Food

AUSTIN, TEXAS - OCTOBER 16: A customer shops for Halloween candy at a Walmart Supercenter on October...
no, not our chocolate!!
By Sarah Aswell

Halloween Candy Prices Are Even Scarier Than Last Year Thanks To Cocoa & Tariffs

And half of Americans are planning on spending less on the holiday than in 2024.

Woman preparing protein shake at home before leaving to the gym.
we can't win

Consumer Reports Investigation Finds Many Popular Protein Brands Contain High Levels Of Lead

Supplements aren’t regulated by the FDA, so there’s no legal limit to the amount of heavy metals protein powders and shakes can contain.

Screenshots of tik tok videos where creators are showing how to make struggle meals.
makin' it work

Struggle Meals Are Trending On Tik Tok & You Might Recognize The Greatest Hits

If anything, they’re a sign that you’re resourceful and you’re making something good out of an imperfect situation.

cheesy chicken and rice casserole with broccoli, in a story about simple rice recipes for dinner.
my grocery bill 📉📉📉

13 Simple Rice Recipes For Easy, Inexpensive Dinners & Sides

Let’s hear it for the MVP of cheap pantry staples.

A mom and her daughter enjoy a lunch of noodle soup at a restaurant.
past kids' meals?

Sisters-In-Law Are Sparring Over Whether Their Kids Can Get Adult Meals At Restaurants

Are there rules when it comes to when and how kids can order adult-sized meals?

Easy Chicken and Dumplings, in a story about easy weeknight comfort meals
more cheese, always

11 Easy Weeknight Comfort Meals That Feel Like A Hug On A Plate

I could use a sedative or a piping hot bowl of pasta, either will do.

no, not our chocolate!!
By Sarah Aswell

Halloween Candy Prices Are Even Scarier Than Last Year Thanks To Cocoa & Tariffs

And half of Americans are planning on spending less on the holiday than in 2024.

we can't win
By Katie McPherson

Consumer Reports Investigation Finds Many Popular Protein Brands Contain High Levels Of Lead

Supplements aren’t regulated by the FDA, so there’s no legal limit to the amount of heavy metals protein powders and shakes can contain.

makin' it work
By Katie McPherson

Struggle Meals Are Trending On Tik Tok & You Might Recognize The Greatest Hits

If anything, they’re a sign that you’re resourceful and you’re making something good out of an imperfect situation.

my grocery bill 📉📉📉
By Katie McPherson

13 Simple Rice Recipes For Easy, Inexpensive Dinners & Sides

Let’s hear it for the MVP of cheap pantry staples.

past kids' meals?
By Sarah Aswell

Sisters-In-Law Are Sparring Over Whether Their Kids Can Get Adult Meals At Restaurants

Are there rules when it comes to when and how kids can order adult-sized meals?

more cheese, always
By Katie McPherson

11 Easy Weeknight Comfort Meals That Feel Like A Hug On A Plate

I could use a sedative or a piping hot bowl of pasta, either will do.

sweet & seasonal
By Katie McPherson

11 Easy Fall Dessert Recipes Because We Need Dopamine & We Need It Now

If you’ve seen enough, just put an apple crisp cookie over each eye.

EYE ROLL
By Katie Garrity

This Mom Received A Reprimanding Note From Her Kid's School After Sending Pretzels For A Snack

Justified or ridiculous?

let's do lunch
By Katie Garrity

New Study Shows Parents Are Paying More To Pack A Kid’s Lunch Than In 2024

That brown bag lunch is gonna cost ya!

bogo? say no more
By Katie McPherson

9 Quick & Easy Kielbasa Recipes For The Next Time They're On Sale

We’re taking advantage of all the grocery deals right now.

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