Steve Helmer
Steve is a married father of two who has lived in Wisconsin most of his life. Even though he comes from a long line of military veterans, he chose not to follow that path and instead earned a Bachelor s degree in journalism and history from the University of Wisconsin at River Falls in 1998.
Originally starting out as a newspaper reporter, Steve ultimately realized he was happier working an 8-5 job, has now worked in the telecommunications industry for about a decade and chooses to do freelance writing in his spare time instead. He writes articles about the things he's passionate about. This includes married life, parenting, movies, cooking, Packers football and political issues from an independent voter's perspective.
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Originally starting out as a newspaper reporter, Steve ultimately realized he was happier working an 8-5 job, has now worked in the telecommunications industry for about a decade and chooses to do freelance writing in his spare time instead. He writes articles about the things he's passionate about. This includes married life, parenting, movies, cooking, Packers football and political issues from an independent voter's perspective.
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Review of Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Whole Grain Rotini PastaI decided to give this brand of wheat pasta a try. Did I like it? -
Five Reasons I Switched Exclusively to Box GardensI decided not to dig up my garden this year and, instead, am using nothing but box gardens. Read to find out why. -
Review of Hamburger Helper 4 Cheese LasagnaI decided to make this for dinner Friday. What did I think of it? -
Review of Tombstone Garlic Dipping Bites PizzaWe bought this because we had a coupon. Is it worth the money? -
Movie Review of “The Possession”A review of the horror movie starring Natasha Calis. -
Hot Dog & Salsa Chili RecipeI had to improvise while making chili the other night and this is what I came up with. It makes 16 servings. -
Review of Buddy Fruits 100% Apple ChipsI decided to buy a package of these earlier today. Read to find out what I thought of them. -
Review of Ajax Dish SoapMy wife purchased this because of the price. Did it work as well as the more expensive brands? -
Review of Kwik Trip Kitchen Cravings Fiesta-Style Taco PizzaI decided to try this particular pizza this afternoon. Read to find out if it was anything special. -
Review of Kwik Trip Kitchen Cravings Chicken Tender MeltI had this as part of my lunch yesterday. Was it worth my money?
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Movie Review of “The Cabin in the Woods”A review of the 2011 movie starring Chris Hemsworth. -
Review of Applebee’s Shrimp Combo PlatterI decided to try this the last time I was at Applebee's. Read to find out what I thought of it. -
Movie Review of “Africa Screams”A review of the Abbott & Costello movie from 1949.
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“Dark Shadows” Movie ReviewA review of the movie starring Johnny Depp and Eva Green. -
Review of Healthy Choice Sweet Sesame Chicken Café SteamersThis was a last second purchase last night. Read to find out what I thought of it. -
Review of Kwik Trip Pork Egg RollsI decided to buy this because it was on sale for $1. Read to find out whether or not it was worth my money.
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Review of Haier 32-inch LCD TV (Model #L32A2120)We decided to upgrade to this TV a short while ago. Read to find out what I think of it.
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Review of Nitschke Mounds Park, Burnett, WIMy family decided to visit this park this past weekend. Read to find out what I thought of it. -
Movie Review of “What to Expect when You’re Expecting”A review of the 2012 film starring Cameron Diaz and Jennifer Lopez. -
Movie Review of “Wreck-It Ralph”A review of the animated movie from 2012.
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Movie Review of Road HouseA review of the 1989 movie starring Patrick Swayze.
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Review of Bantry Bay Mussels in Garlic Butter SauceMy wife and I developed a taste for mussels and decided to give this product a try as a result. Read to find out what I thought of it.
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Movie Review of “The Awakening”A review of the 2011 movie starring Rebecca Hall.
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Three Things I Learned from My 24-Hour Power OutageMy wife and I were without power for 24 hours. Read to find out what I learned from the experience.
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Movie Review of “The Woman in Black”A review of the movie starring Daniel Radcliffe.
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Review of the Doctor Who Episode “Cold War”A review of the episode that first aired 4/13/2013.
