Dunkin’ is going all in this year for Valentine’s Day, with returning seasonal favorites debuting nationwide beginning Wednesday, January 31. Two fan-favorites are making a comeback for the season of love. Dunkin’ fans will be smitten by the Cupid’s Choice Donut, a heart-shaped treat filled with Bavarian Kreme and topped with strawberry-flavored icing and red and pink […]
How much a Super Bowl Watch Party might cost you – Bachelor on the Cheap
Eagles vs. Chiefs, Super Bowl LVII Bachelor on the Cheap According to the so-called experts, the average spend a host shells out for a Super Bowl Watch Party is just over $200. That’s over and above what you’ve asked party guests to contribute to Game Day. This isn’t an inexpensive party to throw, we’re talking […]
Scooter’s Coffee Reveals New Kid-Friendly Menu That’s Full of Fun and Flavor – Bachelor on the Cheap
OMAHA, Neb — As summer is in full force, Scooter’s Coffee has unveiled its first-ever kid-friendly menu that offers fun, flavorful drinks and treats in just the perfect size. Three new 10-ounce drink delights quench kids’ thirst as they embark on their next summer adventure. Cotton Candy Lil’ Smiley Smoothie: This magical meld of blue […]
For all the folks who have put off buying Halloween candy before now… – Bachelor on the Cheap
BachelorontheCheap.com Here are some prices for bulk packages of candy, name-brand goodies to hand out on Halloween for those of you who haven’t bought any yet, like me. Yes, I’m a Halloween candy procrastinator. I’m just not into candy, not even Halloween leftovers… Here’s the shortlist (at this point, the day before Halloween, items may […]
Trader Joe’s Recalls Certain Products Containing Cotija Cheese Because They May Be Contaminated With Listeria Monocytogenes – Bachelor on the Cheap
Nationwide Recall Trader Joe’s of Monrovia, CA is recalling certain products containing cotija cheese, as the cheese used to make these products has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy […]
Flood Watch Issued for the Wichita Area by the National Weather Service – Bachelor on the Cheap
A Flood Watch has been issued, until October 26 at 1:00 A.M. CDT Another round of excessive rainfall is possible through the late morning hours which may result in flooding. Portions of Central and South Central Kansas are affected including the following counties in South Central Kansas, Butler, Harvey and Sedgwick. The watch is in […]
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 27 at 8:32AM CDT until June 27 at 9:15AM CDT by National Weather Service Wichita – Bachelor on the Cheap
The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for… Southwestern McPherson County in central Kansas… Eastern Reno County in south central Kansas… Northern Sedgwick County in south central Kansas… Harvey County in south central Kansas… Southeastern Rice County in central Kansas… * Until 915 AM CDT. * At 832 AM […]
Shamrock Shakes and McFlurries Are Back in the Wichita Area – Bachelor on the Cheap
McDonald’s fans – you’re in luck… Shamrock season is finally here! The iconic Shamrock Shake® and OREO® Shamrock McFlurry® are making their return to participating restaurants in the Cedar Rapids area and nationwide beginning today, for a limited time. McDonald’s classic Shamrock Shake® is made with creamy vanilla soft serve, blended with mint syrup and topped with a sweet, whipped […]
KFC's new Smash'd Potato Bowl is a MUST TRY – Bachelor on the Cheap
This is a great lunch! BachelorontheCheap.com If you like KFC’s Famous Bowl, you’re going to LOVE this! The chicken chain launched a spin of the Famous Bowl yesterday, January 29, 2024 called, the Smash’d Potato Bowl. Here’s the description from the KFC website: Smash your hunger with our all-new Smash’d Potato Bowl. This loaded mashed […]
A 2022 Bachelor on the Cheap Challenge: Who makes the best burger in the Wichita Metro? – Bachelor on the Cheap
Who makes the best burger in Wichita? By Mike Thayer So after sampling Fatburger July 27th on its opening day and receiving some feedback from readers, in the name of “Food Science” I’ve decided to embark on another Bachelor on the Cheap Challenge: Who makes the best burger in the Wichita Metro? I’ve done similar […]
Celebrate Your Fourth of July Without Foodborne Illness – Bachelor on the Cheap
The Fourth of July is a time of celebration, family and of course cookouts. Cooking safely is in your hands and doing so can help keep your family healthy this Independence Day. Control the transfer of bacteria by thoroughly washing your hands before and after touching raw meat, poultry and seafood. The USDA recommends the […]
Food Review: Southern Recipe Small Batch Sea Salt & Cracked Black Pepper Flavored Pork Rinds – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer I’ve been enjoying far too many chips lately, Nacho Cheese Doritos, Cape Cod Kettle Cooked Sweet & Spicy Jalapeno (Delish!), Andy Capp’s Cheddar Fries and more… When traveling, which I’ve done quite a bit of lately, chips are an easy grab when refueling the truck. Reeling in that chip fetish and all […]
The Bachelor on the Cheap Gluten-Free Diet Challenge 2023 – Day 27 – Bachelor on the Cheap
BachelorontheCheap.com Wow, what a high-carb day! In chasing a craving, I went WAY over my target of fewer than 60 grams of carbs per day and never mind the whopping 830 calories – OMG! What can I say, it’s been a while since I’ve had hash browns, tater tots, that kind of thing, and hitting […]





Repurposing an old office cabinet – Bachelor on the Cheap
This helped organize my garage big time BachelorontheCheap.com Once a custom built storage cabinet for an office, housing pretty much a full compliment of office supplies, paper, tape, staples, paper clips, staplers, rubber bands, pens, pencils, you name it… has now been repurposed into a garden cabinet/fishing rod rack in my garage. This is actually […]