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bhofack2/istockphoto 9 Cheap Sandwich Ideas So You Don’t Blow Your Budget on Boar’s Head
Whether you work from home or brown bag it at the office, sandwiches are still the king of lunchtime. There aren’t many foods more humble or delicious, and making them at home has always been a frugal eater’s delight. How…
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Lacey Muszynski / Cheapism Cheese Curds Schmeese Curds: Culver’s Sides, Ranked
Culver’s is so well known for its butter burgers and frozen custard that the chain has expanded to 26 states, mostly in the Midwest and South. But if you never branch out from those favorites, you’ll be missing some real…
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Giselleflissak/istockphoto Budget Travelers Share Their Best-Kept Secret: Drury Hotels
Drury Hotels may not be as posh as Hilton’s collection or as ubiquitous as Motel 6s, but budget travelers say they are the best-kept “secret” for traveling on the cheap. The draw is that dinner, drinks, and breakfast are included…
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Wei C./Yelp ‘Don’t Bring Wine to a Hot Dog Barbecue,’ and Other Unhinged Etiquette Rules From the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council
I really thought I knew all I needed to know about eating hot dogs, but as it turns out, I’m wrong. Despite hot dog consumption being one of my top activities, it appears that I (and all of you, too)…
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LEGO Batman Movie Collectible Minifigures : Vacation Batman by Chris Christian (CC BY-NC) Strangest Things That Have Washed Ashore
The ocean is full of mystery, not all of it marine in nature. Given the right conditions, some of that mystery washes ashore at random times, bewildering beachcombers, locals, and vacationers alike. The latest: A very large metal cylinder of…
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Dan Dalton/istockphoto This Company Is Fighting Food Waste by Making Fabric Out of Your Leftovers
Did you know the fashion industry is slowly killing our planet? Fashion contributes to roughly 10% of global carbon dioxide emissions, and many of the clothes we wear (about 60%) are made from plastic, which — dun dun dun — never fully…
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FangXiaNuo/istockphoto ‘Skiplagging’ Hack Makes Headlines After American Airlines Bans 17-Year-Old. Here’s How It Works — and Why It’s Not Worth the Trouble
American Airlines has banned a 17-year-old traveler from flying for three years after he planned to take advantage of a money-saving hack called skiplagging this week. Skiplaggers save money by…
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Jason P./Yelp Movies, Popcorn and Passion: The Best Drive-In Theaters in America
Drive-in theaters may not be as numerous as they were when car culture first took off in the 1950s, but many are still around to provide an inimitable viewing experience,…
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arinahabich/istockphoto 13 Ground Turkey Recipes To Help Clear Out the Freezer
Looking for recipe ideas with ground turkey? Explore our 13 delicious dishes, from lasagna to stir fry, and transform your meals with this versatile meat.
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alpaksoy/istockphoto We Tried Making the Viral Oreo Mug Cake From TikTok
Because I’m a grumpy chef, my kids tend to look for easy recipes that might quell the hunger pangs that befall them at odd hours when I’m absolutely not going…
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Cheapism I Tried Oprah’s Favorite Adaptogenic Lattes — but Did They Deliver?
While most Gen Z kids probably aren’t all that interested in Oprah Winfrey’s favorite things, the talk show icon and young, brand-obsessed digital natives do have one thing in common:…
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LPETTET/istockphoto Why You Should Never Play the Lottery
The lure of the lottery is powerful. Just pony up a few bucks for a ticket while you’re buying a coffee at the corner store, and a few days later,…
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MaximFesenko/Getty Images 28 Cool Secret Restaurants and Speakeasies Across America
Once you’ve grabbed a meal or a drink at the nation’s most iconic restaurants, you may be in the mood for something a little more exclusive. And while there are…
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Cheapism I Made Stanley Tucci’s Favorite Pasta From a TikTok Recipe Even Though I Hate the Main Ingredient
I, like seemingly everyone else, have heard about Stanley Tucci’s favorite pasta. If you’re not familiar, actor Stanley Tucci became associated with great food in the 1996 movie “Big Night”…
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Jeff Baumgart/shutterstock Swap Your Disposable Products for These Reusable Ones — and Save Money in the Process
When it comes to saving money, switching to reusable products is a simple way to keep money in your wallet. There are so many things in our lives that we…
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TonyBaggett/istockphoto How To Get 3 Starbucks Drinks for $4 With This Simple Hack
If you’re someone who thrives on a daily Starbucks run (virtual high-five) but also lives on a tight budget, you know the struggle. Those delectable Frappuccinos, refreshers, and cold brews…
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JulPo/istockphoto ‘Buying Candles Is a Scam’: How To Make a ‘Kajillion’ DIY Candles for Around $50
Do the prices of nice-smelling candles make you sigh deeply and just hope your house smells OK without them? One TikToker has a solution. For just slightly more than the…
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GMVozd/istockphoto From Bruschetta to Salsa, Here are 10 Ways to Preserve Tomatoes
If you have a garden full of tomatoes, think outside BLTs and ordinary canned, diced tomatoes. There are many ways to preserve tomatoes to get the most out of your…
