Holly Nilsson

For Holly Nilsson, Spend With Pennies comes from a personal place. When she was younger and a single mom of three kids who was tight on resources, Holly figured out ways to create big, cozy meals with few, budget-friendly pantry ingredients. She decided to turn what she’s learned into her own site in 2012, teaching readers how to stretch their dollars in the kitchen. If you want a hint, a few tools are always in rotation—she’s got myriad recipes featuring the slow cooker, instant pot, and air fryer.