When you bike year-round like I do, you need a jacket that can stand up to the elements. I try out a lot of different jackets, both from name-brand companies and from unknown ones. Recently I was able to test out the Venustas Heated Canvas Jacket from Venustas. It’s a winter jacket with heated coils […]
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I Will Never Recommend Crypto
Not too long ago, a reader sent me a message letting me know that someone had created a fake Instagram account of me and was DMing people telling them to invest in some crypto scheme. I’m not a big-time influencer by any means, so it’s a bit flattering that some scammer thought I was a […]
Redshift Arclight Pedals Review – Increase Your Visibility With These Awesome Light Up Pedals
Hey everyone. I get to check out some cool products as part of this blog and when I find something that I think is useful, I like to share it here. Recently, I was able to test out the Arclight Pedals from Redshift Sports. In short, they’re a great addition to my ebike and a […]
November and December 2022 Side Hustle Report – $2,395.86
Hey everyone! I’ve been way behind on the blogging front, with my hands full with a new baby and an increasingly rambunctious toddler. Things are going well at home and the family is doing well, but unfortunately, my schedule and general fatigue meant that I didn’t get the November side hustle report out last month. […]
Hiboy S2R Review – A Great Commuter Scooter With A Removable Battery
The Hiboy S2R is one of the more interesting electric scooters I’ve been able to test out. It’s not a high-powered scooter, but for an everyday transport option, it’s very useful, especially given some of the unique features that it has. Indeed, for the price, the Hiboy S2R might be the best value scooter I’ve […]
October 2022 Side Hustle Report – $1,131.79
Hey everyone. I hope you’re all doing well! If you’re a regular reader, you’ve probably noticed I’ve been pretty slow with posting lately. That’s because I have some big news.ย We added a new member to our family in October – a healthy baby boy. That means I’m on paternity leave for a bit while […]
Is The Panera Bread Sip Club The Solution To The Latte Factor?
The Panera Bread Sip Club is an interesting subscription service that my family has used over the past year or so. For a low monthly fee, you get unlimited coffee, tea, lemonade, and fountain drinks at any Panera Bread in the country. Considering how many Panera Breads there are in the United States (over 2,000 […]
Discover Savings Account Bank Bonus – Step By Step Guide
Most of the bank bonus posts I write about deal with fintech banks, primarily because a lot of those banks have easy bonus terms to meet, no fees or minimum balance requirements, and give you the ability to refer other people. Bank bonuses can be intimidating, so I like to use fintech banks as a […]
September 2022 Side Hustle Report – $1,433.16
Once again, I’m way behind on getting this side hustle report out. Things have been really busy in our household and I’ve been doing a lot of things behind the scenes on the blog, so I’ve fallen a bit behind on writing these posts. That being said, I think they’re useful and I like keeping […]
The Bank Bonuses That I Do Every Year
I talk about bank bonuses a lot, but most of the ones I write about are what I consider to be beginner bank bonuses. They usually involve fintech banks and are easy because the requirements to earn the bonuses are simple and the accounts almost always come with no fees or minimum balance requirements. For […]









