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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 promoted cul-de-sacs covered in luscious green carpets as a symbol…
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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 delight an epicure for $25 or less. A dash of…
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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 perfect gift to melt his resolve with this guide for…
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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. As customers become more impatient, McDonald’s is searching for ways…
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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 scraps or extra treats, it turns out our pups have…
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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…
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Pepsi Pepsi Pushes ‘Pilk:’ A Pepsi Cola and Milk ‘Dirty Soda’
Milk and cookies is so last Christmas — well, it is if you ask Pepsi, anyway. The soda company just launched its Pilk (Pepsi with milk) and Cookies campaign, asking Pepsi…
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Panda Express Panda Express Will Give You a Free Meal To Try Vegan Orange Chicken
Panda Express wants you to try its new plant-based orange chicken so much that it’s giving you a free meal to do it. Some eaters might be hesitant to try…
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AJ_Watt/istockphoto How to Start a Profitable Airbnb Business
Airbnb is the leader in home rental marketplaces that make it possible to turn a guest room, investment property, or even a yurt into a cash cow, with the average…
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Mecum Auctions Elvis Presley’s Private Jet Is Going Up for Sale (Again)
The King lived a lavish, fast life — and so did his private jet. Elvis Presley’s 1962 Lockheed 1329 JetStar was the cream of the crop when he bought it for…
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AJ_Watt/istockphoto How to Start a Lucrative Vrbo Business
The prospect of raking in hundreds — or even thousands — of dollars in extra cash every month renting out a home through Vrbo or Airbnb is an enticing one. But the…
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HOT POCKETS Hot Pockets Dives Into Fashion With Cargo Shorts
From classic pepperoni pizza to sausage or bacon, egg, and cheese-stuffed breakfast iterations and the new Deliwich sandwiches, Nestle’s Hot Pockets has become a household name when it comes to…
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©TripAdvisor The Best Vietnamese Food to Order for Beginners
There’s an endless list of things to love about Vietnamese food. By 2014 there were nearly 9,000 Vietnamese restaurants in the United States, which means it would be unsurprising to…
