If there’s a Trader Joe’s near you, these are the items you’ll want to check out. Back in 2019 we asked a guest to write us a post about Trader Joes (see this post). We had written about the best items from Costco, BJs, Walmart, Target, and even Aldi and we knew that the love…
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8 Things I Love from Lululemon
I’m really not into brands. But I am into quality. And I happened to find so many things I love from Lululemon. In the past, I’ve always said that brand name products have a high price tag because of the label. Labels never meant anything to me and I don’t feel social pressure to wear…
Want to Show a Graduate You’re Proud? Our Grad Gift Guide Is Here
Here are a few gift ideas that they’ll enjoy both now and as they move onto life’s next stage. They worked hard. It hasn’t been easy for our kids over the past couple of years, but they made it. And whether they’re graduating from elementary or high school, these are some items they may find…
The Top 20 Items of 2020 That BCP Readers Loved the Most
Want to see last year’s list? Click here! This year there are lots of items that made it back to the top 2020, and there’s lots of new items too!
The Budget Guide to Gift Giving for All Occasions
You can show that you’re thinking about someone and give something they’d appreciate–without spending a lot. Gift giving is one of my favorite things to do. We’d all rather be at the giving end rather than the receiving end. But what does one do when they want to give, but also need to be on…
You Subscribe and Save What?
We know about paper towels and diapers, but what are some of the less common items on your subscription list? Let’s back up a moment. What is Subscribe and Save? If you have Prime from Amazon, you probably know that if you have a standing “subscription” order of an item, you save 5% on each…
Which Generic Brands Are the Best?
Everyone knows which name brand items are of high quality and reliable. But what about those generic brands? Some of them are just as good (or better) at a much lower price! I crowdsourced to see which generic brand items you love from which stores so you can save money without compromising on quality. Kirkland/Costco…
Ever Wondered What BCP Readers Buy?
These are the most popular items BCP readers bought and used in 2019. It’s hard for us to know exactly what all of you buy and use from day to day. However, Amazon does let know know what items BCP readers buy online. We don’t know who is buying what, or where the items are…
Here’s Why an Instax Camera is a Great Graduation Gift
In today’s instant gratification world, an old school instant print camera is more fun than ever! Graduation can be the perfect occasion to mark with this Instax camera. Friendships and milestones are so important – and intense! – at that age and stage of life, and what better way to celebrate than with fun pictures…
Got Wet Stuff? These Camp Bags for Kids Just Work
A camp bag can be a mess of a place with wet towels, swimsuits, and often sand too. Your child needs a waterproof bag to stash his or her stuff all summer long. Here are some cute (and inexpensive!) options that work. This TYR Big Mesh Mummy Backpack comes in lots of different colors….
