SHOPPING

We know you know: Sam’s Club has some amazing deals. That’s why you signed up for the membership (or are seriously considering it if you landed on this story).

Costco may be a wonderland of big bulk items, but it can also be a bit overwhelming if it’s your first time.

Knock-offs, dupes, imitations or whatever you want to call them, but finding a product that works or looks like the brand name original can save a lot of money. It’s why when we heard some store-brand workout pants fit just like the much pricier brand for a fraction of the cost, we had to check them out.

Have you ever wondered how Costco came into our lives?

Shop through thousands of exquisite treasures at the River Oaks Garden Club’s 69th Annual Pink Elephant Sale happening this weekend.

It’s almost been a month since a fire destroyed several units at the Sedona Square Apartment on Court Glen Drive in Southwest Houston.

Want to purchase quality items from the person who made them? Here are several craft fairs, art markets and festivals where you can shop for unique goods while supporting local artists and businesses.

Some kids have some of the best ideas and come up with great inventions. But most of the time, they need to wait until adulthood for their chance to get their inventions on store shelves.

Here is some new data that actually may not come as a surprise to some shoppers!

Inflation is at its highest rate in 40 years. However, experts indicate that the pressures of inflation are beginning to ease.

Popular online clothing brand SHEIN is coming to the Houston area this weekend for a pop-up shop experience.

Question: Should I tip the person who brings the groceries to my car or delivers them to my home?

As the price of everything goes up, you may be asking about ways to save. Our KPRC 2 team is finding ways to help your family save money. Today, we are looking into how to get lower prices on big-ticket appliances, and what you need to know about buying scratch and dent products.

Groceries are going up in price, but there are ways to cut costs in Houston with several options from grocery store memberships to wholesalers.

The foods that make it into our fridge and onto our dinner plates cost nearly 12% more today than they did this time last year.

You can get money back for trading in your old Levi’s jeans and denim jackets in Houston.

Trying to find something great to do this summer or a gift for someone in your life who’s impossible to shop for?

Houston Life continues to shine a spotlight on some amazing 2022 grads, and today we introduce you to a local entrepreneur who started selling homemade lip gloss in 2018, and today her brand has expanded into skincare, apparel, and accessories.

Where we spend our money matters and when we buy local, our money does more good for our community than it does when we shop at big-box stores, so when you go shopping for surprises, whether they be for a birthday, holiday or major life milestone, consider supporting local entrepreneurs.

Beginning at 1 p.m. on April 22, customers who visit any H-E-B, Central Market, Joe V’s Smart Shop and Mi Tienda in Texas are eligible to receive a complimentary Earth Day bag made from recycled plastic bottles. Bags will be distributed while supplies last.

Do you have an easy-to-shop-for mom? Or is your mother a bit trickier, when it comes to buying her that perfect present? Either way, we have just the quiz for you.

Many fine bookshops are scattered throughout Houston. They’re generally quirky, rambling places that offer much to stimulate the mind and quiet the soul. Among their stacks, you can pluck out-of-print books from overstuffed shelves or root out gems from curated collections.

Get ready to shop 'til you drop. The Nutcracker Market is back for their big springtime event.

Are you ready to retire those winter clothes for the season? We hope so! Because Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market SPRING is gearing up for its third showing.

Get ready to shop 'til you drop. The Nutcracker Market is back for their big springtime event, and we've got your first look at all the merchants coming to the show.

Whether it’s relaxing, getting in a much-needed workout or being productive, as women, it’s nice to take that break for ourselves when we’re able -- even if we have to make the time.

These items “honor the sacrifice of Black leaders of the past while amplifying and celebrating the voices of the Black community today.”

Fashion that gives back. Bumble and Brim creates timeless hats with personalized touches. They're also working towards making the future brighter for those with special needs.

If you’ve been watching Houston Life for some time now, you know all about our monthly series, ‘HL OBSESSONS.’

As one of the most intimate and important spots in the home, the bathroom deserves to be a tidy and clutter-free area.

Houston Life’s Courtney Zavala caught up with the brand’s head designer for an inside look at their new location inside the Galleria Mall.

The Bayou City has so many gifts that you'll want to give and receive this holiday season.

Need more time to do your “Target runs?”

If you’re shopping for the holiday season, the FBI wants to warn you of a few holiday scams.

