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2 weeks ago | realsimple.com | Lacey Muinos

Photo: Anna Pustynnikova/Getty Images If you’re one of the millions of Americans who shop at Costco, it doesn’t take long to sniff out the warehouse’s best sellers. Costco is a treasure trove with thousands of products to choose from, including new items that come in frequently. From the frozen berries and food court hot dogs to the pantry staples and home goods, many of Costco’s tried-and-true products are popular and for good reason.

3 weeks ago | vitacost.com | Lacey Muinos

Social media has a way of drumming up ingredients that have been around for ages and bringing them back into the spotlight. The latest skin care trend to go viral online? Beef tallow. It’s been around for thousands of years, but some people are just discovering it — and applying it to their faces. While it’s long been used in cooking, particularly in deep frying, the fatty substance is sometimes used topically as a moisturizer.

3 weeks ago | realsimple.com | Lacey Muinos

Photo: Gizela Glavas/Getty Images Costco jobs are typically high in demand because the warehouse chain is rumored to treat and pay its employees fairly. Working at Costco has no shortage of perks and benefits, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and wages above the federal minimum. All employees are paid time and a half on Sundays, and after a certain number of years, they’re eligible for biannual bonus checks. And yes, Costco employees do get free memberships. So, what’s the catch?

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Lacey Muinos

Costco jobs are typically high in demand because the warehouse chain is rumored to treat and pay its employees fairly. Working at Costco has no shortage of perks and benefits, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and wages above the federal minimum. All employees are paid time and a half on Sundays, and after a certain number of years, they’re eligible for biannual bonus checks. And yes, Costco employees do get free memberships. So, what’s the catch?

3 weeks ago | realsimple.com | Lacey Muinos

Photo: Nestea06 / Getty Images If you have a sweet tooth like I do, you’ve probably also worked your way through the vast selection of Trader Joe’s desserts. After shopping at the chain for nearly a decade, I’ve tried most of TJ's sweet treats, and there’s one I repurchase nearly every week—the Strawberry Mochi, a frozen Japanese-inspired dessert consisting of strawberry ice cream wrapped in sweet rice dough.