6 Costco Items Shoppers Say They’Ll Never Buy: “I’M Not Saving Money”

6 Costco Items Shoppers Say They’ll Never Buy: “I’m Not Saving Money” iStock Even though inflation is falling , you’ve probably noticed that the cost of your grocery bill is still astoundingly high. If you’re looking to save your hard-earned money, buying in bulk at stores like Costco might be just the cash-conserving strategy you need. However, not everything at Costco is top quality, and not everything is a great deal....

December 30, 2025 · 5 min · 861 words · Margaret Sampogna

6 Oscars Scandals That Rocked Hollywood

6 Oscars Scandals That Rocked Hollywood Kevin Winter/Getty Images There was a time when the annual Academy Awards ceremony commanded one of the largest live television audiences of the year, rivaling major sporting events. In 1998, when Titanic won the Best Picture Oscar, some 55 million people were watching , according to Deadline. But how things have changed. Only 16.62 million people watched last year’s ceremony —historically terrible numbers, despite a 60 percent jump over the previous year’s pandemic-addled show....

December 30, 2025 · 6 min · 1262 words · Ronald Guererro

6 Rei Finds Shoppers Buy When They Need A Good Gift Fast

6 REI Finds Shoppers Buy When They Need a Good Gift Fast Shutterstock I love REI. While you might think you can only buy gifts for avid outdoors enthusiasts, there is actually something for everyone at the activity-inspired store. From athleisure to name-brand water and drink bottles to cold-weather essentials, there are many last-minute gift ideas. Here are 6 REI finds shoppers buy when they need a good gift fast....

December 30, 2025 · 4 min · 729 words · Richard Mclean

6 Stars Who’Ve Accepted Their “Worst Actor” Razzies In Person

6 Stars Who’ve Accepted Their “Worst Actor” Razzies in Person Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Image While the Oscars are a much more well-known and extravagant event for actors and viewers at home, the Golden Raspberry Awards (or the Razzies) offer everyone a fun and light-hearted environment where stars can poke fun at themselves. If you haven’t heard of it, the Razzie Awards honor the year’s biggest under-achievements for films, actors, writers, and directors....

December 30, 2025 · 5 min · 1022 words · Kathryn Dorsey

6 Thrillers That Won’T Keep You Up At Night

6 Thrillers That Won’t Keep You Up at Night Book covers courtesy of the publisher; Design by Best Life I’m a huge bookworm , but ghosts, paranormal mystery, and gore are where I draw the line. That said, psychological thrillers are my kryptonite. I know, it’s confusing. But to me, the key difference between a thriller and a scary thriller is one that will keep you up at night—and I’m not talking stay-up-all-night-to-find-out-what-happens-scary....

December 30, 2025 · 3 min · 526 words · Evelyn Spencer

62 Yoda Quotes That Are Surprisingly Deep

62 Yoda Quotes That Are Surprisingly Deep Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Grand Jedi Master Yoda has made a huge impact on our universe, even from a galaxy far, far away. Decades after his debut, the character is still one of the most quotable figures in cinema, while the Star Wars franchise itself maintains a strong influence on global pop culture—and that’s not an exaggeration. For instance, there have been over 100 Star Wars -themed games created since the first film’s release in 1977....

December 30, 2025 · 9 min · 1796 words · Daryl Grier

7 Best New Aldi Warm Clothing Finds Landing In Stores This Week

7 Best New Aldi Warm Clothing Finds Landing in Stores This Week Shutterstock Every week , Aldi gives customers a sneak peek at the merchandise set to hit stores the following week. The Upcoming Aldi Finds section offers everything from food and drinks to clothing, shoes, holiday decorations, and even furniture, allowing shoppers to plan their shopping trips. This can come in extremely useful, as Aldi’s most popular products tend to sell out almost as soon as they hit shelves....

December 30, 2025 · 3 min · 467 words · Jo Nesby

7 Best New Dollar Tree Home Finds Hitting Shelves This Week

7 Best New Dollar Tree Home Finds Hitting Shelves This Week Shutterstock While I don’t do a ton of shopping at Dollar Tree , it is definitely one of the places I pop into a few times a month. The store, popular for frugal finds and merchandise hovering around the $1 price point, sells everything from food and cleaning products to seriously affordable home decor items. I made a trip this week, and found so many amazing items to spruce up your living room, kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom....

December 30, 2025 · 3 min · 471 words · Randall Ewert

7 Best New Home Finds From Ross Dress For Less

7 Best New Home Finds From Ross Dress for Less Image by David Zydd from Pixabay/Shutterstock 2026 is here. Can you believe it? It seems like just yesterday Christmas decorations were arriving at stores, and now they are all on major clearance. I recently visited my local Ross Dress for Less store and was delighted to find so many exceptional spring items. My home needs a spring refresh, and there were many refreshing finds, ranging from Valentine’s Day decor to organizing items and the coziest bedding ever....

December 30, 2025 · 3 min · 435 words · Peter Mcdowell

7 Best New Homegoods Storage Finds Hitting Shelves This Week

7 Best New HomeGoods Storage Finds Hitting Shelves This Week Shutterstock I recently started getting organized. One of my close friends, a professional organizer, instructed me to go to HomeGoods . “They have the best assortment of storage items for less,” she said. The important thing when shopping for storage items is to try to opt for matching sets. For example, if you are working on a closet or pantry, stick to a single material, whether it is clear acrylic, wood, or textile....

