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Cooking has a seasonal rhythm. During the summer, people tend not to want to cook or eat heavy foods. However, as the weather cools and the nights lengthen, we start to want comforting, cozy, filling meals. Since many classic fall dishes revolve around stews and casseroles, the good news is many of the things we […]

Football fans love to watch a game with other fans. Hosting friends and family at your home to watch a game is fun! However, it can also be expensive. Luckily, a football party is actually straightforward to host on the cheap. Remember, people are coming over to watch the game and enjoy camaraderie with other […]

Many parents admit that packing lunches is one of the more challenging tasks of raising school-aged children. After all, it’s relentless, right? Kids need lunches every single day school is session. There’s a lot of pressure in packing lunches, in no small part because how we feed kids is an emotionally charged topic with a […]

Here’s a familiar conundrum: You want to go out to eat, but you also want to be fiscally responsible. You know the best-known tricks to save money when eating out, like going out to lunch instead of dinner, splitting entrees, skipping the appetizers and desserts, and drinking water. But there’s another hack you might not […]

The minimalist lifestyle is about living with less and being purposeful about what you do and do not allow into your life. At the moment, it feels very trendy: You can find blogs, Instagram accounts, podcasts, and books devoted to showcasing a minimalist lifestyle. Many of these social media accounts make minimalism seem expensive and […]

Choosing foods that are healthy for the family while staying on budget may seem like a difficult combination. The good news is that a well-balanced diet that’s full of whole nutrients doesn’t have to be boring or unaffordable. Planning a menu and cooking as a family can be surprisingly cost-efficient, and it’s a great way to spend time […]

Taking your family to a game is expensive. According to the 2019 Fan Cost Index, which calculates the cost for a family of four to go to a game, park, eat, and buy souvenirs, the median cost to go to an NFL game is $540.42, the median cost for an MLS game is $250.42, and the […]

Living on a monthly budget typically means watching how and where you spend your hard-earned cash. Dining out may seem like a lavish treat, especially when you are trying to control your spending. While it’s understood that dining in is the most frugal option, there are ways to save money when you go out to eat. You don’t have to sacrifice […]

At some point, you may have looked back at your monthly budget and noticed a huge spending black hole draining your wallet of hard-earned cash: your food budget. Most of us lead busy lives, and though we’d love daily time to cook delicious and nutritious meals, it’s just not possible. It’s true that time is […]

According to the USDA, as of May 2019, a family of four typically spent between $567.80 and $1,296.30 on food a month. Yikes! Trying to eat healthily? Organic food costs up to 25% more than conventionally grown food. Even if you skip organic products, Harvard University says a healthy diet typically costs more than an unhealthy diet. So if you […]