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Review of Roundy’s Traditional Spaghetti SauceMy wife and I gave this product a try last night. Read to find out what I thought of it.
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Review of Jennie-O Turkey Hot DogsI bought a pack of these for 99 cents. What did my picky kids think of them?
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Review of the Doctor Who Episode “The Rings of Akhaten”A review of the Doctor Who episode that first aired 4/6/2013.
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Review of Signature Pick 5 Popcorn ShrimpI decided to buy this despite the fact it was more expensive than my usual brands. Was it worth the extra money?
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Five Ways Figure Skating Has Benefited My DaughterMy daughter's decision to be a figure skater has required some sacrifices. But, they were worth it. Read to find out why.
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Review of Signature Pick 5 Raw Hamburger PattiesI decided to give a box of these a try. Were they worth my money?
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Review of Hormel Sandwich Makers Meatballs in Marinara SauceMy wife picked this up for me earlier today. Read to find out if I liked it.
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Review of Campbell’s Alfredo Skillet SauceI decided to give this sauce a try last night. Read to find out what I thought of it.
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Review of the Doctor Who Episode “The Bells of Saint John”A review of the episode that first aired 3/30/2013.
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Movie Review of “The Wizard of Oz”A review of the 1939 movie starring Judy Garland.
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Review of Tastefully Simple Bayou Bourbon GlazeMy wife used this with salmon. Read to find out what I thought of it.
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Review of the Psych Episode “Cirque Du Soul”A review of the episode that first aired 4/3/2013.
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Review of the Doctor Who Episode “The Power of Three”A review of the season 7 episode starring Matt Smith and Karen Gillan.
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Pork Ribs in Spicy Black Bean Salsa RecipeA recipe I came up with last night that took about 20 minutes to make and made 5 servings.
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Three Reasons Why We Spend Our Anniversary Weekends at CasinosMy wife and I don't normally gamble but make an exception once each year. Read to find out why.
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Movie Review of “The Deaths of Ian Stone”A review of the 2007 movie starring Mike Vogel.
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Review of Tastefully Simple Simply Salsa MixRead to find out why this is one of the few Tastefully Simple products I enjoy buying.
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Review of Campbell's Marsala Skillet SauceI used this with dinner the other day. Read to find out if it was worth the money.
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Review of Singleton Batter Dipped Fish PortionsI had these for dinner last night. Read to find out what I thought of them.
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Review of the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium in Dubuque, IowaMy wife and I visited this while in Dubuque, Iowa. Was it worth the price of admission?
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Review of the Ice Harbor Restaurant in Dubuque, IowaMy wife and I had breakfast here while celebrating our anniversary in Dubuque. Do I recommend it?
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First Person Perspective: Dubuque Diamond Jo Casino Versus Dubuque Mystique CasinoMy wife and I spent time at both of these casinos while celebrating our anniversary in Dubuque, Iowa. Read to find out why I thought the Diamond Jo Casino was better.
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Review of the Downtown Dubuque Hilton Garden InnMy wife and I stayed here for our 10-year wedding anniversary. Read to find out if I recommend it.
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Review of the Buzzy Veggie Starter KitI bought this for less than $4. Read to find out what I thought of it.
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Review of Campbell’s RavioliosI bought a can of these for 99 cents. What did I think of them?
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Movie Review of “Oz the Great and Powerful”A review of the movie starring James Franco and Mila Kunis.
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Simple Microwave Bow Tie Pasta Casserole RecipeA dinner for two that takes about 20 minutes to make.
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Movie Review of “The Decoy Bride”A review of the 2011 movie starring David Tennant.
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Making Our Own Frozen Dinners Has Reduced Our Monthly Grocery Bill by $120A $10 investment in storage containers has reduced our monthly food budget by $120. Read to find out how.
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Review of Food Pride Whole Cut-up ChickenI decided to bake this chicken this past weekend. Read to find out what I thought of it.
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Baked Chicken with a Kick RecipeI created this recipe because I was looking for something different that could be made with the spices I already had in my cupboard.
