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Rachel Schneider / Cheapism Costco Sheet Cakes Are Back! Here’s Everything You Need To Know
Costco sheet cakes are a crowd favorite, so in May 2020, when they announced that they discontinued them, thousands of angry customers signed petitions and hundreds flooded the retailer’s Facebook page with critical comments. The wholesaler explained that they’d discontinued…
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Lacey Muszynski / Cheapism 25 Arizona Drink Flavors Ranked: The Best and Worst to Try
As inflation hikes the price of seemingly everything at the grocery store skyward, one thing has remained 99 cents for over three decades: big cans of Arizona iced tea and fruit drinks. “I’m committed to that 99-cent price,” Don Vultaggio,…
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Purchases That Satisfied Adults’ Childhood Dreams
To be a kid was to dream the sweet dream about all the toys and video games and other nonsense you could sink your ever-busy mind into. Sometimes, these dreams were never realized, and it honestly was probably for the…
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9 Mess-to-Masterpiece Furniture Makeovers That Are Truly Inspiring
Okay, so the whole r/furniturerestoration community of Reddit is handing out inspiration left and right to anyone who might otherwise settle for abandoning and thereafter tossing out a piece of furniture that they feel has seen its best days. The…
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Cheapism/DALL-E 10 Free Online Resources You Shouldn’t Miss Out On
It’s common knowledge that the internet has a wealth of free resources and information. YouTube, Wikipedia, Reddit, and Khan Academy are obvious examples. But those are just four out of the 1.5 billion websites live on the World Wide Web.…
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Even More Expensive Things That Just Aren’t Worth It Anymore
There seems to be an entirely inevitable, escalating series of discussions from our friends over on Reddit about how the cost of living is rising at an aggressive pace, and specifically, how so many products and services many of us…
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bhofack2/istockphoto 52 Best Sweet Potato Recipes To Try All Year Long
From savory sides to sweet treats, we found 52 creative sweet potato dishes that turn an ordinary root vegetable into a delicious meal.
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Cheapism / Reddit / SundryPhotography/istockphoto 9 Companies That Are Doomed To Go Out Of Business
In these competitive times with price hikes seemingly hitting every service and product within this wild world as we know it, the business landscape is more competitive than ever. You’ve…
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Win McNamee / Getty Images Biggest Political Scandals in U.S. History
For a country that’s only been around for a couple of centuries, America has had its fair share of political scandals. Some involved money, but more revolved around sex, and…
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Cheapism / iStock 29 HOA Horror Stories of Petty Neighborhood Disputes
Plenty of people love homeowners associations for keeping neighborhoods tidy and packed with amenities. But HOAs also have a lot of say — too much, many argue — when it…
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Cheapism/DALL-E 3 5 ‘Quiet’ Luxury Brands That Only the Super Rich Know About
Access to the world of millionaires and billionaires is exclusive by definition. Here’s an example. You’ve probably never heard of the Centurion card from American Express, and even if you…
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Cheapism/DALL-E Angry Shoppers Are Breaking Up With Amazon After It Quietly Raised Its Free Shipping Minimum
Back in August, eCommerceBytes broke the news that Amazon would be testing a new free shipping threshold, raising the minimum from $25 to $35. Although Amazon confirmed the change, it…
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Cheapism/ginauf/istockphoto 21 Campbell’s Soup Recipes for a Quick and Easy Meal
From classic comfort foods to inventive dishes, these Campbell’s soup recipes make the most of America’s favorite soup brand.
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Cheapism / McDonald’s / @snackolator These International McFlurry Flavors Have Us Eating Our American Hearts Out
What’s with the lame McFlurry flavors that McDonald’s is slinging in the U.S.? At most locations, we’ve had the same two flavor choices cemented to the menu for what feels…
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Lacey Muszynski / Cheapism 23 Best Costco Pasta Meals to Feed Your Family
Noodles are a real crowd-pleaser, whether they’re layered in an Italian lasagna or stir-fried in Japanese yakisoba. They’re filling, fun to eat, and can be flavored with practically anything. Costco…
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Cheapism/Bing Image Creator 5 Cheapest Ways To See a Doctor Without Insurance
Healthcare is broken in the United States. The costs are exorbitant, millions remain uninsured, and tens of thousands of Americans die every year because they can’t afford medical attention. That…
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Bettmann/Getty Images CC This Was the Scariest Movie the Year You Were Born
Horror movies rarely get the big budgets, A-list casts, or nominations in any of the big categories for the major awards. Despite all that, and despite the fact that years…
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ablokhin/istockphoto ‘Bring Back the Coffee Samples!’: 8 Ways To Perfect the Trader Joe’s Experience, According to Fans
With its charismatic employees, laid-back atmosphere, and affordable prices, Trader Joe’s almost feels like a utopia. Of course, the operative word here is “almost.” If you shop at Trader Joe’s…
