All Entries in the "Odds and Ends" Category
The Must-Have Kitchen Appliance That Will Help You Save Money and Eat Healthier
Last week I took a look at a number of food and grocery related topics which have been a hot area of discussion with the rising prices of food due to inflation. Even though my tone was a bit cynical at times, the fact is many people are trying to save money on food costs, [...]
Spam Sales on the Rise, Common Sense at an All-Time Low
There is no shortage of absurd measures people will take in hopes of saving a few dollars, but I think this one takes the cake. I first heard the story on NPR this morning, where the sales of Spam are rapidly increasing thanks to more people buying the food-like substance as a substitute for higher [...]
The Cost of a Family Cookout is Soaring – And by Soaring, I Mean $1.65
JLP over at All Financial Matters pointed out an MSN article that says family cookout costs are soaring. Given the higher price of gas and groceries are a hot topic as of late, I just had to check it out. Just as JLP had mentioned, I found the sources for this study to be a [...]
Maybe Higher Food Prices Are Actually Good For Us as a Society
CNN is about the most worthless place to get news, but I still check their site a few times a week for comedic value. I’m usually pleasantly surprised when I come across some absurd story, and today was no different. The sensationalistic stories that constantly portray the world ending are far from news, and simply [...]
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