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Recipes That Won’t Heat Up The Kitchen
Whether you don’t have access to an oven and stovetop or simply don’t want to heat up your house in the summer, you can prepare diverse and satisfying recipes without those conveniences. Instead, rely on smaller appliances such as a…
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Does Costco Have Scan and Go at Checkout? Here’s Everything You Need To Know
We’ll cut straight to the chase: Costco does not have scan and go. The service, a favorite at Sam’s Club warehouses, lets consumers scan products and pay with their phones. The time-saving feature, which allows you to skip the checkout…
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26 Best Costco Gluten-Free Items To Buy Right Now
There’s been an explosion of gluten-free foods in grocery stores over the last several years, and Costco is no slouch when it comes to courting shoppers who need or want to skip wheat and other dicey grains. We recently browsed…
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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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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…
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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…
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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
There are very few foods that represent the magic of comfort food like mashed potatoes. The umami bomb of butter and gravy sinking into starchy, creamy potatoes often plays in…
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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…
