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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 you can’t actually be in one place as in years…
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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 through the decade. If you or someone you love has…
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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 throne this year — has had her fair share of health…
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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 favorite varieties that offer an unexpected additional layer of convenience— and,…
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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 Kendall Jenner to Cara Delevingne sporting the practical packs. And…
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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 business — a Singaporean restaurant in Atlanta — lasted just…
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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…
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KenWiedemann/istockphoto Viral TikTok Pokes Fun at Trader Joe’s Friendly Cashiers
Checking out at Trader Joe’s can feel a bit like meeting with an easygoing friend — so much so that it’s become a meme online. One satirical headline asks: “Is…
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Sofritas Salad by Frank Farm (CC BY-NC-ND) Chipotle Employees Hated This Viral Hack So Now You Can’t Order a Taco
A Chipotle hack has gone viral on TikTok, but the burrito chain’s employees hated dealing with customers trying to game the ordering system so much that the company has removed…
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slobo/istockphoto Costco Next: Everything You Need to Know About This Little-Known Perk
Costco members may know that they benefit from cheaper gas and discounted travel packages, but many seem to overlook Costco Next, the retailer’s direct-to-consumer shopping platform. Launched in 2017, the…
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jetcityimage/istockphoto Costco Superfans Reveal Their Favorite Kirkland Brand Liquor
From Kirkland’s award-winning laundry detergent to its oddly familiar coffee (it’s Starbucks), Costco’s in-house label often represents the best of Costco — and the liquor is no exception. In a…
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Wingstop Wingstop Finally Debuts a Chicken Sandwich – And It’s Already Sold Out
Just when you thought the fast-food chicken sandwich wars had fizzled, Wingstop threw its new sandwich into the ring and put everyone else to shame with a very tempting gimmick:…
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jetcityimage/istockphoto Walmart Teams Up With UnitedHealth To Give Senior Health Care a Boost
Walmart tries to deliver deals on everything from video games to groceries, and now it hopes to add primo medical care to the list. The retail chain has partnered with…
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Natalia Lavrenkova/istockphoto Where to Find Plant-Based Fast Food
Plant-based foods are having a moment, largely thanks to trendy meat alternatives from Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods, among others. Veggie burgers have made it onto the menus of some…
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pasphotography/shutterstock Memorable Experiences Worth Giving This Holiday Season
This holiday season, if you’re looking to get away from a typical material gift and give something more exciting and enriching, there are incredible experiences all over the country that…
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Cheapism Rad Gifts for People Who Just Love the ’80s
Like other decades, it’s easy to look back on the ’80s and cringe. Shoulder pads, skinny ties, and lots and lots of giant, Aqua Net-infused bangs were not the proudest…
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Ikea Ikea Products That Are Almost Impossible to Assemble
Anyone who’s bought furniture at Ikea knows that making your way through the mazelike store without overspending is just half the battle. Once you get home, you face the daunting task of…
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jetcityimage/istockphoto Get Your Chick-fil-A Order Faster With This Simple Trick, Says Employee
Waiting in a drive-thru line can be a frustrating experience, and customers of Chick-fil-A have reason to be annoyed. The average total drive-thru time for the chain last year was just…
