Some people color inside the lines. Others paint like Picasso. Some people color-coordinate their closet. Others pull clothes from heaps. Some people revel in creating order. Others take joy in destroying it. I confess I am the former, even in the case of the color-coordinated closet (it’s like a rainbow of polos…am I the only
NOTE: Check out the news about FreedomPop at the end of the post regarding their recommendations that customers move to Ting Mobile. Some say you can only value something if you’ve paid for it. There’s “skin” in the game, they say – so you’re more apt to take care of it and appreciate it. While
I had just gotten a new job and my car broke down. I felt like I needed to replace it quickly and was running out of options. I knew a fella from the golf course I frequented who worked at a car dealership. I ended up visiting him there – and quickly fell in love
This is a question that has been bugging me for some time: does it even matter what type of furnace filters I purchase (can’t I just get the cheapest?) I posed the question to our good friend, Jessie, who worked as an HVAC professional and offered her expert take on the subject. Hope it helps!
About six years ago I was sick of paying $4.99 for the Swiffer Wet Jet Refills and wanted a cheaper solution. I could have gone with the classical mop and bucket route, but I liked the design and functionality of the Swiffer Wet Jets. So I started playing around with refill bottles and started looking
We were recently graciously offered the chance to try-out and review Instacart. My wife and I have actually never used any grocery delivery service – so we welcomed the opportunity and wanted to offer our take on their service. What is Instacart? Instacart was started in 2012 by Apoorva Mehta, a former Amazon employee. Mehta had
As a birthday gift, thrifty guy Charlie surprised me with a Amazon Echo Dot (Thanks man!). I was thrilled to get it as it’s been something I’ve wanted to try out and review for some time. So, here’s a quick look at er and my thoughts on it. What is the Amazon Echo Dot? Simply
Last week, I got this email from Smashburger (they have excellent burgers and are one of the few casual food joints that I eat at anymore). Never one to pass up what seems to be an interesting deal, I checked out their offer: With the Holiday Smash Pass, you’ll be able to treat yourself to
This past month I stocked up on greasy hair gel, white strips for my teeth, and ironed my only suit. It was time to sell my used car! I had gone through the process before, but I was extremely lucky. This time around, I had to develop a plan and discipline myself to stick with
There’s nothing more annoying than seeing that bright engine light pop-up on the dashboard out of the blue. “What do I do?” “Should I stop and check it out?” “Maybe it’s nothing.” “Will I damage the car if I keep driving?” For the past month or two, I’ve lived with the bright light adorning my
