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Cheapism / Nickbeer/jchizhe/KatarzynaBialasiewicz/istockphoto 9 Things You Should Absolutely Never Steam Clean
Steam cleaners are all the rage. The latest trendy home appliance uses high heat and pressure to remove dirt, grease, residue, mold, bacteria, and more from nearly any surface. There’s no need for any cleaning products, and it’s an oddly…
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LauriPatterson/istockphoto 25 Delicious Facts About Pizza, America’s Favorite Comfort Food
If you’re like most Americans, you eat pizza at least once or twice a week without batting an eye, but how much do you really know about this cheap and easy culinary superhero? From its global origins to deliveries in…
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Cheapism/Serhii Khrystenko/travenian/banjongseal324/istockphoto 10 Fruits You Should NEVER Refrigerate
It’s surprisingly not as intuitive as you might think to know which fruits you should and shouldn’t store in your fridge. It’s natural to automatically want to toss it all in your fridge. The last thing you’d want is for…
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Cheapism / DALL-E 3 11 Travel Hacks You Need To Know To Survive a Long-Haul Flight
While traveling offers incredible opportunities to become immersed in new cultures, cuisines, and experiences, getting to these destinations can be daunting and exhausting. This is especially true if you have to hop on a long-haul flight that spans several time…
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Cheapism; Tripadvisor; Vrbo; Zillow There Goes the Neighborhood: The Strangest Home in Every State
How’s a house shaped like a mushroom sound? What about a home with no corners, or a humble abode tucked into a cave? While it might seem like the United States is stuffed with cookie-cutter dwellings, some homes break the…
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Cheapism / LoveScotch / LoveScotch / Caskers Love Whiskey? Here Are 8 American Whiskeys To Splurge On
It’s easy to find great whiskey without breaking the bank, but sometimes life calls for a special occasion. When times of true celebration are upon us, it can feel good to reward ourselves with the good stuff. And there’s nothing…
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Cheapism / DALL-E 3 7 Vegetables You Should Never Buy Frozen — and the Ones You Should
Frozen vegetables can be a real time- and money-saving shortcut in the kitchen. But not every veggie will be as tasty frozen as it is fresh. Freezing changes the taste…
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Cheapism / digipam (CC BY) / Iana Peralta (CC BY-ND) / RDNE Stock project This Is the Most Popular Pancake Topping In Your State (Besides Syrup)
Even though they date back to ancient Greece (and possibly earlier), there aren’t many things in the U.S. food scene more American than a pancake. Every person has their way…
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Cheapism / DALL-E 3 12 Soups and Stews That Freeze and Reheat Well
Known for their rich, hearty flavors and high nutritional content, soups and stews are the ultimate comfort food. But as much as we love a good soup or stew (especially during…
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Cheapism / DALL-E 3 11 Absurdly Easy Recipes That Start With a Can of Soda
Soda is for drinking, food is for eating, and never the twain shall meet … right? Turns out, there are plenty of excuses for using soda in your next cooking project.…
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Cheapism / DALL-E 3 10 Foolproof Hacks To Make Frozen Vegetables Taste Fresh
Eating a balanced diet that’s rich in fruits and vegetables is crucial for maintaining good health and vitality. These foods are packed with essential nutrients and antioxidants that support bodily…
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Danny Jensen / Cheapism Costco’s Crazy Expensive Wine ‘Deals’ Include a $50,000 Wine Collection
Costco has been known to sell some crazy things, but you might not think about the mega warehouse chain as a place to get rare wine. Well, rethink that, because…
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Cheapism / Target / Wilder Shaw/Cheapism / Wilder Shaw/Cheapism Don’t Waste Your Money on These 10 Frozen Foods From Costco
We love a good bargain at Costco, but there are some things that just aren’t worth it. Take the frozen food section: Not only are some of the frozen foods…
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Cheapism / DALL-E 3 I Use Instacart All the Time — Here Are the 7 Things I Would Never Order
Instacart can save a dinner or a party in a flash with its grocery delivery service, but there are still some things that require a trip to the store in…
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Wikimedia Commons Food Court Chains That We Should Have Never Taken for Granted
The heyday of the mall food court is long gone. What used to be the choice hangout for teenagers and a convenient spot to grab a fast meal for the…
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Cheapism / AmalliaEka/istockphoto / eBay / Sonja Filitz/istockphoto 9 Tasty Recipes With Completely Unexpected Secret Ingredients
Secret ingredients are a tale as old as time. From the quirky things Grandma used to put in her dishes to some ingredients that make perfect sense as elevating agents,…
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Cheapism/grandriver/BWFolsom/istockphoto 10 Foods You Should Never, Ever Refreeze
It’s tempting to refreeze food after you’ve thawed it out multiple times in order to not waste a meal or ingredient. After all, how bad can it be to take…
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gollykim/istockphoto 14 Types of People Who Should Never Own a Dog
March 23 is National Puppy Day, and as the rash of new “pandemic puppies” showed us, a furry little companion can make even the most turbulent times easier to bear.…