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These Are the Most Popular Thanksgiving Casseroles in Every State
Wherever you’re from, you can almost bet turkey or ham, mashed potatoes, and dinner rolls will be part of the spread at Thanksgiving dinner, no matter whose table you’re seated at. Another thing you’re likely to find — no, we’re…
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Cheapism / J.C. Leyendecker/Bettmann/Getty / L. Fritz/ClassicStock/Getty Depression-Era Thanksgiving Recipes That Are Actually Delicious
During the Depression, scarce resources and frugal mindsets forced home cooks to get creative during the holidays, but the recipes they devised out of necessity deserve a second look in times of plenty. These Thanksgiving recipes from the 1930s stood…
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Cheapism / Blakelee Bartik 16 Restaurants That Are Open on Thanksgiving Day (Plus 12 That are Closed)
For some, Thanksgiving is a day best spent cooking in the kitchen. But there are plenty of families who would rather have someone else do the cooking. According to a recent study, 42% of consumers will order takeout or eat…
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Cheapism / Brandon Bell/Getty Images / phillyskater/istockphoto This Is the Most Popular Gas Station in Your State
There are plenty of gas stations that can be found in every corner of the country, but it’s the regional spots that really tend to steal our hearts. Thanks to a survey from Freebets.com, we’ve got some fresh data on…
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Cheapism / Bing Image Creator 16 Creative Thanksgiving Leftovers Recipe Ideas That Will Make You Drool
Meals made from Thanksgiving leftovers are such a treat that some cooks prepare extra food to ensure plenty gets packed into the fridge afterward. Yes, there are sandwiches to be made, but there is also a world to discover beyond…
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gorodenkoff/istockphoto 15 Things You Didn’t Know About Football
Don’t know a touchdown from a home run? Sure, a novice football fan might be more familiar with tailgate parties than team stats, but the game that dates back to the late 19th century — college play began in the…
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Cranberries by liz west (CC BY) 11 Surprising Things You Didn’t Know About Cranberries
Whether it’s canned, cooked, or just ignored by the kids, the small by mighty cranberry is as much a part of Thanksgiving dinner as well, you know what. But there’s…
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dmbaker/istockphoto Unexpectedly Awesome Places to Retire Across America
The decision on where to retire has never been more interesting. Based on shifting population demographics and revitalized downtowns in places off the beaten track, it’s eye-opening to see what…
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Mario Tama/Getty Images McDonald’s New ‘McValue’ Menu Won’t Be Much of a Deal — Here’s Why
Long gone are the days of the true dollar menu, when there was a whole assortment of cheap fast food items you could choose from without hoops to jump through.…
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Cheapism / CDC / Yu Shang Food, Inc. Urgent Recall: Infant Dead, 11 People Infected by Listeria Linked to Ready-to-Eat Meat
Over 72,000 pounds of ready-to-eat meat products — including chicken, pork, and beef — have been recalled amid an ongoing nationwide Listeria outbreak that has left one infant dead and…
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Nelson Q. /Yelp / JD H./Yelp Iconic Restaurants Across America That Are in Danger of Dying
Inflation, retirement, and a bevy of other factors have hit restaurants hard this year, with rising food, labor, and rent costs butting up against a customer base that’s tightening its…
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VeselovaElena/istockphoto The Most Popular Thanksgiving Side Dish & Dessert In Every State
The Olympics of eating food is upon us at last, and there are some (me) who argue that the Thanksgiving side dishes are better than the turkey itself. But what…
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Drew Angerer/Getty Images Amazon Sued for ‘Fake Discounts’ Ahead of Busy Holiday Shopping Season
Holiday shopping is in full swing this week, with Black Friday deals everywhere you look. But one major retailer, Amazon, just got accused of deceptive sales practices in a recently…
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Cheapism / Crumbl Crumbl Ditches Cookies for Thanksgiving — Here’s What’s on the Menu Instead
Crumbl is a dessert chain that seemingly sprung up out of nowhere fast. It’s known for huge, soft, and super sweet cookies, and you’re likely to see its trademark pink…
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ake1150sb / iStock Egg Prices Spike Amid Nationwide Shortage: Here’s Why
Just as shoppers began to feel a bit of relief with inflation easing and supermarket prices inching down, a new hurdle has everyone scrambling — empty egg shelves and soaring…
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Planking by theeerin/ Flickr (CC BY-SA) 15 Things You Should Never Do at the Grocery Store
Do you ever see a shopper with no etiquette? We all have. Leaving your cart in the middle of the aisle, using express checkout with too many items, etc. Please…
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buzzanimation/istockphoto 17 Things You Wouldn’t Know If You Never Lived in the Suburbs
If you’re a city dweller, living in the suburbs can either seem like a dream or a nightmare. If you’ve never made the move, you should know it’s a little…
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CFA Properties, Inc. 10 Discontinued Chick-Fil-A Menu Items That Customers Want Back Immediately
Chick-fil-A’s popularity transcends its iconic chicken sandwiches and lightning-fast service — it’s also about the unforgettable menu items that have come and gone over the years. Fans of the chain…