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Aldi Just Leaked Info on More than 100 New Groceries Hitting Stores This January — These Are the 10 We’re Most Excited About
Groceries
Chocolate waffles, spinach ravioli, Valentine's Day treats, and more!
Mara Weinraub
Jan 1, 2023
We’re a Family of 3 in Illinois and Shop Mostly at Aldi and Costco — We Spent $205 on a Week’s Worth of Groceries
Grocery Diaries
Here's everything we bought and what we made.
Mara Weinraub
Dec 29, 2022
We’re a Family of 3 in Georgia and Shop Mostly at Kroger — We Spent $127 on a Week’s Worth of Groceries
Grocery Diaries
"We cook three dinner recipes per week, plus a Wednesday 'snack plate' night."
Mara Weinraub
Dec 8, 2022
The Single Best Thing You Can Do Right Now to Keep Your Grocery Budget in Check
Groceries
Give it a try for one month!
Mara Weinraub
Dec 2, 2022
Aldi Just Leaked Info on 122 New Groceries Hitting Stores This December — These Are the 10 We’re Most Excited About
Groceries
Including tree AND star-shaped gnocchi!
Mara Weinraub
Dec 1, 2022
The Splurgy Bottle I’m Gifting to All My Friends This Year (No, It’s Not Wine)
Groceries
I traveled to Tuscany to witness first-hand what goes into it.
Mara Weinraub
Nov 30, 2022
There Are 473 Holiday Items Hitting Trader Joe’s Stores This Season — These Are the 20 Staffers Are Most Excited About
Groceries
Including a trio of cheeses!
Mara Weinraub
Nov 29, 2022
We’re a Family of 4 in Kansas and Shop Mostly at Costco and Sprouts — Here’s How Much We Spent on Groceries This Week
Grocery Diaries
"We cook mostly at home and are professional picnickers and snack haulers."
Mara Weinraub
Nov 24, 2022
11 Grocery Shortcuts You Should Stash in Your Fridge, According to Chefs and Pro Cooks
Groceries
Immensely flavorful sauces, pastas, pastes, and more.
Mara Weinraub
Nov 22, 2022
3 Things You Should Know Before Buying Your Next Bottle of Olive Oil, According to an Expert
Groceries
Number two is not always easy to spot.
Mara Weinraub
Nov 11, 2022
Trader Joe’s Just Leaked Info on 3 New Wines Hitting Stores Very Soon
Groceries
Very soon can't come soon enough.
Mara Weinraub
Nov 8, 2022
We’re a Family of 3 in Ireland and Shop Mostly at Lidl and Supervalu — Here’s How Much We Spent on a Week’s Worth of Groceries
Grocery Diaries
Here's what they bought and what they made with it all.
Mara Weinraub
Nov 3, 2022
Aldi Is Cutting Prices on More than 50 Thanksgiving Groceries
Groceries
Including an apple pie for less than $5!
Mara Weinraub
Nov 2, 2022
5 New-School Fruit Snacks You’ll Want to Buy on Repeat This Fall
Groceries
A must-have in your lunch-box rotation.
Mara Weinraub
Nov 1, 2022
Aldi Just Leaked Info on 101 New Groceries Hitting Stores This November — These Are the 10 We’re Most Excited About
Groceries
Holiday faves! Dinner shortcuts! Frozen desserts! And more!
Mara Weinraub
Oct 28, 2022
We’re a Family of 4 in New Hampshire and Shop Mostly at Hannaford — Here’s How Much We Spent on Groceries This Week
Groceries
They also keep six backyard hens, who provide them with about three dozen eggs a week.
Mara Weinraub
Oct 27, 2022
6 Grocery Staples That Are Cheaper at Sam’s Club than Costco
Groceries
Even Costco members buy these items at Sam's.
Mara Weinraub
Oct 27, 2022
Aldi Just Leaked Info on Dozens of Advent Calendars Hitting Stores in November — Including 3 New Ones
Groceries
Mark your calendar!
Mara Weinraub
Oct 25, 2022
We’re Pairing Candy with These Cheeses (Yes, Really!)
Groceries
It's the best thing to do with your Halloween stash — trust!
Mara Weinraub
Oct 23, 2022
The Top 10 Food Trends for 2023, According to Whole Foods
Groceries
Avocado oil, dates, and repurposed pulp top the list!
Mara Weinraub
Oct 19, 2022
We’re a Family of 5 in Ohio and Shop Mostly at Costco and Kroger — Here’s How Much We Spent on Groceries This Week
Grocery Diaries
They purchase chicken, fish, meat, some produce, and pantry staples at Costco.
Mara Weinraub
Oct 15, 2022
7 Insider Secrets for Saving Big at the Deli Counter
Groceries
According to a deli worker.
Mara Weinraub
Oct 13, 2022
The Trader Joe’s Sample Station Is Back — Here’s What You Need to Know
Groceries
Happy sampling!
Mara Weinraub
Oct 6, 2022
Trader Joe’s Just Leaked Info on a Totally Top-Secret Frozen Pastry — And It Might Be Even Better than the Beloved Chocolate Croissants
Groceries
I already cannot wait to get my hands on one.
