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ehughes/istockphoto 30 Classic Drive-In Restaurants That Are Still Going Strong
There’s nothing like a drive-in to conjure memories of a simpler time, when less than a buck could buy you a juicy burger and fries. Like a lot of the nation’s drive-in theaters, many drive-in restaurants have closed down over…
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JHVEPhoto/istockphoto Costco Brand Products to Avoid, According to Shoppers
Costco is great for bulk buying, and customers can be fanatically loyal to products such as Kirkland Scotch whisky or the store’s signature balsamic vinegar. But devoted Costco shoppers know that the discount chain strikes out on a number of…
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romankosolapov/istockphoto Where to Get Help Paying the Cost of Abortion Care
With the overturning of Roe v. Wade on June 24, the U.S. Supreme Court erased a 50-year precedent recognizing a federal right to abortion. President Joe Biden signed an executive order intended to help protect abortion access, but his office…
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cobraphoto/istockphoto Costco Dinners You Can Make in Under 25 Minutes
Whether you’re a busy parent or making meals for one, it’s an unfortunate fact of life that we often don’t have enough time to focus on what we (and our family) consume for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. For anyone struggling…
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csfotoimages/istockphoto Enchanting Historic Hotels in Every State
American history is carried forward in many forms — from official monuments and museums to entire communities. But there is a surprising amount of history in our nation’s hotels, too. From inns in Maryland that existed before they had a…
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Debbie Galbraith/istockphoto Slow Cooker Breakfast Recipes for Easy and Delicious Mornings
Skip the morning rush. These slow cooker breakfast recipes let you wake up to egg casseroles, French toast, and hearty meals ready to serve.
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RgStudio/istockphoto The Most Expensive Items Our Readers Have Bought on Amazon
Just because you’re a loyal Cheapism reader doesn’t mean that you’re, well, cheap. You just know a bargain when you see one, even if it’s an expensive item on Amazon.…
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Walmart Movies That Make Boomers Cry
Sometimes you just want to escape into the magic of the silver screen and have a good cry, even if it’s courtesy of your own TV or laptop. There are…
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cookelma/istockphoto How to Earn Money Working From Your RV
Living on the road while ticking off spectacular destinations on your bucket list is the point of RV life, but getting tied to a job in one location to help…
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bhofack2/istockphoto 19 Cold Noodle Dishes That Are Perfect for Summer
In the heat of summer, the last thing you want to do is eat something hot and steaming. Noodles of all kinds make a chilled and refreshing base for everything…
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Letter Carrier Collecting Mail by Smithsonian Institution (CC BY) Things You Didn’t Know About the U.S. Postal Service
The United States Postal Service is part of our national heritage going all the way back to the Revolutionary War. The Founding Fathers believed a postal system to be so…
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sveta_zarzamora/istockphoto 20 Rice Bowls for Quick and Delicious Meals
Pressed for time? Try these easy meal-in-one-bowl recipes. There’s a world of flavors to explore from Vietnamese to Caribbean and Indian.
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Boogich/istockphoto 22 Magical Waterfalls Perfect for a Refreshing Swim
There are few things more refreshing on a hot summer day than taking a dip under a cascading waterfall. But while there are stunning and well-known falls around the country…
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Wikimedia Commons Smart Celebrities Who Made Cool Stuff
Maybe you’ve enjoyed them on screen or listened to their music — but some celebrities invent stuff, too. Here are celebs you probably didn’t know were also inventors.
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Lacey Muszynski / Cheapism The Best Summer Treats at Trader Joe’s
As any Trader Joe’s fan knows, each turn in the weather ushers in a new array of seasonal goodies. Summer is no exception, and shoppers who keep their eyes peeled…
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NoDerog/istockphoto Best Outdoor Gear for Summer at Costco
Summer’s scorching temperatures may make an afternoon at an air-conditioned Costco sound tempting, indeed — especially now that free samples are back. But during your quest for rotisserie chickens and…
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SolStock/istockphoto 20 Easy Ways to Save Money in Retirement
Many people spend their entire adult lives looking forward to the freedom of retirement, yet when the time finally comes, saying goodbye to one’s steady source of income can be…
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GreenArtPhotography/istockphoto 19 Summer Casseroles to Bring to the Potluck
Skip heavy, cream-filled dishes and try these fresh vegetable casseroles that are perfect for summer potlucks and warm-weather gatherings.
