Shopping
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These Are Costco’s Most ‘Overpriced’ Products, According to Superfans
In a recent Reddit thread, hundreds of fervent Costco fans came up with a long list of “overpriced” items that shoppers should skip at Costco. Here are some of the worst Costco deals — including some apparent victims of inflation…
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Supergoop vs. Trader Joe’s Sunscreen: Which One Is Better?
Spend enough time in Trader Joe’s and you’re likely to see dispirited shoppers gaze longingly at the skincare shelf before walking away empty-handed. Love isn’t at the heart of their disappointment — at least not the romantic kind. No, these…
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Where To Get Birthday Freebies and Discounts for Completely Free
While an incredible number of freebies revolve around free birthday meals, there are plenty of companies out there that will give you discounts and gifts on practically everything else on your special day. Company loyalty programs often offer free birthday…
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The World’s Most Amazing Sandwiches
There are so many variations of amazing sandwiches just here in the U.S. — fried chicken, roast beef, grilled cheese, a classic sub, and so on — that even contemplating what the rest of the world has on the menu…
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‘Stupidly Good’: 9 Expensive Foods Frugal Shoppers Could Never Give Up
As much as penny pinchers might want to live like cloistered monks, living off porridge and the fumes of self denial, everyone gives in to their desires eventually. Even Redditors on r/Frugal — a group that goes to extreme lengths…
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15 Things Not to Buy in a Grocery Store
There is so much advice when it comes to saving money on the grocery bill, from cooking at home over ordering take-out to shopping the store brand over name brand. But where you buy your products can have an impact…
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Best Spindrift Flavor: 10 Sparkling Water Flavors, Ranked
Ever since La Croix sparked a seltzer revolution, countless flavors and brands have competed for the market, offering zero-sugar alternatives to soda. Ever-popular brand Spindrift Sparkling Water has tweaked the…
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76 Attractions to See While Driving Across the Country
Cross-country road trips are as much a summer tradition as barbecues, fireworks, and clambakes. Packing up the car and heading off for adventures unknown makes for some of the fondest…
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The Best Fruit Snacks You Can Buy — and the Ones You Want To Avoid
What makes for the best fruit snack? If done right, these tasty morsels can be the highlight of the day for children, teenagers, and adults alike. So who makes the…
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15 Things You Should Never Put in the Dishwasher
While dishwashers offer a convenient way to clean up after meals (raise your hand if doing the dishes is your least favorite chore), they’re not a one-size-fits-all solution for every…
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Costco Online Shopping: The Big Differences Between Costco and Costco.com
In this brave new world of e-commerce, plenty of stores have tried to make their websites a seamless extension of their brick-and-mortar shopping experience. But even the biggest Costco fans…
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Lemon Curd, Chantilly Cake, and 5 Other ‘Hidden Gems’ at Trader Joe’s
Trader Joe’s store is so tiny and paired-down that it only takes a few visits to orient yourself. But despite the no-frills retailer’s small size, veteran shoppers on Reddit say…
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How To Make Zoodles, and Everything Else You Need To Know About Zucchini Noodles
Oodles of Zoodles Been hearing a lot about zoodles lately? Not sure what they are or how to make them? You’re not alone, and we’ve got your back. Here’s our…
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The ‘Saddest, Driest Excuse for a Donut’: Never Buy These 10 Trader Joe’s Fall Seasonal Products, Shoppers Say
Trader Joe’s announced its lineup of seasonal fall products last week, which means two things. First, with all those potent cinnamon brooms displayed at checkout, expect an all-out assault on the senses…
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Why Costco Japan Is a Shopper’s Dream, From Sushi to Appliances
With its vast warehouses, bulk products, and jumbo pizzas, Costco seems to follow the American maxim that bigger is better. Yet, the warehouse store has thrived in 11 countries across…
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Soups, Sprouts, and Stews: 13 Chorizo Recipes To Try Right Now
Have you found yourself with a surplus of chorizo sausage? Did you go a little bit nuts at the grocery store? If so, you’re a lucky person: The popular pork…
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The 20 Cheapest Grocery Stores in the U.S., According to Consumers
Have you noticed that prices continue to climb at the grocery store? That’s because inflation for food at home (aka groceries) remains high at 3.6% year-over-year. Prices are so elevated…
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15 Discontinued Trader Joe’s Products That Shoppers Miss the Most
Trader Joe’s is notorious for discontinuing products, so much so that superfans will stockpile enough peppermint Hold the Cones to last years (seriously). Even then, some products never return, leaving…
