Budget RecipesSalmon Patties From a Can, the Way My Mom Made Them on Fridays
Salmon patties from canned salmon were my mom's Friday dinner all through Lent. Her recipe, with a few …
Hosting & HolidaysSuper Bowl Snacks for Twelve on About $60
Twelve people, one TV and about $60 in groceries. The Super Bowl spread I make every year, from …
Groceries & SavingsIbotta and Fetch in 2025: Every Dollar the Apps Paid Us
I tracked every dollar Ibotta, Fetch and our store loyalty programs paid us in 2025. The totals, the …
Freezer & Batch CookingIced In for Two Days With Three Kids and a Full Freezer
Ice closed schools for two days and the roads were no place for the van. What we ate …
Groceries & SavingsEveryPlate, the Cheapest Meal Kit, Tested on Five People
EveryPlate is the cheapest meal kit we found, so we tried three boxes in January. Price per serving, …
Kitchen GearVacuum Sealer Check-In: Was $89 Worth It After Seven Weeks?
Seven weeks after buying a vacuum sealer, I've sealed meat, cheese and soup. What it does well, what …