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The chokehold Trader Joe's has on me is atrocious. They truly can do no wrong with their wide array of snacks and sweet treats, and I really appreciate that my TJ's grocery hauls are typically way cheaper than if I did my shopping elsewhere. Trader Joe's is packed to the brim with delicious, life-changing finds under $10. So, if you're balling on a budget (but still want to make room for a lil' 'treat yourself' time), look no further than this list of my absolute favorite finds!
Trader Joe's
For just $6.99, Trader Joe's medium roast coffee tastes divine. No matter how you brew it, I promise you'll be thoroughly impressed.
Trader Joe's
Trader Joe's collection of $1.99 non-dairy creamers are all delicious, but this limited-time seasonal offering is the literal cream of the crop.
Trader Joe's
Nothing says 'bougie' quite like finger foods do. Take the sweet route with this grouping of $4.99 tiny pecan pies!
Trader Joe's
I love topping salads, pastas, and soups with this $3.49 blend of shredded cheeses. Once it gets melty is where the fun really begins.
Trader Joe's
Biscuits are undoubtedly a considerably fancy thing to make yourself, but luckily you don't have to put in all that effort just to please a crowd, thanks to this $4.99 box o' biscuits!
Trader Joe's
This $2.99 butter infused with brown sugar and maple syrup will instantly elevate any piece of toast or baking project you've got going on.
Trader Joe's
I'm simply obsessed with these $4.99 sheet cakes from Trader Joe's. They come in all kinds of flavors, but who can ever resist chocolate?! This is an easy (yet impressive) grab-and-go buy to bring to the office for your team or to share with the fam at home after a long week.
Trader Joe's
In my mind, truffle equates to some real fancy stuff. So, I was pleasantly surprised to see that this creamy dip was just $5.49!
Trader Joe's
I will live and die on the hill that Trader Joe's soup dumplings are some of the best ready-made options around. This $3.49 box is my go-to if I simply don't feel like cooking dinner (which happens more than I'd like to admit), but still want something warm that's gonna fill me up.
Trader Joe's
Another fun truffle find! Kick your grilled cheeses up a notch for just $4.99.
Trader Joe's
This is another one of my TJ's must-haves. If I don't buy this $3.79 box every single time I go, I at least buy it every other visit. Yummm.
Trader Joe's
They are not kidding when they say this ice cream is a true coffee blast. It's so full on flavor, luxuriously creamy, and for just $4.49 a pint, I think that's pretty dang good.
Trader Joe's
This rich babka bread is laced with lotsa chocolate. You can get the loaf for $5.99, but beware: it's gonna go fast.
Trader Joe's
This bourbon-y vanilla bean paste is so fun to use for cookies, muffins, cupcakes, and the like. It has a perfect smoky, woody finish (but still sweet), plus a little goes a very long way. Snag it at your local TJ's for $4.99.
Trader Joe's
I fear I could eat this entire jar of cookie butter in one sitting. It always tastes expertly crafted and undeniably sweet. I love putting it on toast, ice cream, and even in my morning coffee. The jar sells at $3.99!
Trader Joe's
This $2.79 green tea has become a wintertime staple for me since I discovered it at Trader Joe's last year. I've already bought 3 boxes to stock up for the season.
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When you connect with a fictional character, and that character dies within their story, it's actually very normal to experience real feelings of grief. Author Oscar Wilde wrote that one of his "greatest tragedies" was the death of the fictional Lucien de Rubempré. He was so upset about it, in fact, that "it haunts me in my moments of pleasure. I remember it when I laugh." And that was in 1899!
If you're a TV fan, you probably know this pain first hand because we've had to say goodbye to a ton of characters in the last few years. After Outer Banks lost one of its beloved characters on November 7, fans flooded social media, proclaiming they felt like they'd lost someone from their own real life. And based on this Reddit thread of the TV deaths that "totally destroyed you emotionally,"OBX fans are definitely not alone. Do you agree with these picks? (Spoilers ahead! But you knew that.)
Jackson Lee Davis/Netflix
Okay, considering this one's the most recent, I have to lead with it. Rudy Pankow's JJ died in the final episode of Outer Banks season 4, which was extra devastating for viewers hoping to see a happy ending with Madison Bailey's Kiara. One viewer told me "it feels almost like the show died along with him." Woof.
Warner Bros. TV
The OC's Marissa and Ryan are one of the ultimate 'ships of the early-2000s...so watching her die in his arms at the end of season 3 almost made me stop believing in love.
Shane Harvey/HBO
Sarah's future is literally so bright when we meet her in The Last of Us. She's spunky and clever, which makes her end one of the saddest TV deaths in recent history. And the fact Joel (Pedro Pascal) screaming "Tommy help me!" was improvised? I need 5-7 business days to process.
Gene Page/AMC
Viewers of this zombie show will never forget Glen's (Steven Yeun) death-by-baseball-bat, which came in season 7, episode 1. "I couldn't watch that show anymore after that," one Reddit user admitted.
ABC/Disney
The way Dominic Monaghan brought complexity to the character of Charlie — and made everyone fall in love with him — is a really beautiful thing. Even if his death marked the end of an era in the show. "A lot of the LOST deaths were sad, but that one was brutal," another Reddit user adds.
Warner Bros. TV
The only thing worse than losing your favorite character is seeing them suffer a loss. Case in point: Buffy losing her mom in season 5, episode 16 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Despite the fact this episode aired 23 years ago, it's still "TOO SOON"for some.
Warner Bros. TV
Speaking of moms, watching Haley deal with her mom's death throughout One Tree Hill season 7 is one of the most heartbreaking arcs on TV. I'm so glad she has Nathan to lean on, but it doesn't make it any easier to watch.
