It’s fall, and that means Halloween is just around the corner. I’m seeing plenty of fall decorations at retailers from Aldi to big box stores such as Walmart and Target. Some people may be satisfied with general autumn decorations such as scarecrows and pumpkins, while others want the spooky stuff…
Fall is here, and it’s one of my favorite times of the year. I enjoy decorating for fall more than I do for Christmas. There’s just something cozy and inviting about filling the front porch with pumpkins and scarecrows, putting out lanterns, setting an autumn-themed sign on a fireplace mantel…
Some things just taste better with ketchup. Burgers. Hot dogs. French fries. Tator tots. Or, if you’re my kids, scrambled eggs. You can buy ketchup from a lot of different places, including traditional large inventory grocery stores, small inventory stores such as Aldi, and even dollar stores. Family Dollar sells…
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This post contains affiliate links. If there’s one thing my family could eat every day and not get tired of, it would probably be macaroni and cheese. It’s not just the kids who like this dish either. The grownups love this comfort food, too. I often get asked to make…
Every year, an army of young girls descends on grocery store parking lots, community fairs, and your neighborhood to sell cookies. Unlike most people trying to hawk goods, there’s a chance you’ve actually walked toward them rather than steering away and avoiding eye contact. Why? Because Girl Scout cookies are…
I purchased a shower curtain and liner set about a year and a half ago from Aldi. It was a nice-looking budget set, but when the liner started to tear, it was time to look for a replacement. I kept the shower curtain, which is still in great shape, and…
Girl Scout Cookies are maybe the most famous cookies in the United States. For that reason, Girl Scouts are one of the very few salespeople to come to your door that you might actually do business with. The cookies themselves are very good, if not always good for you. One…
When you don’t have the time or ability to wash your hair — say, you’re having a busy day, or you’re camping — there are options out there to help. Years ago, one of my college friends used to sprinkle a little baby powder in her hair when she needed…
I always keep a few boxes of macaroni and cheese in my pantry for days when I want an easy lunch or a side dish for dinner. Mac and cheese has the benefit of being shelf stable for a long time, so it’s a good item to stock up on,…
