By Mike Thayer I’m a regular reader of smoking, grilling, bbq blogs and websites and lately I’ve come across some debate on whether or not you should cover your grill with a grill cover. “Grill covers trap moisture and that can lead to mold,” say some…. “Your grill will rust if you cover it, covers […]

By Mike Thayer It happens to every writer, Pen Dysfunction.  It can cause stress, affect your self-confidence and contribute to relationship problems.  It can be embarrassing, frustrating and may lead to a reduced desire to have a pen in your hand to do some hard writing. A friend of mine has helped me through this […]

Mike Thayer Sooner or later…. Trying to change your man may not drive him away right away, after all, he loves you. But mark my words, it may take 20 years, constantly trying to change your man to how you want to do to things, WILL only drive him away sooner or later.  And then […]

By Mike Thayer Breakfast Best Muffin Sandwiches I love breakfast sandwiches, for me there’s nothing better to start the day than with some kind of breakfast meat, an egg, some cheese all dressed in some sort of bun, muffin, biscuit or tortilla.  It’s all good and perfect whether you’re eating casually at home or need […]

By Mike Thayer Blended and flavored whiskeys are red hot right now, consumer demand for brown spirits continues to rise with American Whiskey in particular seeing some phenomenal sales growth.  Regular readers know that I am a fan of flavored whiskey, I’ve always got a bottle of something in my freezer for a chilled shot […]

By Mike Thayer Without question, burgers and hot dogs (that’s spelled, D.A.W.G.S) are the most popular meats to be placed on a grill in the summer time.  They’re also an easy peasy, go-to meal for many families prepared on the stove top any time of year as well.    Oscar Mayer Smokies are a great choice […]

Mama Cozzi’s Stuffed Crust Pizza, with pepperoni, Parmesan, and cracked pepper. BachelorontheCheap.com Pizza is without question my favorite food.  Burgers come in at #2.  Each has a dedicated category on BachelorontheCheap.com. Needing a convenience meal when grocery shopping today, I picked up a Mama Cozzi’s Stuffed Crust Pizza, with pepperoni, Parmesan, and cracked black pepper.  […]

By Mike Thayer Can you eat nothing but fast food value meals for a week on just $50? That’s a budget of just $7.14 a day. Are there enough restaurants out there offering value meals that will fit in the budget? Will there be enough variety? Will I stay full enough, no snacking required? Can […]

By Mike Thayer I’ve been getting my hair cut at Fantastic Sam’s since discovering them in early 2016. I’ve never received a bad hair cut there, the customer service has always been excellent, the store is clean, the conversation fun and the price is right! With that in mind, I’ve done some online price shopping […]

By Mike Thayer Buying a car?  You get the pitch.  Purchasing a major appliance?  You get the pitch.  Shelling out a chunk of your payday on a new TV?  You get the pitch. Don’t ‘buy’ into any pitch pushing you to purchase an extended warranty.  They’re not worth it. First off, if you are buying […]

There’s a new category now on Bachelor on the Cheap that is dedicated to Ramen soup hacks! You’ll find all kinds of recipes to try in kicking ordinary Ramen up a notch for a better budget dining experience.  You’ll even find ideas using Ramen to create something other than soup! No more hunting through the […]

By Mike Thayer I am a popcorn fan!  Not only can it be served at a variety of occasions, football tailgate, house party, at the house snacking, an alternative to chips, or enjoying at the movies, popcorn embraces a variety of flavors! Lately, I’ve been really into jalapeno flavored hot sauces.  Incorporating that flavor into […]

By Mike Thayer The burger, specifically the cheeseburger with all the classic toppings, is perhaps my favorite food.  It’s a predictable choice, a typical choice, a go-to food for a lot of bachelors.  I like burgers because they’re relatively cheap and easy to prepare and I love to fire up the grill.  Nothing says summer […]

  By Mike Thayer Can you eat for a week on just $50? Breaking it down by the day, that’s about $7.14 per day or $2.38 per meal. It’s Day 6 and time for breakfast.  It’s a day off for me and I have the luxury of time so I’m going to cook.  Needing to […]