like chicken thighs and ground beef. That shouldn’t deter you, however, as seafood…
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Trader Joe’s Naan, Peanut Butter Cups, and 6 Other Long-Time Trader Joe’s Favorites That Are Still Amazing
The best products at Trader Joe’s follow a typical trajectory. First, they’re released and snatched up by overzealous fans. And then, after a few months of hype, they either disappear (ahem, Belgian chocolate pudding), or the product’s quality takes a…
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Trader Joe’s ‘My Holy Grail’: 9 Trader Joe’s Skin Care Products That Actually Work, According to Superfans
When Trader Joe’s debuted its viral daily facial sunscreen last summer, consumers realized that the grocery store is a destination for cheap, high-quality skin care products. The viral sunscreen, which…
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hapabapa/istockphoto DoorDash Has a Back-to-School Hub Full of Deals. Who Knew?
Back-to-school shopping can be an enormous hassle. Consider the lists: Four wide-ruled notebooks that aren’t too wide, four sharpened pencils and three that aren’t, nine blue folders that must be…
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Fudio/istockphoto How To Transform Boxed Mashed Potatoes Into a Cheap, Easy Dinner
There are very few foods that represent the magic of comfort food like mashed potatoes. The umami bomb of butter and gravy sinking into starchy, creamy potatoes often plays in…
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mers1na/istockphoto How to Choose a Baby Name to Set Up a Child for Success
As if picking a name for a new baby isn’t hard enough — you first have to like it and agree on it with your partner. And we mean really…
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Minerva Studio/istockphoto I Went to Costco’s Tire Center To Replace My Flat Tire … and I Won’t Be Going Back
Finding parking is often the worst part of my day. That’s partly because I live in Los Angeles, a sprawling, car-centric megacity with horrific public transportation. But I’ll also readily…
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FabioBalbi/istockphoto Caviar, Truffle Oil, and Wagyu Beef: 10 Ingredients Redditors Say Are ‘Overrated’
If money wasn’t a concern, we could be feasting on lobster, truffle-filled pastas, and caviar prepared by Michelin-starred chefs every day. Thanks for crushing that dream, inflation. And yet, there…
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Success Foods Management Group Queso Confidential: What To Order From the Torchy’s Tacos Secret Menu
There are many things that build up Austin, Texas’ character, but one of the most iconic will always be Torchy’s Tacos. While nowhere near the best breakfast tacos in Austin,…
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DragonImages/istockphoto Experienced Travelers Are Abandoning Hotels.com — Here’s Why
When Expedia Group revamped its loyalty program this summer, the company pitched it as a way to unify its Expedia, Vrbo, and Hotels.com brands. The new, comprehensive travel rewards program…
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‘Everything Is Expensive!’: The Challenges of Being in Your 20s in 2023
As the world burns and housing prices spiral out of control, it’s increasingly difficult to be optimistic about the future. And that shows in the data. According to an October…
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Jogy Abraham/istockphoto Cookies, Oils, and Gummy Bears, Oh My: The Cheapism Guide to Edibles
It’s hard to believe that it’s been over a decade since Colorado and Washington had the good sense to legalize cannabis for recreational use. Since then, the green stuff has…
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Cheapism 14 Thoughtful Anniversary Gifts for Her That’ll Earn You a Reputation as the ‘Best Gift-Giver Ever’
Whether it’s your first year or your 50th, your anniversary is a day to celebrate. Let that special someone know how much she means to you with an anniversary gift…
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Alex Potemkin/istockphoto Living With Roommates? Here’s How To Successfully Share Small Living Spaces
Sharing a small home with multiple people can be challenging — especially if you can’t get on the same page about when quiet hours should be, how to split household chores,…