HBO
Game of Thrones is literally filled with tragedy, so when a character death leaves its fans speechless, that's how you know it was a bold choice! "I cry everytime :(," one Reddit user says.
HBO
Another GOT death we're still reeling from? Catelyn and Robb Stark at the Red Wedding. TBH, everyone from the Red Wedding #iykyk.
The CW
I'm pretty sure The 100 fans all thought the same thing when we got to the final episode of the show: "What?!" To spend 6 years of watching Bellamy and Clarke flirt (and actors Bob Morley and Eliza Taylor get married IRL) only to see her kill him in the end still infuriates me.
Cate Cameron/The CW
Not to mention the fact The 100 had already killed off Lexa, another one of Clarke's love interests, in season 3. One X user called it one of the "top saddest scenes" in the whole show.
Netflix
Outer Banks isn't the first time Netflix viewers have experienced a devastating TV death — Eddie Munson's sacrifice in the final episode of Stranger Things 4 will go down as one of the saddest deaths ever! "One of the few times that a TV show actually made me shed a tear," says another Redditer.
The CW/Warner Bros. TV
This is my most memorable TV death — and one of the first times I was really upset! When I reached the Jane the Virgin season 3 episode where Michael dies after his LSAT exam, I curled up on my roommate's carpet and cried so hard she thought I'd gotten denied from study abroad. Yes, I was that upset.
Fox
While TV deaths are already hard to cope with, they can feel like they affect us even more when they cause drama between other characters — like when Wilson's girlfriend passes away on House. One Reddit user points out how it "was a toughie. More so because of how it affected Wilson and caused a wedge in his friendship with House."
Fox/Disney
Okay as painful as human deaths are, pet deaths are just as bad! After "Fry's dog in Futurama" died, one Reddit user "was never the same."
Joss Barratt/Carnival Films
Downton Abbey proved it wasn't afraid to go there when fan favorite Sybil died after giving birth in season 3.
Carnival Films
Oh, did I mention the show also killed Matthew in a car accident during the Christmas special that year? Happy holidays, I guess.
Richard Cartwright/ABC/Disney
Even people who haven't seen an episode of Grey's Anatomy can tell you McDreamy's death changed the show forever!!
NBC
And speaking of medical dramas, Anthony Edwards' devastating TV death absolutely wrecked one Reddit user, who says "I’ve never cried at a character death before. I stopped watching after he died." All too relatable.
HBO
Y'all know we couldn't make a "Devastating TV Deaths" list and not include The Sopranos. Christopher, Johnny Sack, Cosette — you name it, we probably cried.
Warner Bros. TV
We fell in love with Michelle Williams on Dawson's Creek — which means when she died (during the series finale no less!!!) we were totally inconsolable.
NBC
I'll be honest. This is one devastating TV death that totally derailed my interest in the show. RIP Danny, RIP.
MTV
Allison (Crystal Reed) dying in Scott's arms while "Look Out" by James Vincent McMorrow plays in the background? I'm still not over it.
The CW
And finally, I can't NOT include Enzo's death on The Vampire Diaries both because of how difficult it is to watch, and because Bonnie deserved so much better — on every single front.
What do you think the most devastating TV death is? If you're still crying over your fave, check out 21 Feel-Good TV Shows To Watch For Pure Fun.
Who says your Christmas dinner needs to be fancy + formal? Have a little fun with your falalalala! These 23 whimsical serving dishes add a bit of charm to your holiday table. From playful platters and creative charcuterie boards to holiday-themed serving and punch bowls, these serving dishes bring on the festive cheer at all your gatherings, and are conversation starters to boot. Check out these holiday must-haves for your home and for great gift ideas!
Terrain
Playful scalloped edges are going to make your holiday table feel fresh and trendy — and a little less stuffy.
Anthropologie
Bows are big this holiday season. Serve up your mains on this pretty bow platter with a bow-shaped serving set.
Casa Amarosa
The color pink is also a holiday favorite this season. Lighten things up with a pretty in pink serving platter.
Wayfair
Hand-painted stripes with a bit of a circus vibe puts everyone in the festive holiday spirit.
Pink Antlers
Pour your favorite punch into this Santa head for a good jolly laugh.
Neiman Marcus
Dress up dessert and coffee these adorable stacking mugs that make a fun gift for the coffee lover in your life.
Anthropologie
Can you please pass the butter in this festive holiday dish? So cute.
Mark & Graham
Get kitschy this holiday with a personalized flamingo punch bowl.
Amazon
Put your favorite Christmas candy out for guests on this gold candy dish.
Amazon
Oh joy, this charcuterie board can be used to separate fruits, sweets, veggies and meats.
Dillard's
Get in the holiday spirit with this platter for meats and sides.
Madison's Niche
Dog lovers will love this cracker dish, perfect for your charcuterie platter.
Fill up this cutting board with fruits, nuts, and cheeses for a spectacular cheese dish.
Anthropologie
A cheeseboard that's also perfect for your holiday cookie party.
Uncommon Goods
Poke your favorite appetizer on a stick in this oh-so-cute hedgehog server.
World Market
Serve candy, bread rolls, salad — or whatever you please! — on these sweet bowls.
Anthropologie
Serve dessert and holiday cookies on this adorable stand.
Amazon
Here's another whimsical candy-shaped plate to serve dessert on your holiday table.
Pottery Barn Kids
This platter also works for dips, cut veggies, olives, and more.
Pottery Barn
How fun is this train you'll want to bring out every season? Fill it with bread rolls, crackers, candy canes, greenery and more.
Maison Flâneur
Have a little extra fun in the kitchen with this tray. ;)
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