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olegbreslavtsev/istockphoto 13 Boozy Milkshake Recipes You’re Going to Love
Chocolate milkshakes are one of life’s most indulgent pleasures. Add alcohol, and it’s almost criminally good. While it’s not something to enjoy on a regular basis, as a once-in-awhile treat, high-proof milkshakes offer the best of both the dessert and…
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cunaplus/shutterstock The 15 Biggest Scam Products You’ve Thought About Buying
Imagine curing a headache instantly by simply rubbing wax on your forehead or building sculpted muscles by holding – not lifting – a vibrating weight. The makers of these too-good-to-be-true products made those promises, but didn’t deliver. Cheapism has compiled…
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Oksana Kuzmina/shutterstock 15 Potentially Dangerous Baby Products to Watch Out For
Parenthood can be nerve-wracking enough without considering that even common baby products can pose a safety risk. Some are items that parents may be better off entirely without, while others are products that are helpful, but easy to use improperly.…
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Kent Weakley/shutterstock The Best Cheap & Free Stuff New York State Offers
For travelers looking for a destination that offers a little bit of everything, few places match the sights and experiences New York has to offer. From Buffalo in the west to the Adirondack Mountains in the north to New York…
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Monkey Business Images/shutterstock 20 College Towns that Parents Won’t Want to Leave
Many small towns with large universities boast their own student-centric culture, complete with cafes, clubs, bookstores and bars all catering to young academics. But a college town’s unique blend of bohemian and small town-life can be just as appealing to…
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Kiselev Andrey Valerevich/shutterstock How To Take Your Summer Wardrobe Into Fall
The changing of the seasons tempts all-out closet makeovers; however replacing a whole new wardrobe can be extremely pricey. Instead of bagging up all of your summer wear, pick out your favorite pieces to mix and match with new autumn…
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Make These 10 Frightfully Cheap DIY Halloween Decorations
Properly preparing for Halloween means getting into the spirit by decorating the front door, porch, windows, and yard. These penny-pinching ideas for homemade Halloween props keep the holiday fun without spooking…
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LanaSweet/shutterstock 12 Easy Fall Decorating Ideas Inspired by Nature
The pumpkins, pine cones, acorns, corn, leaves, and sticks that make fall décor so cozy and charming are close at hand and easy to work with — just turn to…
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shutterstock Amazon vs. Costco: Which One Is Cheaper?
Conventional retail wisdom states that you’ll save big if you buy in bulk. That kind of thinking has made Costco a prominent retail success story even as many brick-and-mortar competitors…
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Philip Arno Photography/shutterstock Whole Foods Prices Beat Kroger After Amazon’s Price Cuts
Ready to rush to Whole Foods now that Amazon has stepped in and started dropping prices? We stopped by on Day 1 of the e-commerce giant’s takeover to find out…
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Agnes Kantaruk/shutterstock 13 Beautiful Fall Centerpieces You Can Make at Home
A homemade centerpiece adds personality to a home, setting the tone for decor while matching the colors of the season. Now is the time to start thinking about fall entertaining,…
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Pressmaster/shutterstock What are the Most Expensive and Cheapest Dog Breeds?
Getting a new dog can be such an exciting idea that it’s easy to forget there’s a financial component to bringing home a four-legged friend. Whether you’re adopting a dog…
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Ilike/shutterstock These Common Injuries and Illnesses Keep Kids out of School
School-aged children are often exposed to a dizzying array of illnesses or suffer from injuries that can potentially cause them to miss time in the classroom. Kids are often at…
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www.BillionPhotos.com/shutterstock 13 Best Coupon and Deal Sites
With coupon and deal sites continuing to sprout, Cheapism has updated its roundup of the best coupon and deal sites for 2017. Use this guide to fight the flood of…
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Courtesy of shutterstock.com Target vs. Ikea Furnishing Throwdown
Ikea and Target are both known as home-makeover meccas. Boasting cheap prices and large selections, the two stores are incredibly popular for college dorms, millennial apartments, and budget-conscious family homes.…
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Sunny Forest/shutterstock 25 Cheap and Easy Lemonade Recipes
Lemonade is a versatile, wholesome, and delicious thirst quencher that’s easy and cheap to make even for those squeezing lemons by hand with a citrus squeezer or a small electric…
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SpeedKingz/shutterstock 10 Tricks to Updating Your Wardrobe at the Thrift Store
Thrift store shopping has always been popular among frugal consumers, but in the past few years more people seem to be browsing. The hipster look and even pop culture moments…
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Antonio Guillem/shutterstock 10 Tips for Living on a College Student Budget
College students are big spenders, but most of that money goes toward tuition — aside from a few dollars here and there for noodles or a Netflix subscription. With the…