Gym CrafterThe two Bells of Steel cable towers in my garage gym are some of the most used pieces of equipment I own. So when I saw that Bells was releasing a 3x3 model, I had to stop by and show it to all of you!
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Better AND Less $ Than The Competition | Bells of Steel 3x3 Cable Tower ReviewGym Crafter2025-07-10 | The two Bells of Steel cable towers in my garage gym are some of the most used pieces of equipment I own. So when I saw that Bells was releasing a 3x3 model, I had to stop by and show it to all of you!
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*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchasesForce USA Tandem Tower Cable Tower Review | WOW Is This GOOD!!!Gym Crafter2025-09-22 | Cable towers are one of the most versatile and space-saving things you can put in your garage gym, and the new Tandem Tower by Force USA just raised the bar for everyone! In this review, I'll show you how this tower does things no other cable tower can and why you might want one for your home gym.
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*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchasesForce USA Just Raised The Bar! | Force USA Functional Trainer Rack ReviewGym Crafter2025-09-15 | If you are looking for a functional trainer for your home or garage gym, Force USA just released a serious contender for your home gym dollars. In this review of the Force USA FTR (functional trainer rack), I cover everything I like and some things I don't about this cool new release.
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0:00 Intro 1:57 CornerStone Line 3:43 What is the FTR? 4:10 Specs & Overview 5:34 Uprights 7:52 Trolley Arms 9:07 Arm Height 10:17 Center Mount Solution 13:50 Pull-Up Station 16:00 Weight Stacks 18:20 Accessories 20:58 Things I Wish Were Different 24:58 Wrap Up
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0:00 Intro 3:48 Compact Isn’t Compact 6:39 Clearing a Space 8:07 The Base Unit 10:47 Adding Weight 13:07 Attachments 17:16 Adding A Belt Squat 22:05 Optional Add-Ons 25:50 Wrap Up
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*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchasesForce USA C20 Detailed MeasurementsGym Crafter2025-09-08 | If you need to know the detailed measurements of the Force USA C20, this video is for you! Before you order, make sure everything fits in your home or garage gym. If I missed any measurement or spec on the Force USA C20 that you need, you can contact Force USA directly, and they will be happy to get it for you!
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0:00 Intro 1:16 Heights 3:14 Widths 4:41 Depths 5:49 More Heights 6:28 Inside the Rack 7:29 Center Pull Height 8:32 Cable Travel
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0:00 Intro 2:05 Why I Made This Video 4:14 Measurements & Specs 5:47 Pull-Up Station 8:35 Uprights & Finish 10:21 JHooks 11:59 Spotter Arms 14:14 Using A Barbell 18:05 Freestyle Arms 25:01 Smith Machine 30:29 Cable System 37:52 Weight Stacks 42:04 Trolley Arm Details 44:46 Accessories 53:28 Sliding Bench 1:03:47 Should You Buy One?
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0:00 Intro 1:01 Pricing 2:33 C10 Uprights 3:47 C20 Uprights 6:55 C10 Trolley Arms 8:37 C20 Trolley Arms 11:39 C10 Weight Stack 13:29 C20 Weight Stack 16:27 C10 Smith Machine 18:48 C20 Smith Machine 22:36 Accessories 26:05 Who Should Buy Which One?
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*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchasesI Use These EVERY DAY! | Bells of Steel Cable Towers ReviewGym Crafter2025-09-05 | There are very few things in my garage gym every day, but the Bells of Steel single-stack cable towers are one of them. In this review, I cover why I like them and why I think they are perfect for most home and garage gyms.
0:00 Intro 2:18 Why A Cable Tower? 3:26 Tower Ecosystem 7:47 Attachments 10:01 What I Like Most 16:44 What Could Be Better? 23:08 Wrap Up
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0:00 Intro 0:22 Force USA Trip Overview 5:19 Domestic Customer Service 8:32 Designers Who Lift 11:53 Avoiding Amazon Only 14:19 Fake Reviews 20:46 Listening To The Customer 25:34 Innovation 28:50 The Cheapest 33:06 False Websites 37:03 Return Policy 41:02 Wrap Up 42:17 A New GymCrafter Channel?!
