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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” (which he also co-directed) and has since been in everything…
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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 buy again and again, and the unfortunate truth is that…
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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 can quickly stack up and burn a hole in your…
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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 cost of one Anthropolgie candle, she can make “kajillions” of…
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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 harvest, from spaghetti sauce to salsa. Here are some ideas…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
