Kitchen & Groceries
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Put On Your Noise-Canceling Headphones: Supermarkets Are Trying To Trick You With Music
The next time you’re at the grocery store, try to tune out the noise. That innocuous background music playing may have a hidden agenda. Stores may be using music to get you to buy more, according to research from University of Bath’s…
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Is Costco Cracking Down on Membership Sharing? Signs on Reddit Point to Yes
Costco fans on Reddit’s r/Costco community have noticed something at their favorite warehouse store lately: Costco appears to be cracking down on membership sharing. If you’re unfamiliar, it’s when the person who buys the Costco membership lets other people not…
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A National Summer Crisis: Ice Cream Inflation and Other Grocery Staples Rising in Cost
One minute we’re reeling from inflation at the grocery store and the next we’re being told price increases are slowing down. It’s inflation-induced whiplash, but it’s here to hit you where it hurts again. Here’s the latest round of grocery…
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I Tasted Trader Joe’s New Buttermilk Ranch Dressing — Here’s How It Compares to Hidden Valley Ranch
I have not had the best of luck with Trader Joe’s refrigerated dressings. The Green Goddess was nightmare fuel when I tried it, and there was one I only remember as … brown (it tasted… brown). So I didn’t have…
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This Easy Hack Will Make Your Bagged Lettuce Last for Weeks
I freely admit I am very dependent on bagged lettuce. What is it about washing and cutting fresh lettuce that seems so darn time-consuming? I’d rather go without salad than wash and cut some, and I’m pretty sure I’m not…
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This TikTok Video Is Proof That Online Grocery Shoppers Have Reached a New Level of Screwing Up Orders
A video is going viral on TikTok after a family placed a grocery order from Kroger that included a pound of green beans — but only one green bean was in the bag when they picked up their haul. The…
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Cheapism Favorites: Rebel Rabbit THC Seltzers Bring the High Without the Hangover
Rebel Rabbit High Seltzer Rebel Rabbit is a THC-infused seltzer made with both Delta 8 and Delta 9 THC. Best Price: $36 for a six pack from Rebel Rabbit Also…
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Costco vs. Trader Joe’s: Whose Key Lime Pie Reigns Supreme?
It’s summer, and that means all the bright and sunny citrus-filled seasonal items are back at stores like Costco and Trader Joe’s. I’m a lover of all things citrus, so…
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Trader Joe’s New Chocolatey Coated Peanut Butter Crispy Rice Bites Are Just 100 Calories , But Are They Any Good?
Like most people who are prone to snack, a new item at Trader Joe’s was something I was simply unable to resist. Even the (very long) name was enticing: Chocolatey…
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Skipping Wednesdays, Avoiding Samples, and Other Mistakes You’re Making When Shopping at Whole Foods
You’ve got a lot of plates spinning at the same time when you’re shopping at Whole Foods. It’s a delicate dance, that experience, toeing your way through premium products at…
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Something Fishy: Walmart Shoppers Shocked by Great Value Ingredient Labels
Whether you have a nut allergy, you’re avoiding foods with red dye 40, or you’re just mindful about what you eat, you might find yourself regularly reading ingredient labels, especially…
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‘Stop Giving These Fast-Food Places Your Money’: Viral TikTok Reveals the REAL Cheap Lunch MVP
Fast-food has a reputation rooted in cheap convenience, but it’s not always all that affordable. The last time I hit Taco Bell on an empty stomach, I about keeled over…
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Shopping at Sam’s Club? Avoid These Pricey Mistakes at All Costs
There’s an art to shopping at Sam’s Club, and if you know the ins and outs, you’ll be able to save even more money than you already are on bulk…
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15 Mistakes To Avoid When Shopping at Trader Joe’s
We all love Trader Joe’s. There are murals, there’s weird but oddly trendy food, and there’s usually a fully-stocked liquor department (depending on where you live). If you have to…
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Extreme Couponing Hot-Take: Are Stockpiles Wasteful?
On any good coupon connoisseur’s shelves, you’re liable to find rows of laundry detergent, dozens of shampoo bottles, cleaning products galore, and enough toothpaste to supply a dental office. To…
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‘Chick-fil-A Is Discontinued”: Mom Transforms Kitchen into a Cafeteria for Summer Break in Viral Video
School is almost out for the summer and parents everywhere are faced with the harsh reality that their ears will soon be subjected to round-the-clock, “I’m hungry,” and “Can I…
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Bulk Up, Baby! Ludicrously Giant Portions You Can Buy at Costco
It’s not exactly a secret that Costco has extra large quantities of practically everything one could imagine buying. After all, you don’t go there unless you’re ready to stock up.…
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Crunch Factor: Popular Kettle Chip Flavors, Ranked From Best to Worst
Kettle chips are made by cooking potato slices in hot oil for a lot longer than regular potato chips. The result is the thick, super crunchy chip with a deep…
