Gael F. Cooper
I’ve Been Shopping at Costco for Over 2 Decades. Here Are 10 Ways to Make a Membership Pay for Itself
Gael F. Cooper and Kristin Kurens on July 16, 2026
Scoop up a few of these deals, and it’s as if you never had to pay a membership fee in the first place.
15 Household Items You Didn’t Know Your Washing Machine Could Handle
Gael F. Cooper on July 16, 2026
Give these items a quick refresh by tossing them in your clothes washer.
Stop Wasting Your Money on These 14 Things You’ll Almost Never Use
Gael F. Cooper on July 8, 2026
These items seem alluring, but they often end up as dust magnets.
8 Things in Your Garage That You Should Toss
Gael F. Cooper on June 29, 2026
Maybe you’ll even make enough room to park your car there once again.
26 Things You Should Always Have in Your Car
Gael F. Cooper on June 25, 2026
These tools and conveniences help protect drivers from hassles and calamities on the road.
8 Reasons to Buy Insurance at Costco (Member Discounts Are Just the Beginning)
Gael F. Cooper on June 22, 2026
Not all the purchases you can make at Costco are on the shelf next to the rotisserie chickens.
10 Grocery Stores With Senior Discounts (Starting As Early As Age 55)
Gael F. Cooper on June 19, 2026
Discounts and deals are some of the best things about getting older.
My Go-to Costco Purchase Delivers Restaurant-Quality Food at Home in Minutes
Gael F. Cooper on June 19, 2026
I never leave Costco without buying at least one.
I Never Buy These 13 Foods at Costco
Gael F. Cooper on June 17, 2026
Even if you love the warehouse store, there are some products that you should leave on the shelves.
7 Things You Really Shouldn’t Clean With Paper Towels
Gael F. Cooper on June 8, 2026
Paper towels are a household staple, but for these specific tasks, reach for another option.
6 Things You May Not Realize a Clothes Dryer Can Do
Gael F. Cooper on May 26, 2026
Drying your clothes is just the beginning.
6 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Costco Travel
Gael F. Cooper on May 18, 2026
You can plan a memorable getaway with the same company that sells hot dogs and rotisserie chickens.
15 of the Biggest Product Flops in American History (How Many Do You Remember?)
Gael F. Cooper on April 28, 2026
How many of these spectacular failures do you recall?
18 Products You Absolutely Do Not Need to Buy (Ever)
Gael F. Cooper on April 9, 2026
You can safely leave these products on the store shelf.
My Favorite Holiday Gift to Buy at Trader Joe’s Is a Treat With a Trick — and It’s Only $8
Gael F. Cooper on December 11, 2025
I can’t think of a neighbor or friend who wouldn’t love this gift. And more than a gift, it’s a game.
10 of the Best Stocking Stuffers I Bought at Trader Joe’s This Season
Gael F. Cooper on December 9, 2025
It’s hard to believe you can find stocking-sized gifts like these at a grocery store.
12 Things to Buy at Costco Before Winter Sets In
Gael F. Cooper on November 24, 2025
Warm up your winter options with these ideas from the popular warehouse club chain.
10 Items You Really Should Not Buy on Black Friday (Including a Classic Post-Thanksgiving Purchase)
Gael F. Cooper on November 21, 2025
It might be the biggest shopping day of the year, but not everything is priced to move on Black Friday.
6 Ways to Avoid Paying to Check Bags When Flying
Gael F. Cooper on November 17, 2025
Save yourself some cash to spend on souvenirs or a special vacation meal.
The Best Roadside Attraction to Check Out in Every State (and D.C.)
Gael F. Cooper on November 4, 2025
Slow down long enough to visit the nation’s sometimes humorous, often bizarre and always-worth-a-selfie roadside attractions.
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