In addition to sharing snippets of her daily life in Dallas as a new mom (who is expecting another baby in the fall!), Alex Drummond loves talking shop on Instagram—literally. Whether it’s a plush monogrammed robe, an all-in-one lip glaze, or her favorite baby products, Alex is always forthcoming about her latest and greatest finds.
Like all of us, Alex is a sucker for a good sale, but sometimes, waiting around for a discount isn’t the most efficient way to save a few dollars. Enter: Alex’s 99-cent hack!
Earlier this week, Alex revealed on Instagram that whenever she makes a Trader Joe’s run, she loads her cart with greeting cards that are just as charming as they are affordable. “Any time I go to Trader Joe’s, I stock up on random cards for bdays/baby showers because they have really cute cards and they’re 99 cents!” she exclaimed. “It’s always nice to have cards on hand when you need them for baby showers, bdays, etc.”
Alex is at a point in her life where a lot of her friends are celebrating big milestone moments: getting engaged, having kids, turning 30. So, this savvy shopping trick prepares her for any occasion—without having to overspend. It might seem simple, but if you’ve ever scrambled for a last-minute birthday card and realized that the most affordable option was $7, you know how expensive and stressful it can be. That’s why this little life hack is actually genius!
During her latest Trader Joe’s trip, Alex stocked up on a lot of other goodies, too. Based on her Instagram Story, Alex had quite a sweet tooth while roaming the aisles of the grocery store. “Can u tell this is a pregnant grocery haul 😂😂,” Alex asked her followers. The photo she posted shows a jug of chocolate milk, two boxes of mini chocolate chip ice cream cones, a package of whole grain waffles, and two bags of sour gummy candies. But it wasn’t just junk food. “Hey, I got kale!” Alex added. When you’re pregnant, anything goes—even if it’s a cart full of sweets!
