There are many reasons to love Costco, and it’s difficult to leave the store without spending $100 on things you didn’t have on your list. But there are some things it just doesn’t make sense to buy at warehouse stores. Variables…
The 1950s were a peak era for sandwiches. With mass-produced bread in every kitchen and convenience foods flooding the market, sandwiches became a fixture of everyday life. Some were built to impress at parties, others were thrown together from cans…
I scream, you scream, we all scream for free ice cream! That could be your mantra this weekend as fast food restaurants and other chains celebrate National Ice Cream Day on Sunday, July 20. If you and your family are…
If you’ve been craving artisanal cheese, you might be in luck. Trader Joe’s is planning a major expansion, with 30 new locations coming soon. Here’s everything you need to know, including where the new Trader Joe’s locations are opening. How…
Casseroles are great family comfort food. But sometimes they get complicated with lots of precooking and pans required to bring the components together. That’s where “dump casseroles” come in. The unusual name just means that you don’t have to do…
Thousands of people have flocked to RVing over the past couple of years. With so many gorgeous, under-the-radar RV destinations to visit, it’s really no surprise. Before you join the ranks, though, consider the many things new RVers wish they’d…
Do you remember the McDLT, the McSalad Shakers, or the McSpaghetti? Despite McDonald’s consistent and reliable image, it has tried and failed tons of different menu items over the years.…
For better or worse, tourist traps are part of the American landscape. Countless overhyped, colorful, quirky, and sometimes downright mystifying spots draw sightseers nationwide — at least, when a pandemic…
Roughly 1 in 3 American adults — about 36.6% — grab fast food every single day. On the other side, more than 38 million Americans (11.6%) live with diabetes, and nearly…
People can’t seem to get enough of Costco, with its cavernous warehouse stores, cheap gas stations, generous return policies, and busy food courts. So the company is giving people what…
Sadly, we’ve come to expect fast-food restaurants to cut corners and use processed (aka fake) cheese, but you might be delighted to discover that a few places still use the…
It always feels great to discard your old, unwanted junk and then bask in your newly clutter-free space — until 10 or 20 years later, when you’re browsing an antique…
The fast-food burger-and-fries debate will rage on forever. By this point, most people are extremely brand-loyal in the fast-food world when it comes to the entree. But one thing you…
At Costco, you’re here to do two things: Sample something delicious and save money. Once you’ve had your little mac and cheese ball or new flavor of hummus and pita…
Since filing for bankruptcy in May, pharmacy chain Rite Aid has been spiraling down the drain. The company has closed hundreds of locations every month, leaving many people scrambling to…
Progress is great — unless you’re a Boomer. While the rest of the world is streaming, tapping, scrolling, and cashless-paying their way through life, many Baby Boomers are out here…
Just because a meal is inexpensive and simple to prepare doesn’t mean it can’t also be satisfying and delicious. No-fuss, one-pot recipes offer a great option for everyone, from retirees…
Like so many other things you don’t need to buy, many cleaning products simply don’t work well, do more harm than good, or can be skipped in favor of a…