A stranger fat-shamed me while I was grocery shopping. It taught me a valuable lesson about how I'm perceived.

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The author was fat-shamed in a grocery store.

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I'm a former TV chef who spends about $150 a week at Costco. Here are 11 things I always get.

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I'm a former TV chef who loves shopping at Costco.

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I'm a dietitian and former Trader Joe's employee who shops at the store weekly. Here are 10 of my favorite things to buy in the summer.

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I grab lots of tasty snacks at Trader Joe's during the summer.

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I tried 27 of Trader Joe's seasonal summer products, and there are only 6 I wouldn't buy again

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I tried nearly 30 summer items from Trader Joe's.

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I've worked at Costco for 18 years. These 8 Kirkland Signature items feel high-end.

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Costco carries plenty of high-quality items.

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Avoiding 'blackout shopping' could be the key to saving money, according to a 'frugal living' YouTuber

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A woman shopping for groceries (stock photo).

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I tried the viral 6-to-1 grocery shopping method from TikTok. It's tricky for a family of 4 but has strong benefits.

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The author at his local HEB.

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It looks like high-income shoppers are becoming increasingly loyal to Walmart

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More wealthy Americans are turning to Walmart for non-food items.

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I shopped at Trader Joe's in the Midwest and New York City. Here are the most surprising differences I noticed.

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The author outside Trader Joe's in Wisconsin.

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I'm a Trader Joe's fan who shopped at Costco for the first time. I get why members are so loyal, but I'm not convinced — yet.

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Costco and Trader Joe's provide very different shopping experiences.
Costco and Trader Joe's provide very different shopping experiences.

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