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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 (ahem, Belgian chocolate pudding), or the product’s quality takes a…
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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 comes highly recommended by dermatologists, was a near ingredient-for-ingredient dupe…
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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 royal blue but not light blue or navy blue, glow-in-the-dark…
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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 like it, enough to say it multiple times a day…
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Minerva Studio/istockphoto I Went to Costco’s Tire Center To Replace My Flat Tire … and I Won’t Be Going Back
Finding parking is often the worst part of my day. That’s partly because I live in Los Angeles, a sprawling, car-centric megacity with horrific public transportation. But I’ll also readily admit that I’m someone who has sub-optimal parking skills —…
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FabioBalbi/istockphoto Caviar, Truffle Oil, and Wagyu Beef: 10 Ingredients Redditors Say Are ‘Overrated’
If money wasn’t a concern, we could be feasting on lobster, truffle-filled pastas, and caviar prepared by Michelin-starred chefs every day. Thanks for crushing that dream, inflation. And yet, there…
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Success Foods Management Group Queso Confidential: What To Order From the Torchy’s Tacos Secret Menu
There are many things that build up Austin, Texas’ character, but one of the most iconic will always be Torchy’s Tacos. While nowhere near the best breakfast tacos in Austin,…
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DragonImages/istockphoto Experienced Travelers Are Abandoning Hotels.com — Here’s Why
When Expedia Group revamped its loyalty program this summer, the company pitched it as a way to unify its Expedia, Vrbo, and Hotels.com brands. The new, comprehensive travel rewards program…
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‘Everything Is Expensive!’: The Challenges of Being in Your 20s in 2023
As the world burns and housing prices spiral out of control, it’s increasingly difficult to be optimistic about the future. And that shows in the data. According to an October…
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Jogy Abraham/istockphoto Cookies, Oils, and Gummy Bears, Oh My: The Cheapism Guide to Edibles
It’s hard to believe that it’s been over a decade since Colorado and Washington had the good sense to legalize cannabis for recreational use. Since then, the green stuff has…
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Cheapism 14 Thoughtful Anniversary Gifts for Her That’ll Earn You a Reputation as the ‘Best Gift-Giver Ever’
Whether it’s your first year or your 50th, your anniversary is a day to celebrate. Let that special someone know how much she means to you with an anniversary gift…
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Alex Potemkin/istockphoto Living With Roommates? Here’s How To Successfully Share Small Living Spaces
Sharing a small home with multiple people can be challenging — especially if you can’t get on the same page about when quiet hours should be, how to split household chores,…
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Cheapism I Tried the TikTok-Loved Thomas Keller Zucchini, and Here’s the Verdict
Here’s the truth: I don’t love cooking, especially since I have two picky kids (and a husband who isn’t shy about voicing his opinions either). Dinner is a win if…
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Amazon One Welcome to the Future: You’re Now Able To Pay for Groceries Using Your … Hand?
Forget tapping your card to pay for a weekly grocery haul. Amazon One, a palm recognition service from Amazon Web Services, enables shoppers to pay for their groceries with just their hand.…
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Trader Joe’s These 5 Trader Joe’s Products Seem Vegetarian or Vegan But Actually Contain Animal Products
Now that plant-based diets are mainstream, you’d think that shopping for vegetarian and vegan groceries would be easy. But some products that seem like they don’t have animal products —…
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Monica Garza Maldonado/istockphoto Why People Are Crazy About Jeeps and Why You’d Be Crazy to Own One
Jeeps have a long and illustrious history, with military roots dating back to World War II. Instantly recognizable, they are known for the legendary off-road capabilities that earned the brand…
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slobo/istockphoto What’s Wrong with Costco’s Vodka? Shoppers Report It Tastes Like Flintstones Vitamins Now
Costco members may want to avoid the warehouse store’s Kirkland Signature American Vodka — at least for the near future. According to multiple reports from Costco superfans on Reddit, the…
