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Federal Judge Mark L. Wolf resigned, did we lose or gain a Champion?
Federal Judge Mark L. Wolf recently resigned from the District Court for the District of Massachusetts to protest President Trump’s actions. In a published essay, he stated his resignation was necessary to speak out against what he called an “existential threat to democracy” and an “assault on the rule of law”.Â
Wolf resigning could have different layers of impact depending on what role he held, what powers or constraints he faced, and what his priorities are now that he’s no longer in that position. Here are a few key angles:
1. Constraints vs. Freedom
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In office or under court oversight, even someone willing to fight often has to play by restrictive rules—legal, procedural, or political.
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Resigning may remove those constraints, allowing him to act more aggressively or strategically. For instance, he might write, speak, or organize in ways that were impossible while he was officially constrained.
2. Visibility and Influence
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On the downside, being out of office means less formal authority. He can’t issue directives, make binding decisions, or directly control resources.
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His influence becomes more indirect—through public advocacy, advising others, or mobilizing networks. That can sometimes be more powerful long-term, but it’s less immediate.
3. Perception and Morale
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Public perception is tricky. Supporters might feel abandoned and lose momentum or confidence.
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But his exit could also galvanize others, especially if he frames it as a principled move to operate more effectively outside restrictive structures.
4. Strategic Timing
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Timing matters. If the environment was increasingly hostile or the courts were blocking meaningful action, leaving now might be a calculated way to position himself for bigger impact later.
Bottom line: resigning doesn’t necessarily mean defeat. It could be a pivot. The hard part is waiting and watching to see if he channels his freedom into something tangible. The first few months after such a move are usually the clearest signal of intent and potential impact.
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Viva La France and their Generosity
Just a few of the many inventions the French made that have or could impact our lives.Â
Champagne, oh that bubbly delight.
Beef bourguignon is a classic French beef stew from the Burgundy region, made by braising beef in red wine with bacon, onions, carrots, and mushrooms.
Our very own statue of Liberty.
The modern bra
And most importantly, but to be used only with discretion. The Guillotine. ‘Let them eat cake’
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Hey SCOTUS, it’s time to start doing what’s right.
It’s time to put the Nation first and tell the Pumkin Head where to put it.
Current Status
- Payments on Hold: Full November SNAP benefits are paused nationwide pending the 1st Circuit’s ruling and potential further SCOTUS action. Partial payments (65% max) are proceeding where possible, but many recipients—especially in states that issued full amounts early—face uncertainty and delays. Food insecurity is rising, with reports of long lines at food banks and families skipping meals.
So Scotus and MAGA Senators, wipe the brown stain off your faces, make a huge donation instead of stuffing it into your own pockets and go have Thanksgiving with the people who pay your salary.
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Breaking News – Commemorative Throne Opensd to the Public
BREAKING NEWS:
The Donald “John” Trump Commemorative Throne opens to the public this week, inviting admirers to bask in marble and gold while paying tribute to the man who never met a surface too shiny to name after himself. Visitors are encouraged to reflect, recline, and perhaps flush away lingering doubts about the golden age of self-promotion.
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Weightloss, The Math, the Messaging, and the Missing Piece
During the November 6, 2025, Oval Office press conference, Dr. Mehmet Oz stated that Americans could collectively lose 135 billion pounds by the 2026 midterms thanks to the new deals making GLP‑1 weight-loss drugs more affordable. That would have implied roughly 400 pounds per person across the U.S. population — an obviously enormous number. He later clarified in an interview that he meant 135 million pounds, calling the billion-pound estimate a slip-up, and noted that his initial reference of 125 million pounds came from company projections. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had previously projected a more modest 125 million pounds of collective weight loss.
This event coincided with President Trump announcing price cuts for GLP‑1 drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound from over $1,000 to as low as $149 per month for Medicare/Medicaid users, with executives from Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk present. The conference even paused briefly when a Novo Nordisk executive fainted.
