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The Most Unnecessary Flavors From Classic Food Brands
In today’s more-is-more world, basic foods no longer seem to cut it. From outrageous concoctions like turkey-flavored candy corn to earnest but questionable attempts at flavor innovation (chocolate hummus, anyone?), familiar brands of foods are pushing the envelope enough to tear…
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The Best Restaurant Gift Cards With ‘Buy One Get One Free’ Deals
Nothing speaks to the spirit of mindful holiday gift-giving like this list of the best gift card deals where you get a gift back for yourself. Times are tough out there, and it’s becoming increasingly common to see inspired online…
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What Is Woot? Here’s Everything You Need To Know
As someone who is addicted to shopping on Amazon, I’m embarrassed to admit that Woot has never really come to my attention. It’s been around for a while, but I never checked out the discounts available on the site. If…
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Costco, Trader Joe’s, Aldi: How Do They Stay So Cheap?
Customers can buy quinoa at Trader Joe’s for half the price they would pay at Whole Foods Market. Customers are promised up to 50% savings by buying daily necessities at Aldi. More than 90% of Costco members renew their memberships, because…
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Is Instacart+ Worth It? Here’s What I Found Out
Instacart is a grocery delivery beast, there’s no doubt about it. While the online grocery delivery service provides an unparalleled level of convenience when it comes to grocery shopping, it definitely isn’t cheap. Much like Postmates, DoorDash, and any other…
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‘Son of a Nutcracker!’ These ‘Elf’-Inspired Foods Have Us Drooling
The Will Ferrel-led classic Christmas movie “Elf” turned 20 years old this year (feeling old yet?) and companies everywhere jumped on the opportunity to unveil new “Elf” themed food products just in time for the holiday hoopla. From pancakes to…
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Things You Should Never Clean With Dish Soap
Plenty of us have found ourselves possessed by the fleeting though wonderfully productive desire to make our kitchens and valuables as clean as humanly possible. It’s not uncommon to naturally…
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9 Aldi German Christmas Treats To Try This Holiday Season
We are officially in the thick of the holiday season, which means Aldi has brought back its “made in Germany” Christmas treats. The German-based grocer’s Winternacht line (Winternacht means “Winter…
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These Are the Best Trader Joe’s Soups, According to Superfans
Soup is the perfect cold-weather comfort food. Just crack open a can, turn on your stove, and voila — you’ve got a warm and cozy dinner. With its wealth of pre-cooked…
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21 Trader Joe’s Holiday Items, Ranked: What To Binge, What To Skip
When Trader Joe’s holiday items drop, it’s a big deal. Throughout the winter season, it can feel like it’s all people are talking about. Since the cult-favorite grocery store offers…
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‘Home Alone’: How Much Kevin’s Grocery Haul Would Cost Today
Despite barely being able to see over the shopping cart, little Kevin McAllister took to the grocery store in “Home Alone,” and the entire scene is one of the holiday…
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Never Eat Stale Cereal Again With This Genius TikTok Hack
I was today years old when I learned how to properly close a cereal box. If you also thought the correct way was by closing the top panels and tucking them…
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Splurges You Won’t Regret, According to Redditors
The key to executing the proper and successful splurge that leaves you with zero buyer’s remorse is to do the homework and put the strategic feelers out for what splurges…
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The ‘Best Employee in Walmart History’ Just Signed Off for Her Final Shift
November 16, 2023 marked the end of an era. After a decade of loyal employment, Walmart employee Gail Lewis signed off from her final shift in a tearful goodbye that…
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Frozen Finds: 3 Trader Joe’s Croissants, Ranked
The French are spoiled. Walk down any street in France, and you’ll stumble upon an independent bakery selling flaky, buttery crescent-shaped gems for pocket change. In the U.S., most people…
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Gifts for Women That Are $10 or Less (But Don’t Look Like It)
When your gift list includes a lot of ladies, from sisters to cousins, friends to co-workers, it can be a real challenge when you need to stick to a tight…
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15 Ground Veal Recipes To Make When Ground Beef Won’t Cut It
Whether you find it ethical to eat veal or not, there’s no denying how good it tastes. Saddled with some extra ground veal that you’re trying to use? Though in…
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The 7 Most Expensive Pens in the World
Do you like to journal by hand? Is doodling a way of life? Are you writing a novel on the riverbank in the 1600s? These are all equally valid reasons…
