The sofa is winning. On any given Saturday night, nearly three out of four Americans would rather be home doing nothing than out doing something, and they couldn’t be happier about it. According to a recent OnePoll survey, 72% of American adults agree there’s nothing better than having no plans for the weekend, and they …
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Social media feeds can sometimes seem filled with elaborate and expensive culinary creations. They’re downright mesmerizing to watch, but don’t fit the schedule or budget that many of us are working with right now. However, a different kind of food trend is capturing the hearts and stomachs of millions on TikTok. Users are sharing “flat …
You’re not alone if you’ve ever stared into your fridge and pantry, only to decide there’s nothing to eat and that a trip to the store is necessary. Sure, there might be items on those pantry shelves, but it can be challenging to envision how your random assortment of pantry staples and fridge contents can …
In kitchens across TikTok, chefs and home cooks are rallying to the moment, by offering tutorials on how to make cheap, easy meals that were popular during the Great Depression. Dishes like Hoover Stew, chipped beef on toast, and pasta with peas, are making a comeback as a new generation faces the challenge of small …
With grocery prices soaring, a juicy steak dinner can feel like a distant dream. Premium cuts like ribeye and short ribs seem to cost a small fortune, prompting many of us to skip the butcher counter altogether. But what if you could get those same delicious meals for a fraction of the price? A clever …
If you’ve ever emerged from the grocery store, feeling dazed with sticker shock over how much your cart full of groceries just cost, you are not alone. Many of us are feeling the pinch at the register right now! A brilliant TikTok tip has recently has popped up, though, with users showing how they slash …
September’s interest rate cut has triggered a rush among borrowers to refinance to better loan conditions. For the week ending September 12, refinance applications rose 58% from the previous week, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association. With levels 42% higher than the same week one year ago, refinancing is truly in season. As …
Regardless of whether they believe climate change is real, 69% of homeowners took the phenomenon into account when buying a home. That’s according to a new study by Clever Offers, which also found that nearly the same 68% view homeownership as riskier today than 10 years ago due to climate change and natural disasters. Few …
At this month’s Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo in Nashville, one buzzword dominated conversations – GLP-1 medications. From protein-packed bars, portion-controlled snacks to prepared meals, brands are racing to market foods for a rapidly growing segment, those taking popular weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic. Last year, 12% of US adults tried a …
Kit Kats and Snickers top the favorites list, but not without serious debate. According to a new nationwide survey of 1,736 Americans from The Vending Company, Halloween candy preferences are more divisive than ever. In fact, it appears America can only agree on one thing: everyone hates candy corn. A Polarizing Halloween Tradition There’s no …