Grocery prices these days are astronomical. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, food prices have been on an uphill climb since 2020.The average American family of four spends anywhere from $996-1,603 on groceries, but frugal people and budget shoppers are finding creative ways to save money on groceries with a weekly grocery budget of just $100.Yeah, you read that right: keeping your grocery bill at $100 or less is possible. Budget grocery shoppers shared their best advice for how to save big on groceries on the subreddit r/budget. - YouTube www.youtube.com "Frozen veggies. It’s a myth they are less healthy than fresh. Get the $1 variety bags from aldi. No chopping needed. Each bag is like 4 servings. Dump a bit straight into the pan and cook for like 12 min and you’re good to go." - Dismal_Pop2092"Go on fb marketplace and get an instant pot. For $20-$40. The key to saving on groceries is a little more time cooking so you don’t have to buy the expensive ready made stuff. Instant pot makes it so you can set and forget which is super helpful. The only way I can afford meat anymore is buying whole chicken and putting it in the instant pot (it’s also the tastiest prep imo!)" - Dismal_Pop2092"Cut the junk food. Seriously. It’s a farce that eating healthy is expensive. I promise if you just buy INGREDIENTS and not PRODUCTS your grocery bill will go down significantly." - Dismal_Pop2092"I've been keeping track of our spending for the last 12 months and on average, we were blowing through $825 a month on groceries....and $400 on take out. So I immediately made a menu up for the remainder of the month (this happened in sept 9th) and a grocery list of anything I might need, plus some staples we needed. Then I combined menu planning with freezer cooking. I have the rest of sept meals planned out, prepped and/or frozen. I have all of October meals planned out as well but haven't gone grocery shopping yet. Ive cut our monthly grocery budget down to $400 a month (family of 5) and our takeout budget to $0. And so far.... im $47 under budget for the month and already have all the meals planned." - rickrolled_gay_swan"Bread makers can also be found for cheap at thrift stores, and for basic loaves (including whole wheat) older models work fine. You can make 3-5 loaves of your own bread for the cost of 1 at the store, and you can save even more if you buy things like flour, yeast and eggs in bulk. I have a kid here with gluten intolerance, and making GF bread at home is a huge savings - but just FYI for the GF folks, most older bread makers are not good at making GF bread unless you use them for only the mix and rise and then finish them in your own oven. Oatmeal and other grains are your friend fellow shopper! You can buy them in bulk for cheap." - SunLillyFairy - YouTube www.youtube.com "I also save my fats. bacon grease, chicken smaltz. got little jars for all of it. I also only buy the big generic oil. gave up wasting money on olive oil. just keep a neutral/high smoke point oil around. whatever is cheapest per volume. And I also save my scraps from veggies. i have a ziplock bag for onion and carrot ends, or celery nubs, and on the weekend, will bake a chicken, and make stock the next day." - oneWeek2024"My tip: Make whatever the hell you want in a quarter portion than usual, and then lay it over a bed of rice, beans, lentils, potatoes, pasta, or corn. Does not apply if you’re low-carb. I love carbs. They’re the body’s preferred source of energy, very delicious, and very cheap. I do limit my fats, usually a tsp or two of oil gets the whole pot slick. I prefer lean meats, and they have been very affordable from Costco. $2.77 chicken breast, $3.18 93% ground turkey, $5.40 91% ground beef. Turkey can be subbed for most of my beef recipes." - katie4"Something I’ve found super helpful living alone and trying to budget is I like to get a bang for my buck. Meaning that I will go to Safeway or Costco (I don’t have an Aldi’s) to buy the big azz tub of spinach/greens for $5. I eat a huge amount of it during the week, but the rest I know I can’t finish (at least 1/3 of it), I will freeze. Then, I don’t waste it. I can then add in amounts with my protein powder and soy milk. ? I also do this with my nutpod creamer. If I go to sprouts, sometimes they have a BOGO so you spend $6 for 2. What I do is I have a separate large ice cube tray specific for the nutpod creamer. I will probably drink half of it during the week and the other half I can’t finish in 1.5 weeks before it goes bad. So I save the rest in the ice cube trays. I know these are saving cents or some dollars, but it goes a long way!" - healthnut270"These