Saturday, March 26, 2022

Misfits Market Produce Boxes

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I just wanted to do a quick post about Misfits Market “ugly” produce boxes.  These produce items are either not pretty enough to be sold in stores, or they are overstock that would otherwise be wasted.  The point of Misfits boxes is to reduce the tragic waste of freshly harvested produce that this country throws away every day.

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Another positive thing about Misfits is that it’s mostly organic produce.  Organic produce can be quite expensive.  And they have more than produce…they also offer an assortment of meats, seasonings, extracts, eggs, and other useful food items. 

Originally, Misfits was a monthly box with a flat rate where you didn’t choose the contents.  But over time, the company shifted to make it a marketplace store where you shop for exactly what you want from the available items and build your own box.  You can get as little or as much as you want, provided that you spend at least $30 on your box for the month.  You can skip any months that you don’t want a box, and if your selections don’t total the $30 minimum, you’ll be skipped automatically for that month.

Now I’ve seen a lot of complaints from potential customers about how you can’t see the prices until you sign up with a credit card on file.  Most people want to see if the prices are competitive before they sign up.  But still, there’s no commitment once you sign up…it just gives you access to the site.

I’ve gotten the opportunity to try Misfits a few times now, because it’s one of the box types that my son’s warehouse distributes, and we occasionally benefit from misdelivered or damaged boxes (remember when I tried meal boxes from Dinnerly, Green Chef, Marley Spoon, Home Chef, and Hello Fresh the same way?)  But I have to say that I’ve been really impressed with the freshness and quality of the items!  Only once did we receive something we didn’t like…they were blood oranges with purple flesh and just weren’t flavorful at all…very bland, so I threw them out.  Other than that, I’ve been able to put everything to good use. 

Last week, he brought me a bunch of large zucchini.  I grated it up and used it to make a couple of batches of healthy zucchini bread with different mix-ins (I made a batch with mini chocolate chips for the kids and a batch with raisins, cinnamon, and walnuts for me).  It was wonderful!  The carrots were shorter than usual, which I assume is why they were misfits, but they were very sweet and tasty.  The celery was skinnier than what you’d buy in the store, but it was very good, and I chopped it up in some soup I was making.  I had a ton of broccoli, so I washed it, trimmed it into broccoli cuts, and put it in freezer bags for future use in recipes.  I got a bunch of green peppers, which are hard to find right now for some reason, and some white onions, so I went and bought a bunch of red peppers to cut up with those so I could freeze bags of onion/pepper strips to go in my chili and Philly steak sandwiches. 

I’ve had quite a variety of produce, including fruits, as well as some meats and cheeses and spices.  Nearly everything has been organic!

I’m very pleased with the size and quality of the items.  I have no idea what it costs or how it compares with what is available in grocery stores in my area since I haven’t signed up myself, but I did want to speak to the quality and freshness of the items.

If you have trouble getting organic produce where you live, or you are just tired of endless trips to the store, give Misfits a try and see if it works for you!

Saturday, March 19, 2022

FREE Small Cone from Dairy Queen on Monday!!!

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Monday, March 21st is the date that FREE Cone Day finally returns to Dairy Queen (pandemic, go away)!  I heard that all locations other than inside-mall locations should be participating, while supplies last.  So stop by and get yours today!

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Saturday, March 12, 2022

Eggo Waffles Giveaway This Week!

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In honor of the real struggle parents face after Daylight Savings Time to get their kids up and ready for school, Eggo is giving away a full 10-ct. box of waffles to the first 10,000 people who sign up to receive a box.  To get to the form, you need to follow Eggo on Facebook and Instragram and watch for them to post it on Monday, March 14th. 

The giveaway will run until April 14th or until all 10,000 boxes have been given away, whichever comes first.

Good luck!

Saturday, March 5, 2022

Wendy’s App Deals for March 2022

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Wendy’s has quite a lineup of discounts for its app users during the month of March.  Here’s the list:

  • $1 Dave’s Single via the Wendy’s App: Dave’s Singles will be priced at just one dollar each when you order in the Wendy’s app. The offer refreshes daily from February 28 through April 10, which means you can get a $1 Dave’s Single every day for 42 consecutive days in a row.
  • Half Off Breakfast via the Wendy’s App: Get half off your entire Wendy’s breakfast purchase when you order in the Wendy’s app. The offer refreshes daily and is available through March 31.
  • $0 Delivery Fee with Wendy’s Delivery: Beginning March 11, fans can score free delivery when ordering through the brand’s app or online at Wendys.com. The offer runs through April 4 and can be combined with previously and soon to be mentioned deals, including the 50% off any breakfast purchase, $1 Dave’s Single or BOGO $1 Premium Chicken Sandwich. Delivery orders are fulfilled by DoorDash Drive.
  • BOGO $1 Premium Chicken Sandwich: Buy one, get one for $1 any premium chicken sandwich like the Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich or the Big Bacon Cheddar Chicken, via a mobile offer. The offer refreshes weekly and is available through April 10.
  • $3 Off Orders of $15 or More: Get $3 off on orders of at least $15 through the Wendy’s app. The offer refreshes daily and runs through April 10.

Enjoy!