Thursday, July 4, 2024

Walmart's Cheap Thrill Dresses

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I no longer buy high-end summer dresses. The pricey ones hang in my closet while I grab a swing dress from (1)  Lands' End , (2)  Uniqlo...
Monday, July 1, 2024

Summer Eats

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Fresh summer tomatoes are the best!  Photo: HuffPost   I post more recipes in summer on THE SAVVY SHOPPER than at other times of the year. ...
Saturday, June 29, 2024

Doan's White Chocolate Coconut Cake Is A Favorite of Tom Cruise

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All photos courtesy of Spectrum 1 News Doan's Bakery  in Westland Hills, Los Angeles, CA, has been family-operated since 1983. Its White...
Friday, June 28, 2024

Are Almond Skins Bad For Us?

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Photo: iStock Almonds are a nutritional powerhouse. There are two varieties: editable sweet and noneditable bitter almonds.  Sweet almonds a...
Tuesday, June 25, 2024

The Value Of A College Education

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Photo: CUNY I like Bill Maher but it always irritates me when a man who has the benefit of a college education devalues the importance of a...
Monday, June 24, 2024

Where Do Canadians Buy Clothes?

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On my bucket list is visiting Canada, starting with Montreal or Quebec (so two trips) to familiarize myself with retailers where  Canadians ...
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Friday, June 21, 2024

Chef Geoffrey Zakarian's Half Sour Pickles And BBQ Sauce

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        These two recipes from Chef Geoffrey Zakarian are definitely keepers. Pickling cucumbers is too darn easy not to try it. I suggest...
Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Lume or Native vs Homemade Body Deodorant

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Recent advertisements selling all-over body deodorants have us convinced we all stink. It seems like the main reason to buy them is they wor...