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0:00 Intro 1:14 Current lineup 4:22 New LockJaws 5:06 Not Perfect? 6:23 Wrap up
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*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchasesThings You NEED To Know B4 Buying Garage Gym Machines | Ep 56Gym Crafter2025-08-18 | Exercise machines for your garage gym are getting more and more popular by the day. In this episode I go over everything you need to know BEFORE you buy a machine for your home gym.
0:00 Intro 3:05 Need To Know More 4:15 Knowing Your Training Style 6:34 3 Costs of Buying a Machine 15:59 Movement Patterns 17:19 Adding Volume 18:52 Limiting Systemic Fatigue 20:14 PT Applications 23:09 Ease of Use 25:10 Companies Gotta Sell! 26:13 Team Free Weight 26:52 More Enjoyable 27:10 More Versatile 27:49 Efficiency 29:01 Movement Patterns 30:02 Aging Well 31:32 Variability 32:29 Team Machine 33:07 No Barbell! 34:12 No Learning Curve 34:53 Better for Families 35:28 Training With Injuries 35:57 Hypertrophy 37:29 Cubs vs Sox 38:46 Which Team are You On? 40:10 What Should Your Gym Look Like? 43:00 Return of the ’70’s? 46:55 Wrap Up
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0:00 Intro 2:38 Back Extensions 5:30 GHD 7:24 Reverse Hyper 10:08 Why It Didn’t Work 12:58 The Alternate 13:59 The Exercises 16:07 Reverse Hyper? 18:15 Wrap Up
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0:00 Intro 2:55 Is It Obsolete? 6:00 Don’t Wait Forever 7:21 Don’t Go Into Debt 8:06 Companies Can’t Please Everyone 10:02 Affiliate Links! 11:18 Force USA C20 19:56 Beware the Marketing 21:51 Rep Bolt On Smith Machine 26:29 Dialed Motion Leg Developer 33:20 General Guidelines 33:37 The Importance of Resale Value 35:19 When to Settle 37:10 Stop Shopping! 38:23 Beware V1 Products
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0:00 Intro 0:56 Bar Overview & Specs 1:42 Durability 3:03 What It Didn't Do 5:15 Who This Bar is For 9:19 Wrap Up
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*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchasesWhat I Brought Home (And Didnt) From Home Gym Con | Ep 54Gym Crafter2025-08-04 | What good is going to Home Gym Con to look at garage gym gear if you don't also bring some home! In this episode I share what I bought, what is now on my short list, and what I changed my mind on at this year's show!
0:00 Intro 2:44 Synergy Bracket 5:03 Custom Floor Tile 6:39 Rev Bar 9:03 TNT HellBox 10:46 ATX Leg Developer 24:00 Dialed Motion Leg Developer 25:01 Black Widow 27:27 Rep Manual Treadmill 29:25 Darko Spotter Arms 30:46 Mini Barbell 31:28 Bigger Garage! 32:16 Rackable Curl Bar 33:10 Voltra/Ancore 35:02 BulletProof Fitness
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*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases2 Ways To Make Your Set of Plates Better!Gym Crafter2025-08-01 | Having the right kind and right assortment of plates can make anyone's garage gym lifting experience better. Here's a couple of tips on how you can do that!
0:00 Intro 1:45 Why Upgrade to Savage Bumpers 2:50 Which Plates to Buy to Save Money 3:27 A Different Plate Assortment 5:15 Wrap Up
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0:00 Intro 1:39 Smith Machines 8:27 All-In-One Trainers 15:43 Leg Developers 21:55 Rise of the Machines 33:54 Purpose Built Home Gym Gear 41:15 Smart Devices 48:22 Wrap Up
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0:00 Intro 1:49 W50 Overview 4:27 Incline 6:12 Remote and App 7:40 Noise Level 8:36 Wrap Up
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0:00 Intro 1:48 I'm Tall! 3:00 RitFit 6:50 Marketing 10:36 Voltra 20:24 Ancore 22:53 I Need A Gimbal 24:37 Bad Product Releases 29:13 Small Fabricators 33:17 Details Matter 36:48 Pendulum Squats 40:03 We Are Out of Touch
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*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchasesTerrible To AWESOME!!! | Upgrading The Dane 2.0 JHooksGym Crafter2025-07-18 | There are a lot of things to like about the Dane 2.0. The JHooks are definitely not one of them. Terrible execution on a solid design made them unpleasant to use. Here's how to make them as awesome as the Dane is!
