Responding to my post about homemade energy bars, someone from Matisse & Jack’s sent me a few samples of their all natural bake-at-home snack mixes several weeks ago, and I finally got around to trying one of them this evening. First, a few basics: The company is based in San Francisco, and their claim to [...]
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First, thank you to everyone who’s stopped by, commented on, or Stumbled my post on making your own energy bars. I appreciate your visiting and the many helpful suggestions you’ve provided. As of this writing, the post has been viewed by nearly 17,000 visitors, and half a dozen sites have linked to it; thanks! Here [...]
If you enjoy beef jerky and have sometimes wondered how feasible it is to make your own – especially if you don’t own a dehydrator – you may be surprised at just how easy it is! In terms of prep time and actual work, it doesn’t take more than 15 minutes (not including the drying [...]
Energy bars are a terrific option for athletes – or anyone – looking for a quick source of protein, complex carbohydrates, and vitamins & minerals. Conveniently packaged and easy to throw in a gym or golf bag – or briefcase, for that matter – they’re a quick source of energy for athletes, students, or harried, [...]
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As regular readers know, we had a few tornadoes touch down in our town on May 29th. As a result, we were without power for several hours and cell phone service was also knocked out. A radio would have been really handy so we could get some sense of the damage and whether we were [...]
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Regular Lifehack contributor Thursday Bram recently compiled a great list of 80 How-To sites, conveniently listed by category — DIY, Technology, Habitat, Food, Sewing & crafts, Business, Personal Finance, and Productivity/Lifehacks. Take a look – you’re bound to find something useful and will likely discover some handy sites and blogs that will benefit you in [...]
