Frozen dinner … again. But maybe that’s not such a bad thing. For busy families hoping to save time and money, a favorite new meal-preparing strategy involves setting aside one day a month to cook—and then freeze—an entire …
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5 Restaurants Where You Can Snag a Free Meal Right Now
Among the current top offers from national restaurant chains are buy one, get one free breakfasts and dinners, kids eat free promos, and a straightup free steak dinner—no strings attached, no purchase required—from Outback Steakhouse.
The Sneaky Art of Getting Consumers to Spend More at the Supermarket
Every shopper should know that when a grocery store advertises a “10 for $10” sale price, it’s usually not necessary to buy ten items in order to get them at $1 apiece. You could buy 7 for $7, or 2 for $2, or even 16 for $16 if …
Olive Garden Admits Making Up ‘Authentic’ Italian Dishes Like Pastachetti
Menu items such as pastachetti and soffatelli “are rooted in the Italian inspiration our chefs draw from when developing these dishes,” says an Olive Garden spokesperson. But will you find them in Italy, or a Little Italy, or any Italian cookbook? Not a chance.
60 Money Tips: Cheap Dates She’ll Love, Spending Sins, Smart Tips for Saving at the Mall
One suggestion that may make financial sense, but that’ll probably make for a seriously uncomfortable conversation around the dinner table, will begin with you asking: “Hey dad, I was thinking of taking a life insurance policy on …
It’s a Deal: Free Late-Night Chinese Food at Panda Express
In a vote-off on Facebook, fans of Panda Express named Orange Chicken as the restaurant’s top selection, and the restaurant chain is offering single servings of the dish to all customers free of charge tonight, Friday, June 24, starting at 9 p.m. Follow the link to print out the coupon needed to get your freebie.
Is the High Cost of Healthy Food Really the Reason for Poor Nutrition?
The New York Times‘ Economix blog has an interesting post on new research on the “cost per calorie” of different foods and drinks.
139 Money Tips: Father’s Day Freebies, Designer Clothing on the Cheap, Most Annoying Bank Fees
This week’s link roundup also includes simple rules of thumb for buying everything from coffee to a home, and insights as to why personal finance can be as tricky—and messy—as potty training.
‘Breastaurants’ and 7 Other Hot Restaurant Trends
The next time you consider going out to eat, you may have to contend with temptations in the form of burgers so good that can’t be called fast food, special blink-and-you’ll-miss-them deals, drinks poured out of unusual …
Why Wendy’s Can’t Stomach Any More Arby’s
Where’s the beef? It’s not at Wendy’s/Arby’s Group any more. Private equity firm Roark Capital Group is going to buy Arby’s, the poorer performing part of Wendy’s, for $130 million plus debt and other considerations, an aggregate valuation of $430 million. I know what you’re thinking: has the buyer ever actually eaten at …
Most Americans Aren’t Into the Idea of Paying Extra for Healthy Food
The majority of American consumers—and older folks in particular—say they aren’t willing to pay more for menu items that are good for them.
It’s a Deal: Free Ice Cream This Saturday at Walmart
On Saturday, May 28, Walmart is hosting an ice cream social, in which participating stores are dishing out free samples of Edy’s ice cream with toppings to all customers.