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Welcome to the UNSTUCK[MONEY] newsletter and our 2025 FOOD ISSUE!

Let’s get one thing straight: eating well doesn’t mean eating expensive. If your grocery bill is making you sweat more than your actual job, it’s time to flip the script. And since this is our very first food issue, we’re pulling out all the stops. This isn’t your grandma’s “budget meals” pamphlet—we’re talking serious flavor, real strategies, and actionable hacks that put money back in your pocket while your stomach stays full.

We start with retro meals that make cooking feel like running your own mini Michelin-star operation. No matter how small your space or limited your tools, these meals are proof that great food doesn’t require a massive budget or a full suite of appliances.

Then we move into unorthodox ways to save money on groceries that most people don’t even know exist. These aren’t “clip-a-coupon” tricks—they’re smarter, sharper methods to get more food for less money, and make every dollar you spend actually count.

We’re also breaking down the top cooking methods that stretch your dollar further than any discount sticker ever could. Every technique, every tip is designed to make your ingredients go further, reduce waste, and make leftovers feel intentional instead of sad.

And because history has a lot to teach us, we’re taking a deep dive into Depression-era desserts that still slap today. These are recipes built on survival, creativity, and frugality—but don’t mistake that for blandness. Every bite delivers flavor and satisfaction while keeping your spending in check.

Of course, we’re not stopping there. We’re showing you how to make your own kitchen staples—because paying full price for something you can DIY is a rookie mistake. From seasonings to pantry basics, these hacks save serious cash and put you in control of what’s going into your food.

This issue is for anyone who wants full-flavor, full-wallet strategies that actually work in the real world. By the end, you’ll have more money in your pocket, a fridge and pantry stocked with meals that make sense, and the confidence to shop, cook, and eat smarter than ever before.

Welcome to our first-ever 🎉 food issue. We’re serving up flavor, strategy, nostalgia, and savings.
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Founder, Urban Money Budgets

Grocery Run, Reimagined Grocery shopping used to be simple. But there's another way to shop — the unorthodox, strategic moves that stretch your dollars without cutting your quality of life. ​ ​ Read the article

10 Holiday Sips You Can Make at Home You don’t need to drain your wallet to sip something festive. These sips are easy, and will make you look like a mixology genius without spending a fortune. ​ Read the article

15 Kitchen Staples You Can Make Yourself For Less than Buying There’s something quietly revolutionary about realizing how many “essentials” in your kitchen you can make yourself. ​ Read the article

Cooking Methods That Actually Save You Money The way you cook can make or break your food budget. Some cooking styles are naturally more efficient. ​ Read the article

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10 Depression-Era and 1950s Desserts That Still Slap Today The desserts from the Depression and the 1950s weren’t about excess; they were about invention. They turned scraps into sweetness and leftovers into joy. ​ Read article

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