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Beef prices rising as grilling season heats up

WXYZ News  |  June 17, 2021

Just as grilling season kicks into high gear with summer on the way, beef prices are shooting up again. If you’re planning to buy steaks, prepare yourself to pay more. Allison Homan, the owner of Lehr’s Prime Market in Milford,…

Pizza Hut’s Book It reading program is coming back this summer

Kaitlin Gates  |  May 21, 2021

If you have a hard time getting your kids to read during the summer months, here’s something that should help. The Pizza Hut Book It! program is officially back this summer, giving kids the ultimate incentive to read: a free…

Home Depot’s Memorial Day sale is starting early

Kaitlin Gates  |  May 20, 2021

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Lowe’s is giving away free basket planter kits for kids

Kaitlin Gates  |  March 31, 2021

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Once the…

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Best Valentine’s Day Cards For Your Husband

Danielle Smyth  |  February 3, 2021

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.He may…

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Best Valentine’s Day Gifts For Her

Danielle Smyth  |  February 2, 2021

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Valentine’s Day…

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Best Valentine’s Day Gifts For Kids

Danielle Smyth  |  January 26, 2021

A bit of chocolate is always appreciated, but gifts that bring out their creative sides will have more of a lasting impact (and fewer calories and cavities).

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Best Christmas Stockings

Danielle Smyth  |  December 1, 2020

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Are you…

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Best Christmas tablecloths

Alicia Bodine  |  December 1, 2020

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Christmas is…

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Best Personalized Christmas Stocking

Danielle Smyth  |  December 1, 2020

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.There are…

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10 perfect Secret Santa gifts for $25 or less

Alicia Bodine  |  November 30, 2020

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Secret Santa…

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Best Christmas Gift Bags

Alicia Bodine  |  November 30, 2020

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Some gifts…

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Our Favorite Santa Hats

Anna Weaver  |  November 30, 2020

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.It’s the…

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Best Christmas Ribbon For Decorating Gifts This Holiday Season

Alicia Bodine  |  November 25, 2020

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Ribbon is…

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The best Christmas chocolates to ring in the holidays

Tricia Goss  |  November 25, 2020

We found a selection of chocolate candies that are perfect for gift giving and bringing to your next holiday party.

Walmart will deliver your Christmas tree and hang holiday lights on your house

Kaitlin Gates  |  November 24, 2020

It goes without saying that this holiday season will be different than usual in many ways, but putting up a fresh Christmas tree is one tradition you won’t have to skip this year. Now throughout the holiday season, Walmart will…

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Best Christmas Wrapping Paper

Alicia Bodine  |  November 24, 2020

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Everyone loves…

Best chocolate Advent calendars

Anam Ahmed  |  November 23, 2020

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Getting into…

Best Advent calendars

Stephanie Faris  |  November 23, 2020

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Advent calendars…

The best wreath hangers for your front door

Tricia Goss  |  November 23, 2020

Before decking your door with a gorgeous ring of pine and holly, make sure you have the best metal, magnetic or suction cup wreath hanger you can find.

Best Christmas Tree Toppers

Brittany Anas  |  November 23, 2020

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Placing a…

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Best Christmas card holder

Tricia Goss  |  November 20, 2020

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Even in…

Best Christmas cards

Alicia Bodine  |  November 19, 2020

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.One of…

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Best Elf on the Shelf

Danielle Smyth  |  November 19, 2020

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.The Elf…

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Best Nativity Sets

Anna Weaver  |  November 18, 2020

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.For those…

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Target offering 10% for veterans and military members

Brittany Anas  |  November 2, 2020

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.In honor…

How to get a fresh Christmas tree delivered right to your door this year

Kaitlin Gates  |  October 29, 2020

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.While Christmas…

Target is giving its frontline workers a bonus ahead of the holiday season

Brittany Anas  |  October 22, 2020

As a thank-you to employees who have been working amid the coronavirus pandemic, Target announced it will be giving $200 bonuses to its hourly team members. The round of bonuses, which will be distributed in early November, comes ahead of…

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Kids can get a free Mr. Mummy pancake from IHOP

Tricia Goss  |  October 21, 2020

Halloween might look different this year, but kids can still get in on some yummy, spooky treats. As part of its seasonal pancake lineup, IHOP is serving up a fun and tasty Mr. Mummy pancake on its kids’ menu. Better…

Women watch scary movie at home

Get an Apple Watch for monitoring your heart rate while watching horror movies

Kaitlin Gates  |  October 20, 2020

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.If you’re…

Women watch scary movie at home

Get paid $1,000 to watch horror movies for 24 hours straight

Kaitlin Gates  |  October 12, 2020

With Halloween no doubt looking a bit different this year, chances are at least some of your plans include staying inside and watching your favorite scary movies. If that is indeed on your to-do list this year, there is now…

