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Ridofranz/istockphoto 15 Tips To Eat Cheap and Stay Healthy With These Popular Diets
Your regular routine can change drastically when you remove entire food groups to follow a specific diet, and one of those changes can be a much larger grocery bill. Staying on budget while following many of the most popular diets…
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gilaxia/istockphoto 20 Party Essentials You Should Always Buy at the Dollar Store
Party supplies are among the best dollar-store buys, especially as the weather warms and backyard barbecues return to decks and patios across the country. Whether you’re planning a kid’s party, a poolside bash or a Memorial Day blowout, you may…
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franckreporter/istockphoto 20 Reasons Not to Have Kids
There are few decisions more life-changing than having children. Thankfully, today’s would-be parents have more time and more relaxed societal expectations in which to consider the many pros and cons of giving birth, but the choice is still far from…
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Boris Ryaposov/shutterstock 10 Ways to Tame Frizzy Hair Without Salon Products
Hot weather, humidity, and shampooing too much can wreak havoc on hair, especially if it’s curly or wavy. Pricey salon products may prove tempting to anyone with out-of-control hair, but there are plenty of inexpensive hair products that can tame…
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Arina P Habich/shutterstock 12 Low-Cost Tequila Cocktails to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo (Spanish for the fifth of May) commemorates Mexico’s victory over France at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. In the United States, it features parades, mariachi music performances, street festivals, and cocktails made with tequila, said to…
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MichaelSvoboda/istockphoto 25 Cheap Ways to Spur Fat Loss
Fat loss can be achieved without pricey supplements, gym memberships, or pay-to-play diet plans. Instead, there are plenty of simple and inexpensive options to kick off a healthy fat-loss cycle naturally. In fact, many of these easy tips involve saving…
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Sarsmis/istockphoto 30 Vegetable Recipes for People Who Hate Vegetables
Making vegetables appetizing to those who are not naturally convinced of their goodness can be tricky. Rather than relying on butter, cheese, and sugar — which can make anything taste…
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monkeybusinessimages/istockphoto The Best Boutique in Every State
Drive across America and you’ll see a whole lot of the same. Big-box stores, malls, and corporate outlets dot the shopping landscape from coast to coast. But the country’s true…
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Alija/istockphoto 22 Places to Hang Out Where You’re Most Likely to See a Celebrity
In Los Angeles, celebrity spotting is a routine occurrence. While jetting off to Southern California may be one way to catch a glimpse of a movie, television or reality star,…
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chombosan/istockphoto I Started Taking a Daily Probiotic and This Is What Happened
The Importance of Gut Health Researchers continue to uncover just how important gut health is to overall health. The bacteria in the gut are now known to be predictors of…
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anyaberkut/istockphoto How to Drink in Other Countries
When traveling to other countries, it’s important to learn as much about the local customs and traditions as you can, and that’s particularly true when it comes to drinking alcohol.…
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mandritoiu/shutterstock “Lowe’s vs. Home Depot: Which Has Better Prices and Services?”
Do-it-yourself season is all about organizing the garage, doing something about your outdated kitchen, building a deck, or painting that dingy room. Whatever the project may be, chances are you’ll…
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4FR/istockphoto Most Remote States in the U.S.
For those seeking to truly get away from it all, it’s not necessary to travel to an exotic, deserted island halfway around the world. There are states throughout this country…
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alexsl/istockphoto The Grocery Waste Chain: What Happens To Items That Don’t Sell?
Where do all the squishy avocados go? Cheapism spoke to industry leaders in food retail and learned that close-to-expired food doesn’t all end up in the trash. In fact, this…
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Ivelin Radkov/shutterstock 15 Low-Cost Alternatives to a Juice Cleanse
Juice cleanses may be a raging fad, but they’re not the be all and end all of detox programs. In fact, many people find that juice cleanses make them feel…
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Mladen Mitrinovic/shutterstock I Started Meditating, and This Is What Happened
If I said you could break your phone addiction, declutter your closets, and enjoy better sleep and more stable moods with just minutes of free meditation a day, would you…
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AZarubaika/istockphoto 30 Travel Hacks That Will Save You Money
It takes a little extra effort to find the best deals on travel, but when done right, all the savings add up, making your trip a bargain. From knowing how…
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shapecharge/istockphoto 20 Benefits of Growing Old
When we’re young, we often wish that the hands of time would slow down so we wouldn’t have to grow old. But little do we know that there are numerous…
