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The Silver Lining in the Recession, Part 2

Karen Weideman — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 07:40:45 +0000

Yesterday, I took a different spin on this whole recession thing. I told you that this recession has brought some good to us. Americans are finally spending less, saving more, and finding more ways to cut back and be content with what they have. It wasn’t too long ago that we were spending more than we made and not saving anything. I think this whole saving money thing is pretty fantastic news!

After some thinking, I realize there are more positives to the recession. Another plus is that we’re eating out less. We seem to be known for our lack of time in the kitchen, quest for easy meals and prepackaged foods, and fast food fixes. After all, Americans do suffer with obesity problems.

When you cook your own meals at home, you spend more time with your family. You allow time for the family to sit around the table relaxing, eating, and talking. There isn’t a rush to get in a restaurant, the wait to be seated, and if you have little kids (like I do) there isn’t the worry about inappropriate behavior in public. Eating at home is healthier for you. You have a choice about what you prepare and there are no surprises about the fat and sugar that is going into the meals. Eating at home also opens opportunities to allow the kids to help with meal planning and preparing foods with you. It’s a great time for kids to learn and converse with their parents.

What positives have you found from this recession?

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$5 Off Entrees at T.G.I. Fridays

Karen Weideman — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 04:59:48 +0000

Take $5 off your buddies’ entrees at T.G.I. Friday’s with this printable coupon. Limit 1 coupon per table, up to 10 people per coupon. This offer expires August 31, 2009.

This offer does not apply towards kids’ meals, desserts, and appetizers, however it doesn’t give any criteria for a “buddy”. I’m guessing family members are ok.

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$25 Gift Certificates for Only $2

Karen Weideman — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 16:50:29 +0000

Restaurant.com is having another 80% off sale. Get $25 dining gift certificates for only $2. Simply enter the code PORTION at the checkout and hit “apply”.

This sale ends Thursday, August 13, 2009. You must have a printer to print out the gift certificates.

Enjoy the savings.

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Restaurant.com 80% Discount Extended

Karen Weideman — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:11:55 +0000

The 80% off sale at Restaurant.com has been extended for three more days. You can get $25 dining gift certificates for only $2! Simply enter the code NAPKIN at the checkout and hit “apply”.

This sale ends Friday, July 31, 2009. You must a printer to print the certificates.

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Save 80% at Restaurant.com

Karen Weideman — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 20:04:09 +0000

Restaurant.com is having another sale. Right now you can get $25 dining gift certificates for only $2. Simply enter the code NAPKIN at the checkout and hit “apply”.

This sale ends Tuesday, July 28, 2009. You must have a printer to print out the certificates.

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60% Off + A Bonus at Restaurant.com

Karen Weideman — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 19:34:56 +0000

Right now you can save 60% at Restaurant.com. Get $25 gift certificates for only $4 plus get a $10 Restaurant.com gift certificate wth every order. Simply enter the code KITCHEN at the checkout and hit “apply”.

The sale ends Monday, June 20, 2009. You must have a printer to print out the gift certificates.

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80% Off at Restaurant.com

Karen Weideman — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:03:06 +0000

If you haven’t already, you might want to give Restaurant.com a try. Over the weekend, our family went out to eat at a Mexican restaurant. We had a $25 gift certificate from Restaurant.com. I’m sure we got the certificate on sale, probably for $2-3. With their $25 gift certificates, you have to spend $35. Our family ordered two adult meals, two children’s meals, and two orders of sopapillas for dessert. The total was right at $35. The restaurant took off the $25 from the certificate and that left us owing $10 plus tip (on the pre-certificate amount). Not bad for all the food we had.

Right now, Restaurant.com has their certificates on sale for $2. Simply enter the discount code PRESENT at the checkout and hit “apply”. This sale ends Monday, June 15, 2009.

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$25 Restaurant Certificates for $2

Karen Weideman — Fri, 29 May 2009 18:29:54 +0000

It’s time for another sale at Restaurant.com. You can get $25 restaurant certificates for only $2.

Simply enter the discount code SPECIAL and hit “apply”. This sale ends Sunday, May 31, 2009.

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Save 70% at Restaurant.com

Karen Weideman — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:41:19 +0000

Restaurant.com is having a President’s Day sale. Save 70% and get $25 gift certificates for only $3. Simply enter the discount code PREZ at the checkout and hit “apply”. This offer ends Thursday, February 19.

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$25 Gift Certificates for $3

Karen Weideman — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 20:14:11 +0000

Restaurant.com is having another big sale on their restaurant gift certificates. Right now you can get $25 gift certificates for only $3. It’s a great time to try out something new. Simply enter the code SAVE at the checkout and hit “apply”. This offer ends Monday, October 13.

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