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How would you like it if grocery carts had touch screens and barcode scanners that you could use to get nutritional info and environmental impact info from about various foods? The Technology Services Company, EDS, outlined in a recent paper that grocery carts with computer screens would be a practical and cost-effective solution to consumers who like knowing about the foods they consume— even Read more
Lost in the grocery store? Not anymore. Check this out. It's still being developed, but it's great knowing that people are working on a computer interface with LCD screen that's attached to the shopping cart. Talk about high-tech food shopping. This handy little device will keep a running tally of all of the items in your cart, which will save you time when you go to check out. Plus it will Read more
A trip to the grocery store with your little one may seem like a simple, safe outing, but are you aware of all of the shopping cart-related accidents that happen each year? And aside from falls, within the few seconds you put your child in the cart, he or she is exposed to a wide variety of bacteria and germs. According to researchers at the University of Arizona, shopping carts are dirtier than Read more
Lots of moms like to think out loud, and Jo Aaron is one of them. Here is one of the latest posts to her Mommy Brain blog. While innocently looking for a restaurant suggestion online the other day, I stumbled across an anti-parent, anti-child blog entry that just annoyed me. It was an angry (and narrow-minded, in my opinion) piece about how awful it is when this particular person has to dine with Read more
Eating a healthy diet often means spending time reading food labels at the grocery store. The next time you hit the market, follow these important tips to ensure you're not missing something. Look at more than calories: When it comes to losing weight, you've probably grown accustomed to checking the calorie counts, but remember that this number isn't everything. Many healthy foods (like quinoa) Read more
If your child has been diagnosed with a food allergy, you know both cooking at home and dining out can quickly become a challenge. Since healthy eating begins at home, and eating at home begins at the grocery store, we turned to Amie Valpone of The Healthy Apple for some advice on how to stock your pantry for success, whether you're dealing with food allergies or just want to take a cleaner Read more
Get your budding chefs out of your kitchen and into their own! Check out 10 of our favorite foodie-friendly toys for your little one to enjoy in the safety of his or her own playroom. There's endless fun to be had when it comes to playing with your food, from modern tea sets to miniature grocery carts! Read more
Dieting and exercise are obvious choices to help slim and tone you up for bikini season, but there are easy tricks to sneak toning exercises into your daily life. Here are five easy ways to get a full-body workout, without stepping foot in the gym. Carry your groceries: To target the arms, carry a basket when grocery shopping rather than pushing a cart. Walking with the heavy basket, shifting Read more
Diane Kruger dressed up yesterday to visit a Gelson's grocery store in LA, and she headed back to her car with a cart full of water, wine, and a baguette. She's taking care of her errands after a fun weekend of celebrating the Oscars. Diane Kruger wore a hot red dress from Calvin Klein to the Vanity Fair afterparty, where she was photographed catching up with Jane Fonda. Diane celebrated the Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Most people you speak to these days are trying to stretch every dollar as far as possible — even the ones they spend buying apples and oranges. Food prices are expected to increase yet again this year, and food manufacturers are making portions smaller without reducing prices. Not surprisingly, a recent Rasmussen poll found Read more
