Utter the words “movie theater butter” and you’ve got my attention. In my mind, I can see (and smell) the moment where the concession worker at the theater fills the bag with popcorn, then pours that amazing and terrible butter into the bag. That butter transforms the popcorn into a…
This is a guest post by Jim. When it comes to outfitting your car, you don’t have to be an “Every Day Carry” sort of person to get utility out of having a multi-tool in the car or your bookbag. I love Victorinox, the now-merged company with Wenger that makes…
In the 1970s, Hubert H. Humphrey, who had served as Vice President under Lyndon B. Johnson, returned to the U.S. Senate. As senator, Humphrey sponsored legislation known as Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). It was launched as a small pilot program, but it has since expanded across the country. Today,…
This post contains affiliate links. I have a confession to make: I didn’t really care much for pancakes as a kid. I had my reasons, but as I got older, pancakes started to grow on me. I won’t say they’re my *favorite* breakfast food today, but I don’t mind having…
Every new classroom is a blank canvas. When a teacher first sets foot in their new room, all they can see are possibilities. But with time, and effort, that blank canvas can become a full-blown piece of art, complete with color, style, nuance, and, most importantly, elements that promote a…
If there’s one thing I’ve learned shopping at Dollar Tree, it’s that I never quite know what the extreme discounter is going to stock next. Sure, there are certain things I know it won’t carry — no lawn mowers, no swimming pools, no full-sized Christmas trees — but I’ve been…
This post contains affiliate links. Wax melts and wax warmers are popular with people who don’t like to burn candles for various reasons. They are an easy way to add pleasant fragrance to your home, and wax melts don’t produce smoke or soot like candles do. Wax melts also don’t…
Many retailers carry their own brands of milk, especially grocers. Walmart does. So does Kroger. And Aldi. And Trader Joe’s. Dollar General also carries its own private label milk under the Clover Valley house brand that is used in many other DG items. Clover Valley, it should be noted, is…
Baked beans are a staple of many cookouts, barbecues, and picnic events. They go well with burgers, hot dogs, brats, and more. While you can make them from scratch, many people prefer to use canned baked beans because of their convenience. Of course, the most commonly known name brand is…
In 1971, former Vice President and then-Senator Hubert H. Humphrey sponsored a piece of legislation known as Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Originally launched as a limited two-year pilot program, it has since expanded to a large, nationwide operation, known today as the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants,…
