Do You Believe These Credit Myths?

Let’s get this out of the way right up front: All of the following myths are false! Let’s talk about why. You should pay off your credit card before the statement posts. Not if you want any reward points! In…

BBQ Lentil Pizza

Prep Time: 5 minutes; Cook Time: 8-10 minutes; Servings: 6-8 slices Hans will happily eat just about anything, but BBQ sauce has a special place in his heart. I enjoy cooking, but my heart is filled with quick and easy meals like this one.

Spicy Chocolate Mousse Pie

Prep Time: 5/30 minutes; Cook Time: 0/10 minutes; Chill Time: 2-4 hours; Servings: 8 If you're not sold on tofu or the spicy/sweet combo, you will just need to trust me now and thank me later. Tofu lends all of the creamy texture and none of its own flavor. And for those who have experienced Mexican hot chocolate, the flavor combination of chocolate, cinnamon, and chili pepper will be familiar.

You Should Try White Water Rafting

“Okay, we’ve got two rapids in a row up here,” explains our guide. He then calls out loudly, “Backward one!” Upon hearing this command, the other five of us on the raft lean back, plunge our paddles into the rocky…

How to Dress for Winter Sports

Last winter, I wrote about learning to enjoy winter in New Hampshire, citing winter sports as a key factor, and Hans is working through a series of posts introducing the basics of skiing (downhill & cross-country). His posts will tell you…

How I Threw a Frugal(ish) Bachelorette Party

Welcome to wedding season, everyone! If you’re like my poor friend, Jenni, and had a wedding planned for 2020, I imagine things didn’t look quite like how you imagined. This particular couple opted for a smaller-scale backyard wedding and postponed…

Cross-Country (Nordic) Skiing: Skate

Just the other week I wrote about Classic skiing, a discipline of winter sport under the “Nordic” umbrella. Hopefully you’ve given that article a read, but maybe you passed it over because you already know how to Classic ski –…

Cross-Country (Nordic) Skiing: Classic

Mikayla recently wrote about how she has learned to enjoy winter in New Hampshire, citing winter sports as a key factor. Winter can be a slog if you don’t have a means to enjoy its offerings. Getting out into the…