During the pandemic shutdown, does it seem as if one day runs into the next — just as Phil Conners, Bill Murray’s character in the 1993 film “Groundhog Day,” was stuck in an endless loop of the same day? Were…
Plant-based meat alternatives are having a moment. Brands like Beyond Meat are enjoying a surge in demand as coronavirus outbreaks close down meat-processing plants, according to MarketWatch. With faux-meat patties, sausages, and grinds popping up in grocery stores, and actual…
Raise your hand if you knew how to make your own lip gloss before the coronavirus pandemic arrived. Or measure your own ring size. With businesses shut down nationwide and social distancing guidelines in place, Americans have been embracing DIY…
The United States has been impressing international wine aficionados for decades now, and for good reason. While the country has a relatively young wine culture compared with the thousands of years of history and tradition of Europe, the technology and…
Convenience stores might be the most American of retailers. A bastion of impulse buys, they exist to give us what we want, when we want it — and that’s now, now, now. They’re also a potent symbol of the great…
When it comes to backyard and patio furniture, nothing beats a hammock for pure relaxation. Whether you’re looking for a simple rope hammock for yourself, a comfy quilted hammock for two, or a hammock you can bring in your next…
Are you looking for an oasis of calm, control and cooperation in a topsy-turvy world? As explained on a recent Good Morning America segment, that’s exactly what online games like…
With Americans looking for safe ways to cool off at home this summer, cheap swimming pools have become hot items, going out of stock almost as quickly as masks and…
Americans love condiments, from ketchup and hot sauce to mustard and mayonnaise. Stocking up on store-bought sauces is convenient, but there are benefits to making your own. Premade sauces often…
They might be icons of a suburban backyard, but swimming pools have been in the mix as long as humanity has been attracted to water. If you’re lucky enough to…
Burgers are one of America’s favorite comfort foods — and one with a particularly fascinating history — even outranking hot dogs for some people. From California to Connecticut, local eateries…
Snacking is big business — probably bigger than it’s ever been before. In 2019, the International Food Information Council Foundation commissioned its annual Food and Health Survey, finding that 97%…
As summertime approaches and the heat ramps up, few things taste quite as refreshing as cold-brew coffee. But it can be an expensive treat compared with iced coffee, which is…
At around the same time that Krystal Muci first saw the RVs 4 MDs group in her Facebook feed, Barbara Ludwig, a nursing professor and registered nurse specialized in critical-care…
Who doesn’t love a pizza delivered piping hot to our front steps? Apparently not everyone, according to the publication Pizza Today, which revealed the issues customers found most annoying in…
Instant coffee has been around for a long time, but it’s enjoying something of a renaissance thanks to the dalgona coffee craze. If you’re a coffee snob like me, instant…
Whether a loved one is ill, money is tight, you’re worried about the future, or you’re simply stressed from being cooped up inside for weeks on end, the coronavirus pandemic…
While you’re busy browsing Walmart’s website, do you ever wonder what everyone else is buying? We do too! To find out which products are most popular among Cheapism’s readers —…