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Rpsycho/istockphoto Unique Mini-Golf Courses To Putt at Around the Country
Miniature golf is an affordable activity for young and old alike and occasionally a step into fantastical surroundings. The game has been around since the 1920s, and today there are several thousand courses in the United States that run the…
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fallbrook/istockphoto Destinations for a Quiet Weekend Getaway
Not a fan of crowds, lines, or round-the-clock partying? It’s certainly possible to have a relaxing getaway without any of that — but you won’t have to scrimp on style to do it. Visit these popular spots in the off-season…
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slobo/istockphoto These Are the Only Costco Products You Can’t Return
Costco has been known to accept returns of almost any item, no receipt required. Although its “Risk-Free 100% Satisfaction Guarantee” offers refunds on most purchases and even membership, there are still some exceptions. Not a Costco member? You can apply…
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eBay These Catalogs Defined Shopping for Generations — and Now They’re Mostly Gone
Fat, glossy catalogs used to proclaim the beginning of the holiday season, but times have changed. Today, many of us skip the store and order online, so most catalogs have gone the way of the dodo. Some companies are bucking…
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Sonic Drive-In & Cheapism Sonic’s Revived Slush May Leave a Sour Taste in Your Mouth
Sonic has brought back the pickle juice slush, which the fast-food drive-in says is one of the most frequently requested menu items on social media. You have to wonder, though, whether Sonic customers are clamoring for it or simply sharing…
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MarioGuti/istockphoto Why You Really Don’t Want to Buy an Instant Pot
The Instant Pot die-hards will swear on their last batch of beef barbacoa that this all-in-one kitchen gadget has been the savior of their weekly meal plan. But is this much-hyped kitchen device really worth the money, can it save…
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Jun/istockphoto The 11 Best Products for a Well-Groomed Beard
When hipsters across the West Coast started cosplaying as flannel-shirted lumberjacks in the 2010s, it seemed like every other guy was stocking up on beard balms, oils, and combs. That…
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Dana Kenedy/istockphoto The Best Dog Harnesses for the Car — and Why They’re Important
Dog sweaters, dog nail polish, and dog beer … it’s all a bit much. While dog seat belts and safety harnesses sound like another addition to that long list of…
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Marcin Kilarski/istockphoto Designer Sunglasses You Can Buy at Costco at a Discount
Since Luxottica monopolized the eyewear industry with its purchases of nearly every well-known brand from Chanel to Versace, buying a pair of designer sunglasses has become akin to highway robbery.…
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SrdjanPav/istockphoto The 8 Best Places to Find Cheap Maternity Clothes
With its loose fabric and added breastfeeding bib, the first-of-its-kind Baroque maternity dress, dubbed the Adrienne, marked a key moment in fashion history. Rather than simply donning an apron or…
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pixelfit/istockphoto Looking for Work? These Are the Best and Worst Job Markets in America
The job market has suffered a tumultuous few years, but things are surprisingly on the upswing. The U.S. economy has regained all jobs lost in the last couple years of the…
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Consumer Product Safety Commission Power Tools From Home Depot and Amazon Recalled Due to Safety Risks
If you’ve recently bought power tools, take a second look at the brand and model, or you may risk serious injury. DeWalt is recalling nearly 1.4 million miter saws due…
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Aldi Aldi Will Pay For the Wedding of Your Dreams, But There’s One Big Hitch
Aldi is looking for one “lucky couple” to walk down the aisle and say “I do” at one of its stores. The supermarket chain has announced in a press release…
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Lacey Muszynski / Cheapism Best Costco Buys for Spicy Food Fanatics
If you’re someone that splashes hot sauce on every breakfast, sprinkles pepper flakes on pizza before you taste it, or doesn’t eat a snack without it having a kick, you…
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ahirao_photo/istockphoto Where to Find Great Greek Food in Every State
Opa! Great Greek food is found all over the United States, with specialties from classic entrees such as pastitsio, keftedes, and moussaka to Americanized hand-held interpretations of gyros, Greek fries,…
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Aamulya/istockphoto Cracker Barrel Patrons Irate Over Veggie Sausage, but It’s a Growing Trend
The gooey, out-of-this-world cheesy hashbrown casserole and the knickknacks you don’t need but buy anyway are two reasons lots of customers love Cracker Barrel. For more than 50 years, the…
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kupicoo/istockphoto Competing Brands That Are Owned by the Same Company
Between big-box stores and online retailers, U.S. consumers have access to a wealth of options for most any product they wish to buy. Sometimes, however, the choices aren’t as varied…
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C Flanigan/ Getty Images The Most Expensive Celebrity Divorces of All Time
When news of a big celebrity marriage makes headlines, many tabloid readers anxiously await the even juicier headlines that could come — those that chronicle the divorce and the financial fallout.…