Second to Black Friday, Cyber Monday is the busiest online shopping day.

Shoppers said there were smaller crowds and shorter lines for Black Friday shopping in Houston.

If you’ve been watching Houston Life for some time now, you know all about our monthly series, ‘HL OBSESSONS.’

Today is National Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, so of course we had to spotlight a female-founded brand that has made its way to Houston.

With the holiday season officially here, many people are likely looking ahead to Black Friday, and anticipating all the deals and promotions we’ll be seeing next week.

Now that Fall is in full swing, many Houstonians will begin sorting through their extensive grocery list for holiday meals and start some early shopping to find the best deals on gifts.

The Houston Ballet’s Nutcracker Market ushers in the twinkliest season of the year. It’s the city’s de facto invitation to cast aside jack-o-lanterns, plastic pumpkins and autumnal decor in favor of tinsel, pine trees and all-things red and green.

With many parents concerned about the supply chain crisis, holiday shopping will start earlier than usual this year!

Nutcracker Market triumphantly returns to NRG Center to usher in Houston’s holiday season and celebrate in-person and in style for the 40th Anniversary Nutcracker Market – The Redo.

From princesses to superheroes!

Are you looking for a new family vehicle?

The Kingwood Women’s Club has been serving the community for 35 years and after one of their own charter members became a breast cancer survivor the ladies saw the importance of giving access to mammograms for all women.

Your next H-E-B shopping list may include milk, bread, eggs, and...jewelry?

Alice Thompson was awarded £185,000 after being told she could not work shorter hours to pick up her child.

From violent purse snatchings to robberies, we’ve seen videos of crooks targeting innocent people in parking lots.

HOUSTON KPRC 2 is continuing to feature local businesses as the Houston economy re-opens. In this feature, we have listed some newly opened or reopened businesses in Spring to support. Address: Old Town Spring, 26408 Preston AvenuePhone: (832) 244-1516Hours: Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and from 10 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Address: 6633 Spring Stuebner Road #325Phone: (346) 236-6988Hours: Closed Mondays, open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and from noon to 9 p.m. Sundays. Tapout Fitness - Opened September 2019Tapout Fitness offers explosive boxing, kickboxing, boot camp, and martial arts classes for adults and kids.

Today were featuring minority-owned businesses in the Katy area:Lone Star Bike is a brand new bicycle repair shop that specializes in repairing, upgrading and servicing road, mountain, cruise, urban and vintage bikes. Address: 23530 Kingsland Boulevard Suite 100Phone: (832) 844-1470This burger restaurant in Katy has a five-star rating on Yelp and Facebook. Text: (786) 302-7612This tire dealer and repair shop in Katy has a five-star Facebook rating. Address: 18703 W Little YorkPhone: (281) 656-8559Since 2006, this Katy shop has specialized in designing, manufacturing and installing contemporary modern kitchens, closets, bathrooms and more. Address: 21815 Katy Freeway Suite C-106Phone: (832) 291-3911

Brooks Brothers two-day flash sale offering customers up to 70% off ends Tuesday night. The offer applies to select merchandise purchased online or by phone only. The discount will be applied at checkout. The flash sale promotion can not be combined with student, military, or corporate membership discounts. Customers can take advantage of this promotion until 11 p.m. Tuesday, May 19.

HOUSTON If youve been adding some weird things to your shopping cart while in quarantine, youre not alone. We asked our viewers to share with us some of their 'boredom buying purchases and were surprised at just how weird things got. Roast beef sandwich bath saltsYes... roast beef bath salts are a thing, and looks like our viewer Darrin bought them! A mini tricycle... for a stuffed animalBecause who DOESN'T need need a tiny toy tricycle?! A truck bed poolThis truck bed pool will turn any gathering into a PARTAY!

HOUSTON If you're looking for gifts and want to support a local business, there's a unique gift shop in town with a heartwarming story behind it. But even more unique than the shop is the bond between the owners of that shop -- a mom and her high school-age daughter with special needs. Valerie and Ellie Cassidy opened Pepperlou Gifts almost a year and half ago, a dream they had for years. Its a lot of the items that she picks herself, so theyre kind of more the fun items in the store. For more information about Pepperlou Gifts, click here.

After Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday is here to encourage the holiday spirit of giving. Michelle Miller has more.