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derketta/istockphoto From Dosas to Cabbage Rolls: Redditors Share Their Favorite Unusual Rice Recipes
It’s not uncommon to find yourself with a ton of rice on your hands; maybe it’s on sale, or maybe somebody gifted you 22 pounds of rice. When one Redditor found themself in that very highly specific instance, which sounds…
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rez-art/istockphoto Easy Light Desserts That Are Perfect for Lazy Summer Days
Summer has arrived and with it, you might have a constant, nagging hankering for dessert — two scoops, anyone? But you don’t always have to give into the temptation of every tantalizing ice cream parlor you pass. There are plenty…
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roman023/istockphoto Dumpster Diving, Stealing, and Eating Costco Samples: The 10 ‘Brokest Things’ Redditors Have Ever Done
Despite living in one of the wealthiest countries in the world, a staggering 40% of Americans find it somewhat or very difficult to pay their bills, according to a United States Census survey from earlier this year. With such a large…
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jstephens33/istockphoto Gorgeous Tiny Trailers and RVs That Will Make You Want to Hit the Open Road
Mention an “RV,” and images of massive, gas-guzzling homes on wheels that appeal mainly to those nearing retirement is what might first come to mind. But an industry trend driven by — who else? — millennials is seeing recreational-vehicle profiles…
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Lacey Muszynski / Cheapism Rao’s vs. Carbone: Which Fancy Jarred Marinara Is the Best?
There’s a battle going on among the cheap jars of Prego and Ragu in your grocery store’s pasta sauce section. Fancy, expensive brands of marinara are vying for your money, and a new contender has emerged in an effort to…
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banjongseal324/istockphoto From Rind to Seed: How To Use Every Single Part of a Watermelon
As temperatures rise and summer takes hold, there’s one fruit that perfectly embodies the spirit of the season: watermelon. High in water content, nutrients, and vitamins, watermelons are a great snack to help us cool down and stay hydrated. But…
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ilbusca/istockphoto Is Your Rent Too High? Find an Affordable, High Quality of Life City Using This Interactive Map
Let’s say you’re looking for the perfect place to live: somewhere with cheap rent, plenty of sun, and legal weed. With MoveMap, a free, interactive tool that lets you sort…
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Wilder Shaw / Cheapism Everything You Need to Know About the Sriracha Shortage (and 3 Great Substitutes to Try)
Sriracha, the condiment mega-sensation from Irwindale, CA-based Huy Fong foods, is loved by many. Unfortunately, Huy Fong has been suffering from a shortage and as such, grocery shelves have sat…
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studiocasper/istockphoto Here’s Why You Should Always Buy Lab-Grown Diamonds
The diamond industry is a sordid business, one built on backbreaking child labor, bloody civil wars, and earth-warming greenhouse gasses. Given those thorny ethical issues, you’d think that lab-grown diamonds…
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Bettmann/Contributor/Getty Remember CB Radios? They’re Back, 10-4
CB radios were — and still often are — a practical tool on the road, especially in a trucker’s life. But back in the 1970s and ’80s these portable communication…
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DenisTangneyJr/istockphoto Signed, Sealed and Delivered: 17 Historic and Unique Post Offices Across America
Do you ever go to the post office anymore? Today, of course, we have electronic bill payments and emails instead of greeting cards, but what one person considers progress might elicit…
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fcafotodigital/istockphoto These Vegetarian Potluck Dishes Travel Incredibly Well, According to Redditors
Finding the perfect veggie dish to bring to a potluck can be tricky — especially if you’re looking for options that aren’t just tasty and budget-friendly, but can also withstand…
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bhofack2/istockphoto 9 Cheap Sandwich Ideas So You Don’t Blow Your Budget on Boar’s Head
Whether you work from home or brown bag it at the office, sandwiches are still the king of lunchtime. There aren’t many foods more humble or delicious, and making them…
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Lacey Muszynski / Cheapism Cheese Curds Schmeese Curds: Culver’s Sides, Ranked
Culver’s is so well known for its butter burgers and frozen custard that the chain has expanded to 26 states, mostly in the Midwest and South. But if you never…
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Giselleflissak/istockphoto Budget Travelers Share Their Best-Kept Secret: Drury Hotels
Drury Hotels may not be as posh as Hilton’s collection or as ubiquitous as Motel 6s, but budget travelers say they are the best-kept “secret” for traveling on the cheap.…
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Wei C./Yelp ‘Don’t Bring Wine to a Hot Dog Barbecue,’ and Other Unhinged Etiquette Rules From the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council
I really thought I knew all I needed to know about eating hot dogs, but as it turns out, I’m wrong. Despite hot dog consumption being one of my top…
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LEGO Batman Movie Collectible Minifigures : Vacation Batman by Chris Christian (CC BY-NC) Strangest Things That Have Washed Ashore
The ocean is full of mystery, not all of it marine in nature. Given the right conditions, some of that mystery washes ashore at random times, bewildering beachcombers, locals, and…
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Dan Dalton/istockphoto This Company Is Fighting Food Waste by Making Fabric Out of Your Leftovers
Did you know the fashion industry is slowly killing our planet? Fashion contributes to roughly 10% of global carbon dioxide emissions, and many of the clothes we wear (about 60%) are…
