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nd3000/istockphoto 30 Kitchen Essentials That Are Built to Last
Saving money by spending less on essential kitchen supplies has its appeal, but spending more upfront may yield savings over the long term. Products that are built to last can save consumers from shelling out continuously for replacements, not to…
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AimeeLeeStudios/istockphoto Peanut Butter and Jelly: Facts About This American Classic
If you’re packing up a picnic basket for a breezy summer outing, chances are good that a peanut butter and jelly sandwich will find its way inside. And why not? PB&J is among the cheapest sandwiches you can make, packs…
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2nd Anniversary Gifts for Him and for Her
The second anniversary might not seem huge for some people, but we think it’s a great reason to celebrate. The honeymoon is over, real life is settling in, and there might even be a kid or pet added to the…
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E_Rojas/istockphoto Best Cruises for Senior Couples Under $100 a Night
Cruising in your golden years just makes sense. No driving, no stairs, 24/7 room service, and a calendar packed with activities and shore excursions. It’s a low-effort holiday for time-rich seniors eager to keep seeing the world. With some careful…
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Trader Joe’s “Two Buck Chuck” by Mack Male (CC BY-SA) Will Inflation Kill Trader Joe’s Two Buck Chuck?
A popular photo on Reddit’s r/traderjoes forum has many cheap wine lovers upset over the price of the grocery chain’s iconic Two Buck Chuck. It shows a shelf of Charles Shaw wine bottles at a Florida Trader Joe’s selling for…
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Cheapism / eBay Childhood Cereals We Wish They’d Bring Back
The sugar-crusted cereals of decades past weren’t the most sensible breakfast choice, but that doesn’t make them any less memorable.
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Miller High Life Miller Beer Launches Ice Cream That Tastes Like a Dive Bar
Capturing the feel of a place or thing in a flavor or scent is a tricky business — take rose-flavored candy, for example. But beer-maker Miller thinks you’ll taste “dive…
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Rpsycho/istockphoto Unique Mini-Golf Courses To Putt at Around the Country
Miniature golf is an affordable activity for young and old alike and occasionally a step into fantastical surroundings. The game has been around since the 1920s, and today there are…
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fallbrook/istockphoto Destinations for a Quiet Weekend Getaway
Not a fan of crowds, lines, or round-the-clock partying? It’s certainly possible to have a relaxing getaway without any of that — but you won’t have to scrimp on style…
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slobo/istockphoto These Are the Only Costco Products You Can’t Return
Costco has been known to accept returns of almost any item, no receipt required. Although its “Risk-Free 100% Satisfaction Guarantee” offers refunds on most purchases and even membership, there are…
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eBay These Catalogs Defined Shopping for Generations — and Now They’re Mostly Gone
While many beloved catalogs — think Sears, Penney’s and Victoria’s Secret — have gone away, our memories are fond as ever. Here are some we still miss.
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Sonic Drive-In & Cheapism Sonic’s Revived Slush May Leave a Sour Taste in Your Mouth
Sonic has brought back the pickle juice slush, which the fast-food drive-in says is one of the most frequently requested menu items on social media. You have to wonder, though,…
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MarioGuti/istockphoto Why You Really Don’t Want to Buy an Instant Pot
The Instant Pot die-hards will swear on their last batch of beef barbacoa that this all-in-one kitchen gadget has been the savior of their weekly meal plan. But is this…
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Jun/istockphoto The 11 Best Products for a Well-Groomed Beard
When hipsters across the West Coast started cosplaying as flannel-shirted lumberjacks in the 2010s, it seemed like every other guy was stocking up on beard balms, oils, and combs. That…
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Dana Kenedy/istockphoto The Best Dog Harnesses for the Car — and Why They’re Important
Dog sweaters, dog nail polish, and dog beer … it’s all a bit much. While dog seat belts and safety harnesses sound like another addition to that long list of…
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Marcin Kilarski/istockphoto Designer Sunglasses You Can Buy at Costco at a Discount
Since Luxottica monopolized the eyewear industry with its purchases of nearly every well-known brand from Chanel to Versace, buying a pair of designer sunglasses has become akin to highway robbery.…
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SrdjanPav/istockphoto The 8 Best Places to Find Cheap Maternity Clothes
With its loose fabric and added breastfeeding bib, the first-of-its-kind Baroque maternity dress, dubbed the Adrienne, marked a key moment in fashion history. Rather than simply donning an apron or…
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pixelfit/istockphoto Looking for Work? These Are the Best and Worst Job Markets in America
The job market has suffered a tumultuous few years, but things are surprisingly on the upswing. The U.S. economy has regained all jobs lost in the last couple years of the…
