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Cheapism I Tried Brazilian Lemonade Even Though It Sounded Like a Liquid Stomachache
All it took was a TikToker proclaiming Brazilian lemonade to be “heaven in a cup” to make me drag out the blender, buy a bag of limes and give this very simple recipe a go. I did, however, have a…
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aquaArts studio/istockphoto 10 ‘Life-Changing’ Products You Can Buy for Less Than $100, According to Redditors
While we’re skeptical about the whole “change your life” angle — when has a doohicky from Amazon done that? — Redditors recently shared a long list of useful products and services that won’t cost you more than $100. And sure,…
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georgeclerk/istockphoto I Write About Deals for a Living — This Is What I’ll Be Buying on Amazon Prime Day
As someone who covers deals for a living, I’m always in tune with what the top Amazon Prime Day must-haves are. But what does someone who writes about deals actually need at this point? Here’s my short list of what…
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Su Arslanoglu/istockphoto Meijer vs. Kroger vs. Target: I Grocery Shopped Online at All Three — Here’s How it Went, from Order to Pickup
Sometimes my passion for penny-pinching scores me amazing deals that pump me up with pride, and other times my cheap tendencies are a real pain in the ass. The day I decided to open three tabs on my browser and…
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Cheapism I Tried a Stone Bath Mat in the Shower and It Was a Game Changer (Especially for My Dog)
I blame Roo for my new appreciation of stone bath mats. My 13-year-old, 12-pound dog of indeterminate breeding is wonderful in many ways. She’s quiet, she’s a night snuggler, and she comes when called. But she hates water, and specifically,…
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Cheapism Redditors Riff on The Fact That Housing Is Overpriced and Wages Are Too Low
A recent post on the subreddit r/WorkReform by u/LiveBeyondYourMemes said simply, “We can all agree that housing is overpriced and wages are too low” above a meme of Spongebob Squarepants holding signs of the median home prices in 2009 and…
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Rachel Schneider / Cheapism I Tried The Viral TikTok Salad with Cucumbers, Chili Crisp, and Mini Peppers, and OH BABY
I am a vegetable fanatic, and right now, there are two crispy, quaint veggies that have me in a chokehold: mini cucumbers and mini sweet peppers. The crunch. The flavor.…
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Wilder Shaw / Cheapism Battle of the Mustards: Where Does French’s Rank in Our Head-to-Head Honey Mustard Showdown?
Different types of mustards have endless applications, but when it comes to things like chicken nuggets, salad, and crudité, there’s no replacing honey mustard. It’s the king. What’s the best…
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kunzendorfdk/istockphoto Picasso Paintings and Running for President: 8 Things the Ultra Wealthy Fantasize About
While the rest of us daydream about winning the lottery to soothe our financial woes, the extravagantly wealthy are on a completely different wavelength. For the world’s 1%, it’s less about…
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Wilder Shaw / Cheapism I Tried Caffeinated Neuro Mints and Have No Idea if They Work — but I Still Like Them
I drink plenty of coffee, and if you’re like me, you’re probably looking for a way to reduce your intake. Yerba mate doesn’t do the trick, and I’m in no…
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Cheapism You Can Now Order Sam’s Club Food Court Items on Your Phone (Your Move, Costco!)
As if $1.38 hot dog combos and the best cheap ice cream sundae around couldn’t get any better, Sam’s Club just rolled out a new feature in their app that…
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jetcityimage/istockphoto This Starbucks Hack Helps You Save Money and Get Rewards at the Same Time
Most of us need that jolt of caffeine to kick-start our mornings or fight off that mid-afternoon slump. But at $4 to $5 per latte, getting your caffeine fix can…
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selimaksan/istockphoto Eat the Rich: Lobster, Burning Man, and 7 Other Things Rich People Have ‘Ruined’
As soon as natural wine bars start cropping up in your neighborhood, it’s already too late. Prepare yourself for boring mid-rise developments, market lights, an onslaught of “creatives,” and sizable…
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Cheapism Is 7-Eleven Pizza Ever Worth It?
I was ready for the nausea, the food poisoning, and the gagging as I ate. The pizza at 7-Eleven was a terrifying gastronomic challenge, but I was up to the…
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Ilja Enger-Tsizikov /istockphoto Repair Cafes Fix Your Broken Items for Free. Here’s How They Work
If there’s one universal truth about life, it’s that everything eventually breaks. From your grandparent’s vintage radio to the quirky coffee machine you adore, every material possession succumbs to wear…
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Cheapism / Bing Image Creator You Can Order Custom Oreo Cookies, and We’re Not Mad at Anything but the Price
Are Double Stuf Oreos not doing it for you? Something about the birthday cake flavor not sitting quite right? Need to crank up your party favor game? If any of…
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Cheapism Do Not Buy These Products at Costco if You Lack Self Control
Costco can be dangerous. Walking past huge quantities of delicious products is asking for trouble if you have no self control like we do. One of our downfalls? The hefty…
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Anthony Harvey/Contributor/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images Europe Tom Hanks’ Most Regrettable Movies
Tom Hanks, who turns 67 on July 9, may be the best-loved American actor currently working, with more than 80 movies and counting to his credit. With the combination of…
