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A lot goes into preparing for Thanksgiving, one of the most highly anticipated food-centric holidays of the year — the elaborate feast, holiday decor, festive traditions, and spending time with loved ones, which means traveling or hosting for many. Over the past two years, holiday plans were impacted by the pandemic and while we’re still adjusting back to normal, we now have some newer obstacles...
Sep 2, 2025
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America’s favorite math holiday — Pi Day — is quickly coming up on March 14! While the annual holiday celebrates the mathematical constant π in all its neverending glory, it’s also the perfect day to...
Mar 5, 2022
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The Big Game is just around the corner and whether you’re looking forward to the football, watch parties, commercials, or the halftime show, chances are you’ll be snacking on some delicious bites. According to a...
Feb 3, 2022
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One thing is certain when it comes to Americans’ food preferences — everything is better with hot sauce. From sandwiches and burritos to soups and eggs, these foods and many more in between are arguably...
Jan 18, 2022
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Without a doubt, 2020 changed us, and so much of what we learned and gravitated toward during the early days of the pandemic has continued to influence our shopping behavior into 2021. In a nutshell,...
Dec 9, 2021
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Last year, Thanksgiving looked a lot different with many families opting for smaller-scale celebrations, outdoor dining experiences, or meal-time video chats with loved ones around the dinner table. Whatever your 2020 Thanksgiving looked like, this...
Nov 4, 2021
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Instacart shares spooky insights about Halloween’s most bewitching candies The spookiest time of the year is just around the corner which means people are starting to plan their Halloween costumes and fill their trick-or-treat baskets...
Oct 5, 2021
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Love it or hate it, here’s a closer look at the official flavor of fall according to data from Instacart With fall on the horizon, it’s time to trade in your cutoffs and hard seltzers...
Aug 23, 2021
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A BLT without mayo? A Chicago hot dog without mustard? Fries without ketchup? No. Thank. You. All too often, these American classics get all the glory on their own, but it’s the condiments that really...
Aug 2, 2021
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As summer heats up across the country, so do ice cream purchases on Instacart -- with sales peaking like clockwork in July. Naturally, it’s fitting that July has been deemed National Ice Cream Month with...
Jul 12, 2021
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