By Mike Thayer The Wendy’s located at 160 South Rock Rd, Wichita, KS 67207, is once again open for business. This was no typical renovation/remodel, this was a total demolition and new construction upgrade. The old restaurant was torn down late last fall and now with modern new everything, you can satisfy your cravings for […]
Scooter’s Coffee Shows Gratitude to Nurses and Healthcare Workers with a Free Drink on May 6 – Bachelor on the Cheap
OMAHA, Neb., Scooter’s Coffee will celebrate nurses and healthcare workers and help them fuel their day with a free drink of any size on Friday, May 6, for Nurse and Healthcare Appreciation Day. “Nurses and healthcare workers have been going above and beyond in their communities—especially since the COVID-19 pandemic began. We notice their efforts […]
Beer Review: Smithwick's Red Ale – Bachelor on the Cheap
An easy to drink medium bodied beer By Mike Thayer I don’t drink beer often, but there are those times when a good cold beer is the only thing that will quench the thirst and given my fetish for Buffalo chicken lately, nothing but a beer will do. Enter Smithwick’s Red Ale I’m a Killian’s […]
Mike's Carb-Check Diet, Day 21 – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. It’s also my biggest meal, giving me the protein base I need for the activities I’ll do from sunrise to sunset. There’s also something to sitting down to a nice breakfast, a cup of coffee and listening to the news – getting the day […]
The Fill-A-Flat sale at Johnson's Garden Center has begun! – Bachelor on the Cheap
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Food Review: Arby's Crispy Buffalo Chicken Sandwich – Bachelor on the Cheap
At first glance, not seeing much chicken… By Mike Thayer Out and about running some errands earlier today, it was time to take a break for lunch. Arby’s was conveniently close by and I was in the mood for something spicy. Pulling into the drive through just before the lunch rush, there it was prominently […]
Food Review: Appleton Farms Biscuit Ham Slices – Bachelor on the Cheap
Convenient and tasty! By Mike Thayer Looking for a lunch meat option where no slicing is required for a charcuterie board or snacking and not in the mood for salami, I came across some ‘biscuit’ ham at Aldi the other day and snatched it up. Made by Appleton Farms, these ham slices are hickory smoked […]
Food Review: The Monte Cristo Sandwich at Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen – Bachelor on the Cheap
A classically prepared Monte Cristo with sliced white bread done French Toast style By Mike Thayer It’s been a very long time since I’ve had a Monte Cristo sandwich, I want to say at least three decades. The Monte Cristo is a perfect sandwich for brunch, but I’m thinking I had my last Monte Cristo […]
Fan-Favorite Mexican Pizza Makes Historic Return To Taco Bell® This May – Bachelor on the Cheap
From performances to petitions, Taco Bell taps into fans’ pent up excitement to celebrate the return of the beloved item Irvine, Calif. – While rumors of the Mexican Pizza’s return have been swirling for months, it hasn’t been publicly confirmed, until now. From petitions, to memorials, to merch, the Taco Bell cult has (rightfully) been […]
April 2017 – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer If you’re into gardening, live in an apartment and like saving money growing your own veggies, keep reading. That’s exactly what my situation is. I love to garden, but live in an apartment. I don’t let that stop me from gardening though because I value the ability to just walk out my […]
May 2017 – Bachelor on the Cheap
Previous month: April 2017 Next month: June 2017 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. Day 7, last day of the challenge, dinner: It’s the last meal of the challenge, do I treat myself or […]
Dole Salad Kits: Are they any good? – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer Yes, they are…. So I acquired a bunch of coupons for free Dole Salad Kits, I’ve never had one before so I said to myself, “Self, might as well give this Salad Kit thing a try, it’s not going to cost anything.” And so off to the store I went for a […]
Easter Ham for Breakfast – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer Ham and eggs for breakfast, it’s another dose of YUM! Whether it’s an Easter ham you made for yourself or leftovers from Mom or a restaurant, you’ve got a foundation for a great breakfast! This morning I opted for a quick ham fried rice. I chopped up the leftover ham, some onion, […]





Need your help to find lost dog – Bachelor on the Cheap
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