This post is an open thread and contains affiliate links. In 2022, Aldi sold an inflatable, stand-up paddle board made by Aqua Cruz. I was pretty intrigued. For one, paddle boards are interesting enough just on principle: you may not…
There’s a niche barbecue joint in our immediate area that has, over the years, blossomed into a popular local restaurant. (It’s been so successful, in fact, that it was recently featured on a national network morning show.) Among the meat…
Any site that deals with content writing has to think about the big things and sweat the small ones. And when you’re a site devoted primarily to covering a certain German grocer, you definitely have to think about any details…
My first job in high school was at Hardee’s, back before the chain was purchased by Carl’s Jr. parent company CKE. In those days, Hardee’s sold both burgers and chicken, and while the chicken was pretty good, I tended to…
This post is an open thread and contains affiliate links. Where I live, it gets hot outside during the summer. Not hot, like, say, Las Vegas, where a normal day in July is over 100 degrees. But hot enough that…
This post contains affiliate links. We like having outdoor seating options. It seems like a given, but it’s nice to have different places to sit, especially when the weather is cooperative. We think it’s nice to have a patio table…
This post contains affiliate links. I’ve found a thermometer to be an indispensable tool for cooking meat and poultry. Not only is it important for making sure it’s cooked to a safe temperature, but it also helps prevent overcooking, which…
This post contains affiliate links. My family has been tent camping for a long time now. We first took it up because 1) it was a way to spend time with my wife’s parents, who owned a camper, and 2)…
Today, Trader Joe’s announced that it is recalling its Tomato Leaf Scented Candle over safety concerns. Customers are advised not to use the candle because of the risk the glass may overheat, causing it to crack or break. You…
EDITOR’S NOTE: Updated with 2023 prices. This post contains affiliate links. As spring turns into summer, there is this window where the outdoor temperatures are pitch perfect. How perfect they are, and how long the window is, depends on where…