While proper hand washing is still the most effective way to prevent transmission of disease from your hands to your body, that’s not always possible, such as when you’re out shopping. In those instances, hand sanitizer containing either isopropyl or…
There is nothing quite like homemade bread. While it takes some time and labor, kneading dough is a great way to naturally reduce stress and keep your hands busy, and there’s that satisfying carby payoff when your baked goods come…
Along the U.S.-Canada border between Ontario and New York, some 1,800 islands dot the St. Lawrence River. Known as the Thousand Islands, this geographical wonder is less known outside of the region. However, one of its products is far better…
A grilled cheese and tuna salad sandwich is one of my favorite comfort foods. Tuna salad sandwiches are staples of my kids’ lunch boxes, and tuna salad spread atop Triscuit-style crackers makes a great lunch or snack. Canned tuna is…
This post contains affiliate links. When it comes to Aldi, we’ve learned to expect the unexpected. While we’ve gotten familiar with many Aldi products — and we even know when certain limited-buy Aldi Finds will appear — the grocer still…
Aldi has a small selection of Regular Buy personal care products sold under its Lacura brand. They include sunscreen, razors and day and night cream. Aldi has carried a Lacura facial cleanser for years, but during a recent shopping trip,…
During the post-World War II era, portable, disposable food products became all the rage, from frozen pizza to TV dinners. One such product came from, of all places, Switzerland: a small pouch of juice concentrate drink that came with its…
This is a guest post by Claire. Aldi’s Earth Grown product line offers an array of meat substitutes meant to entice and satisfy the ex-omnivore. Many of the products, including the Earth Grown Meatless Meatballs, are also certified vegan. Neither…
One of my peeves in the grocery store is how much sugar is added to foods such as yogurt, cereal, applesauce, and oatmeal. It’s easy to eat too much sugar during the first meal of the day, and some people…
Ranch dressing is America’s favorite dressing, a position it’s held for close to three decades. A combination of buttermilk and various seasonings and spices, Ranch is popular because it is incredibly versatile. Not only is it a solid salad dressing,…
