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Cheapism Holiday Gifts You Can Get at the Dollar Store
When holiday shopping leaves budgets stretched thin, it’s the dollar store to the rescue. The dollar store is a particularly good source for, well, dollar gifts, including stocking stuffers, classic kids’ toys, and practical finds for grown-ups. Stop in often…
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Cheapism Meaningful and Unique Gifts That Give Back
Whether you’re looking to be more charitable in your own gift-giving or you have a loved one in your life who would appreciate a gift with more meaning behind it, the items on this list offer a way to be…
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Katelin Kinney/istockphoto I Tried Stasher Bags. Are They Worth It?
You’ve likely seen them at your local Target, Whole Foods, or CVS: Stasher bags, the reusable silicone bags that all but promise to replace regular plastic storage bags. But are they as good as advertised? And at a significantly higher…
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Aleksandr_Vorobev/istockphoto Delicious Savory Pies From Around The World
Warm, comforting meals start to taste even better in the fall. Tired of the savory pies you already know and love? Never fear — there are options from around the world for you to try. Read on for 19 savory pies…
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JHVEPhoto/istockphoto Shoplifting Struggles End Wegmans Self-Checkout App
Beloved northeastern grocery chain Wegmans is doling out disappointment to its cult-following of customers. The retailer is doing away with its popular self-checkout app, Wegmans SCAN. The app, which rolled out in 2019, allowed shoppers to check out quicker, by…
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Sundry Photography/istockphoto Walmart’s New Virtual Fitting Rooms Take the Guesswork Out of Online Shopping
Buying clothes online is akin to the retail world’s version of a blind date. You don’t know how an outfit will look on you until you see it on yourself, which is something online shopping doesn’t offer. But Walmart is…
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Carlo Allegri / Getty Images Celebrities Who’ve Run for Office
From presidential campaigns to local offices, these celebrities went beyond activism and pursued real political careers.
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Jitalia17 / E+ / Getty Images CC Historic Dive Bars Across the Country
The term “dive bar” doesn’t always signify a saloon of questionable reputation. Many watering hole owners are embracing a new definition: a no-frills establishment where you can find a stiff…
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Kyryl Gorlov/istockphoto Why I’m Glad My Kids Are 6 Years Apart
I have an almost-11-year-old son and an almost-5-year-old daughter. Many people seem to have a reaction to this sibling age gap. They either a) assume I had fertility issues (no,…
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Azurita/istockphoto Easy Two-Step Meals You Can Make in a Flash
Busy schedules call for meals that can be prepared between Zoom calls, or while you’re squeezing in a short workout. While a few of these low-prep, two-step meals require a…
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tobiasjo/istockphoto Why You Don’t Want to Live in a Tiny House
So you want to live in a tiny house? You want to be like those folks on HGTV and live in a little box with fold-down tables, reclaimed wood, and…
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iofoto/istockphoto RV Safety Products For Seniors and RVers With Disabilities
Those living the RV life need to hit the road with more than just a sense of adventure. Gear that offers a helping hand can be a lifesaver. Read on…
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Patagonia Archives Patagonia Founder Gives Away Company
The beloved outdoor and gear outfitter Patagonia is facing new ownership. But rather than sell the company, billionaire owner and rock climber Yvon Chouinard is instead giving it away. Chouinard,…
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Cheapism, Pamera Bread, SStajic/istockphoto 21 Fast-Food Items Overdue for a Comeback
From Taco Bell’s Mexican Pizza to McDonald’s Snack Wrap, these discontinued fast food items deserve another return.
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jetcityimage/istockphoto Walmart’s Newest Item: Checking Accounts With a Money Back Offer
Most consumers head into Walmart for groceries, cheap socks, or other right-priced items. Soon they will also be able to pick up something else that’s useful — a digital checking…
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Olesia Shadrina/iStock Costco Superfans Say Store’s Avocados Refuse to Ripen — Here’s Why
A Costco superfan recently sparked a conversation about the wholesaler’s avocados on Reddit, where the original poster wrote that “they refused to ripen.” “They stayed rock hard for over a…
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Costco Camp Burning Man by Duncan Rawlinson – Duncan.co (CC BY-SA) There’s a Costco-Inspired Camp in the Desert for Finding Your ‘Soulmate’
In the middle of the Black Rock Desert, nestled between goggled partygoers and towering effigies, you can find the strangest Costco in the world. This unofficial Costco location — subtitled…
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Cheapism 23 Awesome Gifts for Couch Potatoes and TV Lovers
Given the staggering amount of time Americans spend watching streaming services these days, chances are you have a fairly serious binge-watcher in your life. Here are gift ideas for TV…