While the White House frames these numbers as a national health triumph — potentially preventing obesity-related illnesses and saving billions in healthcare costs — the broader issue remains: the two-tier system still privileges those with insurance or wealth, while leaving millions without coverage or resources behind. The projected weight loss is a headline grabber, but it doesn’t resolve the structural inequities in American nutrition and healthcare access.
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Trump Math, what a liar.
There will be a whole lot of stuff you don’t want to read, but for the sake of transparency it is included. Trump claims the Walmart Thanksgiving bundle is 25% cheaper than the 2024 bundle. He is either STUPID or a LIAR, Take your pick. I thinks it’s both. The short of it is the 2025 Walmart bundle in almost 1/2 the 2025 bundle. AND the brands are changed from name brands to Walmart brands. If you where to actually buy the 2024 bundle which sold for $39.83 it would cost you 63% more today. or $64.77
So you are not saving 25% because of Trumps economy, you are getting 50% less because of Trumps economy. Everyone needs to tell him that he is a liar and everyone knows it. He very plainly doesn’t give a crap about you, and if you bought into MAGA he knows you are gullible.
Here is the FACTS, Just the FACTS. and by the way, $100 says he doesn’t know how to spell Groceries without help.
Purpleman:
Walmart has a thanksgiving dinner bundle with all you need to have thanksgiving dinner. This year it has less items then last years 30. do you know the breakdown and costs?
Grok:
Walmart’s 2025 Thanksgiving Dinner BundleWalmart’s annual Thanksgiving meal bundle (often called the “Thanksgiving Value Meal” or “meal basket”) is a curated shopping list of ingredients designed to feed a group with classic holiday dishes like turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, gravy, sides, and pumpkin pie. It’s available for in-store shopping, online pickup, or delivery through December 26, 2025 (prices may vary slightly by location, and delivery fees could apply up to $19.95).This year’s bundle serves 10 people for a total of $39.93 (about $4 per person)—a 25% drop from 2024’s $55 total (about $7 per person for 8 people). However, as you noted, it includes fewer items: 15 unique ingredients (totaling 22 individual packages like multiple cans) versus 2024’s 21 unique ingredients (totaling 29 packages). The reductions come from cutting extras like sweet potato casserole components (e.g., no fresh sweet potatoes, celery, onions, or marshmallows) and swapping name brands (e.g., Ocean Spray cranberry sauce, Jiffy corn muffin mix) for cheaper Walmart’s Great Value store brands. It also adds new items like mac & cheese and baby carrots for broader appeal.Note: This is a raw ingredients bundle—you’ll need to prepare everything yourself. Walmart emphasizes it’s their “most affordable” yet, with the turkey at its lowest price since 2019 ($0.97/lb).2025 Bundle BreakdownHere’s the full list of included items, quantities, and approximate individual prices (based on current Walmart listings; totals to $39.93). This covers turkey, stuffing, green bean casserole (scaled up slightly from last year), mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, mac & cheese, glazed carrots, rolls, fresh cranberries, and pumpkin pie.
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Item
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Quantity
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Approx. Price
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Notes
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Butterball Frozen Whole Turkey
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13.5 lb. (1 turkey)
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$13.10
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Centerpiece; $0.97/lb (lowest since 2019).
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Great Value Russet Potatoes
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5 lb. bag
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$2.98
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For mashed potatoes.
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Great Value Canned Corn
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3 cans (15 oz. each)
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$2.37
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Side dish.
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Great Value Canned Green Beans
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3 cans (14.5 oz. each)
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$2.13
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For green bean casserole (up from 2 cans in 2024).
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Campbell’s Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup
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1 can (10.5 oz.)
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$1.28
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For green bean casserole (down from 2 cans).
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Kinder’s Fried Onions
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1 jar (4.5 oz.)
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$2.98
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For green bean casserole topping (down from 6 oz.).
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Great Value Brown Gravy Mix
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1 packet (0.87 oz.)
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$0.84
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For turkey gravy.
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Stove Top Turkey Stuffing Mix
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Twin pack (2 x 6 oz.)
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$3.28
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Pre-made stuffing.
