Entries from July 2008

The 100 Calorie Pack Mark Up

Question:
What is the better bargain, a box of 100 Calorie Pack M&Ms or a package of Fun Size M&Ms?
Answer:

The Fun Size package costs about $2.00 less than the 100 Calorie Pack.
There are ten less calories in one Fun Size pack compared to one 100 Calorie Pack.
There are more servings in the Fun Size package. There [...]

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Category: Budget

Entertaining Education

Not sure how to entertain? Here are few books that can help you decide how to theme your next party and help you create a great menu.
These are my favorite entertaining books in order of how often I use them as a reference.
1. InStyle parties

I love this book because it educates you on different cheeses [...]

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Category: Event Planning

Wine of The Week

This week we recommend the Geyser Peak 2007 Savignon Blanc.

This wine is crisp and fresh. There are hints of lime but it is very smooth. I brought this wine to a picnic over the weekend and it was very refreshing on a warm summer day.
You can find this wine at Trader Joe’s for ~$9.00 or [...]

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Category: Wine of the Week

Getting Out of Credit Card Debt

A few months ago I wrote about my strategy for saving my recent raise and getting out of debt. I am happy to report that I paid off my credit card two weeks ago. I feel like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders, but this was no easy feat. I had to [...]

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