tips are gold! I'd add: shop your pantry first because I used to rebuy stuff I forgot I had like some grocery store amnesia patient." - PaycheckWizard"I shop around at various stores between TJ’s, Aldi, and Kroger and basically follow the ideas above. I spend about $30-35/wk as a single person. A biggie is cutting the snacks- I don’t buy chips, granola bars, cookies, etc. I also don’t buy drinks, with the exception being Diet Coke when it’s on a major sale at kroger. I do a lot of crockpot meals that I divide up into six servings or so, eating a couple during the week and freezing the rest for later. I always have meal options in the freezer when I want to not buy groceries for a bit. It’s pretty painless once you get the hang of it. I normally only cook once a week or so. I also eat healthier this way when things are planned ahead and in portions." - momthom427 @a1qb2x Heres what $100 can get you at ALDI #fypage #savingmoney #groceryhaul #money #budget #financialfreedom Money-saving grocery tips from financial expertsLooking for even more ways to save on your grocery bill? Financial experts offer nine additional tips.1. Start a garden."Growing even a small amount of food at home can make a difference. Herbs, lettuce, and tomatoes on a balcony or windowsill are inexpensive to start and keep paying off," David Kindness, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), tax expert, and personal finance writer at BestMoney.com, tells Upworthy.2. Buy 'ugly' produce."I also suggest looking for discounted or 'ugly' produce. Stores mark these down heavily, but the quality is usually just fine once you cook with them," says Kindness.3. Check the sell-by date."Another smart move is shopping for items that are close to their sell-by date. Bread, dairy, or meats can often be frozen or used right away," says Kindness.4. Timing matters too. "Another trick is to look for discounts on fresh items close to closing time. Stores often reduce prices on produce, baked goods, or meats to clear shelves, and those markdowns add up fast," Ashley Akin, CPA, tax consultant specializing in tax compliance services, and the Senior Contributor at CEP DC, tells Upworthy. 5. Don't sleep on rewards and savings programs.On top of that, cashback and rewards apps, or even mystery dining programs can help you earn money back on top of your savings. These are often overlooked but they add up over time," Kindness says.6. Compare unit prices."I also tell people to check unit prices rather than just the sticker price." Akin says. "Sometimes the bigger package is cheaper, but not always, so comparing saves you from paying extra just because of packaging."7. Budget for meals vs. snacks."I also remind people to separate their meal budget from their snack budget. It may sound small, but it stops impulse purchases from eating into what you really need," says Kindness.8. Eat before you shop."And whenever possible, shop alone and never on an empty stomach," says Kindness. "It is the easiest way to avoid unplanned extras."9. Get low."Even checking the bottom shelves can reveal the best value items that stores place out of sight," adds Kindness.This article originally appeared last year

Every high school has a few "popular" students that almost everyone likes. They are often chosen to be prom king or queen and elected to the student council. They are the folks that everyone waves to in the hallways, and they are usually confident and friendly.So, what are the traits that make certain people popular and others slink by with little recognition? Are the most likable kids also the most athletic? Do they have a higher GPA? Are they more extroverted? Are they funnier? Are they more attractive? Communications expert Vanessa Van Edwards was recently on The Dan Buettner Podcast, where she shared the common trait that popular kids have in common. Van Edwards, who describes herself as a recovering awkward person, teaches communication skills at Harvard University.Researchers discovered the trait after interviewing thousands of high school students and asking them to list the people they liked at school. It revealed a significant finding: popular kids had the longest lists of people they liked.What traits do popular kids in high school share? View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vanessa Van Edwards (@vvanedwards)The findings are straightforward: if you like a lot of people, many of them are likely to like you back. Even though you may no longer be in high school, there are benefits to being popular in your workplace, church, or neighborhood. Van Edwards says we should all learn how to like other people if we want to be likable ourselves.