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a katz/shutterstock ‘The Magic’s Over’: Costco Has Lost Its Luster, According to Long-Time Members and Employees
Are you feeling disenchanted with Costco lately? Turns out you’re not the only one. Chatter on Reddit’s r/Costco forum has taken a turn for the unhappy in recent months, even among the warehouse store’s most loyal customers — and long-term…
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Arx0nt/istockphoto 33 Cheap, Easy Breakfast Ideas to Start the Day Right
Breakfast is often called the most important meal of the day, but today’s busy schedules leave many Americans too little time to eat before starting their work day. It needn’t be that way. Despite all the unhealthy fast-food breakfast options…
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guenterguni/istockphoto World’s Most Beautiful Glaciers to See Before They’re Gone
The Earth’s glaciers are a stunning sight, but if they’re on your travel bucket list, the clock is ticking. In nearly all cases, they’re melting at an alarming rate because of climate change. Up to half of the world’s mountain glaciers…
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feellife/istockphoto From Cob to Casserole: The Best Corn Recipes for Summer
Corn on the cob, whether grilled or boiled, is a crowd-pleasing, usually thrifty way to get veggies onto the summer table. But that preparation is just scratching the surface of this versatile favorite. Read on for recipes that incorporate the…
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Alexandre Tziripouloff/istockphoto 24 Weird, Surprising, and Gross Over-the-Top Foods on a Stick
From bustling outdoor markets abroad to the deep-fried meccas of U.S. state fairs, a wooden stick can be the vehicle for some of the most interesting (and questionable) foods in the world. Whether ingenious, outrageous, or terrifying, many of these…
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KatarzynaBialasiewicz/istockphoto 12 Tips From Marie Kondo for Getting Kids Organized
Declutter expert Marie Kondo has become a sensation thanks to her book, “The Art of Tidying Up,” and the Netflix show “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo.” But parents may be wondering how to get their messy kids to get organized…
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Doucefleur/istockphoto Poverty Finance: Redditors Who Grew Up Poor Share 8 Tips to Stretch Your Dollar
If you grew up with money, you’ve likely never made a struggle meal out of kitchen scraps or foraged for food at an art opening. But Redditors who say they…
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Guy H./yelp.com The Most Outrageous and Delicious Foods at State Fairs Across America
America’s state fairs are legendary for providing high-calorie food sure to blow out any diet. But there’s also an endless array of truly bizarre treats.
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Stan Y./Yelp 31 Crazy Delicious Doughnuts Across America
Dunkin’ Donuts may have dropped “Donuts” from its name — but doughnuts themselves aren’t going anywhere. They’re actually proliferating. Even as the cronut’s moment has come and gone, in some…
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Photo by Dan Kb on Unsplash Keep Pesky Wasps at Bay Using These 8 DIY Hacks
From beach and pool days to camping and hiking, summertime is a real treat. But it’s also a time when pesky bugs make their grand entrance, especially wasps. These winged…
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Wilder Shaw / Cheapism Miss, Miss, Bang, Bang: I Suffered Through 5 Flavors of Bang Energy Drink
Bang Energy Drink is everywhere. Even before Monster Energy Drinks acquired Bang, the die-hard fans sang the drink’s praises loud and proud. The beverage and its (now former) cult leader-esque…
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luza studios/istockphoto Is Neighbor.com a Good Side Hustle? Here’s What You Need To Know
You can rent someone’s house, you can rent someone’s pool, you can rent someone’s car … and now you can rent their garage. Neighbor.com is essentially the Airbnb of storage…
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VeselovaElena/istockphoto Seafood Savings: 6 Ways To Add Fish to Your Diet Without Busting Your Budget
Seafood is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, protein, and important minerals like selenium. But it’s also expensive, especially when you compare it to low-cost meats like chicken thighs…
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Trader Joe’s Naan, Peanut Butter Cups, and 6 Other Long-Time Trader Joe’s Favorites That Are Still Amazing
The best products at Trader Joe’s follow a typical trajectory. First, they’re released and snatched up by overzealous fans. And then, after a few months of hype, they either disappear…
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Trader Joe’s ‘My Holy Grail’: 9 Trader Joe’s Skin Care Products That Actually Work, According to Superfans
When Trader Joe’s debuted its viral daily facial sunscreen last summer, consumers realized that the grocery store is a destination for cheap, high-quality skin care products. The viral sunscreen, which…
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hapabapa/istockphoto DoorDash Has a Back-to-School Hub Full of Deals. Who Knew?
Back-to-school shopping can be an enormous hassle. Consider the lists: Four wide-ruled notebooks that aren’t too wide, four sharpened pencils and three that aren’t, nine blue folders that must be…
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Fudio/istockphoto How To Transform Boxed Mashed Potatoes Into a Cheap, Easy Dinner
Boxed mashed potatoes can be bland. These clever Reddit-approved tips add flavor, richness, and texture to upgrade them fast.
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mers1na/istockphoto How to Choose a Baby Name to Set Up a Child for Success
As if picking a name for a new baby isn’t hard enough — you first have to like it and agree on it with your partner. And we mean really…
