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Restaurants: How to Be Your Own Restaurant Critic

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Whenever a new restaurant pops up I’m always eager to try it out. I love comparing, not only the food, but the design, pricing, family friendliness and the affability of the owners and employees. Sometimes I leave a new restaurant feeling disappointed but other times I waddle out the door hoping my pants can stay buttoned saying, “Wow, this is my new favorite.”

How to Be a Restaurant Critic

Here are some tips for beginner restaurant critics:

Atmosphere

First things …

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woman-camera-featured image Money Saving Tips: How To Barter for Services

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Bartering, or exchanging services rather than money, is certainly not a new concept. Bartering is what we did before we had money. In these difficult economic times, it’s making a comeback. Bartering allows us to trade our talents and receive the benefit of someone else’s skills… in return.

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piggy bank Financial Planning: How To Teach Your Kids About Saving Money

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Teaching children to save money is difficult. Kid’s are often all about spending and not so much about saving. However, it’s incredibly important to teach your kids the importance of money and saving. Setting financial goals, understanding debt, and practicing smart shopping… will help your child have good

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blue cheese buffalo hummus Event Planning: How to Plan a Party on a Budget

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The first time I planned and hosted my own party it was kind of a disaster. Well, maybe not a complete disaster but when people started arriving I was still scrambling to put out food. I failed to give myself enough time to finish getting “put together…” and some

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best_deal_ever_blog Frugal Living: 4 Ways to Find Deals Online

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Now that the new year is upon us, there’s a good chance you’re trying to figure out ways to achieve those ambitious New Years resolutions you made in a fit of enthusiasm (I know I am). There’s also a good chance your resolutions include something about getting financially fit…,

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SWAGG Giveaway: Win an 11” MacBook Air

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Even though it’s mid-December, I’m sure some of you are still in the midst of trying to finish up some of your holiday shopping. Before you head out to the stores, be sure to download the SWAGG mobile app… to help you shop smarter. With the SWAGG app, you can

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American Express Giveaway: Win a $50 American Express Gift Card (5 Winners)

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With the holiday shopping season right around the corner, it’s hard not to think about spending money. Parties, presents, food, decorations…it all adds up over the course of a few months. More consumers are expected to head into the holiday season with the intent to buy compared to last year*,

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American Express: Monday #gno Twitter Party on Using Holiday Shopping to Teach Kids about Spending

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It’s hard to believe that the holiday shopping season is almost here. Thanksgiving is just a few days away, and we all know what happens the day after Thanksgiving. That’s right, Black Friday will be here before you know it, and that means spending for the entire family. Although we

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Teaching Your Kids to Save, Spend, and Share

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By Eulalie Scandiuzzi
Imagine how different the economy would be today if every child knew the basic pillars of financial money management, saving, spending and sharing, as commonly as “stop, look and listen.”
Starting a conversation about money with kids can be tricky. But, here are six tips for parents

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10 Tips to Raising Service-Oriented, Giving, and Charitable Children

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Growing up, I remember feeling frustrated when my parents dragged me from service project to service project, forcing me to give up precious time with my friends and, let’s face it, even more invaluable time sitting on the couch watching tv LOL! I was convinced my parents were service-a-holics. And

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