Savannah Born
Coverage of Savannah Born in the Nexus archive.
- I shopped for school supplies at Walmart and Target. One had better prices for nearly everything on my list.
The author compared school supplies at Walmart and Target, finding Walmart had lower prices on most items while Target offered a better selection of products like mechanical pencils and pens. Both stores carried similar essentials, but Target's in-house brands and variety impressed the author despite slightly higher prices.
- I ordered the same meal at Freddy's and Culver's. Both offered value, but only one Midwest favorite dominated every category.
The author compared meals at Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers and Culver's, finding both similarly priced but preferring Culver's value in food quality and affordability. Freddy's offered a better dine-in experience but lost in key categories like burgers, fries, and custard. Freddy's has closed all Chicago locations, while Culver's maintains a Midwest presence.
- I'm a nutritionist who loves to shop at Costco — but there are 11 things I never buy there
A nutritionist explains why they avoid purchasing certain items at Costco, including produce, spices, frozen breakfast sandwiches, and premade soups, due to concerns about sodium content, household waste, and dietary preferences. They prefer whole eggs, homemade meals, and frozen produce for their two-person household.