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Smart Shopping | January 30, 2020

Publix Key Lime Pie in the Florida Keys

We recently took a trip to the Florida Keys and wanted to make sure to enjoy some delicious Key Lime pie while we were down there. We asked some friends who regularly vacation in the Keys about which place had the best Key Lime pie. And their answer was, well, Publix! We did a little research and found out that Publix’s Key Lime pie is actually the pride of the store. The Publix Bakery's Key Lime pie has been a staple of the Florida-based su...

Smart Shopping

Smart Shopping | January 27, 2020

Diaper Bag Essentials from Dollar Tree

Whether you're planning to travel with your baby or simply getting out of the house for a playdate, you'll need to stock your diaper bag with all the essentials. Of course, you'll pack diapers, wipes, and a change of clothes, but you might find there...

Smart Shopping | January 20, 2020

The History of Publix's Old Fashioned Scales

Have you ever seen one of those old fashioned scales in a Publix supermarket and felt like you’d stepped back in time? Why do all these new stores have antique lollipop model scales that look like they’re from 100 years ago? Publix’s scales ...

Smart Shopping | January 19, 2020

Cheapest Item at Harbor Freight

We love using Harbor Freight "Free with Any Purchase" coupons to get free stuff. We’ve written in the past about it here and here. It’s hard to beat that feeling of getting a flashlight, tape measure, pack of batteries, or other tool absolutely f...

Smart Shopping | January 18, 2020

What You'll Find at a Dollar Tree Snack Zone

You are entering the Snack Zone! Dollar Tree is famous for its selection of snacks all for just $1.00. Any Dollar Tree you visit will have an aisle full of chips, cookies, and candy, including those great movie-size boxes of candy. But there ar...

Healthy Living

Healthy Living | January 28, 2020

Should You Put Tomatoes in the Refrigerator?

We tend to think of tomatoes as culinary vegetables. After all, they go right alongside lettuce and onions on our sandwiches and in our tossed salads with carrots and celery. Because we put our other vegetables in the refrigerator’s crisper drawer ...

Healthy Living | January 19, 2020

What Makes Vidalia Onions Sweet?

Sweet Vidalia onions make a great culinary alternative for those who don’t like the stinging bite of spicier onions. But do you know how sweet onions get their unique flavor? And did you know that Vidalia onions can technically only come from one p...

Saving Money

Saving Money | January 23, 2020

FCC: Rescan Your Local Digital TV Channels

You’ve probably seen or heard ads from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently telling you to rescan for digital channels on your TV set. If so, you’ve probably wondered why, in 2020, the FCC has suddenly decided to advertise over-th...

Saving Money | January 11, 2020

Benefits of Kakeibo Budgeting

With modern conveniences like auto-bill pay, direct deposit, monthly subscriptions, and credit cards, we as consumers are becoming increasingly decoupled from our finances. Whereas purchases used to involve physical interactions like exchanging cash ...

Blogging & SEO

Blogging & SEO | January 15, 2020

Should You Republish Your Blog Posts on Medium?

If you’re starting a new blog, you may be looking for ways to gain exposure and drive traffic to your new website. One method that many bloggers use is publishing their content on Medium. Medium is a large online publishing platform that makes it v...

Blogging & SEO | December 11, 2019

How to Maximize Your Google AdSense Revenue

Ad networks are a popular way for bloggers to try to make money off their blogs. After all, that’s the dream – publish some articles, sit back, and let the ad revenue roll in. However, it can take some time before the money starts showing up, and...