0:00 Intro 3:11 Before and After 3:44 Tools 5:03 Breakdown 6:21 UHMW Edges 8:23 Adding Color 10:29 Installing the New Hardware 12:13 Wrap Up
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*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchasesThe REAL Reason ATX Will DOMINATE Their CompetitionGym Crafter2025-07-16 | As I was standing in the ATX Fitness booth on the last day of Home Gym Con 2025, I had a realization hit me that changed my perspective on the world of garage gyms as a whole. It's not that ATX is bringing a bunch of new and unique things to the US. It's that all of the things they are bringing just hit different than what we are all used to. In this video, I try to explain why and what to look forward to once they are here in the US.
0:00 Intro 2:39 Standing Chest Press 5:22 How ATX Uses Bands 6:59 GHD Details 9:13 Reverse Banding 10:31 Safeties 11:19 Jammer Arms 13:19 More Jammer Detail 14:22 ATX and HGC Wrap Up
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*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchasesGood Enough To Go Again? Home Gym Con 2025 Wrap Up | Ep 51Gym Crafter2025-07-14 | Home Gym Con 2025 in Louisville, KY was a fun, amazing, memorable blur. In this first of 4 Home Gym Con podcast episodes, I review the event overall, talk about what I liked and what should have been different, and lay out my plans for 2026!
*GymCrafter is viewer-supported. I may earn a commission if you purchase through my links. A huge thank you to anyone who helps out in this way. It's what allows me to continue to make videos like this for you as often as I do!Bring Your Own Bar Goodness | Bells of Steel Smith Machine ReviewGym Crafter2025-07-11 | The Bells of Steel bolt on Smith machine was probably the best bolt on model at Home Gym Con this year. It was stable, smooth, well-made, and affordable. If you are looking to add a Smith machine to the rack that's already in your garage gym, this one is worth a close look!
*GymCrafter is viewer-supported. I may earn a commission if you purchase through my links. A huge thank you to anyone who helps out in this way. It's what allows me to continue to make videos like this for you as often as I do!The BEST Custom Storage Racks For Your Garage Gym | Synergy Custom Fitness HGC 2025Gym Crafter2025-07-09 | The Synergy Custom Fitness Delta rack is just one of many custom garage gym storage options that Synergy offers. I have one in my garage gym and love it, so I thought I'd stop by their booth at Home Gym Con 2025 to give you a peek at what makes them so special.
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*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchasesBuffalo Bully Fabrication | A Hidden Gem At Home Gym Con 2025Gym Crafter2025-07-08 | One of my favorite small, US based fabricators at Home Gym Con this year was Buffalo Bully. So many cool garage gym products in their booth. In this video, I show you three that I think you'll love.
One of the best and worst things about Home Gym Con was all the small fabricators that were there. Best because these guys make some awesome stuff. Worst because I just didn't have time to talk to many of them. Next year, I really need Home Gym Con to be 3 days, just so I can see more people like Buffalo Bully!
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0:00 Intro 2:48 Single stack lat pulldown/low row 7:21 DragonFly shoulder developer 11:20 Rack attached Smith machine 16:25 Dane lat pulldown extension
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*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchasesPrototypes and NEW Features! | Rit Fit at Home Gym Con 2025Gym Crafter2025-07-03 | RitFit wasn't on the coverage plan for me at Home Gym Con this year. Then they showed me what they brought and I knew I had to shoot a quick video to show you too. If you're gonna buy a budget level piece of gear for your garage gym, RitFit is a great place to look!
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0:00 Intro 2:41 Buffalo V2 5:40 M2 6:32 3D Smith machine 8:45 Wrap up
*GymCrafter is viewer-supported. I may earn a commission if you purchase through my links. A huge thank you to anyone who helps out in this way. It's what allows me to continue to make videos like this for you as often as I do!This Might Be the BEST One! | Rep Fitness Add On Smith Machine ReviewGym Crafter2025-07-02 | Smith machines have quickly become one of the most popular pieces of home and garage gym equipment. But for people who already own racks, there haven't been a lot of good options... Until now! Of all of the bolt on Smith machines I saw at Home Gym Con, this Rep model was for sure the best.
