Tag Archives: groceries

Why those ride-in truck shopping carts for kids are actually the worst

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Lauren Boyer

I don’t know how to say it nicely, so I’m just going to say it. Those stupid ride-in truck shopping carts are the devil. Seriously. I just don’t understand. Growing up, my mother wouldn’t even let me sit in the … Continue reading →

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I’m 16 points away from my free Giant Turkey. What do I do?

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Lauren Boyer

Guys, I have bad news. I’m 16 points away from my free turkey at Giant, and I don’t know what to do. I’m a mere 4-squared away from the 400 points I need on my BonusCard to get that priceless … Continue reading →

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Local chains earn good marks in Consumer Reports

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Ashley Wislock

The latest issue of Consumer Reports rates 52 grocery chains and ranks them based on several factors. Here’s how some chains with local stores did: Wegmans, which has a store in Mechanicsburg, ranked NUMBER 1 out of all the chains … Continue reading →

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First bacon, now peanut butter

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Ashley Wislock

First, bacon lovers were hit with skyrocketing prices for their favorite breakfast accompaniment, now lunchtime is taking a hit with a report from the Kansas City Star that a peanut shortage will cause peanut butter prices to skyrocket. The article … Continue reading →

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