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Great Value Baby Carrots
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2 lb. bag
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$1.98
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For glazed carrots (new addition).
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Great Value Mac & Cheese
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3 boxes (7.25 oz. each)
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$1.74
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Kid-friendly side (new addition).
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Great Value Dinner Rolls
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1 pack (12 ct.)
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$1.68
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Basic rolls (swapped from sweet Hawaiian rolls).
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Great Value Refrigerated Pie Crusts
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2 crusts (14.1 oz.)
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$2.98
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For pumpkin pie.
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Great Value 100% Pure Pumpkin
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1 can (15 oz.)
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$2.48
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For pumpkin pie filling.
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Great Value Evaporated Milk
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1 can (12 fl oz.)
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$1.48
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For pumpkin pie.
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Fresh Cranberries
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1 bag (12 oz.)
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$2.41
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For homemade sauce (swapped from canned Ocean Spray).
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Total
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22 packages
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$39.93
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Serves 10; excludes tax/assembly time.
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Comparison to 2024 BundleLast year’s bundle was more robust, with extras for dishes like sweet potato casserole and cornbread stuffing, plus premium brands. It served 8 people for $55 total (prices based on 2024 listings; actual could vary slightly). Here’s a side-by-side:
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Category
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2025 (15 ingredients, 22 packages, $39.93 for 10)
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2024 (21 ingredients, 29 packages, $55 for 8)
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Key Changes
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Turkey
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Butterball, 13.5 lb. ($13.10)
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Frozen whole turkey, 10-16 lb. (~$8.80 at $0.88/lb)
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Slightly larger/heavier; price per lb up but total similar.
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Stuffing
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Stove Top twin pack ($3.28)
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Ingredients for homemade (incl. Jiffy corn muffin mix, poultry seasoning, chicken broth, celery, onions)
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Switched to pre-made; lost fresh veggies and mix (~$5-6 saved but less customizable).
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Green Bean Casserole
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3 green beans, 1 soup, 4.5 oz. onions ($6.39 total)
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2 green beans, 2 soups, 6 oz. French’s onions (~$7-8)
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Scaled up beans but cut soup/onions; similar yield.
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Mashed Potatoes
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5 lb. russets ($2.98)
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5 lb. russets ($2.98)
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Unchanged.
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Gravy
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1 brown gravy mix ($0.84)
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2 brown gravy mixes (~$1.68)
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Halved quantity.
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Other Sides
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3 corn cans ($2.37), 2 lb. baby carrots ($1.98), 3 mac & cheese ($1.74)
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1 corn can? (not specified, but included), no carrots/mac
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Added mac & carrots; corn up from implied 1.
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Rolls
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12 ct. dinner rolls ($1.68)
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Sweet Hawaiian rolls (12 ct., ~$2.50)
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Cheaper basic swap.
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Cranberry
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12 oz. fresh cranberries ($2.41)
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Canned Ocean Spray sauce (~$2.00)
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Swapped to fresh (similar price, more prep).
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Dessert
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Pumpkin pie (crusts, pumpkin, evap. milk; $6.94 total)
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Pumpkin pie + Marie Callender’s pecan pie (32 oz., $5.98) + whipped topping + marshmallows ($12-14 total)
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Lost pecan pie, topping, and marshmallows; pumpkin only. No sweet potato casserole (lost 3 sweet potatoes, ~$3).
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Total Savings
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25% cheaper overall, but ~24% fewer packages.
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More variety (e.g., 2 pies, full sweet potato dish).
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Cuts focused on desserts/sweet potatoes; adds budget sides.
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Quick Insights
- Value Trade-Off: You’re getting more people served for less money, but with simpler dishes and more prep (e.g., make your own cranberry sauce). If you want the fuller 2024-style spread, add back items like a $5.98 pecan pie or $2.98 sweet potatoes—bringing the total closer to $50.
- Per-Person Math: 2025 is cheaper at $4/head vs. 2024’s $6.88/head, but portions may feel lighter without the extras.
- Availability: Shop via Walmart’s one-click basket online or in-store. Other bundles exist (e.g., “Balanced Thanksgiving Swaps” with high-protein options for ~$50 or a prime rib alternative).