0:00 Intro 0:56 The bar 1:25 Attachment 1:49 More on the bar 2:15 More on attachment 3:00 Details 3:58 Quality 5:01 Wrap up
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0:00 Intro 0:26 Overview 2:02 Aesthetics 2:42 Spotter arms and jcups 3:53 Build quality 4:14 Cable trolleys 5:09 Smith machine 5:18 Dip handles 5:45 Carryover from the C10 6:30 Wrap up
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*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchasesCustom goodness from Freedom Fitness!Gym Crafter2025-06-28 | ...Barbell Voodoo swag at Home Gym ConGym Crafter2025-06-28 | ...Darko Lifting booth at Home Gym Con 2025Gym Crafter2025-06-28 | ...Savage Strength comp at Home Gum Con 2025Gym Crafter2025-06-28 | ...These might be the best barbell collars I’ve ever tried! Gym Crafter2025-06-28 | ...Mutant Metals… even nicer in real life! Gym Crafter2025-06-28 | ...BEST New Product | Home Gym Con 2025 | Dialed Motion Leg Developer ReviewGym Crafter2025-06-28 | Not only did the Dialed Motion bench attached leg developer win the best new product award at Home Gym Con 2025 (voted by the attendees), but it might just be the best product there period. And that's saying a lot! Check out this first look and review as James, product engineer and cofounder of Dialed Motion giver us a detailed breakdown of all of the awesome features on this very cool piece of gear.
0:00 Intro 1:10 Attaching to a bench 3:15 Setup for use 3:49 Connecting the cable 4:51 Leg extensions 7:06 Seated leg curls 10:17 Storage 11:21 Wrap up
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*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchasesBehind the scenes early access at Home Gym Con!Gym Crafter2025-06-27 | Here’s your first peak at home gym con 2025!
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*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchasesFIRST DETAILED LOOK!!! | Rep Fitness Leg AttachmentGym Crafter2025-06-27 | This is the first up close and detailed look at the new Leg curl attachment Rep Fitness will be making for their weight benches equipped with an accessory port (like the NightHawk).
0:00 Intro 0:31 Overview 1:16 Size & Measurements 3:28 Things I like 6:47 Docking to the bench 8:29 Demo 10:28 Things I wish were different 11:55 Wrap up
*GymCrafter is viewer-supported. I may earn a commission if you purchase through my links. A huge thank you to anyone who helps out in this way. It's what allows me to continue to make videos like this for you as often as I do!On the road to home gym con 2025!!! #homegymconGym Crafter2025-06-26 | ...It Fits, But Is It Any Good? | Walking Pad X21 Folding Treadmill ReviewGym Crafter2025-06-25 | Every once in a while I find something for my gym that not only perfectly fits my needs, but also perfectly fits the very limited space I have. The Walking Pad X21 foldable treadmill is one of those things. It's compact, easy to use, easy to move around, and fits where no other equipment does, especially a treadmill!
0:00 Intro 1:13 A place to walk 2:59 No place for a treadmill 3:38 The X21 5:45 The app 6:50 Tradeoffs for size 8:30 Deck cushioning 9:41 Wrap up
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*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchasesIs Your Garage Gym Gear Good Enough? | Ep 49Gym Crafter2025-06-21 | Instead of overspending on equipment for our home and garage gyms, sometimes, the smart decision is to look for stuff that is "good enough". In this episode I talk about how to find out what is good enough for your gym and what isn't.
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*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchasesBells of Steel Cable Tower Step-by-Step Assembly GuideGym Crafter2025-06-11 | Congratulations on your purchase of the Bells of Steel single stack, you're gonna love it... Once you get it put together. I hope this video helps, and if you have any installation questions not answered in the video, please let me know!
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*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchasesWhat Coverage Do YOU Want to See From Home Gym Con? | Ep 49Gym Crafter2025-06-10 | Home Gym Con is 16 days away and the biggest reason I'm going is to bring you as much coverage as I can. With 125 vendors, I won't be able to cover everything, so in this podcast I review my current content plan and ask you to help in every area!
0:00 Intro 0:59 What is Home Gym Con? 3:49 Why I’m going 9:58 2 things I’m not doing 11:12 Brands I’m not covering 14:13 Brands I am covering 28:28 Content plans 32:33 What would you like to see?
