Review

Food 2025-06-26T16:09:37Z

Group of water bottles from brands like Fiji, Poland Spring, Saratoga, Smartwater on counter

I compared 7 brands of bottled water. No, they didn't all taste the same — and some lived up to their reputations.

I tried bottled water from Waiakea, Fiji, Saratoga, Poland Spring, Good & Gather, and Smartwater to see if they taste different and find the best one.

Retail 2025-06-25T16:26:01Z

A composite image of Stephanie in a black dress, holding up two different brands of nude shapewear.

I tried on shapewear from Skims and Spanx. I had no trouble picking my favorite — and it was half the price of its competitor.

I tried on high-waisted shapewear from Skims and Spanx under the same dress. I was impressed by how comfortable, supportive, and affordable one was.

Food 2025-06-20T18:01:48Z

I tried barbecue burgers from 3 fast-food chains and ranked them from worst to best

I tried barbecue-flavored burgers from Burger King, Shake Shack, and Smashburger and ranked them worst to best.

Food 2025-06-20T16:38:26Z

Four different pasta dishes, two different soups, a large bowl of salad, and a half-eaten breadstick on a table at Olive Garden.

I visited Olive Garden for the first time in nearly 20 years. The meal wasn't perfect, but I can't wait to go back.

I visited Olive Garden for the first time in almost two decades, and was pleasantly surprised by how delicious most of the meal was.

Food 2025-06-20T15:36:01Z

I ordered a Chick-fil-A family meal deal. We saved money, but I'm not sure the value was there.

For dinner, my family of four tried Chick-fil-A's family-style Chick-n-Strips meal. We saved money, but the value and ordering process let me down.

Food 2025-06-19T13:31:01Z

Four different vanilla coffee syrups sitting next to each other on a counter

I tried 4 vanilla syrups in my coffee to find the best one, and there was a clear winner

I tried vanilla syrups from Torani, Monin, DaVinci, and Portland Syrups to find the best one to add to my coffee for extra flavor.

Food 2025-06-06T13:20:01Z

Burger with cheese served with fries on Chili's wax paper in basket with baked potato soup behind it

I ordered the cheapest burger meal at Applebee's, Chili's, and TGI Friday's — one chain had the best value by far

I ate at the fast-casual restaurant chains Chili's, Applebee's, and TGI Fridays, to find the best cheap burger and fries meal. The winner cost me $11.

Food 2025-06-04T16:14:01Z

A side-by-side of burgers from Wahlburgers and Smashburger.

I had the same meal at Wahlburgers and Smashburger. Both were good, but there's one I can't stop thinking about.

I ordered the same meal at Wahlburgers and Smashburger and compared the food to find out which fast-casual chain had a better burger and tots combo.

Food 2025-06-03T15:20:01Z

Mama Cozzi's pizzas lying together on a countertop

I tried 6 budget-friendly frozen pizzas from Aldi and found some real winners under $5

I bought and tasted several frozen pizzas from Aldi's budget-friendly Mama Cozzi's label to see which has the best crust, toppings, and value.

Food 2025-06-03T13:35:33Z

I tried 4 brands of buttery spread from the store, and there's only one I'd buy again

I tried butter alternatives from Country Crock, I Can't Believe It's Not Butter, Earth Balance, and Smart Balance to see which spread is best.

Travel 2025-05-30T18:15:01Z

Cheong Fatt Tze, The Blue Mansion in Malaysia with cobalt-blue exterior, covered porch, trees out front

I spent 4 nights at The Blue Mansion. Staying in the famous museum was incredible, but I wouldn't do it again.

The Blue Mansion, or Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, is a heritage hotel and working museum in Malaysia. Our stay was great but had some big drawbacks.

Food 2025-05-23T15:01:15Z

I tried frozen burger patties from Costco, Whole Foods, and Wegmans. I'll be making my favorite all summer long.

I tried and ranked frozen burger patties from different grocery stores, including Whole Foods, Costco, and Wegmans, to find the best one.

Food 2025-05-20T15:26:55Z

Sliced steak topped with flakes of salt on a white plate.

I tried Ina Garten's recipe for New York strip steaks. The tender, juicy cuts of meat were some of the best I've ever had.

I made Ina Garten's recipe for New York strip steaks on my charcoal grill. They came out juicy and delicious, and I can't wait to make them again.

Travel 2025-05-20T13:08:01Z

Family smiling on yellow raft tube down waterslide

My family loves Great Wolf Lodge resorts. Our stays feel like trips to Disneyland but cost way less.

My kids love Disney, but my family has as much fun at Great Wolf Lodge resorts around the US, especially in Dallas and Houston. They're cheaper, too.

Food 2025-05-16T18:52:27Z

Two rows of Rao's Homemade tomato sauce stacked on top of each other: six on top and seven on the bottom.

I tried every flavor of Rao's tomato sauce I could find and ranked them from worst to best

I tried 14 flavors of Rao's jarred tomato sauce and ranked them from worst to best. I loved the brand's vegetable-forward sauces.

Travel 2025-05-15T14:18:01Z

We rented a 90-foot yacht with a captain to explore Miami by water for the day. It was a highlight of our trip.

Renting a yacht for the day through Boatsetter was the best part of our Miami trip. Our boat came with a captain, Jet Skis, and a hot tub.

Entertainment 2025-05-10T12:43:01Z

Gia shows off her nails with sparkly purple polish in front of the exterior of a nail salon.

I paid $55 for a manicure with Dazzle Dry polish. My nails looked great, and I'm confident I could recreate the results at home for less.

My nails looked great after a professional manicure with Dazzle Dry polish, but I definitely think I could save money by recreating the look at home.

Food 2025-05-07T18:37:36Z