Best Buy storefront sign in Richfield, Minnesota

Best Buy is hiring seasonal employees starting at $15 an hour

Brittany Anas  |  September 30, 2020

In preparation for the holiday season, Best Buy announced that it will be hiring thousands of seasonal employees across the country, with a minimum of $15 per hour in starting pay. Best Buy stores are hosting job fairs for its…

Walmart’s holiday layaway program kicks off this month

Marie Rossiter  |  August 18, 2020

The holiday shopping season will be here before you know it and Walmart is helping customers get a jump-start on those lists. The retail giant will once again open its layaway program by the end of August in select stores,…

Create a sweet Mother’s Day surprise with this decorate-it-yourself cake kit

Kaitlin Gates  |  May 7, 2020

Just like Easter and any other special occasions you’ve celebrated since March, Mother’s Day is going to look a bit different this year. Brunch at a restaurant will likely be out of the question, but if you have some time…

CVS is offering free Mother’s Day cards you can print at home

Kaitlin Gates  |  May 1, 2020

Just like Easter and other celebrations like birthdays and anniversaries taking place during the COVID-19 pandemic, Mother’s Day is bound to look a little different this year. That doesn’t mean, however, that mom still can’t be celebrated! To make sure…

Turn your truck bed into a pool with this $45 inflatable liner

Marie Rossiter  |  April 29, 2020

If summer has you thinking about spending relaxing hours in the pool, you’re probably not alone. But, if like many of us, you don’t have a pool in your backyard, you might wonder if the coronavirus will put a damper…

Your kids will love these free spring craft events at Michaels

Kaitlin Gates  |  February 24, 2020

If your kids are as tired of winter as we are, Michaels is holding several free craft events in March that will surely give them spring fever. First up on March 8, Michaels will guide kids in making their own…

Sam’s Club is selling huge inflatable water slides and bounce houses for $199

Kaitlin Gates  |  February 13, 2020

It may still be February and (at least where I am) it may be snowing outside, but that doesn’t mean we can’t dream of the warmer weather we know will eventually be here! Sam’s Club is looking ahead to better…

Restaurant Chains Applebee's And IHOP To Close Over 100 Stores

Applebee’s February $1 Drink of the Month Is Vodka Strawberry Lemonade

Kaitlin Gates  |  February 3, 2020

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New Sodium Warning Rule On Chain Restaurant Menus Takes Effect In NYC

Here’s how you can get free wings delivered by Applebee’s on Super Bowl Sunday

Kaitlin Gates  |  January 27, 2020

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.While I’m…

Your kids will love this free Valentine’s Day crafting event at Lowe’s

Haley Velasco  |  January 15, 2020

Valentine’s Day is around the corner! If you’re looking for ways to get your kids in the spirit of the holiday, Lowe’s DIY Kids’ Workshops are a special treat. On Feb. 8, Lowe’s is offering a workshop where kids can…

This bestselling $16 winter hat has over 8,000 reviews on Amazon

Kate Streit  |  December 20, 2019

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.A warm…

Chrissy Teigen swears by this throw blanket as the perfect gift

Kate Streit  |  December 18, 2019

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.If you’re…

Build-A-Bear Workshop is having a 2-for-1 deal in stores

Bridget Sharkey  |  December 13, 2019

Struggling to think of gift ideas for all the special kids in your life? More importantly, are you struggling to budget when it comes to gift-buying? Then look no further than this awesome “2 Furry Friends, 1 Great Price” deal…

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20 of the best gift ideas from Oprah’s Favorite Things list of 2019

Tricia Goss  |  December 12, 2019

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Since 2002,…

This company with 198 employees gave out $10 million in bonuses

Jenn Fields  |  December 10, 2019

In the era of the gig economy, getting a year-end bonus from a company feels like a rare thing. Some of us would even be glad to get Clark Griswold‘s letdown bonus of a one-year membership to the jelly of…

You can now buy a Whoville ceramic village from ‘The Grinch’ on Amazon

Bridget Sharkey  |  December 6, 2019

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.No one…

Your kids can get a free personalized postcard from Santa

Marie Rossiter  |  December 4, 2019

Writing a letter to Santa Claus was one of my favorite holiday traditions when I was a kid. There was something magical about sitting down at the dining room table with the Sears catalog next to me (remember those?), a…

Restaurant Chains Applebee's And IHOP To Close Over 100 Stores

Applebee’s December drink of the month is the Merry Dollarita

Kaitlin Gates  |  December 4, 2019

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.The holidays…

This award-winning National Parks board game is fun for the whole family

Kathleen St. John  |  December 2, 2019

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Add a…

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