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Alina Valetka/istockphoto ‘I’m Blown Away’: Iced Coffee ‘Fiend’ Shares How To Save Big on Your Summer Coffee Habit
Every July, like clockwork, Google searches for iced coffee reach their yearly peak, which means cafes will start pushing their cold brews, iced lattes, and milky frappes. And despite eye-popping prices and inflated tipping culture, it’s nigh impossible to resist…
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Rachel Schneider / Cheapism Freedom in a Bottle: Faygo Firework Is the Ultimate Fourth of July Drink
Fourth of July aside, Faygo’s Firework flavor is the bomb (or rather, the bomb pop). But with Independence Day fast approaching, the drink is buzzing around TikTok and popping up more in stores and God bless America, because this might…
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Carlo Prearo/istockphoto Last-Minute Appetizers: Redditors Share Their Favorite Go-To Party Recipes
The decorations are up, the music is on, and the games are out. The only thing missing at your party? A solid appetizer selection. Whether you’ve been invited to a barbecue, are throwing a small gathering, or have unexpected visitors,…
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Xsandra/istockphoto Save on Clothing Without Sacrificing Style: 10 Tips and Tricks
Looking fashionable and put-together doesn’t always have to break the bank. According to these thrifty Redditors, shopping smart and discovering clearance and thrifting gems can help you breathe new life into your wardrobe without spending a fortune. Here are 10…
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Bruce Bennett/Getty Images CC The IHOP Secret Menu Offers Steak Tartare and 6 Other Totally Unexpected Dishes
We all know that good ol’ IHOP serves a lot more than pancakes, but have you ever considered it might serve steak tartare and ceviche, too? It’s true: The International House of Pancakes isn’t all about the stacks. While a…
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Avid Photographer. Travel the world to capture moments and beautiful photos. Sony Alpha User/istockphoto (Unethical) Life Pro Tip: How To Stream Unlimited Music for Less Than $3 a Month
Music is cheaper than ever. Instead of paying hundreds of dollars for individual tracks or CDs, consumers can access tens of millions of songs for $10 a month from a company like Spotify. But it gets even cheaper than that…
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Lacey Muszynski / Cheapism This 4-Ingredient No-Bake Dessert Is Summer Magic
Last summer, I discovered a magical dessert recipe with a cult following: lime cracker pie. It’s made with only four ingredients, there’s no heating of any kind involved, and it…
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NicolasMcComber/istockphoto Trader Joe’s Sells Frozen Water Bottles for Dirt Cheap So You Can Keep Your Frozen Groceries Cold During the Drive Home
I recently gave in to the siren song of Trader Joe’s addictive orange chicken and trekked over an hour away to the nearest TJ’s with my best friend to get…
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Cheapism / Maxwell Shukuya Luxe Bidet W85 Review: Bidet Curious? Take the Plunge With This Easy-To-Install Attachment
Luxe Bidet W85 While Luxe’s W85 doesn’t come with fancy bells and whistles, it’s an easy-to-install attachment that’s ideal for bidet-curious consumers. Even after years of toilet paper supremacy, the…
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Gulcin Ragiboglu/istockphoto Home Cooks Share Their Favorite Cheap and Delicious Meal Ideas for Entertaining Guests
Hosting friends and family is one of life’s great joys. It’s not just a great time to bond and catch up, it’s also the perfect opportunity to showcase your culinary skills…
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SolStock/istockphoto Pack Like a Pro and Dodge Baggage Fees With This TikToker’s Genius Travel Pillow Packing Hack
As if flying isn’t more annoying (and expensive) than ever these days, there’s always the constant worry of acruing baggage fees. It seems like if you want to save money,…
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SweetBabeeJay/istockphoto Buffalo Wild Wings Is Charging a Takeout Fee, and Annoyed Customers Aren’t Having It
Picking up your own takeout used to be a logical way to save money on food delivery. That is, until Buffalo Wild Wings added a takeout fee — and customers…
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Gulcin Ragiboglu/istockphoto Got Leftover Chicken Stock? Here Are 9 Recipes You Can Make That Aren’t Soup
Got a batch of leftover chicken stock? Whether it’s store-bought or homemade, don’t let it go to waste. With a little bit of creativity, you can whip up a handful…
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Vladimir Mironov/istockphoto Quick & Easy Ground Beef Recipes That Make Dinner a Breeze
Who hasn’t tossed a package of ground beef into the grocery cart, knowing it’s a go-to start of a quick-and-easy dinner? This supermarket staple, though, doesn’t have to be confined…
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Lacey Muszynski / Cheapism I Wanted Taco Bell’s Volcano Menu to Burn My Face Off, But Lava Sauce Didn’t Live Up to Its Name
Update: The Taco Bell Volcano Menu is no longer available. It was a limited edition offering from June 29th – July 5th (2023) through the Taco Bell App or Doordash. …
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Wirestock/istockphoto Does Mexican Coke Actually Taste Better Than American Coke? We Drank Our Way to an Answer
The debate of whether Mexican Coca-Cola is superior to American Coca-Cola is a longstanding one. It’s a subject that has sparked lively conversations around the dinner table and left many…
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Bill Oxford/istockphoto ‘Essentially Robbery’: 8 Products and Services That Are a Huge Rip-Off in the U.S.
While we all welcome the news that prices continue to cool after months of runaway inflation, the fact remains that this country is still too damn expensive. I mean, $7,500…
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fizkes/istockphoto The OfferUp 8: All the Nonsense I Saw for Sale This Week (6/27/23)
Another week, another dive into the deep end of the OfferUp pool. Curious about what people out there are selling? Here’s what’s going on in North Carolina, where I live.…
