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damedeeso/istockphoto PSA: Pets Feel The Heat, Too! Here’s How To Cool Off Your Pet This Summer
When you’re trying to keep cool on a hot summer day, don’t forget your pets. Because they can’t tell us, sometimes it’s hard to know if your dog or cat is overheated, something that can be dangerous for pets and…
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SVproduction/istockphoto Try These Cheap and Easy DIY Garden Paths To Spruce Up Your Yard
Transforming your backyard into an inviting oasis doesn’t always have to break the bank. Thanks to these cheap DIY garden path ideas, you can spruce up your outdoor space on a budget while staying true to your style and aesthetic. …
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SelectStock/istockphoto Extreme Couponing Hot-Take: Are Stockpiles Wasteful?
On any good coupon connoisseur’s shelves, you’re liable to find rows of laundry detergent, dozens of shampoo bottles, cleaning products galore, and enough toothpaste to supply a dental office. To some, the practice seems wasteful — who can go through that…
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SolStock/istockphoto ‘Chick-fil-A Is Discontinued”: Mom Transforms Kitchen into a Cafeteria for Summer Break in Viral Video
School is almost out for the summer and parents everywhere are faced with the harsh reality that their ears will soon be subjected to round-the-clock, “I’m hungry,” and “Can I have a snack?” badgering. Gone is the convenience of packing…
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Julia Moiseeva/istockphoto I Write About Deals All Day, and These Are the White Summer Dresses I’m Eyeing (They’re All Under $50!)
As the saying goes, you can’t wear white until after Memorial Day. Whether you buy into that or not, summer is still a good season to wear lightweight, white cotton sundresses. After doing some serious online shopping, I couldn’t resist…
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gubernat/istockphoto Forget Hydro Flask: Here’s Why Nalgene Still Makes the Best Water Bottles
Once a symbol of crunchy outdoorsy types, the reusable water bottle entered the mainstream in the early 2010s, when college campuses began to ban bottled water for environmental and health reasons. If that was the first wave of the reusable…
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nito100/istockphoto From Tools to Pools, Here’s What I’m Planning To Buy On Sale This Memorial Day Weekend
There are Memorial Day weekend sales hitting basically every store in existence right now, so it’s an ideal time to grab some warm weather essentials. Whether it’s grilling must-haves, outdoor…
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Cheapism / DALL-E 3 From Cajun Fries to Buttermilk Biscuits: 6 of the Best Popeyes Side Dishes, Ranked
Popeyes deals in comfort food, from the top of its menu to the bottom. The New Orleans-style chicken chain is known for its fried chicken, but we all know the…
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Phil M./Yelp Taco ‘Bout a Ripoff: 8 Items to Avoid at Taco Bell, According to Reddit
No, it’s not just you: Taco Bell prices have been increasing, to the tune of a 14.6% jump in 2022. They were once a bastion of cheap, filling food, but…
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Cheapism / Amazon Unusual Backyard Cooking Gadgets That Are Actually Useful
Grilling is a great way to cook while enjoying the outdoors and the company of others. For backyard cooks looking to expand their grilling vocabulary beyond spatulas and tongs, here…
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artran/istockphoto Bulk Up, Baby! Ludicrously Giant Portions You Can Buy at Costco
It’s not exactly a secret that Costco has extra large quantities of practically everything one could imagine buying. After all, you don’t go there unless you’re ready to stock up.…
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Yuliya Taba/istockphoto Turn ChatGPT Into Your Personal Assistant With These Useful Prompts
The difference between a ChatGPT expert and an AI novice? Their prompts. Using a handful of specific keywords, a seasoned ChatGPT user can coax the machine into writing code, or…
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South_agency/istockphoto Fitbits, Swords, and Other Cool Things Redditors Found Using a Metal Detector
You bought that metal detector for a reason, and you’re sick of people telling you that you’re not gonna find anything with it. Well, we’re on your side: There are…
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Jean Pierre Pinochet/istockphoto Panera Grilled Cheese Fans: Here’s the Trick to Recreating This Gooey Goodness at Home
Ever wished your grilled cheese sandwich wasn’t so crispy? That’s a concern for @cocobean, who took to Reddit to ask Panera workers how they keep grilled cheese sandwiches soft when heating.…
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Home Depot My Green Thumb Is Black, So I’m Trying This Garden Soil That’s On Sale
My green thumb is decidedly beige-colored. I’ve historically sucked at keeping the garden looking nice, and keeping things that grow in the ground alive at all. Well, I’ve decided this…
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Lacey Muszynski / Cheapism Crunch Factor: Popular Kettle Chip Flavors, Ranked From Best to Worst
Kettle chips are made by cooking potato slices in hot oil for a lot longer than regular potato chips. The result is the thick, super crunchy chip with a deep…
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atakan/istockphoto ‘Meeting with a Union Organizer’: How to Get Your Nosy Boss to Stop Asking About Your PTO, According to Reddit
Is it any of your boss’ business what you plan to do with your PTO? Absolutely not. But many managers and companies still haven’t gotten through their heads what “personal…
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Jando S./Yelp PSA: Costco’s Food Court May Accept EBT, According to Viral TikToks
Wish you could buy a cheap, hot meal with your EBT benefits? If you’ve got a Costco nearby, you may be able to, according to some viral TikTok videos. Supplemental…