December 30, 2025 · 3 min · 435 words · Christi Jackson

7 Best New Marshalls Decor Finds Hitting Shelves This Week

7 Best New Marshalls Decor Finds Hitting Shelves This Week Shutterstock Fall is coming, and your local discount stores are filling up with great autumn and winter decor. I recently visited my local Marshalls store and found so many little items and gift ideas to spruce up my home. From holiday garlands (which I recommend buying now before they sell out) to Gucci paper weights and stunning area rugs, there are many amazing decor items at your store and on the website....

December 30, 2025 · 2 min · 419 words · Maria Greene

7 Best New Michaels Christmas Craft Finds Hitting Shelves This Week

7 Best New Michaels Christmas Craft Finds Hitting Shelves This Week Shutterstock The holidays are still over a month away. Even if you are waiting until after Thanksgiving to decorate your home and set up the tree, now is the time to order holiday crafts. From ornaments and decorations to trays and other trinkets, there are so many items at Michael’s if you want to get crafty this holiday season. Here are the 7 best new Michaels Christmas craft finds hitting shelves this week....

December 30, 2025 · 3 min · 565 words · Francisco Williams

7 Best New Ulta Finds Shoppers Can Grab Starting This Week

7 Best New Ulta Finds Shoppers Can Grab Starting This Week Image: Shutterstock; Design: Canva Calling all beauty aficionados! Ulta Beauty just restocked its aisles—both in-store and online—with new makeup and skincare finds from marquee brands such as Byoma, Mediheal, Fenty Beauty, Moroccanoil, and more. Whether your face mask collection needs replenishing or you’re on the hunt for a new fall lip gloss, we found it at Ulta. So let’s get to the good stuff!...

December 30, 2025 · 3 min · 436 words · Melinda Bolden

7 Best New Yankee Candle Christmas Finds Hitting Shelves This Week

7 Best New Yankee Candle Christmas Finds Hitting Shelves This Week Shutterstock Yankee Candle, aka The Yankee Candle Company, doesn’t make the fanciest candles . However, the American manufacturer does produce some of the most nostalgia-sparking scents in the industry. For over 55 years, the Massachusetts-based brand has been creating candles for every season, but Christmas is when it really overachieves. Some scents have been around forever, returning annually to fill our homes with the past smells of holidays....

December 30, 2025 · 4 min · 757 words · Madeline Crandall

7 Dollar Tree Beauty And Self

7 Dollar Tree Beauty and Self-Care Products That Actually Have Clean Ingredients Shutterstock Dollar Tree’s aisles are a treasure trove of incredible deals on cosmetics and beauty products. But even if an item is barely distinguishable from a more expensive name-brand version, the quality of its ingredients should still be something you consider before buying. Fortunately, there are still plenty of great Dollar Tree products that you can feel good about using—if you know what to look for....

December 30, 2025 · 3 min · 609 words · Michele French

7 Easy Wall Pilates Exercises That’Ll Tone Your Core In No Time

7 Easy Wall Pilates Exercises That’ll Tone Your Core in No Time Photo: iStock; Design: Best Life Pilates is all about strength and muscle control, meaning its mastery hinges on precise movement. And while many people use Pilates reformers to make the most of their workouts, others are increasingly turning to wall Pilates exercises to get fit without expensive equipment. Wall Pilates offers a fantastic way to strengthen your core by helping you engage your muscles deeply and deliberately....

December 30, 2025 · 5 min · 908 words · Jennifer Opheim

7 Family Dollar New Arrivals That Feel Way More Expensive

7 Family Dollar New Arrivals That Feel Way More Expensive Shutterstock Similar to Dollar Tree , Family Dollar specializes in selling merchandise priced around the dollar. However, the discount chain also sells more expensive items that are seriously underpriced compared to traditional retail stores. If you have ever shopped at the store, you know that many of the items are high-quality and some feel a lot more expensive than they actually are....

December 30, 2025 · 3 min · 474 words · Gloria Desotel

7 Healthy Fats To Eat For Weight Loss, Dietitians Say

7 Healthy Fats to Eat for Weight Loss, Dietitians Say JulijaDmitrijeva / iStock Fat gets a bad rap when it comes to weight loss , but healthy fats can actually help you shed weight and, even more importantly, protect against chronic illness. Registered dietitian Kimberly Gomer , MS, RD/LDN, says our generalized fear of fat is unfounded. In fact, she recommends centering healthy fats in your meal plan, right alongside lean sources of protein and nutrient-rich vegetables....

December 30, 2025 · 7 min · 1351 words · Joyce Abner

7 Homesgoods Items To Never Buy, According To Pro Designers

7 HomesGoods Items to Never Buy, According to Pro Designers Shutterstock You might already know what interior designers buy at HomeGoods , but you should also educate yourself on what they recommend staying far away from. Phoenix Grey, aka Design Daddy, is a professional interior designer and social media influencer who regularly shares videos on Facebook. In a new Facebook Reel, he offers his professional opinion about the biggest no-nos to stay away from at the home decor mecca....

December 30, 2025 · 3 min · 446 words · Doris Lozano

7 Medieval Medical Procedures That Will Make Your Skin Crawl

7 Medieval Medical Procedures That Will Make Your Skin Crawl Sergei Pivovarov/iStock Whether it’s a necessary procedure or an elective one, patients should always talk about their options in-depth with a healthcare professional before undergoing surgery or any other medical treatment. WebMD recommends weighing the risks and benefits as well as learning about any available alternative treatments. A reputable doctor should take all the time you need to answer any questions you have, including what their qualifications are, any possible side effects, and how long the recovery period will take....

December 30, 2025 · 5 min · 912 words · Frances Bates