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Movie Review of “Rock of Ages”A review of the musical starring Julianne Hough and Tom Cruise.
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How My Wife and I Stopped Fighting Over the Dirty DishesMy wife and I both hate washing dishes. Read to find out how we compromised to avoid arguing over them.
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Review of John Morrell Special Reserve Hardwood Smoked Sizzle & Serve Ham SlicesI found this on sale for 99 cents. Read to find out what I thought of it.
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A Husband’s Guide to Buying Her Hair AccessoriesHair accessories are a great way to get my wife a "just because" gift without spending too much. However, making the right purchase does require some thought so I came up with three basic rules.
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How I Helped Stop My Daughter’s NightmaresMy daughter was having nightmares 2 or 3 times each night. Read to find out how I corrected the problem.
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Review of Brew Pub Lotzza Motzza Supreme PizzaMy wife bought this while grocery shopping. Read to find out if it was worth the money.
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Review of Land O’ Lakes Sauté Express Seasoned Butter and Olive Oil Sauté StarterI picked up a box of this and used it with pork chops. Read to find out what I thought.
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Review of PediaCare Gentle Vapors Mini Waterless VaporizerMy parents gave this to us for our sick daughter. Read to find out what I thought of it.
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Review of Our Family Mushroom Gravy MixI used this when I made dinner the other night. Was it worth my money?
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Review of the Rollin Stone Pizza Pub in Juneau, WIMy wife and I had lunch here the other day. Read to find out what I thought of it.
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Review of the Natural Cut French Fry CutterMy wife got this for me as a Valentine's Day gift. Read to find out why I love this present.
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Review of Bremer Selects Pasta Shells & Pesto SauceI purchased this product a few days ago and made it for dinner last night. Read to find out why I didn't like it.
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Review of McDonald’s Fish McBitesMy wife picked up some of these last week. Read to find out what I thought of them.
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Review of Reggano Spaghetti PastaWe picked this up the other day. Read to find out what I thought of it.
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Review of Bon Italia Beef Ravioli in Tomato and Meat SauceI purchased this brand for the first time. Read to find out what I thought of it.
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Review of the Doctor Who Episode “Blink”A review of the episode that first aired in 2007.
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Wisconsin Woman Walking to Washington D.C. To Increase Autism AwarenessBeaver Dam, WI resident Diane Burgbacher plans to make the 1500-mile journey on foot this summer to talk to lawmakers about changes that will benefit autistic children.
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Review of Wal-mart Great Value Italian Style MeatballsI used these when I made ravioli the other night. Read to find out what I thought of them.
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Five Free Agents the Green Bay Packers Should PursueEven though the Green Bay Packers have shied away from signing free agents in the past, I think this is the year they should change that philosophy. Here's 5 players they should consider.
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Review of Odom’s Tennessee Pride Sausage & Maple Pancake SandwichesI bought a box of these for $6. Were they worth my money?
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I Just Became a Victim of Identity TheftI never thought I would be a victim of identity theft until someone made a purchase with my credit card. Read to find out how it was partly my fault and what I could have done to prevent it.
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Review of Kwik Trip Kitchen Cravings Egg, Sausage and Cheese Breakfast SandwichI decided to have one of these earlier this week. Read to find out what I thought of it.
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Review of Hot Pockets Snackers Mac & Cheese BitesI made these last night. Read to find out if I liked them.
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Review of DiGiorno Rising Crust Three Meat PizzaMy wife picked this up for lunch yesterday. Read to find out what I thought of it.
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Movie Review of “ParaNorman”A review of the 2012 animated movie. Read to find out why I was not impressed.
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Movie Review of “The Lorax”A review of the 2012 animated film based off of the Dr. Seuss book with the same name.
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Review of Ricola Natural Honey Herb Cough DropsI bought a bag of these when I had the flu. Read to find out why I recommend them.
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Review of Kwik Trip Kitchen Cravings Chicken TendersI bought these as a mid-afternoon snack. Read to find out what I thought of them.
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Review of Grandpa Rechek’s Brand Maple Sausage LinksI purchased a couple packs of these a few days ago. Were they worth the money?
