Archive for August 2013
Why I Cancelled My PNC Bank Credit Card
My wallet is one credit card lighter this morning. I cancelled my PNC Bank Visa that I’ve had since it was still National City bank. Their business practice of charging exorbitant fees with zero grace period is not something I want to support with my purchase dollars. The facts are these: Back in January, my…
Read MoreMy First Bottle Bomb
August 3, 2013. A day that will live in infamy in my house. After over 15 years (off and on) of brewing, I had my first bottle bomb. My peach weizenbock had some suspended peach bits in it when I bottled. I was already using a higher than normal amount of priming sugar to get…
Read MoreGet rich with a breadmaker
The three biggest expenses the average family has are food, transportation, and housing. Savings in one of these three categories will have the biggest effect on your budget, and consequently your ability to get rich. A loaf of whole wheat bread costs us about $4 at a grocery store, maybe $3.50 at Costco. With two…
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