When I was a kid, I would earn a windfall of cash by bringing to a scrap yard the aluminum cans I had gathered digging through garbage cans at the local baseball field. It was an event I looked forward to all year and would use the cash to buy a new … [Read more...] about How Much Are Aluminum Cans Worth?
The dog days of summer are upon us. It's hot, and people out and about doing summertime activities are looking for refreshing beverages to quench their thirst. Adult beverage makers aim to capitalize by marketing specific beverages for this time of … [Read more...] about Four Types Of Summertime Adult Beverages
Two popular Fourth of July activities includes grilling and fireworks. Both can be very enjoyable, but also dangerous if done incorrectly. If your Independence Day plans include these activities, stay safe with the following list of Fourth of July … [Read more...] about Grilling and Fireworks: Fourth Of July Safety Tips
The veterinarian made an interesting statement the last time we took our cat to the vet. It went against everything we had ever heard about what to feed our cats for optimum health. If we chose to follow the vet's advice, it would completely change … [Read more...] about Hard Or Soft Food: What Should You Feed Your Cat?
I pulled fistfuls of receipts out of my coat pocket and placed them on the counter. It was the day after Christmas and along with many other consumers, I had a few things to return. Sorting through the pile of crumpled paper looking for the needed … [Read more...] about The One Thing You Need To Stay Organized For Next Christmas
It's been 7 days since I last saw my home. Two complete days of driving across the country, five days of fantastic weather in Florida. It's been a great vacation, but I'm going to tell you a secret. After being on vacation for a week, I'm more … [Read more...] about How Long Of A Vacation is Too Long?
They're supposed to be a good thing. They might be a periodic gathering to promote team building, or maybe it's a token of appreciation for a job well done. My department recently had an employer hosted department happy hour, and I just flat out … [Read more...] about Why I Don’t Like Work Happy Hours
Author's Note: Sometimes I like to lighten it up a little here at The Dude, and today is one of those days. Here’s a story about a little surprise I got in the mail last week. Enjoy! I assumed the letter from Target Optometry was … [Read more...] about The Refund I Didn’t Know I Deserved