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Review of Walgreen’s Nice Brand Home Style MeatballsI bought a bag of these to use with spaghetti. Read to find out what I thought of them.
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How We Prevent Sick Kids from Putting a Strain on Our MarriageHaving two sick daughters used to cause stress in our marriage. Read to find out how we now prevent that.
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Movie Review of “Thinner”A review of the 1996 movie about a man cursed by a gypsy.
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Review of Star Trek the Next Generation Episode "Remember Me"A review of the season 4 epsiode.
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Garlic Ranch Flavored Baked Asparagus RecipeA recipe using fresh asparagus spears that takes about 30 minutes to make.
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Review of Walgreen’s Nice Original Flavor Chicken TendersI purchased these a few days ago. Read to find out why I was disappointed.
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Review of Children’s MotrinWe gave this to our daughter when she had a fever. Read to find out if it worked.
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Review of Cat’s Pride Cat LitterI tried Cat's Pride litter instead of the brand I usually buy for our cat. Read to find out why I wasn't impressed.
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Review of Bolthouse Farms Baby Cut CarrotsI bought a bag of these a few days ago. Read to find out why I was disappointed.
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A Husband’s Guide to Taking Care of Her when She Has the FluMy wife catches the flu every year. Read to find out how I help her through it.
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Review of McCormick Original Country Gravy MixWe used this when we made pork steaks. Read to find out what I thought of it.
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Review of the Original Chef BasketMy grandmother got us this for Christmas. Read to find out what I think of it.
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Review of Food Club Swiss Cheese SlicesI picked up a pack to use when making grilled cheese sandwiches. Was it worth the money?
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Review of Food Club Chunky Chicken & Dumpling SoupI purchased this soup earlier today. Read to find out what I thought of it.
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Review of Star Trek the Next Generation Episode “Captain’s Holiday”A review of the 19th episode from the 3rd season.
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Movie Review of Sherlock Holmes: A Game of ShadowsA review of the 2011 movie starring Robert Downey, Jr. and Jude Law.
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Butter & Parmesan Scrambled Egg RecipeI came up with this recipe this morning and my kids loved it.
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Five Ways Being a Dad Has Made Me a Better PersonRaising kids is hard work but does have its benefits too. Read to find out how being a dad has made me a better person overall.
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Movie Review of Rosewood LaneA review of the 2011 movie starring Rose McGowan.
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Movie Review of Cowboys & AliensA review of the 2011 movie starring Harrison Ford, Daniel Craig and Olivia Wilde.
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Review of the Straight Talk Samsung Galaxy Proclaim Cell PhoneI bought two of these for Christmas. Read to find out what I think of them.
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Movie Review of Nutcracker: The Motion PictureA review of the 1986 movie starring the Pacific Northwest Ballet.
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Review of Eric Carle’s ABC Game from University GamesI bought this for my youngest daughter. Was it worth the money?
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Review of the Barbie 3-Story Dream House Play SetI bought this for my daughters as a Christmas gift. Read to find out what I think of it.
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How We Got Our 3-Year-Old to Say “Please” and “Thank You”My 3-year-old daughter almost always remembers to say please and thank you. Read to find out how we helped with that.
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How I Finally Got My Toddler to Behave in ChurchMy toddler had issues sitting through church services. Read to find out how we corrected the problem.
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Three Reasons Why Slasher Movies Are Still My FavoriteDespite my maturing taste in movies, I still prefer to watch slasher films. Read to find out why.
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How I Helped My Daughters Overcome Their Fear of the DarkMy daughters' fear of the dark kept them confined to their beds even when they had to use the bathroom. Read to find out how I helped them face and overcome this fear.
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Review of Food Pride Black Angus Tip Blade SteaksI made some of these for dinner a couple days ago. Read to find out what I thought of them.
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Three Reasons Why We Now Make Our Own PastaEven though it is less convenient than store bought, homemade pasta has some advantages that make it worth the extra work. Read to find out what they are.
