I shopped at Lowe's and Home Depot for plants and outdoor essentials. The winner earned my loyalty all summer long.

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Author Terri Peters in Lowe's garden center
I found a lot of what I was looking for while shopping at Lowe's.

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I shopped at Trader Joe's in the Midwest and New York City. The prices were the same, but the experiences couldn't have been more different.

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Talia Lakritz at Trader Joe's in New York City.
The author at Trader Joe's in New York City.

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Barbenheimer Isn't Just a Trend, It's Becoming a Movie (Seriously)

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July 21, 2023 ended up becoming one of the most important days of the year once folks realized that Warner Bros.’ Barbie and Universal’s Oppenheimer would come out on the same day.

I tried chocolate chip cookies from Crumbl and Insomnia and the winner had the best chewy texture

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I tried Insomnia and Crumbl's takes on the classic chocolate chip cookie.

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I bought nearly identical hauls from Shein, Temu, and Amazon and was shocked to see which store had the best quality

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I purchased three similar products from Temu, Amazon, and Shein to compare their prices, quality, and the overall shopping experience.

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