green living, smart spending
If you don’t want to cook Christmas Eve, Christmas Day or New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day, check out these deals at national restaurant chains. Be sure to order ahead for take-out, or make reservations for eat-in. And also be sure to tip well, since the restaurant staffs are giving up their holiday to serve you.
There’s always more happening than we can report here on ecoXplorer. So here’s what we’ve been reading about travel, automotive, food, fraud and the environment that you might have missed, along with news about my hometown New York City – from publications you might not follow, but we do. We link only to intel that’s
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Eating out is an important part of our lives, and there’s a restaurant to fit our needs, from a casual family night out to a special occasion such as a birthday or anniversary in an elegant and romantic bistro. This year’s list includes 53 cities, ranging from Michelin-starred spots to a neighborhood ramen shop.
Christmas Markets are a centuries-old tradition in Germany, taking over town squares with colorful booths filled with handmade gifts, holiday decorations, food and entertainment that includes concerts and puppet shows. Here are some of the best Christmas Markets in Germany, most of which are daily through Christmas Eve. In alphabetical order, since that’s the only
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The Jewish high holidays mean prayer and food. Upgrade your Rosh Hashonah and Yom Kippur tables and celebrate the start of the year 5785 with one or more of these FREE recipes and FREE how-to webinars with top chefs. They are a combination of traditional recipes with a modern twist, and favorites from Jewish communities
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My two favorite things to do in Milwaukee are visiting the Harley-Davidson Museum and filling up on traditional German food and beer in Old Town. Milwaukee is a great place to visit any time, except when its crowded for a major event such as the the Republican National Convention in July 2024, or another major
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Thank you for your service. These discounts are available year-round to active and retired military and family members, reservists and Gold Star families, and first responders without a military background. Military discounts include restaurants, clothing, travel, entertainment, cars and trucks, technology and even engagement rings. These deals are 365 days a year, not just during
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Want to take Mom or Grammie out for brunch or dinner on Mother’s Day? These deals at national restaurant chains will make her feel special without seriously denting your budget. It’s not the only discount day in May – there also are meal deals on Memorial Day and National Burger day. Some are only for
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If you’ve got the munchies, thirsties or need for sweets in April, these special one-day deals are for you. One set of discounts and freebies on 4/20, and another group of food and drink bargains a week later, on April 26, which is National Pretzel Day. Some 4/20 deals begin at 4:20pm, some require online
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Passover is one of the most joyous of Jewish celebrations, marking the Exodus from slavery in Egypt, led by Moses. As with all holidays in all religions, food plays a central role, and there are plenty of free Passover recipes and online cooking classes to upgrade your menu, including vegan options. Passover 2024 is Monday,
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