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Three Ways I Won Over Her FriendsMy wife's friends would sometimes offer her advice that would hurt our marriage. Read to find out how I stopped this by winning them over.
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Movie Review of "Battleship"A review of the 2012 science fiction movie.
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How My Wife and I Avoid Arguments at the Grocery StoreDiffering tastes and a limited food budget used to lead to fights at the grocery store. Read to find out how we stopped the arguments.
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Review of J. Skinner Harvest Apple DanishI had this for breakfast this morning. Read to find out what I thought of it.
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How I’m Keeping My Wife's Depression from Ruining the HolidaysMy wife suffers from depression and the holidays make it worse. Read to find out how I help her out so our kids don't suffer.
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Review of Bosca Raspberry Sparkletini by VerdiI picked this up to go with dinner last night. Was it worth my money?
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Review of Walgreen’s Nice Brand Teriyaki Boneless BitesI made these to go with a frozen pizza. Read to find out whether or not I would buy them again.
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How I Got My Daughter Over Her Bedtime WettingMy daughter wasn't outgrowing her bedtime wetting so I helped her along. Read to find out how I did it.
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Review of Grandpa Rechek’s Greek Marinated SteaksI found these at a bargain price. Would I buy them again?
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Movie Review of "Cars 2"A review of the 2011 movie starring Owen Wilson and Larry the Cable Guy.
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Review of Chef’s Cupboard Scalloped PotatoesI made these as part of dinner last night. Read to find out what I thought of them.
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Review of Classic Salisbury Hamburger HelperWe had this for dinner last night. Read to find out what I thought of it.
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Movie Review of "Remains"A review of the 2011 zombie movie starring Grant Bowler, Tawny Cypress and Evalena Marie.
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Movie Review of AbductionA review of the 2011 movie starring Taylor Lautner and Lily Collins.
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Review of Banquet Beef Pot PiesI accidentally bought one of these yesterday. Read to find out what I thought of it.
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Turkey Fried Rice RecipeA recipe I came up with that uses leftover turkey.
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Review of Green Giant Baby Brussels Sprouts in Butter SauceWe had these with dinner earlier tonight. Read to find out what I thought of them.
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Three Ways I’m Using My Kids to Get Back in ShapeI'm using my daughters to help me get back in shape. Read to find out how.
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Review of Simmering Samurai Sweet & Sour Chicken with Vegetable Fried RiceMy wife and I had this for lunch yesterday. Read to find out what I thought of it.
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Review of Gerber Amish Farms Boneless, Skinless Chicken BreastsI ended up buying this brand last night. Read to find out what I thought of it.
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Review of Knorr Garlic & Herb Sauce MixI bought this because it was considerably cheaper than jarred sauces. Read to find out what I thought of it.
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Review of Studio 35 Men’s RazorsI couldn't find any of my favorite brands so I bought these instead. Read to find out what I thought of them.
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Three Ways We Make School Mornings Less ChaoticSchool mornings used to be very stressful for our family. Read to find out how we reduced the chaos.
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Microwave Tater Tot and Asparagus CasseroleA recipe that takes about a half hour and makes 4-5 servings.
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Movie Review of This Means WarA review of the 2012 movie starring Reese Witherspoon and Chris Pine.
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Easy Steak RecipeA simple-to-make steak recipe that is both delicious and filling.
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Review of Wal-mart Great Value CashewsI purchased a can of these for a little under $6. Were they worth my money?
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How I’m Finally Getting My Daughter to Sleep Through the NightMy daughter was 3 and still waking up 2 or 3 times a night. Read to find out how I corrected that.
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Review of Food Pride Chicken WingsI bought a pack of these for $3.50. Would I buy them again?
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Review of Grandpa Rechek’s Meatloaf Flavored Stuffed MushroomsI picked up a pack of these to make with some steaks. Were they worth my money?
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Three Ways I Protect My Kids from My Wife’s DepressionMy wife's depression can cause her to have sudden mood swings. Read to find out how I protect my kids from this.
