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The best anti-slipping products to keep your glasses on your face, not down your nose

by Mark | Nov 15, 2017 | Everything Else, Products We Like

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My new glasses with plastic frames slip down my nose. I got my new glasses recently from an online store, and I love the plastic frames, except they have no friction. Every time I moved my head, the glasses fall down slightly. I was forced to keep pushing them up all day. It was terrible. Okay, it’s a first world problem for sure, but it’s one I’d rather eliminate. So I started my search for anti-slip glasses products. Here’s what I found, and the best of the possible options. Second best...

Recipe of the Day: My Chili Recipe

by Mark | Nov 15, 2017 | Food and Drink, Recipes

Chili is a great food to make in large quantities. You can make it for the whole family or make it and freeze it in pre-portioned servings. For the most convenience, these will be in microwavable containers so there’s no need to transfer it while frozen. I’ve always liked chili. Well, to start with, I only liked the idea of chili. There was always something missing, somehow. As I’ve learned more of what doesn’t work, I’ve worked towards what chili needs to have by process of elimination. For...

Star Trek Discovery Season 1, Episode 9: “Into the Forest I Go” recap

by Mark | Nov 14, 2017 | Star Trek: Discovery, TV and Movies

At this point, I don’t even know why Starfleet even gives Lorca orders. He always disobeys and always succeeds. This episode is a worthy mid-season finale. There’s a lot more hints and clues at what’s really going on with Lorca, Ash Tyler, and L’Reill. And the end of the episode is the best cliffhanger of the season! Full episode gallery The episode begins with Lorca disobeying yet another command from a Starfleet admiral. He is ordered to leave Pahvo and get back behind...

Recipe of the Day: 15-Minute Prep Stuffed Peppers

by Mark | Nov 12, 2017 | Food and Drink, Recipes

I don’t have a lot of time, so 15-minutes of prep time grabs my eye. (Click here for the recipe) Especially when it’s something I like as much as stuffed peppers! I loved stuffed peppers the first time I tried them. I actually remember it. My sister made it for me, which was very nice of her. I’m absolutely buying these ingredients on my next trip to the store, and making these this week. And maybe next week too. I forgot how much I liked these until I saw this recipe from...

Getting a cheap, quality eye exam and glasses online

by Mark | Nov 12, 2017 | Everything Else, Products We Like

I had my last pair of glasses for years. They were the kind with the half rims on top and the plastic string thing on the bottom. Once they got bent, there was no way to get them back to the way they were. They stayed bent and I couldn’t get the lens to sit correctly in the frame because the stupid string would pop out. Time for new glasses. It had been years since my last eye exam, however, so I wanted to make sure I had an up-to-date prescription before getting new glasses. I don’t have...

Recipe of the day: Easy and delicious snickerdoodles

by Mark | Nov 11, 2017 | Food and Drink, Recipes

I’ve always been a fan of snickerdoodles. Click here for the recipe I’m more of a crunchy-cookie kind of guy, but there are some soft cookies that still hit the spot. This is one of them. Plus, it’s quick to make and shouldn’t require any special trips to the store for that special ingredient the fancy gourmet cookies have. I’m looking at you, dark brown sugar. Why must regular brown sugar be unacceptable in recipes that call for dark brown sugar? I know it is, I...

Quick ways to save money online without changing your shopping habits

by Mark | Nov 11, 2017 | Everything Else

I shop online constantly. For a few years, I even did it professionally for a company I own with my brother Joe. The profits for the business, and our rent, healthcare and groceries depended on me finding the best deal I could in a small amount of time. Extreme couponing does work, but it takes time and attention which I can’t spare. It’s too inconvenient. From a business perspective, speed and convenience are very important. So when buying products and supplies, I became very adept at saving...

Deals of the Day for Thursday, November 9 2017

by Mark | Nov 9, 2017 | Deals, Everything Else

Best deal today is something every human needs: Towels! 15-Pack 100% Cotton Dish Towels, 14 x 25, $13 You can never have too many towels, and this is a great deal on an extremely well-reviewed set. The 15-pack is actually a lower price than the 12-pack right now. This is something I’ll buy myself. Glasslock 18-Piece Assorted Oven Safe Container Set, $29 I love my glass food containers. I use them every day. There’s always at least a few in my fridge holding my leftovers....

Recipe of the day: Easy Broccoli and Beef Stir-Fry

by Mark | Nov 9, 2017 | Food and Drink, Recipes

I love stir-fry because everything stir-fried is delicious. Everyone knows it. No exaggeration, it’s one of my favorite foods. But you can enjoy it in the comfort of your own home without needing to order takeout. This super easy recipe from Geniuskitchen.com is a delicious and a great starting point for developing your own take on this classic dish. I love making recipes my own by adding just a couple ingredients they’re missing. If you’ve already made this a few times and...