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    Food Trends That Need to Stop

    New food trends pop up constantly, often spurred on by social media and influencers posting tantalizing or surprising photos to get attention. Some trendy fare is interesting and fun to eat, but just like cringey fashion trends, the novelty can…

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    Breathtaking Historic Farmhouses for Sale Across America

    If the thought of rural life has been growing on you the past few months, you’ll dig these historic farmhouses. Some date back to the 1800s.

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    Lake Tahoe Cabin Rentals for a Cozy Winter Getaway

    There’s never a bad time to visit Lake Tahoe — this all-year natural wonderland straddling California and Nevada offers a plethora of reasons to visit. Try forest bathing on its numerous trails, or get out on the water for some…

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    Delicious Foods Worth Buying at Ikea — and Some to Skip

    When we think of Ikea, we think of furniture and instruction manuals, but the store also offers some distinctive foods. You may not find truly traditional Swedish delights such as Fiskbullar, which is actually fish balls, or Lutefisk, a gelatin-like dried…

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    California Cabin Rentals for a Cozy Winter Getaway

    California may be known for its beaches and buzzy urban attractions, but its abundance of outdoor options is simply breathtaking. From Yosemite National Park to Big Bear, Shasta Lake, and Joshua Tree National Park, there’s a wealth of forests, lakes,…

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    The Best Kitchen Gadgets That You’ll Actually Use

    When it comes to holiday shopping, kitchen tools and small appliances are on many wish lists. But how do you find the perfect multicooker or blender when there are so, so many look-alike products? That’s where this shopping guide comes…

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    Where People Retire the Youngest Around the World

    When you can expect to retire and how long you’ll spend out of the workforce has a lot to do with where you live. Cheapism used data from the Organization…

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    We Tried the Target Wines and This Is the Best

    More and more consumers are realizing that wine doesn’t have to be expensive to be good, allowing stores such as Costco, Aldi, and Trader Joe’s to enter the game. Aside…

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    KFC Wants to Sell You a Chicken-Scented Yule Log

    Chestnuts roasting on a chicken fire? Eleven secret herbs and spices nipping at your nose? If that sounds like music to your ears, it’s possible with KFC’s present to us…

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    30 ‘Foreign’ Cars That Are Made in America

    In the global economy, “made in the USA” is a term with some gray area. Many of the world’s most popular overseas automakers, for example, assemble, finish, and ship their…

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    50 Classic Albums Turning 50 Years Old

    Was 1971 the best year for rock ’n’ roll ever? That’s what some critics and fans argue — and with good reason. Led Zeppelin, the Rolling Stones, and The Who…

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    38 Cheap or Free Family Traditions for the Holidays

    The holidays are a time to give thanks, appreciate what you have, and (if the pandemic allows this year) spend time with loved ones. Creating and participating in family traditions…

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    Burger King is Offering Whoppers for 37 Cents — Here’s How to Get One

    It’s the Whopper’s 64th birthday, and we all get to celebrate at Burger King. Related: Which Iconic Food Was Launched the Year You Were Born? The restaurant is selling Whoppers for…

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    Dollar General Goes Upscale With Surprising New Chain

    Many retailers struggled during the pandemic, but not Dollar General.  The discounter opened a staggering 1,000 new stores last year, and it didn’t stop there: It also quietly launched a…

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    Parents Are Furious This Item Is Being Pulled From Stores

    Who knew a baby sock could cause such drama? Production of the Owlet Smart Sock, a wearable monitor that can track a baby’s sleep patterns and vital signs, has been…

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    Rude? Friendly? Here’s How Your Favorite Fast-Food Drive-Thru Ranks

    Have you muddled through the Burger King drive-thru lately? It probably took you awhile. The burger giant is among the slowest of the major chains when it comes to drive-thru…

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    Hate Potholes? Don’t Move to These 10 States

    There’s nothing to inspire anger from drivers — if not a case of outright road rage — quite like steering straight into a deep, craggy pothole. But where you live…

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    15 Items That Are Super Expensive to Replace

    The double whammy of a giant replacement bill for something that breaks or gets lost or stolen can be crushing for a prudent budgeter. Here are some things you’ll want…