“Learn how to like," she told Buettner. "In fact, be free with your likes. The most popular kids were the ones who were first likers. In other words, they walked down the hallway and they say, ‘Hey, Dan. Hey, Sarah. Hey, Joy.’ They're the ones who walk into a class and be like, ‘Hey, you want to sit with me?’ They are inviters. They are likers. They are looking for good. And in that way, I think that we can train ourselves to be more likable by searching and hunting for likes." @steven Body language expert Vanessa Van Edwards reveals what makes kids popular and the common trait that all of them have ? Full episode on The Diary Of A CEO #podcast #podcastclip #interview #bodylanguage #tips #advice #tip #vanessavanedwards #expert #doctor #dr #didyouknow #popular #friends #diaryofaceo There’s something very positive about the fact that people who like others are liked in return. It’s a great excuse to have an open attitude when meeting new people and to look for the good in everyone around you, even if they may be a little challenging to get along with. What is the reciprocity of liking?There is a concept in psychology known as the reciprocity of liking, which states that if someone likes you, you tend to like them back. Because when someone likes you, they are usually kind and supportive. Therefore, most people like those who like them. However, there is one big caveat to this truth: People with low self-esteem often dislike themselves, so if someone shows them affection, they may not reciprocate because it makes them feel out of balance. Ultimately, if you want to be the popular kid in any of your social or professional circles, you have to like yourself first. Because when you like yourself, there’s a much greater chance that you will like other people. This leads to a virtuous cycle of friendship growth, where you expand your social circle in a wonderfully positive way. This article originally appeared last year

There is a lot of pressure to name a baby the absolute *perfect* name. And for many, the goal is to come up with a seriously beautiful name that is unique-sounding—a name that will stick with you forever. Looking through baby names lists can help. But to get more ideas on beautiful names, a person posed the question on Reddit: "What’s the most beautiful first name you’ve ever heard?"The crowd-sourced name-inspo led to a detailed and distinctive list of beautiful baby names, with many noting that the majority were for baby girls. "I love that 90% of these are women's names, meanwhile men are like this is my boy Daryl," one commenter joked. These are 36 of the most beautiful names people can think of:"I saw a best guy employers name tag: Orion." - spaceshiplazer"I used to know a woman called Isis, thought it was beautiful to be named after a goddess, now its just unfortunate." - ShireNorse"I knew two Muslim sisters back in the 4th grade. One was Neda and her sister was Nezerine. I have always thought Nezerine was one of the prettiest names I have ever heard." - a-passing-crustacean"When I was a kid I was obsessed with 'Swan Princess' and I thought the name Odette was beautiful lol idk if it’s even real." - messyowl Princess Odette Girl GIF by The Swan Princess Giphy "My sister's childhood friend's grandfather's name was Diogenes. He was a very nice old bloke too, so maybe I just associate the name with a friendly face. Nonetheless, it's both a strong name, and a beautiful name." - MrSlipperyFist"Met a guy who said his name was Levi. Eventually I noticed he had a tattoo of a sea dragon. I asked him about it, and he told me it was for his name, because Levi was short for Leviathan. Coolest name ever." - Weird-is-norm"My therapist's name is Althea, I think it’s so lovely." - FroggySpirit"Vivienne - I find the French spelling the prettiest, it just sounds so melodic." - Looktothecookiee"Genevieve in French pronunciation, like Genevieve Bujold (actress) is a fantastic name." - FlamingoRare8449"I knew a woman named Eleanora which sounds so beautiful when pronounced by Italians." - CursingWhileCrafting"Tbh most of the flower names like: Dahlia, Iris, Rose, Jasmine, Lily, Ivy, Alyssa." - frizzyno Rose GIF Giphy "Violet." - garythegyarados"Met an Italian girl named Alessandra. That was 30 years ago and it's still in my brain as the most beautiful name I've ever heard." - Mothman"Isildur." - Few_Image7673"Aurelia." - worstnameIeverheard"Evelyn is so pretty to me." - 1mALittl3N0tStraight - YouTube www.youtube.com "'Derry Girls' made me absolutely love Orla." - sarathev"Noelle. 