There are few on-the-go breakfasts as tasty or convenient as a Pop-Tart. Do you like them raw? Do you like them toasted? Do you like them frozen, which is apparently a thing, according to the box? No matter what your…
“Made in China” has veered away from being a three-word label on the bottom of products and is now the epicenter of hot topic discussion regarding trade and consumerism in the U.S. With so much outsourcing, it might surprise you…
Whether you love or hate white elephant gift exchanges, we can all agree that they’re pretty amusing — usually. Sometimes, someone gets a gift that’s not exactly appropriate and things turn very awkward very quickly. Whether the white elephant gift…
Costco superfans on the r/Costco Reddit forum are loyal to the warehouse club giant, but they also hold no punches if they feel like they’re getting ripped off. In one recent thread, u/datalife07 asked their fellow shoppers what products they stopped…
Loved for its convenience, accessibility, and wide array of products, Target is a one-stop shop for many consumers. The clean, well-organized aisles and competitive pricing attract a diverse customer base (it’s like a fancier version of Walmart, if you will).…
While you can buy staples like laundry detergent, trash bags, and eggs anywhere, Costco boasts some of the best prices on everyday products. In fact, you’ll never pay more than a 14-15% markup on the wholesaler’s stock thanks to its…
Finding a “hidden treasure” buried — sometimes in plain sight — in a thrift store isn’t an urban legend. Sure, you may not know anyone who’s paid off their mortgage…
There’s nothing like the smell of a spruce in your living room to make your home feel like the holiday season has arrived. The constant vacuuming of pine needles keeps…
Here’s the main thing I have to say about kringles: If you know, you know (and if you don’t, we’ll explain it on the next slide). This is the tippy-top…
With the wealth of knowledge available at our fingertips, it’s a true shame that so many of us still fall prey to all kinds of elaborate scams. And we’re not…
Yes, yes — I am beyond late to the Ikea party. But now I can proudly say I took my expectations (being overwhelmed, finding a stark warehouse setting, and tasting…
While buying pre-owned items can be a great way to cut costs and promote sustainability, there are some items where the downsides far outweigh the potential savings. Buying certain items used…
With the holiday season in full bloom, the trees trimmed, and the dangerously enticing smell of cookies and sweets filling the air, it’s time to start thinking about how you’re…
Given the long hours, traffic snarls, and other deliver snafus, being a driver for Amazon can feel like a thankless job — until this month. Amazon shoppers can send a…
This time of year, when we’re all trying to do what we can to keep our respective winter caves as clean and organized as possible, it might be tempting to…
The holidays are the time of the year when folks can come together, and catch up on all the wild, pleasant, not-so-pleasant, and everything else in-between moments of their lives…
Although there is plenty of merit to being prepared for a spontaneous all-out midday catastrophe to erupt during your day, and you really should make sure to keep certain items…
There are few beverages as synonymous with winter and cold weather as hot cocoa, and if you’ve got any Grinchless bones in your body, you may be looking to grab…