When I was growing up, pre-sliced bread from the grocery store came in two varieties: white and wheat. There weren’t a lot of other options. Now we can choose from a variety of breads tailored to specific diets, such as…
This post contains affiliate links. What is a hydration backpack? Hydration backpacks are beloved by serious hikers and bikers because they allow you to quench your thirst without stopping to reach for a water bottle. They include a bladder for…
Street tacos were once hard to find outside of Mexico and the states that border it, but now I see them everywhere: restaurants, grocery stores, and especially food trucks. They’re smaller than your standard American-style taco and come in a…
Trader Joe’s Cleansing + Conditioning Hair Wash is not a shampoo or a conditioner, but it’s a little of both. As their website explains, it’s a “co-wash,” which means it washes and conditions, but it’s not your grandma’s Pert Plus…
One thing I appreciate about Aldi is how many of their coffee offerings are Fair Trade Certified. I’ve reviewed the Barissimo Fair Trade Single-Origin Organic Coffee, and this line is still one of my favorites when I use my French…
EDITOR’S NOTE: Aldi sold this dog calendar again in 2023 for the same price of $7.99. Last year, Aldi released a Heart to Tail Pure Being Advent Calendar for Dogs, which was later recalled because it posed a choking hazard….
If you want me to impulsively buy food not on my shopping list, just make it almond-flavored. Sweet or savory, I love almonds and any food made with almonds. So even though I wasn’t planning on buying cereal on a…
This post contains affiliate links. Several years ago, my parents owned a small dog who would go into a complete panic over any kind of loud noises. Thunderstorms and fireworks would drive him to bark constantly and pant so hard…
The first official day of summer was just a couple of days ago, and we’re having a heat wave here in the Midwest. We’re all looking for creative ways to cool off, including our pets. On a balmy 90-degree morning,…
This post contains affiliate links. EDITOR’S NOTE: If you’re looking for information about the Ambiano Handheld Frother that Aldi sold in January of 2023, click here. My favorite beverage at Starbucks is a Cafe Misto, which is half regular coffee…