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We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. We’re big fans of affordable pantry finds, and Aldi is all about giving us what we want. Between the $2 walking tamales, the tinned fish, the 90-second quinoa and brown rice, and the $2 ramen bowls, the discount grocer is always willing to provide low-cost and tasty food finds that make our meals at home much easier. This week at Aldi, there’s a new pantry staple that we think you’re going to want to stock up on as the busy fall season begins. And, according to frequent Aldi shoppers, it’s a good one.

Aldi’s New $1 Lunch Find Has Shoppers Buying “10 At a Time” (Perfect for a Quick Meal!)

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Doesn’t 2024 feel like it has lasted both 10 minutes and 10 years? I’m equally exhausted and energized to take on the back half of the calendar. As summer cools off into fall, this is the time of year that feels like the fresh start that January wishes it could be. If you know me (or read some of my other stories), you know that my first stop at the start of a new season is Costco.

3 New Costco Dinner Finds I’ll Be Buying All Fall (for $10 or Less)

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. I thought I had a tiny kitchen in my old apartment — I never thought it could get much smaller. Unfortunately, the kitchen in my new studio has proved me wrong. Only one person can fit in there at a time, and you don’t even have to move to reach the sink, stove, or fridge (all of which are squished within three feet of each other). Don’t get me wrong — I can get by well enough, but there are some sacrifices I’ve had to make. One of the biggest? Forgoing a full-size trash can.

I Had No Room for a Trash Can in My Tiny Kitchen — Until I Found This Clever $26 Solution

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Come summer, sweet-fleshed mangoes begin appearing in Indian markets. Chilled drinks become an everyday necessity. Establishments selling sugarcane juice, creamy sherbets, and buttermilk do brisk business. In Punjab, the drink of choice is the lassi, made from beaten full-fat yogurt that is salted or sweetened with sugar. Traditionally, the first step to making a lassi involves setting a bowl of full-fat milk into curd. The cap of thick cream that settles on the curd is scooped off and set aside, and the rest of the yogurt is whisked by hand with a wooden churn until it is light and frothy. Into this goes a shower of sugar, and a block of ice to keep the lassi cool. Finally, it is all poured into a kulhad or clay cup, crowned with the scooped-off cream, and served. In a mango lassi, the buttermilk is brightened with mango and served chilled.

Mango Lassi

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. There you are mid-shop, stocking up on the best Trader Joe’s grocery staples money can buy (and, let’s face it, a new citrus spread you simply can’t pass up) when you hear a familiar sound in the checkout area — the ringing of a bell. What exactly does it mean? you might be wondering. Well, Tara Miller and Matt Sloan, two Trader Joe’s employees and cohosts of the Inside Trader Joe’s Podcast, are giving us the bell-by-bell details.

Trader Joe’s Employees Just Revealed What Those Famous Ringing Bells Actually Mean

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"They get more than us, Why nobody told me about this?". If you're looking for a tasty option that won't break the bank, a Chick-fil-A's kids' meal might be just what you're after. It seems like a great deal. In fact, some people argue it's a better deal than a regular adult meal. This TikToker took the audience through the ins and outs of this meal.

Chick-fil-A customer says they’ll never order a full meal again after seeing kids’ meal

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Ina Garten’s Instagram feed is basically just my dream board. Her gardens, her kitchen, her cooking skills, even her crisp button-downs with the popped collars — all of it is aspirational to me. So when Garten posted a photo of a fresh bouquet of roses to her feed that were displayed in an item I’ve seen thousands of times at the thrift store, I realized that living like Garten could actually be more attainable than I thought (excluding the home in the Hamptons, of course).

The 174-Year-Old “Gorgeous” Decor Gem Ina Garten Always Keeps on Her Kitchen Countertop

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I would much rather spend my time at the beach than doing chores around the house! There are many things I would rather do other than clean my home! With these 50 quick & easy decluttering tips you will spend much less time cleaning your home too and more time having fun!

50 Quick & Easy Decluttering Tips!

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I love macaroni salads, and this is truly a special one. It's got something for all of the tastebuds and textures. Soft, crunchy, chewy, sweet, savory, tart, creamy, and oh so fresh! Here's what you'll need to make 8-10 side servings:

Amish Macaroni Salad

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Most weekdays, I end up making simple dinners. After getting home from the office, the thought of standing over the stove for more than half an hour usually sounds … not ideal. Quick, no-frills dishes are what I fall back on, and I recycle the ones I’ve perfected week after week. I know — it’s not very adventurous of me, and I’m trying to fall into the habit of making meals ahead of time so that all I have to do is pop a plate into the microwave.

