Becca Knowlton

The Viral Deli Meal Prep Hack: Here's What We Found at Costco and Whole Foods

Jun 30, 2026

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7 min read

The Viral Deli Meal Prep Hack: Here's What We Found at Costco and Whole Foods

We bought prepared deli trays at Costco and Whole Foods, ran the math on cost per meal, and found out whether the viral $35 meal prep hack actually delivers savings — or just delivers convenience.

Is Too Good To Go Worth It In Portland? We Tested the App At 3 Downtown Locations

Apr 28, 2026

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5 min read

Is Too Good To Go Worth It In Portland? We Tested the App At 3 Downtown Locations

Stumptown Savings sent contributor Becca Knowlton to test the food-saving app at a bakery, a cafe, and a donut shop. The savings were real — and bigger than the app admits.

1 Store, 1 Week: Is Trader Joe's Enough for This Gresham Writer’s $100 Budget?

Mar 31, 2026

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12 min read

1 Store, 1 Week: Is Trader Joe's Enough for This Gresham Writer’s $100 Budget?

Becca Knowlton tested whether Trader Joe's alone could cover her weekly groceries — and stayed under $100 while managing low-energy days. Here's what actually costs more, what's a steal, and when convenience wins.

Becca Knowlton

The Viral Deli Meal Prep Hack: Here's What We Found at Costco and Whole Foods

Is Too Good To Go Worth It In Portland? We Tested the App At 3 Downtown Locations

1 Store, 1 Week: Is Trader Joe's Enough for This Gresham Writer’s $100 Budget?

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