Real financial advice for real scientists
A lot of people will tell you that you can save money by growing your own food. But as someone who’s failed spectacularly at gardening at various times, I can say without a doubt that growing your own food is not free. So, I decided to put this to the test: Is the cost of…
A few weeks ago I was shopping at a new grocery store when I saw an odd spectacle. No, it wasn’t Zach carrying around a cucumber like a jousting rod (although that did happen later). Instead, we saw at least a dozen employees in bright blue uniforms whisking items off shelves and onto carts…
You would never know I have vision problems thanks to my contacts. In fact, I hate wearing glasses almost more than I hate not being able to see things and running into walls (which, to be honest, I do a fair amount of anyway). This is why I want to get LASIK. What if…
When I was a kid, my parents, like many others, implored me to finish my food. “Come on, you’ll be a member of the Clean Plate Club!” they promised. Personally, this sounded like the lamest club ever. There were no badges, no field trips, no cookies, and definitely no stickers. But now that I’m…
I love shopping online. Mostly because I can stay at home in my pajamas, drink beer, and avoid people, but there are some other benefits too. For example, I can research the best item for whatever job I need, at the best price. Rather than wading past 10,000 other useless pieces of crap I…
Hello and welcome to another installment of Lindsay Tries A Weird Thing To Save Money! This month I’m on a yogurt-making kick. I love me some high-quality Greek yogurt, especially since I’ve started lifting weights again. But holy cow is that stuff expensive—$1.89 for my favorite cup of premium Icelandic Skyr (none of that…
Pressure cooking used to be about as hip as fondue pots, fruitcake, and those old-school rotisserie apple peelers that everyone’s Nana has. But, pressure cooking’s back on the scene with all the piss and vinegar of the Koolaid man. And it’s not just any ol’ pressure cooker—I’m talking about the Instant Pot. Last July,…
Once upon a time I lived in a castle in France. It was OK. Sure, the turrets were pretty high, but sometimes pigeons would roost on them and poop on your head. Luckily I had enough servants around to clean up the mess and feed me avocado toast and cherries one-by-one. I never had…
Have you ever heard a rap song about saving money? No? Then today is your lucky day, my friends. Your life isn’t complete until you hear a rap song about saving money. Let me introduce you to Lil Dicky. He doesn’t rap about buying Bentleys and poppin’ caps. In fact, he does the opposite….
There are twin evil monsters that live in my apartment complex. Their dull metallic outer frames are only matched in ugliness and vile by their cavernous, gaping, rotating inner mouths. They demand constant sacrifices, and nevertheless things often disappear into their mouths never to be seen again. They’re the machines in my laundromat. Don’t believe…