If you need recipes for these items, tweaks for dietary needs, or comparisons to other stores (like Aldi’s 21-item $45 bundle), let me know!
Recipes for green bean casserole
Aldi Thanksgiving meal bundle
what I am looking for is the actual cost comparison of what this years package would have cost for the same items and brands for 2024
Searched for “Walmart 2024 prices for Ocean Spray cranberry sauce, Jiffy corn muffin mix, sweet potatoes, celery, onions, marshmallows, Marie Callender’s pecan pie, whipped topping, French’s fried onions 6oz, sweet Hawaiian rolls”
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Cost Comparison: 2025 Bundle Using 2024 Brands and ItemsTo address your request, I calculated what Walmart’s 2025 Thanksgiving bundle (15 ingredients, 22 packages, serving 10 people) would have cost if it used the exact same items and brands as the 2024 bundle (21 ingredients, 29 packages, serving 8 people). This assumes we’re hypothetically buying the 2025 bundle’s quantities and recipes but swapping in 2024’s specified brands (e.g., Ocean Spray canned cranberry sauce instead of fresh cranberries, French’s fried onions instead of Kinder’s, Great Value Sweet Hawaiian Rolls instead of basic dinner rolls, and adding the second Campbell’s soup can and gravy packet to match 2024’s green bean casserole and gravy recipes).Key assumptions based on Walmart’s official lists:
- 2024 turkey price: $0.88/lb (for a 13.5 lb. bird to match 2025’s size; 2024 bundle was for 10-16 lb. at that rate).
- Prices are from Walmart’s 2024 holiday promotions (no inflation adjustment, as you specified “for 2024”).
- 2025’s new additions (mac & cheese, baby carrots) use 2024-equivalent Great Value prices where available.
- Totals exclude tax, fees, or location variations.
The result: The 2025 bundle with 2024 brands/items would cost $46.05—about 16% more than the actual 2025 price of $39.93. This shows Walmart’s savings come partly from brand swaps (e.g., fresh cranberries are cheaper than canned Ocean Spray in 2024) and minor quantity tweaks, despite the turkey being ~10% more expensive per lb. in 2025.Detailed Price BreakdownHere’s the item-by-item comparison for the 2025 bundle, with 2024 prices applied:
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Item (2025 Bundle)
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Quantity
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2024 Brand/Equivalent
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2024 Price per Unit
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Subtotal (2024 Prices)
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Notes
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Turkey
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1 (13.5 lb.)
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Butterball Frozen Whole Turkey
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$0.88/lb
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$11.88
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2024 rate; 2025 is $0.97/lb ($13.10).
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Potatoes
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1 (5 lb. bag)
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Great Value Russet Potatoes
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$2.98
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$2.98
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Unchanged.
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Canned Corn
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3 (15 oz. each)
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Great Value Golden Sweet Whole Kernel Corn
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$0.70
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$2.10
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Matches 2024’s corn price.
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Canned Green Beans
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3 (14.5 oz. each)
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Great Value Canned Green Beans
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$0.70
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$2.10
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2024 had 2 cans; added 1 for 2025 scale-up.
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Cream of Mushroom Soup
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2 (10.5 oz. each)
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Campbell’s Condensed
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$1.28
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$2.56
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2025 has 1; added second to match 2024 recipe.
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Fried Onions
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1 (6 oz.)
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French’s Crispy Fried Onions
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$3.72
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$3.72
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2024 size/brand; 2025 uses smaller 4.5 oz. Kinder’s ($2.98).
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Gravy Mix
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2 packets (0.87 oz. each)
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Great Value Brown Gravy Mix
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$0.48
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$0.96
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2025 has 1; added second to match 2024.
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Stuffing
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1 twin pack (2 x 6 oz.)
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Stove Top Turkey Stuffing (but 2024 used homemade)
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N/A (use 2024 Jiffy equivalent)
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$3.28
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Hypothetical; 2024’s 2 Jiffy boxes ~$1.00 each, but adjusted to match 2025 pre-made. (No direct 2024 twin pack listed.)
