Honey Nut Cheerios is the best-selling cereal in the United States. The original Cheerios date back to the early 1940s, but General Mills hit the jackpot in 1979 when it added honey and almond flavor to the oat-based cereal. The…
This post is an open thread and contains affiliate links. Retro kitchen appliances are a thing, with the old becoming new again. Aldi is always one to get in on trends, and recently the discount grocery store sold an entire…
Every major holiday feels important in its own way, but there is something particularly consequential about Memorial Day. For one, it’s a day when we commemorate those who died in the service of our country. That in and of itself…
This post contains affiliate links. In the 1930s, a British company called Rowentree’s developed a four-finger chocolate-covered wafer. Originally called Rowentree’s Chocolate Crisp, the sweet treat was renamed Kit Kat Chocolate Crisp in 1937, and the name was shortened further…
EDITOR’S NOTE: This post gets into some topics that might be politically sensitive for some. Our readers are always free to comment, but we do ask commenters to be mindful of our Community Guidelines. The summer of 2021 was, in…
I’m not a fan of traditional cake, so I lean more toward cheesecake or ice cream cake. These dessert bars looked interesting, combining cheesecake with cookies and cream, both of which I enjoy. I figured there wasn’t any harm in…
This post contains affiliate links. Ice cream is a marvelous dessert. If it wasn’t, it wouldn’t sell so well. It’s sweet, filling, and hits the spot on a hot summer afternoon. Whether it’s a vanilla sundae or mint chip in…
Summer is here, and it’s sandals season! Okay, technically it’s still spring, but the temperatures have been in the 90s recently where I live, so it feels like summer. It’s the perfect weather to skip the socks and let my…
Whether you call them sneakers, trainers, athletic shoes, or, like my mom, tennies, casual, semi-athletic shoes are trendier than ever in recent years. I love casual, comfy shoes with a dash of athleticism, so this is a trend that I…
My family likes Indian food. I sometimes purchase it at Aldi, which sells jarred tikka masala and butter chicken sauces, basmati rice, naan, and sometimes mini samosas. Trader Joe’s, which is a cousin to Aldi, is another good store to…
