Shopping
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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 tips from a Costco veteran employee of 17 years will set…
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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 designs, and you might want to respect that boundary. Take…
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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 talking about those two-level, perfect-for-single-shoppers grocery carts. You know you…
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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 it seems that Americans have been using very different strategies…
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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 of thrifty minimalism and rock-bottom prices. And even in the…
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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 its stores every season with new and returning items, is…
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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,…
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Eat Your Leafy Greens: Here Are the Best (and Worst) Trader Joe’s Salads
Trader Joe’s is a lot of things, and while quick isn’t one of them, you may still find yourself popping in for lunch. There are a constant slew of seasonal,…
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‘Why Is This Air Fryer So Easy To Clean,’ Said No One Ever. Here’s How To Do It Right
Air fryers are a convenient, quick, and healthy way to fry up all kinds of food. But man, can they be a hassle to clean. No matter the brand, that…
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DIWhy? The 10 Worst Do-It-Yourself Projects We Found This Week
DIY (do-it-yourself) projects are a great way to save money and learn new skills. However, sometimes the result can be disastrous if not done properly. Poorly executed DIY projects can…
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‘Our Long National Nightmare Is Over’: This Costco Food Court Fave Is Returning — But Not Everyone Is Thrilled
Cue the airhorn and confetti canons because it’s finally happening: Onions are coming back to Costco’s food courts. A Redditor on r/Costco broke the news by posting a picture of…
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Best Bourbons Under $50 for Mint Juleps on Kentucky Derby Day
It’s tradition to celebrate the Kentucky Derby with free-flowing mint juleps. Whether making a classic version or putting a spin on it, you’ll still want to stock up on bourbon.…
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Screw Sephora: These Are My Favorite (and Least Favorite) Picks From Dollar General’s New Makeup Line, Believe Beauty
I’ve been a makeup junkie for as long as I can remember, starting with a makeup counter job and moving on to a role as a beauty editor. But as…
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Score One for the Consumer! Target Adds Curbside Returns
Does anyone else have a “these things need to be returned” pile somewhere in their home? Returning products that didn’t fit or just didn’t meet your expectations is one of…
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PSA: The Container Store Is Accepting Bed Bath & Beyond’s Defunct 20% Off Coupons — But Act Fast
After a years-long tailspin, Bed Bath & Beyond finally filed for bankruptcy this week, leaving a legacy of those big blue 20% off coupons behind. As of April 26, 2023,…
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From the ‘Seriously, You Do Not Need That’ Files: The Stupidest Products We Saw This Week
As anyone who has gone down the Amazon rabbit hole can tell you, there are many, many things you can buy that you probably don’t need. There are also products…
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Reddit’s Dumpster Divers Reveal Their Incredible Finds
The saying “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” couldn’t be more true for Redditors who save money by dumpster diving. If you thought there couldn’t possibly be anything worthwhile in…
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Is Your Gym Membership Holding You Hostage? Here’s How To Bust Out
Canceling a gym membership can feel like trying to bench press a boulder — it’s a heavy lift. First, you have to locate the membership contract you signed and break…
