Thin Mints need no introduction. They’re the most popular Girl Scout cookie in America, and they’re an institution so large that all you need to do is say “Thin Mint” and people can practically taste them. With apologies to the many other excellent cookie options the girls sell, I don’t think it’s an exaggeration to…
This post contains affiliate links. I’m constantly looking for new room décor. Usually I prefer bright colors and things that make the whole room pop. Seascapes and other aquatic pieces often catch my eye. I could name about a dozen places to find décor before coming to Family Dollar. But, to my surprise, the dollar…
This post contains affiliate links. When most people think of “peanut butter and …” or “toast with butter and … ” they probably think of jelly. Specifically grape jelly. And for good reason: PB goes well with grape jelly. So does toast with butter. I happen to like grape jelly, myself, and it does the…
I love gardening. It’s a relaxing and satisfying hobby no matter where you live or what kind of space you have to work with. I got my start gardening in my parents’ backyard when I was a teenager. My mom let me practically take over a small patch where she usually grew some flowers each…
Guacamole is a favorite snack dip or accompaniment to a Mexican-themed meal in my household. I like making guacamole from scratch, using fresh avocados, ground cumin, diced onion and jalapeno pepper, minced fresh garlic, and a squirt of fresh lime juice. I’m also not above buying ready-made guacamole dip from the grocery store if I’m…
Gummy bears are my favorite type of candy. I know it’s blasphemy to some, but when given a choice, I will usually pick gummy candy over chocolate. (Although if we’re talking about peanut butter cups, it’s not an easy choice.) Haribo and Black Forest are my favorite gummy bear brands, depending on whether I’m in…
This post contains affiliate links. In the 1960s, the Casa de Fritos restaurant at Disneyland in California started selling a snack food using surplus tortillas by cutting them up, frying them, and then adding seasoning. An executive from Frito-Lay took notice and worked out a deal to sell the chips regionally. Frito-Lay was overwhelmed by…
On April 14, 2022, Dollar Tree issued a recall for over 1 million hot glue guns due to fire and burn hazards. The Crafter’s Square Glue Gun were sold in the United States and Canada. Both Dollar Tree and its subsidiary Family Dollar sold the glue guns at different times between 2020 and 2022. This…
Joshua also contributed to this post. People who collect action figures, dolls, etc. may be willing to spend more than the average person on certain exclusives and limited editions. But what about spending, say, $1.25 on an action figure? That’s the deal that Dollar Tree is giving us for action figures and weapons packs. We…
I grew up eating peanuts. They’re one of my favorite snack foods. I like other nuts, too — cashews are fun — but peanuts sit atop the nut hierarchy for me. Now, normally I eat peanuts in a can or jar, because they’re easier to eat and don’t make a mess, which suits me well…