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chas53/istockphoto Here’s How You Can Make Starbucks’ Iced Teas for a Fraction of the Price
Few things are as satisfying as a refreshing iced tea on a sweltering summer day. But going to Starbucks for a cold beverage on a regular basis can swiftly drain your savings. Trust me: I once choked on my cold…
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Matt Jelonek/Getty Images The Most Regrettable Fashion Trends in History
Fashion fads come and go. It’s just that sometimes when they go, it feels like a weight has been lifted — unless they just won’t go, as in the case of Ugg boots. The marshmallowy shoes are making a swift…
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Patricia T./Yelp 10 Best Truck Stop Restaurants Across America for Hungry Travelers
For truckers, finding a good meal is often a logistical problem. It’s not easy to drive a semi into the center of a town and find parking near most of the popular restaurants. Fortunately, there’s an entire industry of restaurants…
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Sean Pavone/istockphoto Underrated and Affordable: 9 ‘Best Value’ Cities, According to Working-Class Americans
It’s not often that mid-sized Midwestern cities get to shine. But in a recent thread on Reddit’s r/PovertyFinance — a working-class forum that focuses on frugality — Middle America outshined the coasts with its high concentration of “best value” cities.…
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meteo021/istockphoto Time to Brine: 6 Pickle Recipes You Can Make at Home
Growing pickling cucumber plants is the easy part of creating your own pickles. Water the plants, nurture them to the best of your ability, and you’re liable to end up with a plethora of cukes for your pickling pleasure. Finding…
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Cheapism My Kid Made the TikTok Recipe for Ramen Lasagna, and Here’s What Happened
I’m always willing to try a ridiculous recipe from TikTok, so when ramen lasagna caught my eye, I was sold. Unlike the hell that was making the Michelin star-worthy mac and cheese ChatGPT recommended, this seemed so simple that a…
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Floortje/istockphoto 19 Recipes Made Infinitely Better With Mayonnaise — Plus, the Best Homemade Mayo Recipe
It’s not just for BLTs. Sometimes you taste mayonnaise when slathered on said sandwich; sometimes you don’t. The condiment can add a layer of depth to a dish, from an…
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Martie I Tried Martie for Cheap, Overstocked Products — Did It Deliver?
If you’re not familiar with Martie, it’s an online retailer that resells overstocked items at a discount with an aim toward reducing food waste and increasing sustainability in the industry.…
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Lacey Muszynski / Cheapism No-Bake Icebox Cake Recipes to Cool Your Summer and Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
There’s a whole world of icebox cakes and desserts out there, and if you haven’t explored it yet, summer is the perfect time. The cool, creamy treats require no baking,…
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rudisill/istockphoto Chicken Drumsticks Recipes That Just Might Turn You Into a Leg Convert
Chicken breasts offer endless possibilities. You can slice them, dice them, or cook them whole. Chicken thighs are great in the slow cooker, and who doesn’t love chicken wings? But…
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Hungryroot Hungryroot Helped Me Discover Some Delicious New Products. But Is the Grocery Delivery Service Worth It?
Going to the grocery store is an enormous time and energy suck. It’s the reason so many meal kit subscription services exist. Companies like Blue Apron have simplified things quite…
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slobo/istockphoto Another New Costco Policy May Be in the Works, and You’re Gonna Hate It
Costco lovers, take note: You may need to flex some muscles during your next Costco run. A Redditor recently shared how the Costco they frequent has a new policy: When…
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Cheapism Trader Joe’s Cheddar Jalapeno Pull-Apart Bread Is a Major Disappointment
Trader Joe’s seemingly has some new item almost every time I walk through the door, whether it’s a cute planter full of succulents, a weird fruit, or a new dessert…
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FG Trade/istockphoto ‘This Always Brightens Them Up’: Retail Workers Share 8 Ways To Be a Model Customer
The very existence of the subreddit r/RetailHell — an 80,000-strong community of disgruntled workers — should tell you everything you need to know about the service industry (hint: it sucks!).…
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da-kuk/istockphoto Taquitos, Spam, and 9 Other Foods Redditors Say They’d Keep Eating If They Were Rich
If money wasn’t an issue, we could be dining on caviar and lobster prepared by the world’s finest chefs every day — and yet there’s something about comfort food that…
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Cheapism I’ve Never Had Turkish Coffee, So I Made It at Home. Here’s What I Learned During the Process
I’d read about Turkish coffee. I’d thought about Turkish coffee. But I’d never drank Turkish coffee. I knew it was finely-ground coffee served in a demitasse cup, and it was…
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GingerBlossom/istockphoto 21 Fun Facts You Didn’t Know About Mac and Cheese
From college students and children to the Founding Fathers and media moguls, macaroni and cheese remains a favorite. Its history dates back centuries and has been part of America since America was…
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Where To Score Free Fries for National French Fry Day
If french fries are your favorite food, then National French Fry Day might be your new favorite holiday. Last year, fast-food chain Checkers and Rally’s successfully campaigned to move the…
