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Azurita/istockphoto Mac and Cheese, Queso, and More Irresistible Velveeta Recipes
Velveeta, that familiar rectangular box of processed cheese — beloved in some homes, banned in others — is having a bit of a comeback. Who are we to argue? Anything cheesy (even a processed cheese product) is a “win” in…
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Rainer Puster/istockphoto The 25 Best Cheap or Free Things to Do in New Orleans
Zesty seafood, live music, and elegant architectural gems converge in New Orleans. The city was battered in 2005 by Hurricane Katrina, but has made a comeback. Tourists are again indulging in a vibrant culinary scene and the legendary annual Mardi…
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Cheapism The Most Popular Hot Sauce in Every State
Hot sauce loyalty runs deep, and thanks to Instacart’s 2025 report, we now know which brands are winning the spice game across the U.S. The grocery delivery giant analyzed purchase data to find the most-bought hot sauce in every state, and…
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Lacey Muszynski / Cheapism The Best Fast-Food Freebies and Deals for the Super Bowl
Chowing down on a spread of football-appropriate food is one of the best parts of Super Bowl Sunday. Many fast-food restaurant chains have special deals and promotions going on, which means you can score free burgers, cheap wings, and huge…
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Cheapism The 10 Best Frozen Lasagnas You Can Buy
Whether you need to feed your family or just yourself, few frozen foods are as filling or satisfying as lasagna. Just pop it in the microwave and dinner can be ready in less than 10 minutes. The oven takes longer — an hour or more for…
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istockphoto 13 Things Lurking in Your Home That Could Be Triggering Your Allergies
We generally associate allergies with what’s happening outside — pollen, ragweed, etc. But what about when you’re indoors, windows and doors shut, and you still feel sniffly? If you know it’s not dust mites or your pet, there may be some…
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u/Rough_Custard1 via Reddit.com 14 Once-Loved Fast-Food Chains That Are Gone Forever
Today’s fast-food staples are pretty universally known. After all, do you know anyone who hasn’t heard of McDonald’s? But before the industry was dominated by the likes of the Golden…
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mphillips007/istockphoto The Most Popular Super Bowl Snacks in Your State
We’ve got another Super Bowl coming up, stewing away like a big pot of game day chili. What snacks are you preparing? Are they in line with what everybody else…
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r/nostalgia via Reddit.com 17 Photos of What Eating at Wendy’s Looked Like Back in the Day
Dave Thomas founded Wendy’s in 1969, which means the company has given us five decades of memories at this point. Now, the famous chain with a red-headed little girl on…
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Lacey Muszynski / Cheapism The Best Mexican Fast Food Chains, Ranked
Think “fast food” and you might automatically conjure up burgers, fries, and milkshakes. But there are one too many marketing titans in the Mexican-style fast food world to ignore. So,…
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SouthWorks/istockphoto Before You Order Valentine’s Day Flowers, Consider These 8 Mistakes
Valentine’s Day is the busiest holiday for florists. Thirty percent of a shop’s annual transactions are made during the holiday, according to the Society of American Florists. With so many…
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Paolo Cordoni/istockphoto Owe the IRS? 8 Smart Strategies to Pay Off Tax Debt
If you groan every time tax season rolls around, you’re likely not expecting a refund. If you’ve got a tax bill due and no clue how to pay it, read…
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R4vi/Flickr 8 Fast-Food Chains That Never Use a Microwave
Microwaves are a convenient appliance in your own kitchen. But when you’re spending money at a restaurant, even a fast-food chain, it’s nice to know that your food is freshly…
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SeanPavonePhoto/istockphoto Waffle House Adds Surcharge to Every Egg You Order
You’re not the only one feeling the pinch as egg prices go up. Restaurants and diners that serve a lot of eggs are too, including Waffle House, a famous (or…
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chinaface/istockphoto 12 Foods Grown in Unexpected Places
Iceland can grow fruits and vegetables associated with warmer climates because the Nordic nation has geothermal energy that heats greenhouses. That’s unexpected. So was the propagation of such items as…
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Autumn S. / Yelp The 6 Absolute Worst Pizza Chains in America
The average American eats 180 slices of pizza each year. Some of them are bound to be terrible. We shouldn’t have to put up with a soggy crust, burnt pepperoni, and cheese…
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shironosov/istockphoto 15 Cities Where Home Prices Increased the Most in the Last 15 Years
A sad truth is that we live in a nation where homes are considered unaffordable in 99% of the country. There is no city immune to the shocking increase in…
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zkruger/istockphoto I Tried Meatball Subs From 5 Popular Chains, and I Only Liked One of Them
There is nothing like a saucy, cheesy, meatball parm. Unfortunately, it’s not always possible to hit a great Italian deli and get the real, unadulterated thing, and every now and…