For a very long time I viewed tipping as an over and above payment for a job well done. While I still believe that is the purist's definition, I realize that it has taken on a very different meaning in everyday life in the United States. Because of … [Read more...] about Tipping Etiquette When Your Restaurant Bill Is Reduced
I'm a big fan of eating at home. Comparatively speaking, cooking for yourself is enormously cheaper. But there are situations where a person doesn't have a choice. Whether you're in a time crunch, running around town, or away on vacation, sometimes … [Read more...] about Save Money With Appetizers For Dinner
I recently switched office cubicles, moving just a few isles within the same building. My team had become fragmented with personal changes over years, and management was moving people around to place team members within close physical proximity of … [Read more...] about The Real Cost Of Eating Out During The Work Week
After a long morning of fun at the water park, we were all famished. The food at the eatery inside the water park eatery looked really good, even though the selection wasn't very big. Small baskets of french fries, mini corn dogs, and chicken strips … [Read more...] about My Last Overpriced Meal At A Water Park
I'm not a big fan of dining out. I'm a pretty good cook, so to me dining out usually means over paying for food that I could make better and cheaper myself. When we do go out to eat, it usually happens for one of three reasons: Convenience: Life … [Read more...] about Restaurant Specials That Rocked My Weekend
