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AndreyGorulko/istockphoto This Costco Spice Rack Offers Free Refills for 5 Years — But Is It Worth It?
Update: Costco has discontinued the Orii 20-Jar spice rack with free refills. While the rack itself is still available on Orii’s website, there is no mention of the previously offered refills. Costco’s ORII spice rack offers an innovative and sustainable…
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Philip Arno Photography/shutterstock Costco by the Numbers: 22 Surprising Stats
Costco is the nation’s third-largest retailer in market share, behind Walmart and Amazon according to the National Retail Federation. The company’s net sales topped a whopping $140 billion in 2021, up 15.8% from the year before. But those aren’t the only…
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D. Morrison/Getty 33 Things You Didn’t Know About Elton John
With a career spanning over 50 years and counting, Elton John — who is currently performing on his umpteenth farewell tour — is one of the most famous musicians of all time with a life story you wouldn’t believe if it hadn’t been…
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Steve Petrucelli / Flickr Disco, ‘Star Trek,’ and More Themed Cruises You Won’t Believe
Ever consider trying out a themed cruise, which have been gaining steadily in popularity over the last 20 years? If you’re an active military member or veteran, police officer, firefighter, or a teacher, you may be able to sail on…
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Alexander Spatari / Moment / Getty Images CC Brunch Dishes That Will Make Your Mouth Water
A weekend without brunch is still pretty good, but the promise of an exceptional midday meal on a Saturday or Sunday makes a weekend great — and for many, makes life worth living. Meeting up with brunch buds for Benedicts…
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pchoui/istockphoto How to Live the RV Life for Cheap
RVs aren’t cheap to buy and they’re pricey to maintain, but that doesn’t mean you can’t afford a life of leisure and adventure on the road. The key is to save money in ways big and small wherever you can.…
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Yulia Mladich/shutterstock 12 Bizarre Dessert Combinations That Work
The culinary world is always evolving to include new combinations of flavors, textures, and ingredients to surprise and delight. Dessert is a popular category for playing with unconventional approaches, because…
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jetcityimage/istockphoto Trending TikTok Sparks Debate About Service Dogs at Costco
A fluffy service dog has gone viral online after a TikTok video showed the pooch dutifully depositing a bag of treats in front of a Costco cashier. The clip has…
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Dan R. Krauss / Getty Images Sick of Starbucks Getting Your Name Wrong? Make One Up, Say Baristas
Do you go by the name Danyell, Jessikuh, or Mykel? If so, congratulations, because you’ve probably had your name spelled correctly on a Starbucks cup. That’s a luxury rarely afforded…
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Cheapism Thoughtful and Useful Gifts for Disorganized People
Do you have someone in your life who is forever losing their keys, misplacing their phone, can’t ever find the remote control, is late all the time, and never seems…
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Airbnb This TikTok Video Tours a ‘Secret RV Island’ in Florida
Just a stone’s throw from the Bahamas, off of Florida’s east coast, lies what an RV enthusiast is calling one of the country’s most interesting nomadic communities: Nettles Island. The…
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Cheapism Gifts for People Who Love Jigsaw Puzzles
Colder weather and worries about catching a virus are good arguments for staying indoors in the coming months, but the chance to de-stress and enjoy family togetherness — even if…
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Cheapism Groovy Gifts for People Who Just Love the ’70s
Sure, it was a decade of questionable fashion, musical, and culinary tastes but nonetheless, the 1970s represented a simpler time for many of us who grew up during or lived…
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Chris Jackson/Staff/Chris Jackson Collection/Getty Images The Oldest World Leaders Currently in Power
Queen Elizabeth II, who had been the oldest world leader still in power, has died, Buckingham Palace announced. The queen — who celebrated her 96th birthday and 70 years on the…
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Picture Post/Stringer/Picture Post/Getty Images CC 31 Things You Didn’t Know About Your Favorite Childhood Cereals
Cereal is one of those childhood favorites most of us don’t outgrow. And why would we? It’s cheap, it’s versatile — now you can even find portable, packaged bowls of your…
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Cheapism These Are the Best Fanny Packs of 2022
Until a few years ago, the fanny pack was a passé artifact of the 1980s. But streetwear influencers and celebrities revived the dorky accoutrement in the twenty-teens, with everyone from…
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Matt C./Yelp Star Power on Tap: 31 Restaurants and Bars Backed by Celebrities
Celebrities love to have side businesses — especially restaurants and bars. Sometimes branching out proves lucrative and worthwhile, while other times the endeavors fail. Ludacris’ first foray into the restaurant…
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Milan Markovic/istockphoto TV Shows That Wouldn’t Have Aired a Generation Ago
Today marks the 56th anniversary of the original “Star Trek” premiere and the beginning of a television franchise that made history for decades. Gene Roddenberry’s world is part of the…