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I Saved My Marriage by Getting Rid of My Snoring ProblemI have a snoring problem whenever it's cold enough to run our furnace. Read to find out how I got it under control.
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How I Learned to Accept My Wife’s Flirting HabitIt used to bother me when my wife flirted with other men. Read to find out why it doesn't any more.
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Watching the Food Network Has Reduced Our Monthly Food Bill by $75My wife and I love watching the Food Network. Read to find out how this channel has reduced our monthly food costs.
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First Person: Why I Borrowed From My 401(k) to Pay Off My Credit CardI decided to pay off a $3500 credit card balance with money I borrowed from my 401K. Read to find out why.
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Three Reasons Why Cooking Has Become My Favorite HobbyOver the past couple of years, cooking has become my favorite hobby. Read to find out why.
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Three Ways We Keep Arguments from Destroying Our MarriageMy wife and I have been married for nearly 10 years and part of the reason for that is we don't let arguments hurt our relationship. Read to find out how we do that.
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How I Use Pennies to Teach My Kids to Stop Wasting ElectricityOne of my biggest pet peeves is my kids wasting electricity. Read to find out how I got them to stop doing this.
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Three Ways We’re Helping Our Daughter with SpellingSpelling is important in my daughter's third grade class. Read to find out how we are helping her with it.
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How I Forgave My Wife for Cheating on MeWhen my wife cheated on me, I thought it would end our marriage. Read to find out how I ultimately forgave her.
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Three Ways We Use Cooking to Strengthen Our MarriageMy wife and I both love to cook. Read to find out how we use cooking to strengthen our marriage too.
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How I Reduced My Monthly Heating Bill by $50My monthly heating bill was in excess of $200. Read to find out how I reduced it by $50 each month.
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How I Worked Around My Shyness to Do Outside SalesI'm a very shy person but my job forces me to perform outside sales duties. Read to find out how I overcame my problem.
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5 Ways Marriage Has Changed Me for the BetterEven though we've had our share of rough patches, being married has made me a better person overall. Read to find out how.
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How We Broke Ourselves of Our Fast Food HabitWe used to spend as much as $50 a week on fast food. Read to find out how we stopped buying it on a regular basis.
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What’s Our Secret to a Successful Marriage? Buying a Good Slow CookerMy wife and I have been married for nearly 10 years and a lot of the reason for that is a kitchen appliance. Read to find out why.
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How I Turned My Wife Into a (Closet) Football FanEven though I'm a big football fan, my wife had no interest in it. Read to find out how I got her watching the games with me.
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Three Ways We Make “Stay-at-Home” Dates More RomanticMy wife and I can't always afford to go out and sometimes have to settle for "stay-at-home" dates. Read to find out how we make these just as memorable.
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We Save More Than $50 Per Month by Buying Reduce-Priced MeatMy wife and I have a limited grocery budget but keep our freezer full of meat. Read to find out how.
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Three Ways We Still Find Time for Each Other Now that She’s WorkingMy wife recently had to go back to work. Read to find out how we still find time for each other despite working conflicting schedules.
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How We’re Planning Our Anniversary Weekend Before We Have a BudgetMy wife and I are making plans to do something special for our 10th anniversary in March. Read to find out how we're planning our trip before we know what we are able to spend on it.
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Three Ways I Became a Better HusbandMy marriage is important to me so I made three changes as my way of helping to keep it strong. Read to find out what they were.
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How We Feed Our Family of Four for Less Than $50 Per WeekMy wife and I have a food budget that is limited to just $50 per week. Read to find out how I keep my family fed without outside help.
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We’re Paying for Our Anniversary Weekend by Clipping CouponsMy wife and I are planning an anniversary trip in a few months. Read to find out how clipping coupons should pay for most of that.
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Grilled Steak Shish Kabob RecipeA recipe that takes about an hour and makes 4 servings.
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Review of Electrix Alkaline BatteriesI bought these because of the price. Read to find out if I got my money's worth.
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Review of Case Farms Chicken DrumsticksI was very unimpressed with this brand. Read to find out why.