'Her name is Noelle I have a dream about her she rings my bell'." - Special-Strategy7225"'Sailor Moon' made me fall in love with Serena. I also really like Celeste, Aria and Evangeline (no one but me seems to appreciate the last one lol). They were on my short list of baby names but I went with another fav." - endoftheworldvibe sailor moon GIF Giphy "The Māori name Anahera." - lizzietnz"Seraphina. Heard it at coffee shop and it stopped me dead. Sounds like angels and fire rolled into one." - Twisted_Metalx"Leilani was always pretty to me." - MathTutorAndCook"There are so many, but I’ve always loved ‘Aurora’ ......it sounds magical and brings to mind the dawn and the northern lights." - Special_You_7103"River Phoenix most beautiful name I heard." - Mona_Mour__ river phoenix 80s GIF Giphy "Adelaide, my Mama's name." - Cantretiresoonenough"Clementine." - iamnotasheep"Lydia. I just love it for some reason." - Beautifulone_2This article originally appeared last year

One day, a Japanese photographer operating under the name Yusa Film walked up to a young family sitting on a bench with an unusual proposition: take this disposable camera, shoot whatever you want for a few days, and I'll turn your photos into a video. The couple, who were with their two-year-old son, Tsuntsun, happily agreed."Do we get the camera for free?" the dad asked cheekily. Then he added, "Will you also pay for developing?""Of course," Film replied. @yusa.film カメラ渡すので日常撮ってきてもらえませんか？ with @大久保たもつ If I give you a camera, can you capture your everyday life? #写ルンです #フィルムカメラ #saucydog #スパイス #collab ♬ spice - Saucy Dog What came back encapsulated more than mere snapshots of daily life. Along with the developed film, each parent wrote a heartfelt letter to their son, sharing anecdotes about watching him grow up and how much they loved him. Film stitched it all together beautifully into a TikTok video that's now been watched 3.4 million times, mostly by people trying to hold back tears at their desks.But maybe that's just me.An enchanting week that changed everythingFilm does this professionally. His channel is full of videos like this: finding interesting subjects, handing them a disposable camera, asking them to record their lives for a few days, then turning the results into a wonderful tapestry that captures the beauty of daily life's mundanity.In another touching video, he approaches a young couple wearing high school uniforms and unravels a deep, heartfelt letter of adoration overflowing with the magnificence of budding love. A different video, boasting 1.4 million views on TikTok, finds Film approaching a young couple at Tokyo Disneyland and asking them to document their day at the park. Amid funny photos in Minnie Mouse ears and candid mid-bite shots, a larger picture emerges: one of infatuation and puppy love. @yusa.film カメラ渡すので写真撮ってきてもらえませんか？inディズニーランド??? #写ルンです #ディズニーランド #カメラ渡すので写真撮ってきてもらえませんか？ #disposablecamera #disneyland ♬ Mix - Marcy "I hope they last forever and are forever in love!" one commenter wrote."Is this the amusement park arc of every romance anime?" another commenter asked.Film's videos follow a similar format and script. It goes something like this: find two strangers. Ask them if they're a couple. If yes, proceed by asking them to document their lives with a disposable camera in hand. Get to know them through a few generic questions. What are your names? How do you know each other?In the case of the young family, this mini-interview yields tremendous quotes about raising a child, reflecting on their own youth, and the meaning of family. Tsuntsun and his family. Credit: Yusa FilmAfter Film asks Tsuntsun's parents if they've noticed anything new since his birth, the father replies:"I often think, we don't really remember much before 5 years old, right? But raising a child, [now] I can imagine it. When he won't sleep at night, and I'm up at 2 or 3 A.M., so tired, I suddenly think, 'maybe I was cared for like this too.' I could imagine myself being rocked to sleep by my mom and dad. I realized that was the love I had received."The photos that captured millions of heartsTsuntsun's family's camera roll is imperfectly perfect. There are blurry photos and candid shots taken by Mom, Dad, or little Tsuntsun, along with delightful snapshots of daily family life.A picnic in the park on a beautiful day. Tsuntsun plays with Legos, driving a toy car atop a building. The family bundles up, preparing to head out into the biting cold. A father reads aloud to his child. A family picnic. Credit: Yusa FilmThis video, along with Film's channel, works because it revolves around something simple: paying attention. In life, we remember the big moments: birthdays, proposals, births, and deaths. But what about the small ones? Rainy days spent inside, watching