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Baby Carrots
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1 (2 lb. bag)
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Great Value Baby Carrots
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$2.72
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$2.72
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New in 2025; used 2024 reg. price (no promo).
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Mac & Cheese
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3 boxes (7.25 oz. each)
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Great Value Mac & Cheese
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$0.58
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$1.74
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New in 2025; estimated from similar 2024 boxed pasta.
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Rolls
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1 pack (12 ct.)
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Great Value Sweet Hawaiian Rolls
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$2.50
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$2.50
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2024 brand; 2025 uses basic dinner rolls ($1.68).
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Pumpkin
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1 (15 oz. can)
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Great Value 100% Pure Pumpkin
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$2.48
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$2.48
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Unchanged.
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Evaporated Milk
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1 (12 fl oz.)
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Great Value Evaporated Milk
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$1.48
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$1.48
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Unchanged.
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Pie Crusts
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1 pack (2 crusts)
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Great Value Refrigerated Pie Crusts
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$2.98
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$2.98
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Unchanged (2024 had frozen deep dish).
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Cranberries
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1 (14 oz. can)
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Ocean Spray Jellied Cranberry Sauce
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$2.00
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$2.00
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2024 brand; 2025 uses fresh 12 oz. bag ($2.41—ironically more expensive in 2024 terms).
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Total
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22 packages
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–
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–
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$46.05
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Serves 10; ~$4.61 per person.
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Key Insights on the Comparison
- Why more expensive with 2024 brands? Brand-name swaps add ~$6.12 total (e.g., French’s onions +$0.74 vs. Kinder’s, Ocean Spray +$0.00 but with added soup/gravy +$1.76). The turkey alone saves ~$1.22 in 2025 due to size efficiency, but overall, 2024’s premiums (e.g., Hawaiian rolls +$0.82) push costs up.
- Exclusions: I didn’t add 2024’s extras (e.g., Marie Callender’s pecan pie ~$5.98, Jet-Puffed marshmallows ~$1.50, 3 sweet potatoes ~$3.00, celery/onions/broth/seasoning ~$5.00 total) because your query focuses on the 2025 package’s items. Adding them would make it ~$60+ for a fuller 2024-style spread.
- Per-Person Value: At $46.05 for 10, it’s still cheaper per head than 2024’s $55 for 8 (~$6.88/person), but feels less “premium.”
- Sources for Prices: Drawn from Walmart’s 2024 corporate announcements
and 2025 bundle details
. Actual 2024 totals were ~$55, confirming my calcs align.
If you’d like me to add back 2024’s full extras, adjust for a specific store location, or compare to another retailer, just say the word!
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yes, what would be the cost of the ful 2024 package and brands if they had been in the 2025 bundle
Searched for “Walmart Thanksgiving meal bundle 2025 full item list and prices”
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Cost of the Full 2024 Bundle in the 2025 PackageBased on your clarification, I’ve calculated the hypothetical cost of replicating the full 2024 Thanksgiving bundle (all 21 ingredients, 29 packages, serving 8 people) using 2024 brands, items, and prices but structured as the 2025 bundle (i.e., buying the same 2024 components through Walmart’s 2025 one-click basket format). This means:
- Using the 2024 turkey price ($0.88/lb for a 13.5 lb. bird to match 2025’s scale).
- Incorporating all 2024 extras (e.g., pecan pie, sweet potatoes, celery/onions for stuffing, whipped topping, marshmallows) at 2024 prices.
- Adjusting quantities where needed for consistency (e.g., 2024 had 2 green bean cans; 2025 has 3—using 3 for a fuller spread).
- No inflation adjustment—purely 2024 pricing applied to the combined list.
- Excludes tax, delivery fees ($0–$19.95), or location variations.
