Are you in the market for sponge cake-inspired cereal, watermelon soap or a blanket with the Chutes and Ladders game printed on it? You and your wallet are in luck. Our Shop Grocery Outlet Like a Pro guide is here to bring some thrift and adventure to your next trip to the store.

Then, we’ll pilot you through the art of teaching your child to ride a bike before taking you on a nostalgic ride back to first loves and bonfire singalongs with one mom's heartfelt personal essay about how summer camp changed her life. Get ready, parents. Summer is almost here. 

— Kristin Leong, senior editor