*GymCrafter is viewer-supported. I may earn a commission if you purchase through my links. A huge thank you to anyone who helps out in this way. It's what allows me to continue to make videos like this for you as often as I do!The ONLY D Handles I Use | TrakHandle Sport ReviewGym Crafter2025-06-06 | It doesn't matter how cheap something was if you don't end up using it in your garage gym. And that's the case with the multiple pairs of D handles I've bought for my cable systems. Are the TrakHandle sports expensive? Yup! Are they worth it? Find out in this review!
*I am not an affiliate for any of the products in this video. I just love them and think you will too!10 Things I Wish Id Done Differently When I Built My Garage Gym | Ep 48Gym Crafter2025-06-03 | I've built or helped build quite a few garage gyms in the last 8 years of running GymCrafter and I learn things every time. In this episode I review 10 things I'll do differently next time!
0:00 Intro 2:50 Different flooring 7:01 Paying for installation 7:48 Running electric 9:47 Side mount garage door opener 11:22 Clearing the space first 12:54 A place to walk 19:49 Less barbells 24:06 More specialty bars 28:33 Being more open minded 31:05 Home Gym Con 33:19 Less overthinking 36:19 Wrap up
*GymCrafter is viewer-supported. I may earn a commission if you purchase through my links. A huge thank you to anyone who helps out in this way. It's what allows me to continue to make videos like this for you as often as I do!Youll Never Buy Training Shoes The Same Way Again!Gym Crafter2025-05-30 | Training shoes are like garage gym gear. All the good stuff is only available online and you can't try it first... Until now! In 5 minutes, I'll tell you about the coolest new shoe store you've never heard about and how to get the ideal shoes for your garage gym too!
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*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases8 Ways To Get More From Your Garage Gym! | Ep 47Gym Crafter2025-05-27 | Having a great garage gym is only half the battle. Getting the most out of it is the other half. In this episode I review 8 common ways people miss out on the benefits of their garage gym.
0:00 Intro 2:16 Letting perfect be the enemy of good 4:58 Trigger sessions 9:17 Micro sessions 15:52 Getting more from what you have 23:30 Learn from others 27:46 Training discipline 30:45 Training smart 33:16 Periodization 36:05 Movement variations 38:09 Implement variation 39:47 Staying focused 45:55 Wrap up
*GymCrafter is viewer-supported. I may earn a commission if you purchase through my links. A huge thank you to anyone who helps out in this way. It's what allows me to continue to make videos like this for you as often as I do!22 Places To Buy US Made, Tariff Free Garage Gym Gear | Ep 46Gym Crafter2025-05-20 | If you live in the US and want to avoid tariffs when buying gear for your garage gym, the best way to do that is to buy gear made in the US. In this episode, I give you a brief overview of 22 options to do that!
0:00 Intro 1:40 Is made in the US better? 2:47 Rogue 3:40 Black Widow 4:51 Elite FTS and Sorinex 6:35 American Barbell 8:29 Surplus Strength 9:27 Stray Dog Strength 10:25 Wright Equipment 11:29 Homegrown Lifting 14:03 Weight It Out 16:25 The Strength Co 18:03 Intel 18:52 PowerBlocks 19:35 Iron Master 21:25 Texas Power Bar 22:56 Solid Bar Fitness 24:41 AbMat 27:51 Darko Lifting 29:01 Micro Gainz 29:51 Belt Fed Strength 30:57 Wrap Up
*GymCrafter is viewer-supported. I may earn a commission if you purchase through my links. A huge thank you to anyone who helps out in this way. It's what allows me to continue to make videos like this for you as often as I do!Making The Fringe Sport Dane Better???Gym Crafter2025-05-15 | I've had the Fringe Sport Dane 2.0 for a little over a month now and it's already time to make some changes. If you own a Dane, or are thinking of buying one, this video is for you!
0:00 Intro 3:15 Do you need the feet? 3:44 Moving the Dane 4:55 Removing the feet 6:24 Leveling the rack 8:51 Weight stack issue and fix 11:23 Untwisting the pulleys 14:58 Lubricating the guide rods 17:48 Fixing the stack pin 19:17 Installing HornHubs 20:55 Wrap up
*GymCrafter is viewer-supported. I may earn a commission if you purchase through my links. A huge thank you to anyone who helps out in this way. It's what allows me to continue to make videos like this for you as often as I do!
*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases