$100 for a box of meat By Mike Thayer I love to cook and grill, I have a well stocked pantry, I’ve got a freezer full of goodies, which is mostly meat for grilling. One thing I don’t love however, is grocery shopping. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not that I hate it, but it’s […]
Shopping – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer For routine weekly grocery shopping, the primary options in Wichita are Dillons, Walmart, Target Grocery, Trader Joes, Aldi, Whole Foods, Natural Grocers and if you live in Park City – Leeker’s (I used to work there back in the day, I worked in the deli, a fry cook, I don’t miss it). […]
Why should businesses use Bachelor on the Cheap? – Bachelor on the Cheap
The Bachelor on the Cheap guide to making wine selection and food pairing easier – Syrah a.k.a. Shiraz The Bachelor on the Cheap guide to making wine selection and food pairing easier – Malbec Because every customer experience is a big deal. ~ Mike Thayer $pend Wisely My Friends… Being a bachelor and living life […]
How does Arby's stack up in the Fish Sandwich Challenge? – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer Good initial visual appeal Eating fish sandwiches on a daily basis for lunch and dinner… You know I’m doing this Challenge in the name of ‘Food Science’ (cough), right? I’m eating through the bad and average sandwiches so you don’t have to… In 2018 I reviewed the fish sandwiches from national fast […]
Even a haircut is effected by inflation – Bachelor on the Cheap
Mike Thayer It’s official, inflation has a solid grip on America and there’s no indication that grip will loosen any time soon. The price of gasoline is up 50% over last year. The price of groceries is up almost 13% and that doesn’t include the costs for beef, pork and chicken, up an average 18% […]
Raised bed garden planter with a self-watering feature – Bachelor on the Cheap
Getting started By Mike Thayer Why break ground, till, clear grass, and work to amend the soil when you can put together a couple of raised bed gardens instead? Besides, harvesting veggies and cutting flowers from a raised garden is MUCH easier on the knees and I love the concept of adding a self-watering feature […]
Where to buy a battery for your vehicle – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer So in the latest cold spell we had, my truck battery died. It could no longer drum up the power to crank the engine. May it rest in peace…… It’s been quite awhile since I’ve had to buy a battery for a vehicle, so I wasn’t quite sure what to expect when […]
September 2022 – Bachelor on the Cheap
Bachelor on the Cheap It’s Margaritaville in the Wichita Metro! Who doesn’t love chips and salsa? Whether you’re looking to sip on a Margarita after work or crave a taco or two for lunch, the restaurant choices in the ICT are more than satisfying! Find a Mexican restaurant near you in the BOTC Mexican Restaurant […]
Eating Breakfast at Home vs. Fast Food – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer Breakfast kick starts your day, providing your body the fuel it needs to drive through the day. But it’s important to eat right whether you’re on a diet or not. I suggest eating at home if you can. Not only will you save a few bucks, you’ll save on some calories and […]
King's Hawaiian Issues Voluntary Recall of Pretzel Slider Buns, Pretzel Hamburger Buns and Pretzel Bites Due to the Recall of an Ingredient from Supplier Lyons Magnus – Bachelor on the Cheap
LOS ANGELES – King’s Hawaiian is voluntarily recalling its Pretzel Slider Buns, Pretzel Hamburger Buns and Pretzel Bites products out of an abundance of caution following a recall of an ingredient used in the pretzel products from one of its suppliers, Lyons Magnus. Lyons Magnus is recalling this ingredient due to the potential for it […]
Product Review: Yaheetech 2 Tier Raised Bed Garden Planter Box – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer In need of something to improve the look of my front porch, I decided a small planter box would do the trick. There’s nothing quite like some of Mother Nature’s color to dress things up. I could have gone with a number of large colorful pots rather than a planter box, but […]
July 2022 – Bachelor on the Cheap
2556 N Greenwich Rd Suite 107, Wichita, KS 67226 Editor’s Note: A visit to this joint, opening day 07/27, and getting some reader feedback motivated me to embark on the latest Bachelor on the Cheap Challenge for 2022: Who makes the best burger in Wichita? By Mike Thayer Starting out as a three stool hamburger […]
Staying at a La Quinta Inn not the best choice – Bachelor on the Cheap
An up-to-date hotel has easy access outlets at desk level By Mike Thayer According to Google, I’ve traveled more than 3,250 miles so far in 2022, which means I’ve stayed in a lot of hotel rooms. I picked the wrong one in a recent stay in Olathe, Kansas. My option to plug in my laptop […]
Drink Review: Bird Dog Blackberry Whiskey – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer So I walk into my neighborhood liquor store for the second time in a week looking for Crown Peach Whiskey and the store is STILL sold out with what apparently is great stuff on back order! Other stores in my neck of the woods are sold out too, that Crown Whiskey is […]