Lauren Vinopal

Personal Bio

Lauren Vinopal is a writer based in Chicago, formerly in New York City. As an e-commerce contributor, Lauren is interested in consumer psychology, bargain hunting, and shopping hacks to make everyday errands more efficient and fun. Her past work has been featured in GQ, Men’s Health, Slate, and more.

Lauren Vinopal’s Favorite Savings Hack

Lauren’s favorite savings tip is simplifying meal prep recipes so they can be made for under $10. Complex meal prep is easy to screw up and can lead to waste, making it easier to just avoid it altogether. Affordable recipes not only ensure a lower level of difficulty, but they also reduce the financial stress of trying new meals.

Lauren Vinopal’s Favorite Brands

Lauren’s favorite brands are Walmart, Costco, Home Depot, and Trip.com.

Fun Fact about Lauren Vinopal

I once fell into a cactus while playing tag as a kid visiting family friends in Phoenix, and needed to cover my arms and legs in Elmer’s Glue to remove the microscopic needles. As a child who loved peeling glue off their hand, this made falling into a cactus oddly worth it.