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Canoe Bay Escape Village Living Small: Charming Tiny Home Communities Across America
If social and economic anxieties have you thinking about the ultimate in lifestyle downsizing, you are not alone. The disruption of the pandemic had many wanting to spend less, own less, and worry less, leading to renewed interest in the…
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Brett_Hondow/istockphoto From Chicken Strips to Sandwiches, Here Are All the Sonic Chicken Dishes, Ranked
If you’re a fan of Sonic Drive-In, it’s probably not because of the burgers. Sorry to take such a hard swing right off the bat, but we need to start somewhere. Chicken is what really shines on the Sonic menu,…
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Caiaimage/Paul Bradbury/istockphoto Is Travel Insurance Worth It? Here’s What the Experts Want You To Know
When it comes to vacationing, are you the carefree one that goes with the flow, blissfully unaware of everything? Or are you the planner that worries and obsesses over every detail? Whether it’s a backpacking adventure or a luxury cruise you…
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Chick-fil-A I Tried To Make a Healthier Chick-fil-A Frosted Lemonade, and It Was Not Fooling Anyone
Does anyone not love an ice cold lemonade to quench your thirst on a hot summer’s day? What about a frozen lemonade? Even better: What about Chick-fil-A’s frosted lemonade? If, for some reason, you’ve never had this glass of deliciousness,…
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Amazon These Affordable High School Graduation Gifts Earn an A+
High school graduation is always an exciting time for students (and their parents). Why not get the teen in your life something to celebrate the occasion? Before your graduate heads off into the next chapter of their life, express your…
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Milko/istockphoto Hindsight Is 20/20: 9 Frugal Tips Redditors Wish They’d Followed in Their 20s
Even if you’re aimlessly moving from job to job in your 20s, you have something valuable that late-career professionals don’t: time. Good choices you make now will pay dividends, and poor choices will haunt you. This reminder isn’t meant to…
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Jonathan Weiss / shutterstock ‘Taco Bell at Their Peak!’: 20-Year-Old Menu Sparks Serious Nostalgia on Reddit
Someone posted a picture of an old Taco Bell menu board on Reddit, and hoo boy, it’s stirring up some feelings. The menu is from 2003, which brings up the…
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Lacey Muszynski / Cheapism Should You Buy a Pink Pineapple or Just Light a $10 Bill on Fire? The Choice Is Yours
New, exotic fruits are popping up in grocery stores all over the U.S., giving boring old apples and bananas a run for their money. I ran across the latest debutante,…
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Hannelore Foerster/Getty Images Golden Goodbyes: CEOs Who Scored Massive Payouts Despite Being Fired
Getting fired is rarely a rewarding event, and for many, being jobless can be financially devastating. But for these CEOs, getting fired paid off in a big way, bringing in…
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Cheapism Moldy Baked Goods From Costco Infuriate Shoppers — But Redditors Say This Trick Keeps Them Fresh
There are plenty of reasons to adore Costco: a food court that slings pizza slices bigger than your head and offers the best deal on the planet for a hot-dog-soft-drink…
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Cheapism / Michel F., Cindy M./Yelp Sweet Spots: Classic Soda Fountains That Will Make You Feel Like a Kid Again
With a long history dating back to the early 19th century, soda fountains have long been stylishly appointed destinations that attracted all ages, whether it was for a refreshingly carbonated…
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ljubaphoto/istockphoto Swiffer Sweeper? More Like Swiffer Cheaper With These Sustainable Refill Hacks
Swiffer owes its success to a “razor and blades” business model. First, they hook you with a low-priced mop, and soon enough, you’re stuck buying pricey refills for the lifespan…
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Yobro10/istockphoto Drive-Thru Etiquette: Should Kids Be Allowed to Order For Themselves? Many Say — Emphatically — No
We’ve all heard the phrase, “That’s a face only a mother can love,” right? Well, it’s widely applicable to other situations in motherhood, too. What Mom might think is adorable,…
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BING-JHEN HONG/istockphoto 10 Valuable Secrets Costco Employees Aren’t Telling You
Though Costco is pretty upfront about its business practices and has a largely positively reviewed workplace (credit the above-average starting pay and excellent benefits), which can’t always be said about…
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ChainGangPictures/istockphoto Nothing a Little Tape Won’t Fix: Internet Uproar After Traveler Spots Spirit Airlines Worker Taping Plane Wing
You can patch just about anything with a little bit of duct tape, but the line has to be drawn somewhere. If you’re asking the internet where that line might…
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SolStock/istockphoto Angry Mom ‘Reprimanded’ For Sending Her Son To School With Food For Hungry Friend
If you saw someone choking and you knew the Heimlich, you’d jump into action, right? If you were sitting next to your friend at an outdoor event during a rainstorm…
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Drazen Zigic/istockphoto Bartenders Reveal What They Do To Customers That Don’t Tip Well
Hell hath no fury like a bartender scorned. Next time you’re at the bar tipping back drinks, make sure you tip on your tab, too — or the drink slinger…
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Margaritaville at Sea Cheeseburger in Hell: Margaritaville Cruises Go Viral for All the Wrong Reasons
You know that phrase “ballin’ on a budget?” It’s the idea that you can still have and enjoy nice things without needing to spend a lot of money. That’s essentially…