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Rachel Schneider / Cheapism No One Is Doing the Viral TikTok Fruit Roll-Up Hack the Way I Would, So I Put My Own Spin on It
I can’t tell you how many TikTok videos I have scrolled through of people spreading ice cream into a Fruit Roll-Up and rolling it up before taking a bite, resulting in an extra-audible crunch. Honestly, I think the ASMR aspect…
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LauriPatterson/istockphoto To Bean or Not to Bean: Questionable Nacho Hack Grosses People Out
Picture this: You’re trying to make a nice plate of nachos, but you’re having trouble getting the beans to spread easily. What’s a nacho maker to do? One Redditor recently called out their girlfriend’s mother’s unusual — but possibly brilliant —…
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Wilder Shaw / Cheapism A Breath of Fresh Seltzer: Here’s Every Sanzo Sparkling Water, Ranked
There are more carbonated water brands than most people can count, nearly all of them producing the same three to five flavors over and over again. Enter Sanzo Sparkling Water, an Asian-inspired seltzer company with fresh, interesting flavor profiles. Sanzo’s…
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AzmanL/istockphoto Bulking on a Budget: 9 Things Frugal Weightlifters and Athletes Eat (and Drink) To Stay Fit
Putting on muscle costs a lot of money. You’ve got to pay for your gym membership, a medicine cabinet full of supplements, and 3,000-plus calories worth of daily fuel. Since skimping on tank tops and spray tans is out of…
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LindasPhotography/istockphoto 21 Delicious-But-Easy Side Dishes for a Summer Cookout
Summer parties combine relaxation, nice weather, and good food and friends. It’s always appropriate to bring a dish or beverage to contribute. While the old standby of a bottle of wine or six-pack of beer is easy, a guest can easily…
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Spencer Platt/Getty Images Northern Exposure: Canadian Stores That Americans Love
Canada shares a border with the United States, not to mention a tendency to send Justin Bieber and Drake up the charts, root for the Toronto Raptors in the NBA playoffs, and watch “Schitt’s Creek” or “Kim’s Convenience” on Netflix.…
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Red Lobster Endless Shrimp Fans Rejoice! Red Lobster is Offering the Menu Item on the Regular Now
As a self-proclaimed “seafood snob,” I don’t venture to Red Lobster very often. If I’m going to eat seafood, I prefer it to be fresh, and I don’t really get…
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RiverNorthPhotography/istockphoto Dollar Tree Aims To Raise Prices With More $5 Products Hitting the Shelves
It seemed like Dollar Tree was pushing it when they raised prices in 2021, bumping up the cost of a number of items from $1 to $1.25. Of course, you could argue…
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Costco Check out by Michael Lehet (CC BY-ND) Costco Is Cracking Down on Membership Sharing, and Redditors Have Some Horror Stories
It’s official: Costco is cracking down on membership sharing. That means if you normally lend your card to your brother, or use your friend’s card to buy your groceries, you…
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Alina Valetka/istockphoto ‘I’m Blown Away’: Iced Coffee ‘Fiend’ Shares How To Save Big on Your Summer Coffee Habit
Every July, like clockwork, Google searches for iced coffee reach their yearly peak, which means cafes will start pushing their cold brews, iced lattes, and milky frappes. And despite eye-popping…
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Rachel Schneider / Cheapism Freedom in a Bottle: Faygo Firework Is the Ultimate Fourth of July Drink
Fourth of July aside, Faygo’s Firework flavor is the bomb (or rather, the bomb pop). But with Independence Day fast approaching, the drink is buzzing around TikTok and popping up…
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Carlo Prearo/istockphoto Last-Minute Appetizers: Redditors Share Their Favorite Go-To Party Recipes
The decorations are up, the music is on, and the games are out. The only thing missing at your party? A solid appetizer selection. Whether you’ve been invited to a…
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Xsandra/istockphoto Save on Clothing Without Sacrificing Style: 10 Tips and Tricks
Looking fashionable and put-together doesn’t always have to break the bank. According to these thrifty Redditors, shopping smart and discovering clearance and thrifting gems can help you breathe new life…
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Bruce Bennett/Getty Images CC The IHOP Secret Menu Offers Steak Tartare and 6 Other Totally Unexpected Dishes
We all know that good ol’ IHOP serves a lot more than pancakes, but have you ever considered it might serve steak tartare and ceviche, too? It’s true: The International…
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Avid Photographer. Travel the world to capture moments and beautiful photos. Sony Alpha User/istockphoto (Unethical) Life Pro Tip: How To Stream Unlimited Music for Less Than $3 a Month
Music is cheaper than ever. Instead of paying hundreds of dollars for individual tracks or CDs, consumers can access tens of millions of songs for $10 a month from a…
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Lacey Muszynski / Cheapism This 4-Ingredient No-Bake Dessert Is Summer Magic
Last summer, I discovered a magical dessert recipe with a cult following: lime cracker pie. It’s made with only four ingredients, there’s no heating of any kind involved, and it…
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NicolasMcComber/istockphoto Trader Joe’s Sells Frozen Water Bottles for Dirt Cheap So You Can Keep Your Frozen Groceries Cold During the Drive Home
I recently gave in to the siren song of Trader Joe’s addictive orange chicken and trekked over an hour away to the nearest TJ’s with my best friend to get…
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Cheapism / Maxwell Shukuya Luxe Bidet W85 Review: Bidet Curious? Take the Plunge With This Easy-To-Install Attachment
Luxe Bidet W85 While Luxe’s W85 doesn’t come with fancy bells and whistles, it’s an easy-to-install attachment that’s ideal for bidet-curious consumers. Even after years of toilet paper supremacy, the…
