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Avdeyukphoto/istockphoto The Most Common Complaint About Pizza Delivery
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 getting their savory pie. Related: We Tasted 13 Frozen Pizzas…
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Cheapism Instant Coffee Taste Test: 13 Brands Ranked by Our Resident Coffee Snob
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 coffee is about the last thing you want to drink…
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Stígur Már Karlsson /Heimsmyndir/istockphoto Feeling Anxious About COVID-19? Try This Calming Yoga Sequence
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 is taking a toll on all of us. When life…
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dlewis33/istockphoto The Top Items Our Readers Have Bought From Walmart So Far This Year
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 — and to help you decide what to buy as the…
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Lilechka75/istockphoto 16 Easy Pasta Salad Recipes for Summer
When the weather starts to sizzle but you’re stuck inside, look for meals that require little or no cooking and can be eaten chilled. For backyard picnics or quick weeknight meals, pasta salads are a cheap staple. They’re endlessly versatile…
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Kerkez/istockphoto How to Go as Long as Possible Before Doing Laundry
Even in normal times, no one wants to do more laundry than they have to. But as the coronavirus pandemic makes ho-hum errands more of a risk, those without their own washers and dryers are likely looking for ways to…
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Andy Hook/Getty Images Top Bread Makers and Other Bread-Making Supplies for Baking at Home
Is bread baking really the new “national pastime,” as a King Arthur Flour executive proclaimed in April? Sales of flour, yeast, and baking supplies are up by double and triple…
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LauriPatterson/istockphoto 22 Quick and Easy Cold Salads for People Who Hate Lettuce
Salad doesn’t by definition have to include lettuce or other greens, and some folks are perfectly happy if leafy vegetables are missing links in their food chain. For them, these…
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Prostock-Studio/istockphoto 27 Things You Didn’t Know About Jigsaw Puzzles
Staying at home during the current health crisis has upended daily routines and brought new activities to our days. In a lot of homes, one of those new hobbies perfect…
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baibaz/istockphoto 36 Common Substitutes for Cooking and Baking Ingredients
Embarking on new cooking and baking projects can be a treat, but it’s easy to get caught up in the initial steps of an exciting new recipe and then realize…
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monkeybusinessimages/istockphoto The Surprising Thing That Will Help Keep Your Mind Active as You Age (Hint: Your Grandkids Love It)
Perhaps the greatest worry many people have about aging isn’t that their knees or vision will fail — it’s that their minds will. According to the World Health Organization, over…
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xavierarnau/istockphoto Where Your State Ranks for Bicycle Safety
As the weather warms and lockdown-weary Americans look for ways to enjoy the outdoors safely, biking will be on many people’s minds. But when it comes to bicycle safety in…
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electravk/istockphoto 11 Online Cooking Classes to Sharpen Your Skills While Stuck at Home
It’s (what feels like) Quarantine Day 98,637, and by this point, instant ramen simply isn’t going to do the trick. You’ve also reached your limits with Trader Joe’s microwavable Indian food…
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bhofack2/istockphoto 20 Comfort Food Recipes That Freeze Well
Meal prep is essential for creating inexpensive versions of your favorite prepared frozen food. There are massive savings to be had when making your own version versus store-bought frozen food,…
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Candy Land Game Pieces by Tiffany Weisberg (CC BY-NC) Can You Guess These Famous Board Games by Their Pieces?
Wanna play a game? How about a game about games? Any of the 15 games on this list would be fun for a family game night. Until then, have some…
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bhofack2/istockphoto 30 Amazing 5-Ingredient Recipes
Just because you’re short on ingredients, time, or counter space, doesn’t mean you have to forgo cooking delicious meals at home — even if you’re not able to grab everything…
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derketta/istockphoto Babka to Yorkshire Pudding: 25 International Baked Goods to Try at Home
Sampling the bakery traditions of other cultures is a pleasure that can be enjoyed without the expense of travel — especially since our travel options are particularly limited these days…
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california poppies by roger_ipa (CC BY-NC-SA) Can You Guess Your State Flower?
Each of the United States has designated an official flower, many before the dawn of the 20th century. While many residents likely know their state flowers, probably few know much…
