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(From l to r): Kimberly Elise as Helen McCarter in "Diary of a Mad Black Woman" | Marcel (voiced by Jenny Slate) in Marcel The Shell With Shoes On | Ewan McGregor as Edward Bloom in Big Fish

Your broke bestie's watchlist: 3 feel-good (and free!) new movies I'm streaming on Tubi this week

By Alyse Stanley Published

Streaming services are only getting more expensive, so here are three free heartwarming movies to watch on Tubi this week.

Streaming
Cooking pasta in water and using a sieve to drain the water

Forget fertilizer — pasta water could be the secret to giving your tomato plants a boost. Here’s why

By Cynthia Lawrence Published

Pasta water for tomatoes? Why this leftover ingredient is a great boost for your plants this summer.

Gardening
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We've tested the best Oura Ring alternatives and there's one I'd recommend over all the rest right now

By James Frew Last updated

These are the best subscription-free Oura Ring alternatives in 2026, from budget models to direct competitors.

Smart Rings
Vitamix Ascent X3 blender review

This is the best blender in the world, and two trusty, cheaper alternatives

By Millie Fender Last updated

The top 3 blenders you can buy in 2026, from restaurant-level results to budget-friendly options

Home Appliances
Shark PowerDetect Thermacharged robot vacuum on hardfloor

What is the best Shark robot vacuum in 2026? 3 top picks, compared

By Millie Fender Last updated

Shark makes some of the top robot vacuums on the market, but which is best for you? Here's our complete ranking.

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The main image shows a woman inspecting the Purple mattress Protector. Top right, an inset of a hand spilling wine on a mattress. Bottom right, an inset of a person spilling coffee on a mattress. Bottom left, a badge saying 'Tested!'

$21 vs $119 mattress protector showdown: Which one performs best in our 6 spill tests?

By Ruth Jones Published

Every bed needs a mattress protector — to see if you should save or splurge, I put two to the test by throwing everything I had at them (literally).

Mattress Care
iPhone 17 Pro with Visible.

I’ve been on Visible since 2023 — and the lower bills I’ve paid prove why I’ll never go back to a major phone carrier

By John Velasco Published

By switching to Visible in 2023, I’ve saved thousands over 33 months — proving that breaking free from major carrier bills doesn’t mean sacrificing reliable coverage.

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Forget high-maintenance houseplants: A DIY terrarium is a gorgeous centerpiece that thrives on neglect

By Kaycee Hill Published

Store-bought terrariums cost a small fortune. Here's how to build your own living centerpiece in an afternoon, for a fraction of the price.

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A collage featuring photos of my Sleep Cycle app, my Sleepwave app, an Oura Ring, and my Oura App.

I tried 3 free sleep trackers for iPhones and compared them to my gold standard sleep tracker — one seriously impressed me

By Frances Daniels Published

I pitted 3 sleep trackers against my $499 Oura Ring 5 and compared the data. But which one impressed me the most: Sleepwave, Sleep Cycle, or SleepScore?

Sleep Tech
The composite image shows a woman wearing a white t-shirt and green check trousers sitting crossed legged on a bed, eyes closed and hands on knees. The image on the right shows the same woman in the same position, but wearing a large pebble-shaped object around her neck. Inset in the middle a wrist displays an Apple Watch sleep score of 96.

Do you really need a $299 gadget to de-stress? I pitted a vagus nerve stimulator against $0 practices — here's the one I recommend if you can't sleep

By Nicola Appleton Published

Both methods helped me mellow out before bed, but one has become my go-to stress buster

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