A real-life “Cheaper by the Dozen” family. One-night stands can usually go one of two ways. This fortunate couple got frisky for a night, fell in love and the rest is history. Alicia and Josh Dougherty moved in together after only knowing each other for two days — and now they are the parents to … Read more
It’s not your average Joe. The eclectic grocery store chain Trader Joe’s is top banana — ranking No. 1 in brand reputation in a recent Axios Harris Poll. The California-based grocer, which launched in 1967 and now boasts close to 600 locations in the US, including 35 in New York alone, beat out 99 other big … Read more
Alessandro Vitale is known to millions on Instagram as SpicyMoustache, a heavily tattooed man with a charming Italian accent who offers tips on how to garden in urban spaces. Vitale first went viral in 2021 when he revealed he could live off his own garden — and not spend a dollar in a grocery store … Read more
The no-frills Trader Joe’s mini tote bags are $2.99 and smaller than most traditional canvas shopping bags. Still, whenever they hit stores, they cause a buying frenzy. This week was no exception, with the company launching its Mini Pastel Canvas Tote Bags just ahead of the Easter holiday. The moment the bags – measuring 13 inches … Read more
Save that coin. With the high cost of, just about everything, these days — with the potential to get even worse thanks to President Trump’s tariffs that went into effect last weekend — now is the time to look for savvy ways to save money where you can. As a supermarket employee, Al Baker noticed … Read more
It’s a hard-knock life. In a few short weeks, tariffs on products from Canada and Mexico go into effect meaning grocery prices will most likely continue to rise. In addition to that, there’s potential for supply chain disruptions while the demand for coveted items remains high. Thankfully, there are a few strategic changes — suggested by … Read more
In a clever parenting hack, parents had their tot crawl onto the top shelf of a supermarket aisle to grab a product that was out of reach. Mom Harumy Shady Hernández Robles was shopping at Walmart in Plaza Tepeyac, Mexico, on January 18, 2025. Parents had their tot crawl onto the top shelf of a … Read more
Taila Batiste was doing a grocery shop when she claims a member of staff started shaming her because of her outfit. The New South Wales woman, 26, was “shocked” when a staff member allegedly claimed her outfit, which consisted of an oversized sweater and pink gym shorts, was inappropriate to wear grocery shopping. “I was … Read more
If grocery shopping is an area of stress for you, you might want to go the Euro route. The European shopping method has been making waves on TikTok and is pretty much the opposite of how Americans shop. Rather than going to just one store such as Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s and purchasing a … Read more
In a remote Alaskan community where polar bears roam, a loaf of bread costs more than $9, a carton of orange juice costs nearly $10 and a box of cereal tops $11. Grant Magdanz, 30, recently documented these grocery store prices during his return to Kotzebue in the Northwest Arctic Borough of Alaska. Kotzebue is … Read more
Age isn’t just a number when it comes to the grocery bill. A shopper felt horrifically age-shamed after realizing that a supermarket had given them a “senior discount” even though they were under 50 years old, as documented in a post raising eyebrows on Reddit. “Checked my receipt after noticing discount after discount to find … Read more
Shocking CCTV footage has been shared on social media, showing an Australian delivery driver carelessly tossing several bags of groceries onto a customer’s doorstep, damaging items in the process. The home surveillance video was posted on Reddit this week, showing a third-party delivery driver thoughtlessly dumping a Woolworths online order with little regard for its contents. In the clip, … Read more
A controversial photo of a dog sitting inside a shopping cart has sparked intense debate among shoppers. On Sunday, the dog, which appears to be a Staffy, was spotted in a Brisbane Coles while its owner browsed the aisles. The person who snapped the photo shared it on a local Reddit forum, referring to the dog lightheartedly … Read more
A photo of a filthy supermarket shelf covered in broken eggs has left shoppers divided over who is to blame. While doing my weekly grocery shop at my local Woolworths over the weekend, I witnessed a very sorry sight. As I approached the egg section, I was expecting to be disappointed due to the months-long egg shortages we’ve been … Read more
It’s time to start thinking about your Thanksgiving meal, and some grocery stores are hoping to make it easier — and more affordable. Several supermarkets have announced meal deals for the holiday, so you can make a delicious spread without hurting your wallet. There’s a wide range of savings on both individual ingredients and already-prepared … Read more
This will make your stomach churn. As dozens of people are sickened by E. coli in an outbreak linked to the McDonald’s Quarter Pounder, food safety experts are revealing what items to steer clear of to avoid food-borne illness at the grocery store. At the top of the list is bagged, pre-washed greens. Bagged greens that … Read more
Gen Z’s quest for the perfect meet-cute has led them to the most banal setting of all: the grocery store. Singles in Spain are lining up at Mercadona stores, a popular chain of supermarkets, to pick up a few items in hopes of cooking up some organic romance. Fed up with the tireless online dating … Read more
Americans getting burned by their summer air conditioning bills are forced to cut costs elsewhere to afford it. One in three US households trimmed grocery spending to afford their utility bills, according to new data from PowerSetter, a platform used to compare energy rates. The company reported that 75% of the survey participants, of which … Read more
Weight-loss drugs are taking a big bite out of the food business. People taking meds like Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy — originally developed to treat Type 2 diabetes — spend less on groceries and have a healthier assortment in their basket, according to a new study on shopping behaviors by analytics firm Grocery Doppio. This is because … Read more
They’re jetting off to the aisle-lands. Foreign grocery stores have become a must-check out for a growing number of travelers who say that an unfamiliar overseas supermarket can teach a great deal about local foodways and culture — for a lot cheaper than going to a trendy eatery. Never mind that guided tour of the Acropolis, … Read more