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Oh Waiter … Tips to Get the Best Service at a Restaurant

April 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Businesspeople having a coffee break.

Tips for getting great service the next time you head out to a restaurant.

Restaurant dining can be a great way to escape the kitchen, socialize with friends, discuss business transactions, or bond with your significant other on date night. But sometimes it is downright difficult to get good service. Whether it's waiting for thirty minutes to get a table, a rushed server who barely has time to talk to you, or a waiter who is completely inattentive - bad service can ruin your meal. Below are a few tips on how to get the best service at a restaurant. Tip #1: Call ... Continue Reading

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Valentine’s Dinner for the Family at Home

January 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Happy family having roast chicken dinner at table

Plan a special family Valentine’s Dinner with a restaurant at home.

Romance is in the air this time of year but with three children in tow, sometimes it can be tricky to find alone time to go out to a nice dinner with hubby. When we were dating, we'd plan our Valentine's dinner weeks in advance, making sure to secure a prime table at our favorite romantic dinner spot, complete with chocolate fountain and bubbly drinks. Nowadays, Valentine's Day takes on a different look, with chocolate kisses perched on the placemat of each son's spot at the table, alongside a ... Continue Reading

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Travel Like a Local: 6 Ways to Find Hidden Gems for Your Family Vacation

August 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Use the Internet to get the same travel deals and savings as the locals, no matter how near or far your destination.

Wouldn’t it be great if you had a best friend in every top travel vacation destination? Someone who could take you to their favorite places, the ones that never make it in to a guidebook so you could travel like a local? The Internet can connect you with local flavor before your trip and after you arrive so you can act like a local, no matter where you are headed. Here are a few places you can look to find the best deals, restaurants, and attractions. Newspapers The local paper has ... Continue Reading

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