Travel Tuesday: Away Zip Backpack Review
For years, I've sworn by the use of the messenger bag for my travels. Along with full-sized carry-on items, the messenger style was my go-to for a "personal item" that could hold my laptop, a change of clothes, and other items while also serving as a daypack at our destination....
An Ode to T-Mobile Tuesdays
It's now been two and a half years since my wife and I decided to move to T-Mobile. In that time, I'm talked a lot about some of their auxiliary perks such as T-Mobile Money and, um, data breaches? Setting that latter one aside, one benefit I haven't really talked...
YouTuber Brand Deals: My First Sponsored Video Experience
A couple of months ago, I reached what I think is a YouTuber milestone: I completed my first brand deal. Okay, "brand deal" sounds very influencer-y, but I did make my first sponsored video. Previously, I'd made a handful of videos about products or services I'd received for free (but...
EveryPlate Meal Kit Delivery Review
For the past few years, meal kit delivery services have been all the rage. And although I've written about them from time to time, I hadn't actually tried any first-hand — until now. Recently, on the recommendation of a friend, my wife and I decided to try out EveryPlate (which,...
Your Amex Platinum Now Comes with Walmart+. Yes, Really.
Back in July, the Platinum Card from American Express underwent a revamp that saw the card increase its annual fee from $550 to $695 per year while adding a number of credits to offset that cost. If you'll recall, that trade-off ended up being a win for me as the...