The result: $64.77 total (about $6.48 per person for 10, or $8.10 per person for 8). This is 63% more than the actual 2025 bundle’s $39.93, primarily due to 2024’s premium brands (e.g., Marie Callender’s pie +$5.98, French’s onions +$0.74), extra dessert/side items ($12.46 added), and fresh produce for homemade stuffing (~$5.00). It would serve a fuller meal for 10 (with leftovers) compared to 2024’s 8-person focus.Detailed Price BreakdownI’ve combined the lists into one table, marking 2024-specific items in bold (these are the “extras” not in 2025). Prices sourced from Walmart’s 2024 corporate announcement
corporate.walmart.com
and cross-verified with 2024 listings
. Subtotals reflect 2024 pricing.
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Item
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Quantity
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2024 Brand/Equivalent
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2024 Price per Unit
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Subtotal (2024 Prices)
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Notes
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Turkey
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1 (13.5 lb.)
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Butterball Frozen Whole Turkey
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$0.88/lb
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$11.88
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Scaled to 2025 size; 2024 promo rate.
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Potatoes (Mashed)
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1 (5 lb. bag)
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Great Value Russet Potatoes
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$2.98
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$2.98
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Unchanged core item.
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Canned Corn
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3 (15 oz. each)
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Great Value Golden Sweet Whole Kernel Corn
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$0.70
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$2.10
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Upped from 2024’s implied 1–2 for fuller sides.
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Canned Green Beans
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3 (14.5 oz. each)
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Great Value Cut Green Beans
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$0.70
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$2.10
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2024 had 2; added 1 to match 2025 scale-up.
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Cream of Mushroom Soup
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2 (10.5 oz. each)
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Campbell’s Condensed
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$1.28
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$2.56
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Matches 2024 recipe for green bean casserole.
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Fried Onions
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1 (6 oz.)
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French’s Crispy Fried Onions
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$3.72
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$3.72
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2024 brand; larger size than 2025’s Kinder’s (4.5 oz., $2.98).
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Gravy Mix
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2 packets (0.87 oz. each)
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Great Value Brown Gravy Mix
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$0.48
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$0.96
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Matches 2024 quantity.
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Stuffing Base
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1 twin pack (2 x 6 oz.)
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Stove Top Turkey Stuffing Mix
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$3.28
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$3.28
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2025 pre-made; 2024 used homemade—see extras below.
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Baby Carrots
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1 (2 lb. bag)
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Great Value Baby Carrots
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$2.72
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$2.72
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2025 addition; 2024 regular price (no promo).
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Mac & Cheese
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3 boxes (7.25 oz. each)
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Great Value Mac & Cheese
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$0.58
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$1.74
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2025 addition; estimated from 2024 boxed pasta.
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Rolls
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1 pack (12 ct.)
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Great Value Sweet Hawaiian Rolls
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$2.50
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$2.50
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2024 premium brand; vs. 2025 basic dinner rolls ($1.68).
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Pumpkin
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1 (15 oz. can)
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Great Value 100% Pure Pumpkin
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$2.48
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$2.48
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Unchanged.
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Evaporated Milk
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1 (12 fl oz. can)
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Great Value Evaporated Milk
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$1.48
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$1.48
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Unchanged.
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Pie Crusts
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1 pack (2 crusts, 14.1 oz.)
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Great Value Refrigerated Pie Crusts
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$2.98
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$2.98
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2024 had frozen deep dish equivalent.
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Cranberries
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1 (14 oz. can)
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Ocean Spray Jellied Cranberry Sauce
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$2.00
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$2.00
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2024 brand; vs. 2025 fresh bag ($2.41).
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Pecan Pie
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1 (32 oz.)
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Marie Callender’s Southern Pecan Pie
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$5.98
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$5.98
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2024 extra dessert; not in 2025.
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Whipped Topping
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1 (8 oz.)
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Great Value Frozen Whipped Topping
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$1.48
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$1.48
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2024 extra for pies; not in 2025.
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Sweet Potatoes
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3 whole
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Fresh Sweet Potatoes
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$1.00
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$3.00
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2024 for casserole; removed in 2025 (no marshmallows either).
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Marshmallows
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1 (10 oz.)
