How to save big at the grocery store
A new study from NetCredit might just rescue your weekly budget. Researchers compared 171 everyday staples across Walmart, Target, and Kroger to see exactly how much you save by choosing store brands over big name brands.

The verdict? Ditching the famous labels can slash your receipt by over 50% on dozens of items. Here are the smartest swaps to make:

Walmart offered the most savings across the board, so if you're brave enough to traverse the unhinged aisles of Wally World, your wallet will thank you.

Want more grocery saving tips? Check out 14 of them here.

🍼 Do NOT use Nara Organics powdered formula!
If you shop at Target for your formula, please check to make sure you're not using Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Powdered Infant Formula. The FDA is currently investigating a potential infant botulism outbreak involving the brand, which is distributed nationally across Target retail stores, Target.com and Nara.com. You can find more info here.

🫧 The cheapest way to remove clothing stains
The ultimate secret weapon for fighting stubborn clothing stains might already be sitting near your kitchen sink. Laundry pros swear by Original Blue Dawn dish soap to lift tough grease, oil, and grass stains. Simply rub a small amount directly onto the fabric, let it sit for 15 minutes, and wash as usual. Just be sure to act quickly before the stain sets, and use a light hand to avoid over-sudsing your washing machine.

🩸 How to avoid having your blood sucked this summer
Mild winters mean tick season is starting earlier and lasting longer. To keep your family safe, EveryDay Health is offering up some helpful tips. Some obvious ones include hiking in pants instead of shorts and avoiding tall grass. Some lesser known tips? Throw your hiking clothes in the dryer on high heat for 10 minutes before dumping them in the hamper. Get all the tips.

📍 When should you stop tracking your kids' location?
A new national poll revealed that half of parents track the location of their young adult children ages 18 to 25. While meant for peace of mind, a quarter of tracking parents admit it actually increases their anxiety. Here's what the experts say.

🫐 Summer berries are full of pesticides
Here's how to wash them properly.

👙 Need a 2-piece swimsuit for the summer?
Moms swear by the high-waisted Blooming Jelly.

Smash Burger Tacos: The internet recipe that’s actually worth making!

Every once in a while, a recipe takes over social media and I immediately roll my eyes. 

This was not one of those recipes.

If you’ve never had a smash burger taco, imagine the best parts of taco night and burger night combined into one meal.

Spread a thin layer of ground beef directly onto a small flour tortilla. Place it meat-side down in a hot skillet and cook until the beef develops those crispy, caramelized edges that make smash burgers so good. Flip, add cheese, and cook for another minute until the tortilla is golden and the cheese is melted.

Top with shredded lettuce, pickles, onions, tomatoes, burger sauce, or whatever your family likes. It's completely customizable! Add maple syrup if you want. It's your life!

I’ve made enough dinners to know that “fun” and “easy” don’t always show up together. This one manages to be both.

A few things that make it even easier:

Last week, we asked how close your actual family size landed to your original "pre-kid" plan. Claiming the top spot was, "We ended up with more than we bargained for" but it was closely followed by "Plan? We were supposed to plan this?"