The $15 Italian Pantry Staple I Use to Elevate Every Meal

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. On a recent summer Friday, my fiancé and I went for happy hour drinks at a neighborhood bar we’d never been to before. I wasn’t in the mood for anything alcoholic, but I wanted that out-of-office vibe only achievable with a silly beverage on a Friday afternoon.

This 3-Ingredient Party Trick Is the Only Way I’m Drinking Diet Coke

Pro Decluttering Tips To Start Working On Today is a list I put together using the years of experience gained helping others declutter. I've seen firsthand how transforming a cluttered space can lead to a more peaceful and productive life.

15 Pro Decluttering Tips To Start Working On Today!

Years ago, we filmed a quinceanera where mountains of tres leche cake was served... and oh my. I thought I'd died and gone to heaven. It was perhaps the most amazing tres leche cake I'd eaten. So soft and sweet, but not overly sweet like a traditional American cake. I had no problem eating a slice without going into a sugar coma. This recipe hits the mark. Don't lost it! Here's what you'll need to make about 12 servings:

Delicious Tres Leches Cake

Made famous in 2000 by former First Lady Laura Bush, these cowboy cookies are an updated twist on a traditional oatmeal cookie, trading raisins for chocolate chips, pecans, and shredded coconut. (We've swapped out the shortening as well!) To take it a step further, you can also toast the coconut and pecans for enhanced nuttiness. Here's what you'll need for about 18 cookies:

Cowboy Cookies

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Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny 8lb dog named Bingo who is looking for her forever home. Bingo is a 3-year-old Shih Tzu mix with an adorable appearance and a sweet disposition. However, she needs a patient and understanding owner who recognizes that "dogs are not toys, and not all dogs love to be picked up right away," explains Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. This little lady requires some decompression time upon arriving at her new home to settle in comfortably.

Meet The Sweet Little Lady Looking For Love

Apache Junction, AZ

Suzy Jacobson Cherry

When I studied Anthropology in college, I learned that teeth have been indicators of economic status just about forever. Archaeologists look at the teeth in ancient skeletons and know who the rich were based on their tooth decay. During the Renaissance period, it became fashionable for women to blacken their teeth to look like they were better off than they were, because the royals and aristocrats, who could afford sugar and sweets, had more rotten and missing teeth than the poor.

Opinion: Stop Stereotyping Bad Teeth as a Sign of Drug Addiction

Plymouth, MA

The Plymouth Public Library Foundation has announced the return of its Annual Arts and Crafts Festival, a two-day celebration that promises to be a highlight of the summer season. Set to take place on the scenic Plymouth Public Library Lawn, the festival will run from 10 AM to 4 PM on both Saturday, August 10th, and Sunday, August 11th. This family-friendly event is designed to offer something for everyone, making it a perfect outing for people of all ages.

50+ Artisans, Food Trucks & More: Get Ready For The 5th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival

Ya'll know how much I love Chinese food. This one is pretty dang top notch too! It's got a long ingredient list, but it's really not difficult to make and it's worth the extra prep! Here's what you need to make 6 servings:

Chinese Sweet and Sour Beef

Green Bay, WI

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid off in July 2013. He still draws several cartoons a week and distributes them through his own syndicate. Through Heller Syndication, his cartoons regularly appear in more than 400 newspapers, making him the most successful self-syndicated editorial cartoonist in the nation. His cartoons are reprinted many times in USA Today, Denver Post, St. Paul Pioneer Press, The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, Newsweek Japan, The Week and The Washington Post. Joe’s cartoons have won numerous distinctions, including 10 Best of Gannett awards, eight Milwaukee Press Club awards and two Honorable mentions for the John Fischetti Award. He lives in Green Bay with his wife, Pamela. He is a regular featured cartoonist for the NKyTribune .

Joe Heller: Cartoonist views Olympics, court limits, last supper, eye-for-eye, orange/black

The biggest benefit when you declutter your home is you will be more organized, efficient, and productive and this will free up time for you to spend doing the things you love!

Big Benefits When You Declutter Your Home & Life

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T.J. Maxx Is Selling the “Cutest” $5 Daisy Mug and Shoppers Are Buying 2 at a Time

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T.J. Maxx Is Selling the “Cutest” $5 Daisy Mug and Shoppers Are Buying 2 at a Time

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