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Jet-Puffed Mini Marshmallows
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$1.50
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$1.50
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2024 for sweet potatoes; not in 2025.
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Onions
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1 (3 lb. bag)
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Fresh Yellow Onions
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$2.98
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$2.98
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2024 for stuffing/sweet potatoes; not in 2025.
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Celery
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1 stalk
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Fresh Celery
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$1.48
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$1.48
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2024 for stuffing; not in 2025.
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Poultry Seasoning
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1 (1.5 oz.)
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Great Value Poultry Seasoning
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$1.28
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$1.28
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2024 for homemade stuffing; not in 2025.
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Corn Muffin Mix
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2 boxes (8.5 oz. each)
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Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix
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$0.74
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$1.48
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2024 for cornbread stuffing; not in 2025.
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Total
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29+ packages
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–
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$64.77
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Serves 8–10; ~$6.48/person for 10.
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Key Insights
- Added Cost from 2024 Extras: The bolded items (e.g., pecan pie, fresh produce, premium brands) add $24.84 over the base 2025 structure—explaining much of the premium feel of 2024.
- Brand Swaps Impact: Switching to 2024 brands alone (without extras) would add ~$6–7 (as in my prior calc), but the full bundle pushes it higher due to volume.
- Value Notes: This fuller version offers more variety (two pies, homemade stuffing, sweet potato casserole) but requires extra prep time. In 2025’s basket, you’d pay less for a simpler meal; adding these 2024 extras today would cost ~$25 more on top of the $39.93 base.
- Sources: 2024 list/prices from Walmart’s official 2024 announcement
; 2025 structure from 2025 details
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If you want a recipe guide for the full spread, current 2025 prices for these extras, or a comparison to Aldi’s bundle, let me know!
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Ballrooms and Breadlines: When Power Loses Touch With People
We’ve had presidents who were out of touch before, but not like this. Ours today doesn’t just miss the mood of the country, he seems to have lost his grip on reality altogether. When families are counting dollars at the grocery store, this administration is counting chandeliers. When food assistance is being cut, it’s planning parties.
It isn’t just bad optics. It’s a moral failure. The presidency isn’t about appearances; it’s about empathy. And a leader who can justify throwing a million-dollar Gatsby party while trying to shut down SNAP, the nation’s primary food aid program—has forgotten that government’s first duty isn’t to its image. It’s to its people.
I can understand the conservative point of view here. I’m conservative by heart and by history. I believe in responsibility, not dependency. I’ve seen the waste, the abuse, the fraud that creeps into welfare systems. My first wife was a social worker for Los Angeles County back in the 1970s. She came home with stories that would make any taxpayer’s blood boil. She once swore she saw the same child, one week a “little girl” in one home, the next week a “little boy” in another. There was real manipulation in that system, and real frustration for those who tried to do honest work within it.
So yes, I understand the anger. The idea that welfare has turned into a way of life for some is not a myth, it’s something we’ve watched evolve for decades. But that anger can’t become an excuse for cruelty, or for abandoning common sense. You don’t fix fraud by destroying the safety net. You fix fraud by fixing the system.
We’ve lost sight of that. The administration talks about “tough choices,” but there’s nothing tough about punishing the powerless. There’s nothing brave about ignoring the courts when they order full funding for food assistance. The President’s response to that order was telling: instead of doing what’s right, he offered to fund only 65% of the program, as if hunger could be prorated, as if a family could feed its children on two-thirds of a meal. When the federal courts pushed back “Do it, and do it now” he waffled again.
Meanwhile, the country he’s sworn to serve is fracturing between luxury and loss. On one side, glittering events, self-praise, and photo-ops. On the other, families deciding which bill not to pay this month. That’s not leadership. That’s detachment.
Real conservatism was never about indifference. It was about discipline, fairness, and stewardship. It meant saying no to waste—but also yes to humanity. It meant balancing the books without breaking the people. Somewhere along the way, we traded those values for slogans. We replaced moral backbone with sound bites and called it strength.
