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Cheapism/DALL-E 3 Incredibly Valuable Things Bought in Secondhand Stores
Finding a “hidden treasure” buried — sometimes in plain sight — in a thrift store isn’t an urban legend. Sure, you may not know anyone who’s paid off their mortgage thanks to a secondhand-store score, but there are plenty of…
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Emma Stone, Andrew Garfield by Eva Rinaldi (CC BY-SA) On-Screen Couples Who Dated Off-Screen
Those old Hollywood romances, in which co-stars were (or became) couples, are legendary, from Bogart and Bacall to Hepburn and Tracy. That tradition has continued through the years, with today’s incarnations ranging from Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith —…
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Cheapism / Dall-E 3 Here’s How the Price of Christmas Trees Has Changed Over the Years
There’s nothing like the smell of a spruce in your living room to make your home feel like the holiday season has arrived. The constant vacuuming of pine needles keeps you on your toes, too! Yet in a world where…
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O&H Danish Bakery / Cheapism / Rachel Schneider Need a Last-Minute Gift? Consider Some Kringles
Here’s the main thing I have to say about kringles: If you know, you know (and if you don’t, we’ll explain it on the next slide). This is the tippy-top tier of pastries if you ask me. You might have…
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Cheapism/jovan_epn/Smederevac/istockphoto 5 Common Scams People Really, Really Need To Stop Buying Into
With the wealth of knowledge available at our fingertips, it’s a true shame that so many of us still fall prey to all kinds of elaborate scams. And we’re not talking about a one-off, “I got scammed, but learned my…
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Cheapism / DALLE-E 3 Love ‘Em or Hate ‘Em, These 8 Polarizing Foods Spark Serious Debate
Picky eaters aside, there are plenty of polarizing foods out there that don’t appeal to people. And, interestingly enough, those very same foods are some other people’s favorites. We’re talking about foods with zero in-between: You either love them, or you…
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Cheapism/DALL-E 3 24 Best Places to Travel After Christmas
The week between Christmas and New Year’s is an ideal time to steal away. You’ve celebrated Christmas, the holiday season is winding down, and many businesses and schools remain closed,…
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John Moore/Getty Images I Shopped at Ikea for the First Time and Here’s What Happened
Yes, yes — I am beyond late to the Ikea party. But now I can proudly say I took my expectations (being overwhelmed, finding a stark warehouse setting, and tasting…
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Cheapism/DALL-E 3 30 Easy Vegan Christmas Cookies To Make This Holiday Season
Christmas cookies make a wonderful homemade gift during the holiday season, whether you’re giving them to family or carolers that drop by. But with food allergies and special diets, it…
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IMDb A-List Actors We Totally Forgot Made Christmas Movies
Watching Christmas movies has become a cherished pastime during the most wonderful time of the year. Even if they’re sometimes corny and cringe-worthy (we’re looking at you, Hallmark, and Lifetime),…
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Wilder Shaw / Cheapism 12 of the Best Zaxby’s Sauces, Ranked
Zaxby’s is known for its fast-food fried chicken, but a closer look beneath the hood will reveal that Zax actually has something worth bragging about. With 13 sauces on offer…
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Cheapism / DALL-E 3 10 Things You Should Never Buy Used
While buying pre-owned items can be a great way to cut costs and promote sustainability, there are some items where the downsides far outweigh the potential savings. Buying certain items used…
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Cheapism/istockphoto 6 Foods You Should Never Put In Your Slow Cooker
When the slow cooker was introduced to the world, many greeted it with warm smiles, open arms, and an electric excitement over the possibilities of future meals never prepared more…
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skynesher/istockphoto The Season of Fibbing: 16 Holiday Lies We Tell the People We Love
The holidays are a time of love and giving, but not necessarily of honesty. In fact, when home for the holidays, it’s often expected that we refrain from telling the…
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Cheapism / DALLE-E 3 6 Holiday Ripoffs That Would Turn Clark Griswold into Scrooge
Nothing gets us in the Christmas spirit quite like getting ripped off or scammed — said no one ever. As disheartening as it may be, even something as pure and jolly…
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iStock / Cheapism 7 Things You Should Never Do on Christmas
Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. It says so in the song. The holiday season has a luster and allure about it that is truly something special. …
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Cheapism/LauriPatterson/Scukrov/istockphoto Here’s How Long You Can Safely Eat Your Holiday Leftovers
With the holiday season in full bloom, the trees trimmed, and the dangerously enticing smell of cookies and sweets filling the air, it’s time to start thinking about how you’re…
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iStock / Cheapism 5 of the Most Stressful Industries in the U.S.
Is there a job on earth that isn’t at least a little bit stressful? Maybe if you’re a professional puppy snuggler, you never have an anxiety-ridden work day. But for…
