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Cheapism / Anastasia Dobrusina/zkruger/EzumeImages/istockphoto 10 Ingenious Ways To Use Up Leftover Pasta Sauce
It’s always hard to use up the pasta sauce at the same as you cook all the pasta, isn’t it? If you, like the rest of us, have ever found yourself with a ton of extra tomato sauce on hand,…
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Cheapism / Dionne F./Mike C./Sara F. / Yelp Freakshakes, Anyone? 12 Over-the-Top Milkshakes Across America
Outrageous, over-the-top milkshakes — sometimes referred to as “freakshakes” — were a huge trend that exploded sometime around 2016. The weirder and more insane the toppings, the better, so people were sipping on unruly monstrosities just for a good Instagram…
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Cheapism / Wilder Shaw / Meijer Chicken Nuggets, French Toast Sticks, and 7 Other Frozen Foods You Should Never Cook in the Microwave
Microwaves are one of the most convenient kitchen appliances you can own. But there are plenty of things you should never even put in them, from certain foods to aluminum foil. (If you don’t know why you should avoid foil,…
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Cheapism / kellygarciaphoto.com/iStock / andreonegin/iStock / kateafter/iStock Avoiding the Crowds: Europe’s 12 Biggest Tourist Traps
Europe is bursting with history and destinations so pretty they’ll make your Instagram feed weep with joy. Yet for every historic gem, there’s a tourist trap waiting with open arms (and an overpriced ticket) across the continent. We’re talking about…
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Cheapism / iStock The 10 Best Breakfast Chains Across America
Fast-food breakfasts offer plenty of conveniences, like quickly pulling up to a McDonald’s drive-thru to grab an egg McMuffin on your way to work. But for those mornings when you have a bit more time and want to sit down…
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Cheapism / DALL-E 3 Costco Is Launching Sushi Counters Across America — Here’s Everything You Need To Know
Costco has always done everything a traditional grocery store does (in a bigger, better way), but one thing has always been missing: a fresh sushi counter. Sure, sushi isn’t usually a grocery store’s strongest suit, but Costco rarely misses. Enter…
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Cheapism / DALL-E 3 17 Costco Products That Are 100% Made in the USA
Flying an American flag on your house or sporting a flag bumper sticker on your vehicle can definitely show the world your patriotism. But supporting American businesses is just as…
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Cheapism / xijian/istockphoto / Tripadvisor / Xsandra/istockphoto 9 Little Luxuries the Middle Class Won’t Be Able To Afford in 5 Years
Though inflation in the U.S. has slowed from its peak of 9.1% in 2022, very few people are feeling any kind of relief on their wallets. Prices continue to rise in…
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Cheapism / Microsoft Copilot This $20,000 Burger Actually Exists — Plus 3 More of the Most Expensive Burgers in America
Burgers have humble origins, but that doesn’t mean they’re incapable of scaling up. Way up. Shockingly priced burgers exist all over this country, from Florida to Las Vegas to Michigan.…
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©TripAdvisor 20 of the Most Expensive Steaks You Can Order and 1 You Can’t
In a modern era of dining when eaters with refined, worldly palates expect more from their cuts of meat, upscale steakhouses have become increasingly opulent in their quest to present…
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Cheapism / DALL-E 3 These Are the 15 Luckiest Casinos in Las Vegas, According to Tripadvisor
Typically, when we think of casinos, we think of how they make for very wealthy casino owners, but sometimes you just feel lucky. If that’s you, and you’re heading to Las…
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Cheapism / FreshSplash/Ekaterina Rekina/zoranm/istockphoto 10 Common Baking Mistakes You Should Avoid at All Costs
You can be a good cook, but a terrible baker. While cooking offers room to improvise, baking often requires that you follow the directions to a T. If you are someone…
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Cheapism / Alden Jewell (CC BY) / Universal Pictures / nyc russ/istockphoto From Cadillacs to iPhones: Luxury Status Symbols Over the Decades
In any given year, there are obvious signs that someone is wealthy, like flashy cars and giant houses. But there are also subtle signs that indicate a positive financial well-being.…
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Wilder Shaw / Cheapism I Tried Twizzlers and Red Vines Back to Back — Here’s the Winner
Pepsi and Coke. Skippy and Jif. Those two brothers that live across the street from each other and make Twix bars. There are so many great rivalries in this world,…
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Cheapism / Shih C./Rachel B./Howard M./Yelp 9 Restaurant Chains With the Best Club Sandwiches
Club sandwiches are a staple diner food, and many restaurant chains have them on the menu, too. Typically, the sandwich is stacked high on toast with turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato,…
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Cheapism / DALL-E 3 10 Things Gen Z Will Sadly Never Get To Experience
Just as older generations aren’t used to documenting every mundane aspect of one’s day (thanks TikTok), Generation Z also missed out on their fair share of cultural moments. Think watching…
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Cheapism / DALL-E 3 11 Ways You’re Ruining Your Frozen Pizza (Plus How To Cook It Right!)
You’d think heating up a frozen pizza is as easy as 1, 2, 3. Just toss it in the oven and bam, dinner is served. As it turns out, we…
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Cheapism / DALL-E 3 15 Classic Diner Recipes You Can Recreate at Home
We’ve all had that quintessential diner experience, where the food is homey, the service is snappy, the conversation flows, and the coffee keeps coming. But we can’t all get out…
