Hefty's Foam Bowl Surprise
The thing about finding deals on household basics is that most of the time you already know what works. I've been buying the same white trash bags from the same big box store for three years. But scrolling through the current Hefty markdowns, something caught me off guard. Not the trash bags — the foam bowls. The 50-count soak-proof foam bowls, which apparently have a quiet following of people using them for cat food, cereal, and ice cream.
The rest of the sale is what you expect.
The 13-Gallon Scented Workhorse
There's a 25% off deal on the scented lavender-and-vanilla bags, 80-count, for under twelve bucks. Hefty's drawstring on the 13-gallon bags has always struck me as the right balance — tight enough to haul without snapping, loose enough to pull closed one-handed while holding a coffee cup. No reviews to quote on these, but I've used them. They work. The Arm & Hammer odor layer isn't a gimmick; I've forgotten a bag for an extra day and didn't regret it.
The 40% Off Coastal Plastic Bag
Another 13-gallon bag, this one made with recovered coastal plastic and six layers of protection. At $12.64 for 80 after a 40% cut, it's the best per-bag price in the sale. I'm still not sure why Hefty runs three nearly identical 13-gallon SKUs with different discounts, but grab this one if you want the most bags for the least money.
The 33% Off 30-Gallon Bag
These are for the garage can, the shop bin, the overflow from a weekend of drywall demo. You don't need scent in a 30-gallon bag — you need it to not split when you overstuff it with old insulation. The 6-in-1 protection is the same tech they use on the kitchen size. It holds.
The Sandwich Bag Nobody Asked About
Expandable bottom, double zipper, 130 count for $4.49. I don't have strong feelings about sandwich bags. The expandable bottom actually works for a thick sub.
The 16oz Party Cups
100 cups for $9.97, 23% off. Bright colors, decent rigidity. You'll use them for one cookout and then they'll live in the back of the pantry until next summer.
The Foam Plates
8.9-inch soak-proof foam, 100-count for $6.32. If you've ever watched a paper plate go translucent with BBQ sauce, you understand why foam exists. These don't soak through. They're not microwave-safe, but the package is honest about that.
The Bowl People Are Talking About
Here's where the data gets interesting. The Hefty foam bowls — 12-ounce, 50 count for $6.29 — have actual reviews. Not many, but the ones there are specific in a way I trust.
"They are sturdy, durable, and truly soak-proof. Even when filled with hot soup or liquids, they don't buckle or leak."
Then there's the five-star from someone who was transparent about the trade-off:
"It's not sturdy (a bit of force and it starts to rip) but the value for money is great... Literally perfect for snacks."
And then there's the reviewer who bought them for cat food:
"These are thinner and flimsier than I expected, I did purchase them for cat food dishes so they will work great. Fits a can of wet food nicely."
Somebody else is using them for their 93-year-old father who can't lift heavy bowls. These bowls are lightweight — that's a feature in some households, a drawback in others. They're not microwave-safe. For cereal, ice cream, small salads, and cat food, they're ideal.
The Two English Laundry Cologne Sets
There are two men's fragrance gift sets in this sale, both $28. One is the English Laundry standard set — 3.4 oz EDP, a travel spray, and a body wash. The other is the "Throne" set, 71% off from $95, with notes of green apple, grapefruit, and cashmere musk. I don't wear cologne. My sister-in-law buys these for my brother-in-law at Christmas and he seems happy enough.
