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Destination Date Night: Parisian Valentine's Day

Shereen Travels Cheap

This is one of those times I decided to make all my own food, which is unusual, because I like to get a meal delivered, and you might want to, too, but if you don't, following is the list of foods I made. Mine are pink, but almost disappeared in pictures. We had a fun time and it was a nice, relaxing, and romantic evening in.

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Stop Eating Out! Tips to Curb Your Restaurant Spending

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Food from restaurants can cost significantly more than food cooked at home. The cost of restaurant food isn’t the only cringe-worthy aspect of eating out; restaurant food has far more sodium, chemicals, fat, and other “mystery ingredients” than that of the “homemade” variety. Bring Snacks.

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Bounty Review and Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

It will add some drama to your meal, while doubling as a conversation piece. Just a Taste: Keep your appetizers and finger foods to a one bite minimum. This allows your guests to mingle freely, without worrying about talking with their mouths full of food or receiving a crumb-filled handshake. Everybody loves doggy bags!

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BlogHer ’11 Recap

Nicoles Nickels

I was sponsored by Bumble Bee Foods again this year as a member of the Bee Squad. One of the most exciting parts of BlogHer was that Karen from Koupon Karen, Keri Lyn from She Saved and I co-hosted a private party with flipflop Wines. They took us out for a fabulous dinner and I really enjoyed the conversation with Manisha Thakor.

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Nicoles Nickels

Hopefully extended family is with us or we are with them and for a while we all stop driving each other crazy to enjoy good food and wine and conversation. So we linger at the table, talking and teasing and laughing. After we slip into the above mentioned coma, we slink into the family room to “watch” another game.

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Classic Burgers, Fries, and Shakes with a Twist at BurgerFi

Nicoles Nickels

Also, where others limit their menu to just the basic, no-frills options, BurgerFi has built a menu with specialty items like Kobe beef hot dogs, gourmet toppings, delectable desserts, craft beer & wine, and an overall focus on a healthier menu selection. After a brief conversation we started reading the overhead menu choices.

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25 Frugal & Fun Date Night Ideas

Saving Cents With Sense

Save on Food & Drink. You can buy a bottle to share later, too, which will cost less than having wine out at a restaurant. Don’t forget to check Groupon for daily deals on food, movies, concert tickets, spa days or more. You’ll probably have some great conversations while you playing, too. Save on Entertainment.

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