Mainers say “sorry” a lot. Sometimes it’s genuine. Other times, it’s just habit. The problem? Not every apology sounds sincere. Here are some of the everyday apologies Mainers toss around that often make them sound like they don’t really mean it. “Sorry if you were offended” This one tops the list because it puts the…
Publix has a way of making you feel taken care of. What it doesn’t always do is tell you about every deal and trick built into the store. From the BOGO rule that Florida shoppers would envy to the sticker hunt in the meat case, the savings are there if you know where to look….
The Publix buy-one-get-one is one of the great joys of living in Florida, and we’re not here to take it away. But somewhere between the bright yellow tags and that “where shopping is a pleasure” glow, a lot of BOGOs sneak by that aren’t saving you a dime. Here are the ones worth a second…
Before online grocery delivery and curbside pickup, we had the real Florida experience: Going to Publix with your parents in flip-flops and begging for a balloon while they compared BOGOs. Every kid knew the smell of the bakery, the sound of the carts bumping over tile, and the thrill of spotting the big green “P”…
Ask someone from out of state to guess Indiana’s weirdest law, and they’ll probably throw out something silly. But no amount of guessing prepares them for the real thing. We’re talking about coroners arresting sheriffs, roadkill permits, and even official snack declarations. It’s legal history with a side of humor… pure Hoosier style. No Noodling:…
The Publix buy-one-get-one is one of the great joys of Florida life, and we’re not here to take it away. But somewhere between the bright yellow tags and that “where shopping is a pleasure” glow, a lot of BOGOs sneak by that aren’t saving you a dime. Here are the ones worth a second look…
Many Kentuckians don’t lose thousands of dollars in one big mistake. They lose it slowly, drip by drip, without even noticing. It’s the small habits that do the damage. A few fees here, a couple of splurges there, and suddenly your bank account is worse off than it should be. Here are the common money…
Not all work is created equal. Some jobs test your body, some your patience, and some both at once. You can usually tell when a Marylander hasn’t had one of those jobs. It shows in the small details: what they complain about, what surprises them, and how they carry themselves. Here are some of the…
Every Louisianian had their favorite foods and beverages growing up. The snacks, drinks, and treats that shaped childhoods and fueled teenage years. Sadly, some of those products disappeared long before we were ready to say goodbye. Yet decades later, people in Louisiana still talk about them. They try to buy them online, hunt for recipes,…
Floridians have more grocery options than ever, and Publix, Walmart, and Kroger each take a different approach. One feels like a neighborhood market, one runs like a mega-center, and one skips the storefront completely. If you’re not already a diehard fan of one of these grocery stores (and even if you are), here are the…
