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Does the Apple Watch Series 3 Work with Strava?
Like many runners, I used the Strava iPhone app to track my runs. But, I was tired of having to carry my iPhone with me; I had it in an arm band and it was difficult to remove, making checking my pace almost impossible without stopping. So, when the iPhone Series 3...
The Best Way to Carry a U-Lock on Your Bike
Avoid damage to your bike frame with this easy solution for carrying a U-lock I discovered the hard way that a steel cord bike lock is NOT secure and can be cut in seconds, so I switched to a U-lock for my bike. I'll never rely on a cable to lock my bike up...
Review: The Base Camp Zoom Cycling Bike Helmet – Future Cool or Spaceballs Geek?
For a long time, I had been annoyed by sun getting into my eyes while biking. Even when wearing sunglasses and a helmet with brim, the sun seemed to "leak in" from the sides. Sure, wrap-around sunglasses solves that, but when I wasn't wearing contacts, I needed to...
Highlights of Germany’s Neckar Valley and Black Forest Region: From Frankfurt to Freiburg
In September 2019, we traveled to southwestern Germany to attend a friend's wedding. We visited Heidelburg, Freiburg Im Bresgau, Stuttgart, and Frankfurt, as well as Strasbourg in France near the border. Due to how our schedule worked out, we had only about a day in...
Our REI Hiking and Kayaking Adventure in the South Island of New Zealand
In March 2019, my wife and I went on an "REI Adventures" trip to the South island of New Zealand for some hiking and kayaking. It truly was a memorable adventure! This is a complete itinerary of our trip, plus some insights on what an REI Adventure is like....
Fun Things to Do in a Day in Christchurch, NZ
My wife and I spent a day in Christchurch, New Zealand before embarking on an REI hiking trip in the southern island. We had no real plans in Christchurch, so we decided to just head to the city center, walk around, and play it by ear. Luckily for us,...
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Do It Yourself. Save Money. Live Simply. Be Productive. Be a Frugal Noodle!
fru·gal
sparing or economical with regard to money or food.
noo·dle
slang for head or brain.
“to use (one’s) noodle”: To use one’s own intelligence and intellectual ability; to think logically and rationally