Weight gain After I lost about 50 lbs (see my article How a low carb diet helped me lose weight fast), a few years later I noticed for no apparent reason I started to slowly gain weight. I had not changed my diet or activities. The only conclusion that I could come to was that […]
In addition to my car buying strategies, another way to save money is to get the highest price for the sale of your used car. Many people trade in their car when they are buying a new car, but based on my experience over the years selling my used cars typically yields me a higher […]
Many years ago I was pushing 250 lbs. My wife and I had three small kids. So, I started thinking more about my health so that I could keep up with the kids and to help ensure I would be around for them over the long term. I ran into a family friend and he […]
I remember when my wife and I were getting ready for the arrival of our first baby. We saved a lot of money by using the hacks below to find cheap baby stuff. 1. Hand-me-downs We had some friends that had kids before us and they generously gave us baby stuff they no longer needed. […]
I remember what it was like preparing for the first baby, so many things to consider and complete. Below are my 4 simple hacks for preparing for the first baby, hopefully you’ll learn something new. Please be sure that you and your spouse consult with your health care provider about what is best for your […]
Our dog of 10 years recently died. I didn’t realize the impact of a death of a pet would have on me and my family. Granted, this is the first death of a pet. My parents and my wife’s parents both had family pets that passed away when we were growing up. But, its not […]
If you’re new to camping, there are generally 3 types of campsites you’ll find at campgrounds. Below is a brief overview of each type. 1. Dry campsites Dry campsites are campsites with no “hookups,” meaning there are no connections for water, electricity or sewer at the individual campsites. The campground may have potable (drinkable) water […]
I can’t remember when I was asked this question or why I was being asked this question, but the question posed was “What are your fondest childhood memories?” Some of my fondest memories were camping with the family. I think my family went on camping trips because it was cheap (which I totally get now […]