6 Top Mysteries Solved By Your Duck Historian

The words you’re about to read may seem unusually convoluted on the surface. Don’t worry, they’re written in a secret code designed to confound and amuse (or maybe that’s confuse and abuse). In any case, it took me whole fractions of a fraction of a second to compose each sentence in such a way as to be more titillating than a herd of turtles decked out in tight-fitting lederhosen. But wait, there’s more to come! Continue reading
Spicy Microwave Walnut Brittle

If you have about 15 minutes and a microwave, you can make some amazing, gourmet spicy walnut brittle. No walnuts? Then cashews, peanuts or almonds all suffice. I have to warn you: Once you try this brittle, you’ll be going back for more. Continue reading
Sour Grapes: Are Home Wine Cellars Worth It?

Like wine? I do. I’m no expert, but I drink enough wine I usually keep a number of bottles on hand. After all, you never quite know if you’ll want a Syrah, Chardonnay, Cabernet or something else to go with a particular meal. This brings up an interesting question: What’s the best way to store wine if you don’t have a wine cellar? Continue reading
Abracadabra Chocolate Microwave Cake

This cake recipe is all about instant gratification. When you want some quick and easy dessert and it’s got to be chocolate this recipe is bound to satisfy. You can make this cake from scratch in about 5 to 7 minutes—and that includes the time you need to cook it! Continue reading
Great Savings 7: Cut The Cost Of Habit And Addiction
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Are you a smoker? Drinker? Drug user? Uncontrolled shopper? Collector? Sometimes the obvious way to save money is also the toughest. What we’re really talking about here is the cost of an addiction. Addictions come in all forms—everything from out-and-out drug and alcohol abuse to seemingly harmless habits like a daily visit to the local coffee stand or buying yet another pair of shoes. Continue reading
Marcia’s Spicy Macaroni And Cheese

Parties are great for catching up with people and when combined with food are often wonderful venues of for tasting new recipes. Such was the case at a recent gathering when our good friend Marcia shared one of her favorite recipes for Spicy Macaroni and Cheese. What makes this recipe so great is the variety of yummy cheeses she used, plus a couple extra spices not typically found in traditional Mac & Cheese recipes. I’ve just got to add, this is one super creamy and cheesy pasta you’re really going to love! Continue reading
Anna Takes Driving Lessons
In today’s Adventures of Javabird comic, JB gives Anna her first driving lesson. Continue reading
Great Savings 6 – Change Your Credit Card Habits
Today's Tip: It's time to take a closer look at those credit card habits.
Sometimes creating more from less is as simple as changing a habit. Have you really looked at your habits, lately? In this tip, we’ll examine credit cards and they way they can rob us of a secure financial future. Continue reading
Lemon Cross Cookies

What do you get when you cross lemon, coconut and walnut? How about Lemon Cross Cookies? Want a lighter, fresher, lemony, nutty-tasting cookie? These Lemon Cross Cookies not only taste great, but they’re dairy-free, too. Pucker up cookie fans, it’s time to squeeze those lemons and start baking. Continue reading











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