Heather McClees

Heather McClees is a nutritionist and freelance writer from South Carolina who covers health, food, and lifestyle topics for a variety of online publications. She has a B.S. in Nutrition Science and Dietetics and a background in communications and news journalism.
    Why I (Finally) Canceled My Costco Membership After 6 Years
    “I’ve saved almost $500 in the course of a year.”
    Heather McClees
    Aug 1, 2023
    Everything You Need to Know About Grocery Flowers, According to a Former Supermarket Florist
    Plus, how to keep them fresh longer.
    Heather McClees
    May 12, 2024
    The Biggest Thing I Learned Since Canceling My Costco Membership One Year Ago
    It has to do with the freezer section.
    Heather McClees
    Mar 28, 2024
    3 Easy Ways to See What’s Going on Sale at Costco Way Before It Actually Does
    Including when sales start and end.
    Heather McClees
    Mar 12, 2024
    5 Groceries I Started Buying at Walmart to Save Money
    Groceries
    Including her go-to boxed cereal!
    Heather McClees
    Mar 30, 2023
    3 Kirkland Signature Items This Nutritionist Always Buys at Costco
    Groceries
    She buys at least four bags of this one freezer item!
    Heather McClees
    Feb 19, 2023
    6 Costco Staples I’m Stocking Up On for Soup Season
    Groceries
    Number two might surprise you.
    Heather McClees
    Oct 26, 2022
    3 Big Ways Aldi Helps Me Save on Groceries Every Week
    Groceries
    Don't sleep on the produce section.
    Heather McClees
    Oct 18, 2022
    The Costco Hack That Helps Me Stick to My Grocery Budget
    Groceries
    No more impulse buys (or at least fewer of them)!
    Heather McClees
    Sep 20, 2022
    These Are the 7 Costco Groceries I’m Buying on Repeat Right Now
    Groceries
    Including frozen breakfast and dinner shortcuts!
    Heather McClees
    Sep 17, 2022
    6 New Frozen Desserts This Nutritionist Is Buying Now Before Summer Ends
    Groceries
    Including Popsicles, dairy-free pints, chocolate-covered fruit, and more!
    Heather McClees
    Sep 2, 2022
    8 Groceries (for $5 or Less!) This Nutritionist Always Has in Her Fridge
    Groceries
    Including four bottles of the best cold brew she's ever tried.
    Heather McClees
    Aug 26, 2022
    The $6 Freezer Find That’s Helping Me Eat More Veggies
    Groceries
    They take just 35 seconds in the microwave!
    Heather McClees
    Jul 30, 2022
    3 Clever Ways to Save Money at Costco
    Groceries
    Including one that took six months of research!
    Heather McClees
    Jul 25, 2022
    I’m a Nutritionist and These Are the 12 Costco Groceries I Buy to Eat More Veggies
    Groceries
    Including frozen dinner shortcuts, grab-and-go snacks, fresh produce, and more!
    Heather McClees
    Jul 11, 2022
    7 Meat-Free Costco Groceries You Can (and Should) Grill
    Groceries
    Including lots of fresh produce and two kinds of burgers!
    Heather McClees
    Jun 1, 2022
    I’m a Nutritionist and These Are the Ready-to-Eat Breakfast Options I’ve Been Buying on Repeat
    Groceries
    Including bites, bars, oats, and more!
    Heather McClees
    May 24, 2022
    5 Not-to-Be Missed Costco Breakfast Finds — They’re All Ready in 5 Minutes or Less
    Groceries
    A warm double chocolate muffin in just 35 seconds! Yes, please.
    Heather McClees
    May 11, 2022
    The $10 Costco Snack I’m Stocking in My Freezer While I Gear Up for Summer
    Groceries
    "They are the perfect little something to cap off any warm-weather meal."
    Heather McClees
    Apr 30, 2022
    I'm a Nutritionist and These Are the Breakfast Finds I've Been Buying on Repeat
    Groceries
    They're all just $5 or less!
    Heather McClees
    Apr 26, 2022
    I’m a Nutritionist and I Buy This Bag of Frozen Vegetables Every Time I Go to Costco
    Groceries
    Why settle for one frozen veg when you can have five?
    Heather McClees
    Apr 18, 2022
    7 Not-to-Be-Missed Groceries in the Baking Aisle — Even If You Don’t Bake
    Groceries
    Sometimes I wonder why these items aren't shelved in other parts of the store!
    Heather McClees
    Mar 12, 2022
    I Figured Out How to (Essentially) Get My Costco Membership for Free
    Groceries
    This trick might just work for you, too.
    Heather McClees
    Mar 9, 2022
    7 New Costco Snacks I’m Buying on Repeat (Bonus: They’re All Less than $10)
    Groceries
    Everything crackers! Chocolate-covered clusters! Frozen ice cream cookie sandwiches!
    Heather McClees
    Feb 19, 2022
    I’m a Nutritionist and These Are the 7 Costco Snacks I’m Buying for Super Bowl This Year
    Groceries
    Including two cheesy dips, veggie tots, and a keto-friendly lasagna!
    Heather McClees
    Feb 11, 2022
    7 Costco Dinner Staples I’m Buying on Repeat This Year
    Groceries
    Including plant-based items, flavorful shortcuts, and a pizza kit!
    Heather McClees
    Jan 9, 2022
    The 10 Costco Groceries I’m Buying to Start Off 2022 (They’re All $10 or Less)
    Groceries
    Including frozen fruit and vegetables, breakfast staples, and more!
    Heather McClees
    Jan 3, 2022
    The Best Thing I’ve Learned About Ordering Groceries Online with Costco
    Groceries
    Attention, Costco members!
    Heather McClees
    Dec 20, 2021
    The 3 Costco Groceries I Use to Make Breakfast Every Single Day
    Groceries
    Grab a spoon!
    Heather McClees
    Dec 11, 2021
    The 5 Best Costco Breakfast Finds to Buy for the Holidays
    Groceries
    Including cinnamon rolls that taste like homemade!
    Heather McClees
    Dec 4, 2021
    10 Best Desserts to Buy at Costco for Thanksgiving
    Groceries
    Including pie, cheese, cake, cheesecake, and more!
    Heather McClees
    Nov 21, 2021
    5 of the Best Kitchen Gifts to Buy at Costco (They’re All $135 or Less)
    Tools
    Including a KitchenAid food processor, a Keurig, and more!
    Heather McClees
    Nov 17, 2021
    6 of the Best Plant-Based Frozen Appetizers to Buy at the Grocery Store Right Now
    Groceries
    Including cauliflower wings, chick'n tenders, and more.
    Heather McClees
    Nov 17, 2021
    The 5 Best Frozen Appetizers to Buy at Costco Right Now
    Groceries
    Including a dessert option!
    Heather McClees
    Nov 15, 2021
    10 Groceries from Costco I’m Buying on Repeat This Fall (They’re All Just $10 or Less)
    Groceries
    Including a baking swap that doubles as a frosty-like treat!
    Heather McClees
    Nov 1, 2021
    The 5 Best Small Appliances You Can Buy at Costco Right Now
    Shopping
    These all make great holiday gifts. Just saying.
    Heather McClees
    Oct 17, 2021