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The CursedRay didn’t know the science behind the weapon the invaders used or the sadistic reason they would choose to leave so many in a state that was half life/half death, wandering aimlessly, agelessly and with an unquenchable hunger.
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How We’re Helping Our Kids Adjust to My Wife Going Back to WorkAfter being a stay-at-home mom for a while, my wife is going back to work. Read to find out how we're helping our kids adjust.
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Three Ways We’re Keeping My Daughter’s School Lunches from Becoming BoringWe don't like our daughter's school lunch menu so we make her bagged lunches 99 percent of the time. Read to find out how we keep them from becoming boring.
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Three Ways I Keep Stress at Work from Causing Problems at HomeI didn't want stress at work to cause troubles at home so I did something about it. Read to find out what steps I took.
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Five Things Every Parent Should Know About Figure SkatingWe didn't know what we were getting into when our daughter decided to take up figure skating. Read to find out five important things we learned.
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How I Introduced My Daughter to Horror Movies Without the NightmaresI wanted to share my horror movie obsession with my daughter but didn't want her to be traumatized by it. Read to find out how I did it.
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Movie Review of “The Shakiest Gun in the West”A review of the 1968 film starring Don Knotts
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Beef and Garden Vegetable Chili RecipeA chili recipe using summer squash and green beans.
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How We Reclaimed Our Marriage from Our KidsOur kids take up a lot of our time but we still manage to find time to be a married couple. Read to find out how.
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Steamed Garden Vegetable RecipeA recipe that takes less than a half hour and makes 4 or 5 servings.
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Review of Neptune Frozen ShrimpI had a chance to try this at a recent fish fry. Read to find out what I thought about it.
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Movie Review of “A Thousand Words”A review of the Eddie Murphy movie.
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Three Ways We Stopped Visiting Relatives from Creating Marital StressMy wife and I had family visit us for about a week. Read to find out how we kept our guests from causing us too much stress.
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We Strengthened Our Marriage by Finally Getting Rid of the Clutter in Our HouseThe clutter in our house was causing a strain on our marriage so we did something about it. Read to find out how.
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Review of Paula Deen Strawberry Pound Cake from Wal-martI found this while shopping for dessert. Read to find out whether or not I recommend it.
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How I Keep Her Depression From Hurting Our RelationshipWhen my wife was diagnosed with depression 2 years ago, I was afraid it would harm our relationship beyond repair. Read to find out how I prevented that from happening.
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Review of Walgreen’s Nice Philly Cheese Steak SandwichesI had a chance to try one of these over the weekend. Read to find out why I wouldn't buy this product again.
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Review of Casey’s Biscuits and GravyI decided to try this for breakfast the other morning. What did I think of it?
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Three Reasons Why I Am Switching to Organic GardeningI never even thought about organic gardening until a friend convinced me to try it this year. Now I plan on sticking with it going forward. Read to find out why.
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Three Ways My Wife Becoming a Stay-at-Home Mom Has Made Our Relationship BetterWhen my wife became a stay-at-home mom, we knew it would benefit our kids. But, it also improved our relationship. Read to find out how.
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Chicken and Garden Vegetable Stir Fry RecipeA recipe my wife and I came up with while grocery shopping that takes about 40 minutes.
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Three Reasons Why Summer Squash is Now a Requirement in My GardenI'm not usually picky about which plants are in my garden but always have summer squash. Read to find out why.
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Three Ways We Have Date Nights Away from the House when We Have No MoneyWhenever we have a night without the kids, my wife and I try to get away from the house. Here's how we do it when we don't have a lot of money we can spend.
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Review of Oscar Mayer Selects Chicago Recipe Smoked Uncured Beef FranksI had a chance to try these for free. What did I think of them?
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Review of Betty Crocker Simple Recipe Creamy Mashed PotatoesI made these last night. Read to find out what I thought of them.
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Movie Review of Ghosts of MarsA review of the 2001 John Carpenter film starring Ice Cube.
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Grilled Pork Chops and Squash RecipeSimple recipe that makes 4-5 servings and takes less than an hour to make.