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Black Friday – The Most Sordid Love Affair of Them All

ByCharles Kosman

Being a technology lover, in my mind there is truly no better day of consumerism than the yearly Black Friday sales. Thanksgiving be damned! The best fall holiday is surely the day after when millions of Americans burn their turkey ingested calories elbowing and shoving their way down the many congested aisles of the local brand name stores in search of the best deal.

You’d think that being a Canadian and living hours from the US border would be enough to lessen the impact of this yearly madfest of overabundant consumer greed. The problem is, you’d be wrong…

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Extended Travel – Preparations and To Do Lists

ByCharles Kosman

With November now upon us, we’re under the gun to get everything sorted out and our stuff packed away as we make way for our next extended jaunt into the unknown. If you want to know what we have planned, feel free to check this post out. If not, we understand. Nothing spoils the magic of unfettered adventure like packing lists and real life to do lists.

If you’re just curious to know where we’re heading and for how long (here’s a hint, it’s going to be a very long trip) then just read the beginning. I promise I won’t bore you too much. If you’re thinking of taking off for your own extended trip, this post might give you an idea of the things you’ll need to take care of before you go…

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How to Sell your Stuff Fast and for More Money on Craigslist and Kijiji

ByCharles Kosman

Most people that travel for extended amounts of time quickly realize one thing as they’re getting ready for their trip, they have too much stuff!. After buying and selling a house worth of furniture twice in the past five years, we’ve discovered a few things about selling your things online with sites like Craigslist and Kijiji.

First off, a good ad is like a good post. Just like blogging or having a successful article published, good pictures, a decent ad title, honesty and the right information are all requirements for a successful ad.

Here are some things you need to know.

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What To Do With Your Pets When You Go On Vacation

ByCharles Kosman

As the owners of a loving, older cat and former dog owners, we know all too well the hassle of trying to figure out what to do with our pet while we travel..

The three main options for your pet are: have someone take care of your pet in your house, have your pet go to someone else’s place or take your pet with you. What you do with them depends on how long you’re traveling, how much money you’re willing to spend and how much you trust others to take care of your extended family.

Here are a few ideas to help you decide…

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Joe’s Farm Grill in Arizona and The Always Fun Guy Fieri

ByCharles Kosman

Those not familiar with the show Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives need to realize one thing about this Food Network staple: You’re missing out.

There, I said it and I’m not taking it back. If you have a mad love for greasy spoon restaurants and funky down home style cooking then I think this American style food show is a great place to start.

There was a stretch of time when it seemed that late at night, when nothing was on TV and we weren’t quite ready for bed, the always fun Guy Fieri with his spiky, bleached blond hair and trademark sunglasses perched backwards on his head greeted us from the comfort of his convertible. We knew there was going to be some footage of good home style eating on its way.

It’s because of Triple D’s recommendation that we stopped to eat at Joe’s Farm Grill just outside of Phoenix, Arizona and let me tell you, the place was…