Planning & Prep
Refine your routine with tips to get you through the week. Learn about the connection between grocery lists and budgeting, find lunchtime inspo, understand food labels & more.
Planning & Prep
What is Meal Planning and Why is It Important?
Meal planning sounds like a simple habit to get into, and for people who have always done it, it's something that probably comes pretty naturally. Indeed, for habitual meal planners, the idea of not planning out what they and their families are going to eat before visiting the grocery store is probably unnerving. But if you were a habitual meal planner, you wouldn't be reading…
Nov 29, 2022
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What is Cheese Cloth? + How to Use and Clean
If you’ve been experimenting with different types of cooking, you may have come across a recipe that instructs you to use a cheese cloth. If you don’t already have one in your home, you may…
Jan 18, 2022
Planning & Prep
How to Plant Dragon Fruit Cuttings + Tips
The exotic-looking dragon fruit plant is part of the cactus family. This plant produces a unique-looking flower which only blooms at night and is pollinated by nocturnal moths. It also produces a brightly colored fruit that has a…
Jan 13, 2022
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How to Store Fruit for Maximum Freshness
Fruit truly is “nature’s candy.” It’s sweet, refreshing, and delicious – but it’s often just not the same if it isn’t stored correctly. Learning the ins and outs of how to store fruit will help…
Jan 11, 2022
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How to Bag Groceries: The Ultimate Guide for Shoppers
Learning how to bag groceries is an essential skill, whether you’re a professional shopper or you want to make your grocery experience as pleasant as possible. Once you know how to bag groceries properly, you’ll…
Nov 5, 2021
Planning & Prep
Are Plastic Grocery Bags Recyclable?
When you get home after doing a grocery store run, and you put all your grocery items away, you may be left with lots of plastic grocery bags. You already know plastic bags are bad…
Nov 2, 2021
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How to Care for a Basil Plant from the Grocery Store
Basil is a culinary garden herb used for its fragrant leaves, which have high concentrations of essential oils. There is a range of different basil types — with sweet basil being the most common — and widely used…
Nov 2, 2021
Planning & Prep
When Do Grocery Stores Restock? A Simple Guide for Shoppers
It’s frustrating when you head to the grocery store and find that they’re out of the products you need or that many of the items are very close to their expiration date. If this has…
Nov 2, 2021
Planning & Prep
How to Make a Bento Box: Step by Step Instructions for Beginners
Japanese Bento Boxes are very popular – and for good reason! These perfectly packed boxed lunches are a feast for the eyes and make lunchtime so much more enjoyable. If you don’t know how to…
Nov 2, 2021
Planning & Prep
What is a Box Lunch? Different Box Lunch Types + Guide
Box lunches have always been around, but they have become increasingly popular due to their convenience and ability to customize. These pre-packed lunches served in on-the-go lunch boxes can be incredibly tasty and creative. Whether…
Nov 2, 2021