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A Beloved Costco Food Court Favorite Returns — But Fans Are NOT Happy With the New Price
If you thought you were thrilled about the return of chopped onions to Costco’s food court a couple week ago, wait until you hear this: The chicken caesar salad is back. SALADS ARE BACK BABY – PITTSBURGH! by u/thatdaxton in…
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Don’t Miss These Perks of Costco and Sam’s Club Membership
To make the most of a Sam’s Club or Costco membership, smart shoppers partake in more than bargains on bulk merchandise — wholesale clubs offer members a host of free services and deals. Some, like the free samples, are a downright essential…
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Buyer’s Remorse: The Internet Shares the Purchases It Regrets
We’ve all been there — paying for something pricey and then really regretting it. And by the time you realize it was a mistake to spend your money on it, the opportunity to get your cash back is usually long…
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Coffee Makers, Margarita Machines, and More — These Last-Minute Amazon Deals Make for Great Mother’s Day Gifts
When she says “don’t get me anything for Mother’s Day,” she sort of means it. Sleep, alone time, and someone else cleaning up are probably at the top of the list. But if you must get mom an actual present…
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Weddings, Casinos, and Other Things Redditors Say Are the Biggest Waste of Money
Ah, the age-old debate about what’s worth spending our hard-earned cash on. Some folks argue that weddings are nothing but an expensive party and a massive waste of money, while others say casinos and bottled water are the ultimate waste…
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Do You Need a Potty Pillow? We Won’t Judge (Yes, We Will)
Have you ever sat down on the toilet and thought to yourself, “Gosh, this would be so much more comfortable with a pillow?” Neither have we. So we were extremely fascinated to see that the world’s first luxury toilet pillow…
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Let’s Talk About Costco’s New Confetti Cookies
Cheapism staffers Jenn Magid and Lacey Muszynski got their hands on Costco’s newest bakery sensation, confetti cookies. Are they worth the hype? Here’s what they had to say about it.…
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Should You Buy a Pink Pineapple or Just Light a $10 Bill on Fire? The Choice Is Yours
New, exotic fruits are popping up in grocery stores all over the U.S., giving boring old apples and bananas a run for their money. I ran across the latest debutante,…
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Moldy Baked Goods From Costco Infuriate Shoppers — But Redditors Say This Trick Keeps Them Fresh
There are plenty of reasons to adore Costco: a food court that slings pizza slices bigger than your head and offers the best deal on the planet for a hot-dog-soft-drink…
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Swiffer Sweeper? More Like Swiffer Cheaper With These Sustainable Refill Hacks
Swiffer owes its success to a “razor and blades” business model. First, they hook you with a low-priced mop, and soon enough, you’re stuck buying pricey refills for the lifespan…
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10 Valuable Secrets Costco Employees Aren’t Telling You
Though Costco is pretty upfront about its business practices and has a largely positively reviewed workplace (credit the above-average starting pay and excellent benefits), which can’t always be said about…
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Love a Costco Bargain? Hate the Shopping Experience? A Costco Veteran Shares 7 Tips You Need to Know
Shopping at Costco can feel like a game of battle royale — you gotta have a few tricks up your sleeve to snag the best deals. Luckily, these seven insider…
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Costco Fail: TikToker Gets a Blank Cake and Learns About Bakery Policy the Hard Way
The next time the siren song of Costco’s half-sheet cake with the to-die-for (and drool-over) mousse filling calls out to you, remember: The wholesale club’s bakery does not do special…
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People Have Strong Opinions About Shopping Cart Design: Here’s Why
You may have seen them at your grocery store. You may have coveted them. Or worse, you know the store has them but they never seem to be available. I’m…
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Generation Gap: Boomers and Zoomers Shop Differently
If we hear about how inflation continues to bust household budgets one more time, we may scream. We are very much aware of rising prices, thank you very much. But…
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‘They Taste Like Cardboard Now’: Aldi Superfans Say These 9 Products Have Gone Downhill
Aldi doesn’t exactly roll out the red carpet for its customers. Rather, the German supermarket chain embraces its austere roots, foregoing flashy displays, gratis shopping bags, and baggers in favor…
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Summer Lovin’ at Trader Joe’s: Fans Can’t Get Enough of These 8 Seasonal Favorites
There can’t be a season more suited for snacking than summer. We’ve got sun, we’ve got patios, and we’ve got cold beverages. Trader Joe’s, known for its ability to rejuvenate…
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The Nissan Leaf Is Set To Be the Cheapest Electric Car — But Is It Worth the Price?
In April, General Motors announced that it was scrapping the Chevrolet Bolt, ending production later this year. That’s a big deal — not because the Bolt was the perfect car,…
