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Cheapism/DALL-E 3 9 Things You Should Never Buy at the Airport
Airports can pretend to be cafes and nightclubs all they want, but in truth, we Cheapists know that being at the airport is a miserable experience. In addition to all the money we’ve spent to be there in the first…
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Cheapism / DALL-E 3 Is CVS Open on Thanksgiving? Here’s What You Need To Know for Last-Minute Errands
When Thanksgiving rolls around, a few last-minute dashes to the store may be in order before hosting family and friends. Whether you need to pick up some extra cranberry sauce, snag a box of mashed potatoes (hey, we’re not judging),…
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Instants/istockphoto Here’s How to Open a Wine Bottle Without a Corkscrew
If you’ve got an unopened bottle of wine, a few impatient guests, and no corkscrew, you’re in the right place. We’ve got nine ways to open that bottle without one, so by the end of this piece, we’re confident you’ll…
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Cheapism / mariannas_pantry/TikTok / Bing Image Creator ‘You’ll Enjoy These More Than a Salad’: Are These Adult Lunchables a Lunchtime Game Changer?
Packing lunch for work is one more tidbit of tedium that comes with adulting. Salads can get soggy. Sandwiches get boring. And going full bore on meal prep can be a real time suck. If you’re looking for a quick,…
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Cheapism Sonic Breakfast Menu Ranked: The Best and Worst Items
Sonic may be known for its burgers, cherry limeade, and gooey mozzarella sticks, but there is no reason to overlook its breakfast options. Though I’m not a huge fan of lunch at this establishment, the breakfast menu at Sonic is…
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jetcityimage/istockphoto Costco Superfans Share Products They ‘Regret’ Passing Up
Whether it was the now-discontinued combo pizza or a killer deal on kayaks, chances are you’ve passed up on an item at Costco, only to regret it the next day. It’s the opposite of buyer’s remorse. Redditors recently revealed their biggest shopping…
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Wilder Shaw / Cheapism I Tasted 11 Varieties of Canned Cranberry Sauce and The Best Was Obvious
Thanksgiving is speeding toward us, and regardless of how you feel about it, cranberry sauce is a huge part of that. The classic fall condiment is probably gonna be on…
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Cheapism/DALL-E 3 Why You Should Never Microwave Cup Noodles (or Any Styrofoam Container)
Cup Noodles recently announced that it’s abandoning its characteristic polystyrene packaging — colloquially called Styrofoam — for a microwaveable paper cup in 2024. The news confused fans online and left…
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Cheapism / DALL-E 3 Why Buying a Laptop On Reddit’s r/HardwareSwap Was One of the Best Financial Decisions I’ve Made
If you limit yourself to Reddit’s front page, you’d think that the site was only for silly videos, lewd discussions, and lukewarm politics. And that’s not far from the truth.…
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11 Strangest Trends From The Last 10 Years
This last decade has undoubtedly given rise to all manners of unexpected, and honestly, occasionally, unfortunate trends. The digital worlds of places like TikTok have certainly given some folks the…
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Cheapism/DALL-E 3 ‘Pulling Yourself Out of Poverty’: How Struggling Redditors Turned Their Lives Around
Despite the United States’ immense wealth, around 38 million people still live in poverty. Much of that poverty is structural, the result of discrimination and the country’s paltry social safety…
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Cheapism / DALL-E 3 Is Cracker Barrel Open on Thanksgiving? Here’s What the Restaurant Says
Part restaurant, part gift shop, fast-casual chain Cracker Barrel has developed a cult following since it was first founded in 1969. But would you want to spend your Thanksgiving inside…
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Scharvik/istockphoto Insane Viral DIY TikTok Trend Has People Putting Glue On Their Windows
All sorts of trends take the internet by storm. There was the feta and tomatoes recipe, the Wednesday Addams dance, and the weird sound that made cats come to you.…
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This Generation Isn’t Totally Doomed: 7 Things Gen Z Is Actually Getting Right
We’re no strangers to coming across the seemingly countless number of threads and articles that exist out across the vast expanse of the internet that are specifically geared toward bashing…
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Maybe Happiness Can Be Bought: Actual Life-Enhancing Purchases
You’ve likely heard someone say that “money can’t buy happiness.” And while the wizened sentiment certainly holds its weight in certain situations, and happiness as a passing emotion does possess…
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Cheapism / DALL-E 3 From Crab Croquettes To McSpicy Paneers: Here Are 25 Fan Favorites From McDonald’s International Menu
Few brands are seen as more all-American than McDonald’s. But as the world has grown smaller, the fast food giant’s menu has grown wider. The chain has served up locally…
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Cheapism / DALL-E 3 Set Up a Hot Chocolate Bar at Your Next Holiday Party
In This Article: How To Set Up a Hot Chocolate Bar Step 1: Choose Your Hot Cocoa Base Step 2: Decide on Preparation Method Step 3: Deck It Out With…
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Aldi/Cheapism Aldi Is Slashing Prices on Over 70 Thanksgiving Dinner Classics
Just in time for Thanksgiving, Aldi is offering discounts of up to 50% on holiday favorites, slashing prices on potatoes, gravy, pumpkin pie, and more. The Aldi Thanksgiving dinner price…
