green living, smart spending
In case you missed it, here is your ecoXplorer weekend round-up of the most important stories of the week, some chosen by ecoXplorer followers, others by ecoXplorer editors. Food, shopping and travel were the top of the list this past week, and how to save money on them all. Movies on the Cheap – See
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There are great meal deals at national fast food and fast casual chains every week, to help you stretch your strained budget. Top deals and new menu items include Day of the Dozens at Krispy Kreme, $1 tacos at Taco John’s, the chance to win Dolly Parton merchandise at Cracker Barrel, new Pretzel Baconator at
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When in doubt, a gift card is a great idea. Again in 2023, many national restaurant chains and retailers are offering bonuses with gift card purchases. Give the card, keep the bonus for yourself and your family to use. You can also support a favorite local small business by buying one of their gift cards.
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See movies on the cheap at any AMC Theatres location in the USA for just $5 plus tax on Tuesdays, including during the holiday season. The AMC Discount Tuesdays $5 deal also applies to some theater concessions, such as the “Cameo-size” popcorn and soft drink combo. To get the deal you must be a member
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Don’t want to cook? Many national restaurant chains are open on Thanksgiving Day 2023, ready to serve you and your family or friends a traditional turkey dinner or regular menu items. Be sure to make a reservation, and be sure to tip generously, since the folks cooking and serving you are giving up their own
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Thanksgiving and Christmas mean turkey or ham with all the fixings. Make it yourself, eat out or take out and bring it home to serve like homemade. So many choices for holiday meal deals. Here are what several national restaurant chains are offering to help you decide. If you go to a restaurant, be sure
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Try something new for your Thanksgiving Dinner – one or more of these dishes from Native American chefs, featuring ingredients that may cost less than today’s high-priced turkeys. Recipes include Frybread, Comanche-style corn and savory pumpkin. To the original indigenous peoples of this continent, each day is a day to give thanks to the Creator,
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Once again this year, restaurant and fast-food chains are honoring current and retired military with free or discounted meals on Veterans Day, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Some deals are for the entire weekend, Nov. 10-12, others include coupons valid for additional days. Expect to show a military ID to get the deal – or show
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Princess Cruises is acknowledging the changing tastes and dietary needs of some guests by adding plant-based vegan menu items. The new choices will be available in the main dining rooms and are rolling out now across the fleet of 15 ships. The vegan items are prepared without the use of any animal products, and include
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The Jewish high holidays mean prayer and food. Upgrade your Rosh Hashonah and Yom Kippur table and celebrate the start of the year 5784 with one or more of these free recipes. They are a combination of traditional recipes with a modern twist, and favorites from Jewish communities around the world. Rosh Hashanah begins at
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