Christine Swartz

1 week ago | boston25news.com | Cayle Thompson |Christine Swartz

Buying in bulk is a strategy many of us use to try to get more bang for our buck. But if you’ve ever walked out of one of those big bulk stores, wondering if you really saved money, you’re not alone!“Things that I know that I’ll use, paper goods, chicken, things like that, that I buy in bulk. It certainly, for me, turns out to be less expensive and more convenient,” said Dedham shopper Susan Faldesz.

2 weeks ago | boston25news.com | Cayle Thompson |Christine Swartz

Mass. — Rollercoaster prices for eggs over the last few years have many of us looking for a bargain. But there are a few ways to get your eggs for free. Between the pandemic, bird flu, and the spike in egg prices, more people in the Boston area are raising their own hens. The Doherty family in Franklin knows that when they hear the right squawk, one of their 14 hens will leave them a present.

2 weeks ago | boston25news.com | Cayle Thompson |Christine Swartz

American car makers say we could see higher prices from tariffs in a matter of weeks, so many of us are trying to get the most out of our vehicles. Mechanics shared tips to get more miles from your car. Mike Hojnowski restores older cars, mainly for young drivers. He says pay attention to your dashboard, take warnings seriously, and check your fluids regularly. “Fluids ensure that your engine is running properly, keeps things lubricated, keeps things cool,” he said.

2 weeks ago | boston25news.com | Rachel Keller |Christine Swartz

One day, you’re able to enjoy steak, hamburgers, and sausage, and the next day, those foods cause a severe allergic reaction. People who suffer from a condition called alpha-gal syndrome break out in hives after eating red meat. “I was fully covered in these hives, head to toe. Literally from the top of my head to the bottom of my feet,” said Rob Attaway, who has alpha-gal syndrome. Until recently, alpha-gal was linked to a bite from the Lone Star Tick, typically found in the south.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Rachel Keller |Christine Swartz

One day, you’re able to enjoy steak, hamburgers, and sausage, and the next day, those foods cause a severe allergic reaction. People who suffer from a condition called alpha-gal syndrome break out in hives after eating red meat. “I was fully covered in these hives, head to toe. Literally from the top of my head to the bottom of my feet,” said Rob Attaway, who has alpha-gal syndrome. Until recently, alpha-gal was linked to a bite from the Lone Star Tick, typically found in the south.