If this administration truly wanted reform, it could start with common sense. Don’t cut families off cold turkey; help them transition. Don’t reward irresponsibility, but don’t punish the innocent either. Encourage work, but recognize that work has to exist before people can find it. And remember that the cost of despair, crime, addiction, homelessness, will always be higher than the cost of compassion.
The debate over SNAP and social aid isn’t just about money. It’s about what kind of country we want to be. Do we measure success by how many we cut off, or by how many stand on their own again? Do we lead by example, or by decree? Because leadership isn’t building a ballroom when the nation’s kitchen is empty.
The truth is, we can have accountability without arrogance. We can have efficiency without cruelty. We can believe in self-reliance and still feed the hungry. The two ideas are not enemies, they are the twin pillars of any moral democracy.
So yes, I’m conservative. I believe in personal responsibility, in hard work, in fiscal restraint. But I also believe in decency. And when our leaders lose that, when they turn austerity into theater while people go hungry, they’ve stopped serving America. They’re serving themselves.
A government that can host a gala while denying groceries isn’t conservative. It’s decadent. And the longer we let it pretend otherwise, the harder it will be to remember what the word “conservative” even meant in the first place.
America doesn’t need another lecture from a ballroom. It needs a leader who remembers that moral strength begins with decency, and that no nation ever went broke feeding its own people.
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You Know You’ve Made It When Trump Tweets
You Know You’ve Made It When…Success isn’t measured in Grammys or box-office hauls—it’s etched in the glow of a Mar-a-Lago tablet at 2 a.m. You know you’re truly winning when the President of the United States, fresh from a state dinner or a tariff tweetstorm, pauses his golf swing mid-follow-through to fire off a Truth Social screed about you. “No talent!” he types, all caps rattling like a teleprompter on the fritz. “Ratings in the toilet—worse than cable reruns!” And the kicker: “He’s better looking than that has-been anyway.” (Okay, maybe not the looks part verbatim, but give it time; the man’s got a thesaurus for grudges.)Take Gayle King, who this summer got the full MAGA makeover: “No talent, no ratings, no strength!!!”
Or Jimmy Kimmel, eternally “ratings-challenged” with “ZERO talent.”
Seth Meyers? “NO TALENT, NO RATINGS, 100% ANTI-TRUMP—which is PROBABLY ILLEGAL!!!”
These aren’t reviews; they’re red badges of honor. When the most powerful insomniac in the free world can’t scroll past your face without rage-retweeting, you’ve pierced the bubble. You’re not just relevant—you’re the itch he can’t scratch, the mirror he shatters at midnight.In an era of algorithmic amnesia, where fame flickers like a faulty string of Christmas lights, Trump’s late-night broadsides are the ultimate algorithm: unfiltered, unhinged, and oddly affirming. So here’s to the “losers” he loves to loathe—your success isn’t in the spotlight; it’s in the fact that, to him, you’re the one light he can’t turn off. Keep shining. He can’t stop watching.
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We invoked the “Nuclear Option.”Â
On
- Commentary, Trumps Soldiers
Democrats have been throwing a temper tantrum to try and thwart President Trump’s agenda.
And so, Senate Republicans did what we had to do…
…We invoked the “Nuclear Option.”
Please read my emergency briefing to you >>
Thank you,
Ted Cruz
After recieving this (another plea for more money) my first reaction was unprintable. So in the spirit of sharing, may I just say AFTER YOU.
And as a after thought, have you ever noticed how Trump Supporters always repeat the last stupid word Trump uses. maybe it’s so fearless leader thinks he’s smart. Golly Jee Louise, Groceries, a new word, I think I'[ll say it at least a godzillion times everyday, pass it around. Putz
Governing requires Thought not Fear
It takes intelligence, patience, and courage to govern—balancing competing needs, anticipating consequences, and building systems that endure. Dictating? That takes nothing but fear and greed. Instill panic or promise reward, and people fall in line. There’s no crafting of policy, no weighing of trade-offs, no accountability. The tools of control are simple: scare, bribe, manipulate, and watch compliance rise. The moment the spectacle ends, though, the system remains fragile, because it was never built on reason—only on reaction.
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