Shopping
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Lemon Curd, Chantilly Cake, and 5 Other ‘Hidden Gems’ at Trader Joe’s
Trader Joe’s store is so tiny and paired-down that it only takes a few visits to orient yourself. But despite the no-frills retailer’s small size, veteran shoppers on Reddit say that some products fly under the radar, especially if they’re…
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How To Make Zoodles, and Everything Else You Need To Know About Zucchini Noodles
Oodles of Zoodles Been hearing a lot about zoodles lately? Not sure what they are or how to make them? You’re not alone, and we’ve got your back. Here’s our complete guide to zoodles, from how to cook them with…
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The ‘Saddest, Driest Excuse for a Donut’: Never Buy These 10 Trader Joe’s Fall Seasonal Products, Shoppers Say
Trader Joe’s announced its lineup of seasonal fall products last week, which means two things. First, with all those potent cinnamon brooms displayed at checkout, expect an all-out assault on the senses the next time you enter your local store. And second,…
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Why Costco Japan Is a Shopper’s Dream, From Sushi to Appliances
With its vast warehouses, bulk products, and jumbo pizzas, Costco seems to follow the American maxim that bigger is better. Yet, the warehouse store has thrived in 11 countries across a variety of cultures — though with some adjustments. At…
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Soups, Sprouts, and Stews: 13 Chorizo Recipes To Try Right Now
Have you found yourself with a surplus of chorizo sausage? Did you go a little bit nuts at the grocery store? If so, you’re a lucky person: The popular pork sausage is far more versatile than you might expect. Just…
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The 20 Cheapest Grocery Stores in the U.S., According to Consumers
Have you noticed that prices continue to climb at the grocery store? That’s because inflation for food at home (aka groceries) remains high at 3.6% year-over-year. Prices are so elevated that more consumers are shopping at multiple retailers to find…
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Savor the Flavor: National Cheeseburger Day Deals at Popular Burger Chains
Food “holidays” are as weird as the people who probably created them. But no matter the reason National Cheeseburger Day exists, we should thank the creator because it means we…
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What Is Sushi-Grade Fish? Here’s Why Experts Say the Label Is Meaningless
We’ll cut to the chase: The terms sushi- and sashimi-grade are meaningless. That’s because no one — not the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), nor the U.S. Department of Agriculture…
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17 Fall Comfort Food Recipes for Your Instant Pot
Fall is finally here and kitchens everywhere are putting burgers and pasta salads on the back burner in favor of hearty comfort foods. Some of the best comfort foods can…
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9 Things You Should Never Do at Costco, According to Employees
If you want to know what war feels like, head to Costco during the holidays. Armed with large metal carts, hordes of deal-hungry shoppers fly through the aisles, snatching up…
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9 Everyday Items You Should Never Skimp On, According to Redditors
Sometimes pinching pennies can get in the way of your saving goals — or just make your life a lot harder. A pair of hiking boots that you plan on wearing…
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Costco Superfans Share Their Favorite Discontinued Products
Shopping at Costco is full of highs and lows. One moment you’re devouring a twisted churro, and the next you find out the combo pizza has been discontinued. Costco shoppers…
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Inflation Busters: 5 Bang-For-Your-Buck Ways to Spend $100 at Costco
At a store like Trader Joe’s, $100 might seem like a decent chunk of change. But at Costco, where one recent survey found that the average shopper spends $100 per…
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Doughnut Battle: Dunkin’ vs. Krispy Kreme: Which Tastes Better?
Doughnuts are a beautiful thing: We’ve basically invented a way to eat dessert for breakfast — and though it seems like every U.S. city has its own favorite local doughnut…
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13 Dead Fashion Brands We Miss
Fashion is notoriously fickle. Jordache jeans — called “one of the brands that defined the ’80s” by NPR, were found in the Rollback section of Walmart as recently as 2018…
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Insider Secrets for Saving Time and Money at Costco
With its low prices and growing number of affordable services, Costco remains one of the best places to buy in bulk and fill up — a must when inflation is raging.…
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I Ranked the 10 Best Cold Brew Coffees Out There. Here Are the Only Ones I Would Buy Again
There are two kinds of people in this world: You’re either a coffee drinker or you’re not. As someone who once wrote about coffee for a trade magazine, you can…
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10 Best Ways To Spend $20 at Trader Joe’s — From Scandinavian Swimmers to Peanut Butter Cups
If you had just $20 to spend at Trader Joe’s (chump change these days, we know), what would you get? It’s a fun thought experiment, if only because it reveals…
