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Cheapism I Tasted Trader Joe’s New Buttermilk Ranch Dressing — Here’s How It Compares to Hidden Valley Ranch
I have not had the best of luck with Trader Joe’s refrigerated dressings. The Green Goddess was nightmare fuel when I tried it, and there was one I only remember as … brown (it tasted… brown). So I didn’t have…
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fotostorm/istockphoto Clothes Iron Meals, Coffee Pot Stews, and 6 Other Tips for Cooking Without a Kitchen
If you live in a major city and aren’t rich, you’ve got two options: Either you share an apartment, or you settle for a cheap studio without a kitchen. The challenge with the latter option is that you’ll have to…
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spooh/istockphoto Would You Commute to Work by Plane To Save Money? This TiKToker Does
Commuting is a hassle — but how far would you travel to save money? According to one TikToker, taking weekly plane flights to her office is cheaper than living near her job. In a video by @sophiacelentano48, the TikToker shared…
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SeventyFour/istockphoto These Affordable Summer Day Trips for Kids Help Make the Most of Your City
As the weather gets warmer and the days last longer, now is the perfect time for kids to embrace their sense of adventure and explore the city they call home. And the best part is that creating memorable experiences doesn’t…
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Studio4/istockphoto Wall Punching and 7 Other Clichés, Stereotypes, and Tropes That Frugal Redditors Can’t Stand
Whenever you’ve got a hotheaded, testosterone-poisoned character, there’s around a 10% chance he’s going to go berserk and punch a wall. There’s Andy in “The Office,” Charlie in “Marriage Story,” Jake LaMotta in “Raging Bull” … we could go on. …
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bhofack2/istockphoto Forget Your Usual Burger. Here’s Where To Find the Best Fast-Food Smash Burgers Around
There’s nothing quite as satisfying as a big, fat, juicy burger and a generous side of fries. But you know what’s even better? A smash burger. The flavorful and tender patties are expertly cooked, perfectly seasoned, and stacked between soft,…
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Corbis / Getty Images Peanut Butter and Mayo Sandwiches? Historic Recipes from Hard Times
Though rising food prices have dominated headlines for months now, by world historical standards food remains amazingly cheap and abundant. Here are some foods people of the past ate in…
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Imagesbybarbara/istockphoto Don’t Forget the Ketchup: 8 Drive-Thru Mistakes You’re Probably Making
When you’ve had a bad day, the “I’ll just hit the drive-thru” mentality is a hard beast to outrun. We know this problem well, and everybody knows that drive-thrus make…
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JJ Gouin/istockphoto Need to Revive Your Wooden Deck or Fence? This Viral TikTok Video Has the Answer
Does summertime have you itching to revamp your outdoor spaces? Maybe you’ve decided to go full bore and hire a landscaper. Or perhaps you’re like the rest of us and…
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Jennifer Magid A7 Memobottle Review: This Flat Water Bottle Will Fit Anywhere
In This Article: Who Should Buy This? What We Liked What We Didn’t Like What Consumers Think Pros and Cons What To Look For The Bottom Line Our Process A7…
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Cheapism / KathrynHatashitaLee/istockphoto / ©TripAdvisor A Bit Provincial: 17 Canadian Tourist Traps to Avoid
Travel writers and local media reveal which Canadian attractions fail to live up to hype and may not deserve a spot on your itinerary.
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Carlos Gandiaga Photography/istockphoto 40 Under-The-Radar Boating Destinations Across the Country
The world is 70% water, yet many boaters end up in the same popular lakes, ports, and harbors. We want to show some love to the hidden gems around the…
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David Gyung/istockphoto AI Can Decrease Your Cost of Living: Here’s How
Look, we’re all a little nervous that AI will take our jobs and ultimately kill us all in The Great Robot Uprising, but until then, artificial intelligence can do some…
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RealPeopleGroup/istockphoto ‘Don’t Work Too Hard, Your Name Is Not on the Building’: Viral TikTok Reminds Us How Disposable Employees Can Be
I once had a boss who loved to remind me that her name was on the door of the business, not mine. She wanted me to respond to her messages…
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Phil S. / Yelp I Tried 6 Popular Sandwiches From McAlister’s Deli, and I’ve Already Forgotten About Them
It’s nuts how many chains think they can come for Panera’s throne, isn’t it? McAlister’s Deli, founded in Oxford, Mississippi, is giving it a try — and with over 500…
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Creativeye99/istockphoto This Easy Hack Will Make Your Bagged Lettuce Last for Weeks
I freely admit I am very dependent on bagged lettuce. What is it about washing and cutting fresh lettuce that seems so darn time-consuming? I’d rather go without salad than…
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Amazon / Cheapism iDiskk Phone Jail Review: Break Your Phone Addiction With This $25 Timed Lockbox
iDiskk Phone Jail iDiskk’s timed lockbox can help you tackle phone addiction without breaking the bank. Every day, I waste around 4 to 5 hours staring at my phone. That’s…
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Cheapism I Tried the Grimace’s Purple Birthday Shake and I Have Some Thoughts
I’m still not sure if Grimace is a dinosaur tastebud or just a random purple blob, but his birthday — June 12 — has revealed one thing. He tastes like…
