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Mike Edmisten

6 Beef Jerky Brands to Try Right Now

Beef jerky used to be a niche product that was typically marketed to young men as a primal, masculine food. It was seen as a product for dudes who would sooner gnaw off their…

Mike Edmisten · 2 years ago

8 Tortilla Chip Brands To Try

When the snack conversation turns to chips, potato chips often get most of the attention. They are the most popular type of chip in the U.S., and we totally get it. Crunching on high-quality…

Mike Edmisten · 2 years ago

7 Bacon Brands to Avoid

According to numerous surveys, bacon is among the top three most popular breakfast foods in the U.S. The top spot goes to either pancakes or eggs, depending on which survey you choose to believe.…

Mike Edmisten · 2 years ago

Wal-Mart vs Sam’s Club: Pros and Cons compared

We’re all feeling the pinch of inflation at the grocery store. Grocery prices rose 25 percent over the last four years, outpacing overall inflation by six percent during that same period. The costs of…

Mike Edmisten · 2 years ago

Frozen Pizza Brands You Should Never Buy

It’s hard to beat the convenience of frozen pizza. When the calendar is filled with work deadlines, school projects, piano recitals, basketball practices, and just general busyness, popping a frozen pizza in the oven…

Mike Edmisten · 2 years ago

7 Bagel Brands to Avoid

What is your go-to bagel? Perhaps you enjoy the simple things in life, such as a lightly toasted bagel topped with nothing more than a small pat of butter. Or maybe cream cheese is…

Mike Edmisten · 2 years ago

8 Orange Juice Brands to Avoid

A cold glass of orange juice is a wonderful way to begin the day. That’s what it is supposed to be, anyway. Some orange juice brands simply do not deliver the goods. To compile…

Mike Edmisten · 2 years ago

8 Detergent Brands to Avoid

No one likes doing laundry. It is a mundane and never-ending household chore, especially when multiple people live in a household. Don’t you feel like the clothes hamper is never empty, regardless of how…

Mike Edmisten · 3 years ago

26 Cracker Barrel Menu Items to Avoid

The first Cracker Barrel Old Country Store opened along Highway 109 in Lebanon, Tennessee on September 19, 1969. The franchise is now a fixture of the American road trip, especially in the South and…

Mike Edmisten · 3 years ago

Ketchup Brands You Should Never Buy

The origins of ketchup (or catsup, if you’re feeling super sophisticated) trace back to China, but it is often seen as the quintessential American condiment. Some estimate that as many as 97% of American…

Mike Edmisten · 3 years ago

Pizza Chain Brands You Should Never Buy

Pizza is about to have a moment. For starters, National Pizza Day is on February 9. Considering that Americans eat an acre’s worth of pizza every day (per Dairy Herd Management), it seems only…

Mike Edmisten · 3 years ago

60 Starbucks Menu Items to Avoid

There are more Starbucks stores than McDonald’s locations in the United States. In fact, the only fast-food franchise with more U.S. stores than Starbucks is Subway. (Here’s a list of the fast-food brands with…

Mike Edmisten · 3 years ago

20 Worst Muscle Cars Ever Released

The automotive industry has experienced a seismic shift in the last few decades. Americans are now hyper-conscious of fuel efficiency. Hybrid vehicles have become a favorite among environmentally conscious consumers, as well as those…

Mike Edmisten · 3 years ago

25 Best Hybrid SUVs Ranked By Fuel Economy

It’s no secret that Americans are enamored with big vehicles. Eight of the ten best-selling vehicles in 2023 were trucks and SUVs. The Toyota Camry and Tesla Model Y were the only cars to…

Mike Edmisten · 3 years ago

8 Tire Brands You Should Probably Never Buy

Tires are one of the most important components of our cars, yet many of us don’t give them a second thought until something goes wrong. We depend on them to get us to our…

Mike Edmisten · 3 years ago

5 Fishing Tackle Brands to Avoid

According to a 2023 report from the American Sportfishing Association, there are 52.4 million recreational anglers in the United States. That is more than U.S. golfers and tennis players combined. With so many fishermen…

Mike Edmisten · 3 years ago

6 Energy Drink Brands to Avoid

Energy drinks are some of the fastest-growing products in the beverage industry. These drinks typically contain caffeine, amino acids, herbs, and vitamins. They are marketed as a quick and easy way to boost your…

Mike Edmisten · 3 years ago

US Cities That Don’t See The Sun During Winter

February is a strange month in the United States. During the second month of the year, we arm a naked baby with a bow and arrows in the name of romance. We also usurp…

Mike Edmisten · 3 years ago

Discover the 10 Wettest States in the United States

The United States is certainly not among the rainiest nations on Earth. Colombia receives more rainfall than any other country in the world. Some places in this South American nation receive 127.5 inches (3,240…

Mike Edmisten · 3 years ago