your toddler take an afternoon nap, the way a child's tiny hand feels in yours as you walk to school. Life moves quickly, and these tiny moments that make up our lives are soon forgotten.A disposable camera allowed Tsuntsun's family to slow down and capture the small stuff that vanishes far too quickly.Disposable cameras have a strange discipline. You get a finite number of shots, and that's it. No deleting, no do-overs, no scrolling through a camera roll to pick the best angle. Point the lens, then cross your fingers."I got a disposable camera when I was in Japan and tried it here in Montreal, and interestingly, discovered that [analog photography] is related to the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi," remarks a photography enthusiast online named Toshiki Yukawa.Even in Japan, the concept of wabi-sabi is notoriously hard to pin down. Essentially, it's an "idea that places great value on incompleteness and imperfection." But perhaps the simplest definition of wabi-sabi comes from an unexpected source of inspiration: Bobby Hill, from the show King of the Hill.In a clip that's gone viral, Hill explains to his father why his roses, while not perfect, still retain a simple elegance."I like how mine's a little off-center, it's got wabi-sabi," Hill says. "It's an Eastern tradition, Dad. It's celebrating the beauty in what's flawed, like the crack in the Liberty Bell, or the mole on Cindy Crawford's face."Similarly, disposable cameras—with their limited number of photos and the wait to see what was captured—contain an element of wabi-sabi. Their limitations create a beautiful pressure to truly see and appreciate moments as they happen. The family in Film's video couldn't rely on endless do-overs; they had to capture their authentic life as it unfolded, imperfections and all.The profound impact of letters to childrenPerhaps the most moving element of Film's video wasn't just the photographs, but the letters the parents wrote to accompany them. From Tsuntsun's mother:“Dear Tsun, We are amazed at how fast you're growing. Even though you're only two, your kindness already touches us. Keep chasing what you love, explore the world, and laugh a lot, just as you are. We love you so much! From, Mom” A touching message. Credit: Yusa FilmThen, from his father:“Dear Tsuntsun, You are the joy of our lives! I'm more excited to see how your story unfolds than to watch the final episode of One Piece! Whatever happens, always know you can come to us! From, Dad” Photo from Dad. Credit: Yusa FilmWhen parents take time to write letters to their children, they're creating tangible expressions of love. Unlike conversations, which can be forgotten, misremembered, and distorted over time, letters provide physical evidence of parental affection that children can return to throughout their lives."Writing a letter to your child may seem like a small gesture, and it might not come naturally in the hustle of everyday life," writes Hannah Brencher, whose mother wrote her love letters growing up. "Now, as a mother myself, I understand why she did it. I understand the importance of handwriting notes and cards [for my daughter]—especially in an age where life is increasingly moving at a faster pace and everything is more digital."Studies demonstrate that children who feel consistently loved and supported by their parents develop higher self-esteem and better emotional resilience. Writing letters becomes a powerful tool for communicating this support in a way that transcends the chaos of daily life.Why this moment matters more than everIn our hyperconnected digital age, families often struggle to truly be present with each other. Film's experiment offers a refreshing alternative: intentional, mindful documentation and communication that prioritize connection over perfection and quality over quantity.The resulting photos aren't staged Instagram moments. Instead, they reveal family life in all its messy, beautiful glory. The slight blur of a child in motion, the imperfect overhead lighting of a breakfast scene, the candid laughter caught mid-moment: these "flaws" are actually what make the images so powerfully moving. Tsuntsun and his mother. Credit: Yusa Film Judging by the comments, viewers couldn't agree more:"Oh, Tsuntsun, you are so loved." "This is the most wholesome thing I've ever seen."Film's video reminds us that our most ordinary days contain perfectly imperfect moments—and extraordinary love. Sometimes, all it takes is a simple camera and the courage to document moments as they happen: the beautiful, imperfect, irreplaceable moments that make up life.

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