In many areas, the new school year is upon us or nearly upon us. That means that in addition to all the usual back-to-school shopping for pencils, notebooks, and backpacks, many parents are also thinking about lunch. If your student…
A couple of years ago, one of my kids was in an extracurricular program that met before regular school hours began, making for an early start to the day once a week. My child often likes to pack a hot…
With apologies to Aldi, every time I see a Brookdale product on an Aldi shelf, I think “prepper food.” Part of it is because a few Brookdale products are actually popular with some preppers. The label, which has been around…
Manwich canned sloppy joe sauce commercials were catchy and sort of cheesy back in the day. Most notably, I recall the jingle, “I want a Manwich, please.” Going back farther, commercials talked about how you could “just brown some ground…
This post contains affiliate links. The fall months — in the Northern Hemisphere, think September, October, and November — mean shorter days and cooler temperatures. They also mean fire pits, fall decor, and hot comfort foods. For us, nothing says…
Aldi is in a state of constant change. In recent years, it has expanded its store count, remodeled its existing stores, revamped its food lineup, and increased its offerings. We’ve seen Aldi tweak products across the board, from simple label…
