How To Save Money On The 7 Highest Grocery Store Markups

PLUS: A regrettable body image product from the ‘60s, a DIY car upholstery cleaner, and more. PLUS: A regrettable body image product from the ‘60s, a DIY car upholstery cleaner, and more. March 24, 2023 [View Online]( Good morning! If you want to save money at the grocery store, understanding how stores price certain items can help you make smart decisions. In Today’s Good Thing, we’ll explore some of the highest markups at grocery stores, and I’ll share tips and alternatives that can help you get more for your money. Also in today’s newsletter, you’ll find a new Remember When about a memorable ‘60s-era body image product. (In this case, I rather wish it were a bit less memorable.) Jillee TODAY'S GOOD THING [Photos of bread, spices, and cereal.]( [How To Save Money On The 7 Highest Grocery Store Markups]( Markups are an inescapable part of grocery shopping, but these money-saving tips can help you avoid the highest ones. [READ MORE]( [READ MORE]( You might also like: ◆ [11 Costly Mistakes You Make At The Grocery Store]( ◆ [9 Genius Grocery Store Hacks That Will Save You Money]( QUICK TIPS ⚡️ Are your car’s seats or floor mats looking dingy? This easy DIY upholstery cleaner will send stains and dirt packing. [Read more ➜]( ⚡️ Two cleansers might sound like overkill, but adding oil cleansing to your routine can have great benefits for aging skin. [Read more ➜]( ⚡️ I’m not always impressed when I try the latest viral cleaning products, but “the Pink Stuff” proved to be an exception. [Read more ➜]( REMEMBER WHEN Mark Eden Bust Developer [An image featuring a vintage ad for the Mark Eden Bust Developer.]( If you have kids or young people in your life, you’ve likely heard them use “cringe” as an adjective—shorthand for cringe-worthy, shameful, or embarrassing. Oddly (though perhaps not surprisingly), “cringe” was the first word that came to mind when I recently stumbled upon a mention of the Mark Eden Bust Developer online. During the ‘60s and ‘70s, this device was marketed as a simple way for women to “enhance their bustline”. It looked like a large pink scallop shell, and was meant to be squeezed between two hands so the sturdy spring inside would engage the muscles in your chest. While the “bust developer” could technically increase your bustline measurement, the increase would be a result of increased mass in your pectoral muscles, not your actual breasts. The company felt no need to clarify that point in their advertisements, which eventually got them in hot water with the Postal Service. I try not to indulge in schadenfreude often, but I wasn't disappointed to discover the Mark Eden Bust Developer disappeared from the market (along with the company's other body image products, like the Sauna Belt Waistline Reducer and something called “Vacu-Pants”) after the makers were indicted for mail fraud in 1981. YESTERDAY'S GOOD THING [Photos of Jillee using homemade cleaners.]( [This One Versatile Cleaning Ingredient Can Make 7 Useful DIYs]( The more versatile a cleaning ingredient is, the more value you get for your money, and this one can be used in all sorts of useful ways. [READ MORE]( [READ MORE]( A FEW MORE THINGS... Cheers For Cheesesteaks: As Philadelphians may already know, today is National Cheesesteak Day. A hoagie roll piled with thinly sliced steak and melted cheese (sautéed onions are a matter of debate), this regional favorite was born in 1930s Philadelphia, earning it the moniker “Philly cheesesteak.” Grab one at your favorite sandwich joint today to celebrate, or [whip some up at home](. 🤔 Wordle: [Solve today's 5-letter word](. What did you think of today's email? [Not good]( | [Just okay]( | [Loved it!]( 🏠[Visit the By Jillee Shop]( 🤗 [Join OGT Free]( Let's connect! [facebook]( [instagram]( [pinterest]( [youtube]( If you have thoughts, comments, questions or a tip or trick you'd like to share, I'd love to hear from you! My inbox is always open, so just hit "reply" and let me know what's on your mind. See you tomorrow! Sending you bright ideas and simple solutions to help you create a home and life you love. My mailing address is: One Good Thing by Jillee 841 S. Main St. Heber City, UT 84032 If you're not happy please reply to this email to tell me why. Update your email preferences or [unsubscribe]( [here](. View our privacy policy [here](.