Let’s face it, sometimes we single guys meet single ladies. And sometimes, that leads back to our place. And sometimes we get caught without our basic hospitality skills in place because, frankly, we’re single and there isn’t much reason to stay stocked up.
Except now there is, because she’s right there, and you have one thing in your fridge to offer her. If she’s not down with a glass of questionable...
Friday, March 28, 2014
The Coconut Oil Shave Experiment #1
In my never ending quest to find better, healthier, and cheaper ways to do things, I've come across a ton of websites (so many I'm not even going to list them) discussing the many MANY merits of coconut oil.
I've switched to coconut oil for about 90% of my regular cooking (organic butter and olive oil round out the list of course). It's fantastic with beef, chicken, fish, you name it. But aside from...
Written 9:19 AM by Steve Baric
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The surprise setting on your phone that increases productivity
Most people these days, including myself are glued to their smartphones. For the most part this can be explained away by the usefulness of the things: they keep us connected, bringing and sending information and ideas with an unprecedented efficiency.
But they're also notorious time wasters. If you catch yourself checking email or Facebook first thing in the morning and delaying your morning prep...
Written 1:26 PM by Steve Baric
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Word of the Week: Hospitality
Every week I try to get my daughter focused on a new “value” that will help to engender respect and courtesy, and make her the kind of person other people want to be around. And because of that, you get to work on that word too :)
This week’s word is “hospitality.” Dictionary.com offers the following definition:
1. the friendly reception and treatment of guests or strangers.
2. the quality or...
Written 1:25 PM by Steve Baric
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Crisis Aversion: Take action NOW
When faced with an immediate crisis, many people (I'd say most) go into a panic and start worrying about the worst that could happen.
Instead, take action on the one solution you KNOW will work. It might cost money up front. It might take a bit of time. But what you gain is respite from the crisis itself, and a chance to gain a little altitude on the situation. This way, you can seek out a more ideal...
Written 1:23 PM by Steve Baric
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