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Cheapism / Jitlada / Pepper Palace / Quaker Steak & Lube 16 Spicy Food Challenges Around the Country
For most people, spicy food challenges are nothing short of torture. However, these challenges are culinary adventures for foodies who live for the fiery burn of chili peppers and the tongue-scorching sensation of hot sauce. Luckily for people constantly seeking…
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Lacey Muszynski / Cheapism All the Oreo Flavors We Could Get Our Hands On, Ranked
Oreo cookies debuted in 1912, and have since become the world’s top-selling cookie, according to Mondelēz, the company that owns the brand. The stamped chocolate wafers and white creme filling are iconic, and practically everyone in America knows what they…
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Cheapism; Tripadvisor Best Hotel Breakfast Buffets Across America
As Cheapists, we’re all about value when it comes to booking a hotel. What are we getting for the price? More often than not, if breakfast isn’t included with our hotel stay, we’re searching for an alternative. But which hotels…
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Cheapism; Ksenia Chernaya; CameronAynSmith/istockphoto; Kunakorn Rassadornyindee/istockphoto Top 10 Home Improvement Projects People Put Off the Most
It’s famously hard to maintain a home, and if you’re like us, you don’t love spending huge chunks of money at one time. Without question, we’re procrastinators when it comes to spending. Thanks to a report from the home-services website…
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Cheapism / antoniotruzzi/FilippoBacci/urbazon/istockphoto 15 Foods You Have to Try in Italy
There are few countries where you can be certain that even the rocks would taste good, and Italy is definitely, without a doubt, one of those countries. The carb-loaded, cheese-smothered, flavor-packed paradise is where you go to treat your taste…
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Cheapism / ajaykampani/DebbiSmirnoff/alisafarov/istockphoto 13 Insanely Easy and Delicious Salsa Recipes to Spice Up Your Next Pool Party
Salsa is one of the most popular condiments in America. People put it on everything, including the ever popular tortilla chip-and-dip combo. But if you rarely explore past the salsa aisle in your grocery store, it’s time to branch out.…
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Cheapism / josephanthonii/TikTok / lyndseysmiith/TikTok / driftersjoint/TikTok Olive Oil + Ice Cream, Plus Other Weird Food Trends We’ve Tried
Your parents may have said don’t play with your food, but social media disagrees. It seems like the more bizarre the idea, the more popular the meal becomes. It’s enough…
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Rachel Schneider / Cheapism The Only Produce You Should Be Buying at Costco
If you’re like us and you break a sweat hiking through the aisles of Costco, then you might find the refrigerated produce room particularly refreshing. But if you’re hanging out…
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Cheapism; Jeff K./Yelp ‘A Truly Exquisite Manhattan Dining Experience’: Hilarious Five-Star Fast-Food Yelp Reviews
Not everybody thinks of fast-food as the lowest end of the restaurant scene; in fact, some people have terrific experiences. Are those people the ones we want speaking for us…
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Cheapism / Joe Raedle/Getty Images / Norm W./Yelp / Jeremiah M./Yelp Don’t Miss These 12 Fast-Food Breakfast Deals in June
The convenience and speed of fast food is tempting in the morning, but it can get pricey if you go often. You can find great breakfast deals if you shop…
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Cheapism; Trader Joe’s The Best Ready-to-Eat Meals at Trader Joe’s for When You Need Fuel ASAP
When life gets hectic, sometimes all we have time (and energy) for are quick and easy meals. But that doesn’t mean we have to settle for bland and unhealthy ones…
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Wilder Shaw / Cheapism I Tried 9 Kinds of Buttermilk Pancake Mix and This Was the Winner
I’m not sure how we all agreed that it’s OK to eat stacks of fried cake for breakfast, but I’m not here to argue about it. And on a nice,…
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Cheapism / Amazon / Warner Bros. 10 TV Shows That Started Out Great But Went Downhill Fast
As much as we love binging a good TV show, we often wonder why so many go downhill after just one or two seasons. Despite starting strong with captivating storylines…
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Cheapism / Ali Waxman/istockphoto / Bleep S./Yelp / chotda The 10 Most Disgusting Regional Foods
When it comes to food, America is a melting pot of flavors, traditions and some rather bizarre concoctions. From coast to coast, each state boasts unique delicacies, some of which,…
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Wilder Shaw / Cheapism 8 of the Best Frozen Food Options at Sam’s Club
Bulk clubs like Sam’s Club make feeding a large group as easy as it gets. The only thing easier than bulk quantities? Frozen, easy-to-prepare food in bulk quantities. But Sam’s…
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Cheapism; Pernellevoyage / TripAdvisor; Cherie P / TripAdvisor; Brian_in_Reno / TripAdvisor 11 Historic Route 66 Gas Stations Worth a Pit Stop
There are attractions for everyone on America’s historic Route 66. Some people love the charming motels, some like the diners and cafes, and some love the endless scenery. But there’s…
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Cheapism / Steve J./Yelp / Debbie F./Yelp / Grace S./Yelp The Best Order at Our Favorite Fast Casual Restaurants
Tired of ordering the same thing over and over again but have no idea what else to eat? Let’s face it, you’re not alone. Most of us tend to get…
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BuschGardensTampaBay/facebook.com Forget Disney: 7 Under-the-Radar Amusement Parks NOT to Overlook
West Coast or East Coast, there are few things more expensive than a day at the biggest amusement parks in the country. Disney has a Land and a World, both…