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Cheapism / Andrew Lichtenstein / Contributor / Corbis Historical / Getty Images CC Galerie Bilderwelt / Contributor / Hulton Archive / Getty Images CC The Worst Years in History (Yes, Worse Than 2020 and 2021)
Even though 2024 is a better year than previous ones, it’s fair to say that the height of the pandemic was a lot of things: traumatic, stressful, challenging, and — for far too many — heartbreaking. The extended pandemic “has…
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Cheapism Creative and Unusual Christmas Trees and Decorations You Can Still Get
The earliest Christmas trees date to the 16th century, but celebrants back then surely couldn’t have imagined how the tradition would evolve. The classic evergreen doesn’t even have to be real or green anymore, and the decorations and ornaments are…
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stresstensor/istockphoto These Are the Best Small Cities in America
Wondering where to go next, or where to put down roots? You’re in luck. A WalletHub study recently determined the best small cities in America.
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xijian/istockphoto Curious About Home Exchanges? Here’s What You Need To Know
If you’ve seen “The Holiday,” you’re probably familiar with the idea of a home exchange. Cheaper than traveling in hotels or traditional vacation rentals, a house swap offers the chance to make a trip across the country — or the…
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malamooshi/istockphoto Beloved TikTok Pug Noodle Dies and Leaves Behind an Empire
TikTok star Noodle, a 14-year-old pug, has died, but the dog’s fans can take heart — they can still buy merch and even a children’s book devoted to the dog, who had 4.5 million TikTok followers and even appeared on…
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onurdongel/istockphoto 3 Best Space Heaters at Costco, According to Superfans
While putting on additional layers is the cheapest, easiest way to save money on your heating bill, an extra sweater won’t cut it in, say, Alaska. But pair your extra layers with a space heater, and you might be warm enough…
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UTBP/shutterstock Real Castles Where You Can Stay Overnight
Whether you’re a history buff or have just always wondered what it might feel like to be royalty, you may have dreamed about spending the night in a real castle.…
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OlenaMykhaylova/istockphoto 5 Ways Your Perfect Lawn Is Killing the Planet
Images of perfectly trimmed lawns, sprawling mansions, and white picket fences have been embedded in our minds to depict the American Dream. Since the 1950s, movies and TV shows have…
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Cheapism Gifts Under $25 for Food Lovers
Finding a gift for the serious food lover who uses only the best cookware and knows where to find amazing under-the-radar restaurants can be intimidating. But a frugal shopper can…
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Cheapism Gifts for Men Who Have Everything
Men who say they don’t want or need a gift are such fibbers. Of course they want gifts! They just want to be difficult about it. No worries. Find the…
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McDonald’s At This New McDonald’s, a Conveyor Belt Brings Your Food to the Drive-Thru
Pulling ahead in the drive-thru to wait a few more minutes for your food while workers tend to the build-up of cars behind you is pretty well the norm nowadays.…
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kudryavtsev/istockphoto 20 Bizarre Retro Dishes From Holidays Past
From Ham and Bananas Hollandaise to warm Dr Pepper, these 20 bizarre retro holiday dishes prove the “good old days” weren’t always tasty.
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o_sa/istockphoto These States Have The Most Overweight Pets
During the holiday season, many of us are guilty of overindulging in our favorite foods and special snacks. And for pets, it’s not much different — whether they’re getting table…
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James Devaney / Getty Get in the Christmas Spirit with Mariah Carey’s ‘Ultimate Holiday Experience’ Getaway in NYC
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office might not exclusively recognize Mariah Carey as the “Queen of Christmas,” but she’s still widely regarded as such, courtesy of her 1994 hit “All I…
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JHVEPhoto/istockphoto Frugal Shoppers Share Their Favorite Low-Cost Grocery Stores
With prices so high, going to the grocery store can be demoralizing these days. Not only have companies increased their prices, but they’ve also “shrinkflated” popular products like Kleenex and…
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Trader Joe’s Nauseated? Here Are Trader Joe’s Top 5 Ginger Items to Soothe Your Stomach
Whether you’re battling a stomach bug or just like the root’s peppery taste, Trader Joe’s offers a surprisingly wide variety of ginger-flavored items. Trader Joe’s superfans recently shared their favorite…
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Jeopardy Productions, Inc. Here’s How You Can Watch ‘Jeopardy!’ Without Cable
The long-running TV game show “Jeopardy!” is a classic, and beloved by many. If you’re like me, just having it playing in the background provides a sense of comfort; it’s also fun pretending…
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AleksandarNakic/istockphoto Cheap Last-Minute Getaways for Couples
Going on vacation with your significant other doesn’t always have to break the bank or require weeks of planning. There are plenty of last-minute getaways you can go on near your…
