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The Only Dips for Your Chips: 8 Trader Joe’s Salsas, Ranked
Maybe you’re late for a party and forgot snacks. Maybe it’s time for a backyard hangout. Maybe you just got laid off and you need a little you-time. Whatever the occasion, tortilla chips and store-bought salsa are an elite grocery…
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’Putrid,‘ ’Horrible,’ ‘Disgusting’: Redditors Share the Worst Foods They’ve Bought at Costco
Take one look at TikTok or Reddit and you’ll see how beloved Costco is by most Americans. Whether it’s a bulk item or something you never knew you needed until you stepped foot in a warehouse, Costco products — and…
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From Farm to Table: 20 Irresistible Peach Recipes for Summer
Cooking with seasonal fruit is not only smart and economical but also pretty darned tasty. Read on for a sampling of some of the best peach recipes that feature the all-time summer favorite in everything from a cocktail to chilled…
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A New California Costco Would Be the World’s Largest — How Big Will It Be?
Raise your hand if you’ve ever strolled through Costco and thought, “This is nice. Could be a couple of football fields bigger in size, though.” Anyone? No? Yeah, we can’t say we’re surprised. Still, Costco seems to think its next…
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Costco Inventory Checker: Here’s How To See What’s In Stock
Shopping at Costco can be a dream with all those giant pies, low prices, and free samples. But if you’ve ever tried to check what’s in stock at your local Costco store before you go, you’ve probably already experienced the…
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10 Blackberry Recipes: What To Make With All Those Blackberries You’ve Got in Your Fridge
Maybe you just went blackberry picking. Maybe you couldn’t resist the pull of a local farmers market. Or maybe you just went a little overboard at the grocery store. Whatever reason you have to hunt down some blackberry recipes is…
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‘The Magic’s Over’: Costco Has Lost Its Luster, According to Long-Time Members and Employees
Are you feeling disenchanted with Costco lately? Turns out you’re not the only one. Chatter on Reddit’s r/Costco forum has taken a turn for the unhappy in recent months, even…
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Keep Pesky Wasps at Bay Using These 8 DIY Hacks
From beach and pool days to camping and hiking, summertime is a real treat. But it’s also a time when pesky bugs make their grand entrance, especially wasps. These winged…
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Miss, Miss, Bang, Bang: I Suffered Through 5 Flavors of Bang Energy Drink
Bang Energy Drink is everywhere. Even before Monster Energy Drinks acquired Bang, the die-hard fans sang the drink’s praises loud and proud. The beverage and its (now former) cult leader-esque…
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Seafood Savings: 6 Ways To Add Fish to Your Diet Without Busting Your Budget
Seafood is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, protein, and important minerals like selenium. But it’s also expensive, especially when you compare it to low-cost meats like chicken thighs…
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Naan, Peanut Butter Cups, and 6 Other Long-Time Trader Joe’s Favorites That Are Still Amazing
The best products at Trader Joe’s follow a typical trajectory. First, they’re released and snatched up by overzealous fans. And then, after a few months of hype, they either disappear…
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‘My Holy Grail’: 9 Trader Joe’s Skin Care Products That Actually Work, According to Superfans
When Trader Joe’s debuted its viral daily facial sunscreen last summer, consumers realized that the grocery store is a destination for cheap, high-quality skin care products. The viral sunscreen, which…
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DoorDash Has a Back-to-School Hub Full of Deals. Who Knew?
Back-to-school shopping can be an enormous hassle. Consider the lists: Four wide-ruled notebooks that aren’t too wide, four sharpened pencils and three that aren’t, nine blue folders that must be…
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How To Transform Boxed Mashed Potatoes Into a Cheap, Easy Dinner
Boxed mashed potatoes can be bland. These clever Reddit-approved tips add flavor, richness, and texture to upgrade them fast.
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I Went to Costco’s Tire Center To Replace My Flat Tire … and I Won’t Be Going Back
Finding parking is often the worst part of my day. That’s partly because I live in Los Angeles, a sprawling, car-centric megacity with horrific public transportation. But I’ll also readily…
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Cookies, Oils, and Gummy Bears, Oh My: The Cheapism Guide to Edibles
It’s hard to believe that it’s been over a decade since Colorado and Washington had the good sense to legalize cannabis for recreational use. Since then, the green stuff has…
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I Tried the TikTok-Loved Thomas Keller Zucchini, and Here’s the Verdict
Here’s the truth: I don’t love cooking, especially since I have two picky kids (and a husband who isn’t shy about voicing his opinions either). Dinner is a win if…
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These 5 Trader Joe’s Products Seem Vegetarian or Vegan But Actually Contain Animal Products
Now that plant-based diets are mainstream, you’d think that shopping for vegetarian and vegan groceries would be easy. But some products that seem like they don’t have animal products —…
