George Foreman Grill – I’m a Fan
This week I want to talk about the kitchen appliance that gets a lot of use at my house; my George Foreman grill. I use it at least 2-3 times a week for hamburgers, chicken strips, pork chops and steaks. I…
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Trail Snacks
I thought this week would be a good time to discuss trail snacks. A couple weeks ago I encouraged you to get outdoors and do some hiking. One of the things I recommended you always bring with you is food…
How good is your Internet?
Many of us today take Internet access for granted. I’ve been online and connected since 1996 and not sure how I would function in the world today if I didn’t have access to it. I use it every day, all…
Using Credit Wisely
In my article last month on creating a budget I briefly mentioned how I didn’t put credit cards on the budget and why. It is not that I am against them, far from it. I have 5 cards open at…
Budget Basics
It’s that time a year again where everyone is scrambling to file their taxes. For the second time in two years, the US Government has extended the deadline for filing and paying your taxes. This year until May 17th instead…
Insulated Water Bottles Really Work
Water bottles today are as ubiquitous as air. You would be hard pressed to find someone that didn’t own any. There are so many water bottles available from an unknown number of manufacturers but some are better than others. The…
Vacuum Sealers – My Experience
With Thanksgiving just around the corner and leftovers a plenty, I want to talk about a kitchen appliance that is not as common in kitchens as your toaster, blender, can opener or maybe even an air fryer; and that is…
Chest Freezer – Do you need one?
Having enough food is not something I ever thought I would have to worry about living in the US. I never felt that I needed a chest freezer. That was until early March as lockdowns were being established and everyone…