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The Only Trader Joe’s Desserts That Are Worth Your Money
Trader Joe’s may be better known for its zany snacks and inexpensive frozen foods, but it has plenty to offer the shopper with a sweet tooth. Whether you want a bakery-worthy treat, cookies, ice cream, or something more unexpected, here are…
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These Chains Are Giving Out Free Pretzels for National Pretzel Day (April 26)
If you’ve ever felt personally victimized by the price of a single pretzel at the mall, this Saturday is your redemption arc. National Pretzel Day falls on April 26, and in honor of the noble twisted dough, several big-name chains…
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Costco Business Center: Locations, FAQs, and Why You Should Shop Here
You’ve probably hit your local Costco for $1.50 hot dog combos, pallets of snacks, and pre-made meals — but Costco Business Center is a whole different beast. Designed with local businesses in mind, it offers massive quantities, commercial-grade items, and…
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How to Shop at Costco Without a Membership in 2025
Costco is known for unbeatable deals on groceries, electronics, and household essentials, but a membership has traditionally been the golden ticket through the door. As of 2025, Costco has tightened the rules for non-members: membership card scanning is now required…
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FDA to Ban Food Dyes Found in Cheetos, Skittles, and Other Popular Foods by 2026
If your snack drawer looks like a bag of highlighters, enjoy it while you can. The FDA just announced it would be phasing out petroleum-based synthetic dyes from the U.S. food supply by the end of 2026. This includes common…
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15 Strange and Surprising Facts About Your Favorite Candy
Right up there with otters holding hands and double rainbows, candy is one of those things in life that just makes you happy. Candies have existed for thousands of years, long before vending machines and Halloween buckets. Ancient cultures boiled…
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What Americans Would Choose for Their ‘Last Meal’ in Each State
If you’ve ever been part of the “Last meal” conversation, you know that it’s something to take seriously. What would be your final meal before you shuffled off this mortal…
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8 of the Most Common Money Myths Debunked
While it might seem like frugality is all about pinching pennies and self-denial, that’s just one of many money-saving myths that don’t hold up to scrutiny. Let’s say, for instance,…
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Easy Casserole Recipes You Can Make with Rotisserie Chicken
Who doesn’t love a $5 rotisserie chicken? They’re a convenient, timesaving shortcut, delicious, and one of the cheapest meats you can buy. You can make practically anything with them, from…
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These Are the Only Peanut Butters Worth Buying
There are two types of people: people who obsess over peanut butter, and people who have a fatal peanut allergy. And even then, sometimes it’s a Venn diagram. Whether it’s…
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10 of the Oldest Desserts in History
A sweet treat at the end of your meal is timeless, especially when you consider how long people have been enjoying it. Dessert stretches as far back into the past…
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Target Baby Food Recalled for Lead Contamination
It seems like nothing you buy at the grocery store is safe anymore, and now that unfortunately includes baby food. Target quietly issued a recall on some of its store…
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Skip the Road Trip: Bake Your Way Across America With These 12 Legendary State Pie Recipes
From Alaska’s campfire salmon pie to Florida’s no-bake Key Lime, these regional desserts prove there’s a lot more to America than apple and pumpkin.Pie is as American as, well, you…
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9 Worst Kirkland Signature Products, According to Costco Shoppers
Many of Costco’s Kirkland Signature label are popular—but not all are hits. These are the worst Kirkland Signature products, according to shoppers.
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How Much A Dozen Eggs Cost The Year You Were Born
In 2025, egg prices have gone through the roof, with some stores charging over $10 per dozen. The reason is a massive avian flu outbreak that’s wiped out millions of hens,…
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5 Name-Brand Items That Are Always Superior
A wise person once said, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” They were certainly onto something with that wisdom-soaked sentiment, and it’s never rung more true. In this day…
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Why Women Are Taxed More on Underwear Than Men
Unlike men’s tighty whities, women’s underwear has long been considered fashion, but does that mean women should pay more for their undergarments? Nevertheless, they do. Women pay a higher tariff…
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The 10 Best (and Worst) States for Retirement
Trying to decide where to spend your Golden Years? Take a look at the best states for retirement, and which ones you might avoid.
