by Mark | Oct 6, 2017 | Food and Drink, Starbucks
 
 I love coffee. I got hooked on it when I used to work at Starbucks for a few years. But it’s more expensive than making coffee at home, so I try to get the most for my money when I go. To make it more worthwhile for those of us with a smaller budget for coffee, here are some tips for getting the most out of your next Starbucks visit! Registering for their rewards program (which is as easy as downloading the Starbucks app and following their prompts) means you can get free refills of hot...
by Joe | Sep 27, 2017 | Food and Drink, Tips and Guides
 
 Coffee is the second-most-consumed drink in the world behind tea, so I don’t need to convince you to drink it. You probably already are drinking it. Right now. What I do want to convince you of, however, is to step up your coffee game so you’re drinking better coffee every day. Most people use an automatic drip coffee brewer or a pod-brewer. These are okay and will do in a pinch if you aren’t using terrible coffee, but you can do better without adding time to the process. ...
by Mark | Sep 21, 2017 | Food and Drink, Tips and Guides
Nonstick pans that work (and keep working) Getting a pan and having the nonstick coating wear off in a couple months is pretty disappointing. Luckily there are some quality options for 10- and 12-inch pans under $30. This is good for multiple reasons: Because we all save money! $30 is easy to fit into a budget. Even good pans lose their nonstick coating eventually. Even if it’s great quality, and even if you treat it right. It’s sad but unavoidable. Personally, I love buying things...
by Joe | Sep 20, 2017 | Food and Drink, Tips and Guides
After looking far and wide and trying several different options, I have found the best cup for kids. Without further ado: The Skip Hop Straw Bottle, Okay, it’s a bottle, not a cup, but we use them for home as well as for traveling to minimize spills. Here’s why it’s great Holds 12 ounces (more than many straw cups/bottles for kids). Has a great top that easily flips over the flexible straw to keep spills to a minimum. Straw is really durable. One of my kids chews straws...