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Cheapism I Tried the TikTok-Loved Thomas Keller Zucchini, and Here’s the Verdict
Here’s the truth: I don’t love cooking, especially since I have two picky kids (and a husband who isn’t shy about voicing his opinions either). Dinner is a win if even one member of my family likes what I make,…
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Amazon One Welcome to the Future: You’re Now Able To Pay for Groceries Using Your … Hand?
Forget tapping your card to pay for a weekly grocery haul. Amazon One, a palm recognition service from Amazon Web Services, enables shoppers to pay for their groceries with just their hand. The service recently reached over three million uses across the…
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Trader Joe’s These 5 Trader Joe’s Products Seem Vegetarian or Vegan But Actually Contain Animal Products
Now that plant-based diets are mainstream, you’d think that shopping for vegetarian and vegan groceries would be easy. But some products that seem like they don’t have animal products — baked beans, candy with red dye, and Parmesan cheese, to…
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Monica Garza Maldonado/istockphoto Why People Are Crazy About Jeeps and Why You’d Be Crazy to Own One
Jeeps have a long and illustrious history, with military roots dating back to World War II. Instantly recognizable, they are known for the legendary off-road capabilities that earned the brand its trademarked slogan “Go Anywhere. Do Anything.” The vehicles also…
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slobo/istockphoto What’s Wrong with Costco’s Vodka? Shoppers Report It Tastes Like Flintstones Vitamins Now
Costco members may want to avoid the warehouse store’s Kirkland Signature American Vodka — at least for the near future. According to multiple reports from Costco superfans on Reddit, the popular $15 vodka is suffering from quality issues, with shoppers…
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VeselovaElena/istockphoto 8 Dishes To Make When You Have a Fridge Full of Leftover Brisket
Maybe you just got back from your grandma’s house with a bag full of leftovers. Maybe you ordered way too much food at a BBQ restaurant. Maybe you threw a dinner party but nobody came. That last one is a…
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krblokhin/istockphoto Costco Products That Last So Long You’ll Actually Get Sick of Them
We all love saving money by buying in bulk, but what happens when you’ve bought more than you can handle? It’s easy to get sick of the food you buy…
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Cheapism We Tried 9 Water Flavor Packets — These Are the Best
There’s no denying that the popularity of water flavor packets has exploded in recent years. Often available as powder, squeezable bottles of liquid, or dissolvable tablets, these products can add…
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Anton Aleksenko/istockphoto Report: Istanbul Is the Best European City for Renting an Airbnb vs. a Hotel
If touring Europe was on your wishlist this year, you’re in for a rude awakening. Due to rising hotel and airfare costs (thank you yet again, inflation), many people have…
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urbazon/istockphoto ‘I’ll Be Working Until the Day I Die’: 9 Things Redditors Have Given Up Because of Inflation
The Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate to the highest level in 22 years on Wednesday. The announcement is a sign that — despite 12 months of consecutive decline…
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Cheapism The Sam’s Club Member’s Mark Liquor Lineup: What to Buy and What to Skip
While Sam’s Club has only been in the liquor business since 2010, the Walmart-owned wholesaler has put together an impressive lineup of affordable white-label alcohols under its Member’s Mark brand.…
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Daniel de la Hoz/istockphoto 10 Ideas For Leading A Simpler, More Fulfilling Life
If you’ve ever felt like you want to spend more time squeezing the juice out of every day, you’re not alone. Life is fast-paced and tough, and any time spent…
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LauriPatterson/istockphoto Meatless Motivation: 10 Easy Tofu Recipes To Try Right Now
There’s a host of reasons to reach for tofu instead of meat, and vegetarianism is only one of them. For starters, it’s cheaper; according to U.S. News Health, “boneless chicken…
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Giselleflissak/istockphoto Move Over, In-N-Out and Shake Shack: There’s a New ‘It’ Burger
In-N-Out is out. Shake Shack can take a step back. Whataburger — what burger? There’s a new sheriff in town when it comes to rave-worthy burgs, and it’s surprisingly niche.…
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Lacey Muszynski / Cheapism Costco Dilemma: What the Heck Do You Do With Those Glass Tiramisu Cups?
How many times have you bought those little premade Costco tiramisu dessert cups in the refrigerated section? If you have a hoard of the adorable glass cups they come in,…
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dusanpetkovic/istockphoto Home Cooks Swear By San Marzano Tomatoes, but Are They Really Worth the Cost?
If you ask a food nerd why they love San Marzano tomatoes, prepare yourself for a tangent peppered with words like “terroir” and “pizza napoletana.” But for all their pretensions,…
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Floriana/istockphoto Kitchen Confidential: 12 Culinary Secrets To Elevate Your Cooking Skills
Cooking can often feel like an uphill battle — especially when you’re striving to achieve the mouthwatering results you see on cooking shows, but always end up with dishes that…
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4nadia/istockphoto Reduce Food Waste With These 6 Top-Rated Overripe Banana Recipes
While brown bananas are safe to eat, a mushy mess of overripe, sugary fruit isn’t exactly appetizing. But like stale bread, overripe bananas can come in handy for a handful…