Mara Weinraub
Oct 4, 2022
I Tried 13 Frozen Appetizers at Dollar Tree — These Are the 3 I’ll Buy Again
Groceries
They're only $1.25!
Mara Weinraub
Oct 4, 2022
Aldi Just Leaked Info on Dozens of New Groceries Hitting Stores This October — These Are the 10 We’re Most Excited About
Groceries
Pizza! Potato chips! Frozen fruit! And more!
Mara Weinraub
Oct 1, 2022
I’m a Business Analyst in Seattle — I Spent $85 on a Week’s Worth of Groceries and Came in $15 Under Budget
Grocery Diaries
"I don't mind making a meal and eating it for several days in a row."
Mara Weinraub
Sep 29, 2022
The One Small Thing Aldi Does to Speed Up Checkout
Groceries
It’s right there in black and white.
Mara Weinraub
Sep 23, 2022
The Single Biggest Reason Trader Joe’s Products Are Discontinued
Groceries
Here's what happened to that peach salsa.
Mara Weinraub
Sep 19, 2022
I’m a Data Specialist and Shop Mostly at Giant Food and Acme — I Spent $60 on a Week’s Worth of Groceries
Groceries
"What sounds good to me can change in an instant and it's important that my shopping reflects that."
Mara Weinraub
Sep 15, 2022
The 20 Fall Groceries the Trader Joe’s Staff Is Most Excited About
Groceries
Number six has new favorite dinner shortcut written all over it.
Mara Weinraub
Sep 13, 2022
This Carrot Cake Is Legendary in My Family — And Requires Zero Grating
We bet you can't guess what the secret ingredient is.
Mara Weinraub
Sep 1, 2022
Aldi Just Leaked Info on Dozens of New Groceries Hitting Stores This September — These Are the 10 We’re Most Excited About
Groceries
Dinner shortcuts, German-inspired treats, bold snacks, and more!
Mara Weinraub
Sep 1, 2022
14 Trader Joe’s Hacks You Should Try, According to Employees
Groceries
Open your chips from the bottom!
Mara Weinraub
Aug 31, 2022
I Work in the Entertainment Industry and My Husband Is an Actor and Restaurant Server — We Spent $65 on a Week’s Worth of Groceries
Grocery Diaries
"I also started a garden this summer."
Mara Weinraub
Aug 25, 2022
I’m a Financial Education Coordinator and My Husband Is a Diesel Mechanic — We Spent $104 on a Week’s Worth of Groceries and Came in $11 Under Budget
Groceries
Here's everything we bought and what we made.
Mara Weinraub
Aug 11, 2022
I’m a Data Analyst and My Boyfriend’s a Preschool Teacher — We Spent $109 on a Week’s Worth of Groceries
Grocery Diaries
"I use a designated whiteboard to plan out dinner and who will cook it."
Mara Weinraub
Jul 28, 2022
Aldi Just Leaked Info on 101 New Groceries Hitting Stores This August — These Are the 10 We’re Most Excited About
Groceries
Including a trio of two-minute meals!
Mara Weinraub
Jul 27, 2022
This $7 Freezer Find Is My New Favorite Side
Groceries
Dipping sauce included!
Mara Weinraub
Jul 26, 2022
8 Corn-Shopping Tips from Farmers and Grocery Store Managers
Groceries
Including why you should shuck your corn at home.
Mara Weinraub
Jul 23, 2022
8 Things You Need to Know Before You Shop for Ground Beef, According to Local Butchers
Groceries
Ask your butcher if they'll vacuum seal it!
Mara Weinraub
Jul 15, 2022
We’re a Family of 4 in New Jersey and Shop Mostly at Costco and ShopRite — Here’s How Much We Spent on Groceries This Week
Grocery Diaries
Here's everything we bought and what we made.
Mara Weinraub
Jul 14, 2022
9 Breakfast Finds You’ll Want to Buy on Repeat at Dollar Tree
Groceries
They're all $1.25.
Mara Weinraub
Jul 10, 2022
The $4 Trader Joe’s Salad Kit I’m Buying All Summer Long
Kitchn's Week Off
The dressing smells like my mom’s homemade marinade for barbecue chicken!
Mara Weinraub
Jun 28, 2022
Aldi Just Leaked Info on 131 New Groceries Hitting Stores This July — These Are the 10 We’re Most Excited About
Groceries
Snacks! Apps! Dinner shortcuts! And more!
Mara Weinraub
Jun 25, 2022
I’m a Human Resources Program Manager and My Husband Is a Medical Resident — We Spent $62 on a Week’s Worth of Groceries
Groceries
We came in $13 under budget!
Mara Weinraub
Jun 23, 2022
The Top 5 Condiment Trends for Summer, According to Whole Foods
Groceries
The heat is on!
Mara Weinraub
Jun 22, 2022
6 Hot Sauce Brands You’ll Want to Stock Up on Right Now
Groceries
Including several different Srirachas!
Mara Weinraub
Jun 16, 2022