About Today: Valentine's Day for the Money-Conscious Couple

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Today Who says Valentine's Day needs to be outrageously expensive? While it may be tempting to show your love by dropping large sums of cash on your significant other, there are ways to celebrate that don't drain your wallet. And there are even ways to be make Valentine's a cash-flow-positive holiday if you use it as an opportunity to do a little couples' financial planning. Valentine's Dates on a Budget Okay, so we don't recommend totally cheaping out on your V-Day date and disappoint the special someone in your life. But don't assume that you need to go out to the most expensive restaurant in the city to have a good time. There are plenty of less-expensive things you can do on Valentine's, including hitting a museum or going stargazing. Create the Perfect Valentine's Day DIY Valentine's Day Decor The Inexpensive Valentine's Day Dinner Menu Search Related Topics:  valentine's day  date  dating Keep the Gifts Cheap, Too If you want to buy expensive jewelry and flowers for Valentine's, we're not going to stop you. But there are lower-cost alternatives that won't break the bank, from candy flowers to homemade edible arrangements. Cheap Valentine's Day Gift Ideas Homemade Valentine's Day Gifts for Women Homemade Valentine's Day Gifts for Men Retirement Planning for Couples Maybe Valentine's Day itself isn't the best time for a serious discussion about your finances. But once dinner is done and the flowers and chocolates have been exchanged, maybe it would be a good idea to sit down as a couple and have a good chat about your financial future together. Hey, what could be more romantic than planning to grow old together? How to Make a Spousal IRA Contribution How to Budget as a Couple (Without Fighting) What Unmarried Couples Should Know About Money Search Related Topics:  couples and retirement  spousal iras  social security benefits Love Your Money Valentine's Day doesn't just have to be about loving the special person in your life. It can also be about having a better relationship with your money. This Valentine's, get to a point where you truly love managing, learning about and saving money. Changing Your Relationship With Money How to Break Your Bad Spending Habits Understanding and Preventing Financial Stress Search Related Topics:  budgeting  saving  living well on less Related Searches Help Managing Money Spending Money Valentine Gifts Him Money Budgeting Tips Better Money Habits Featured Articles How to Promote Valentine's Day at Your Restaurant Can I Give Coworkers Valentine's Cards and Gifts? How to Navigate an Office Romance How to Make a Love Coupon Book Love and Money: A Cautionary Tale Why You Should Apologize in Your Marriage   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement

About Vegetarian Food: Dear McDonald's: We want veggie burgers!

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Vegetarian Food Vegetarian Food Getting Started Easy Vegetarian Recipes Vegetarian Holidays From Jolinda Hackett A new petition is circling the web, asking McDonald's to offer a meat-free menu item for vegetarians in the United States. Want to join in?  Dear McDonald's: We want veggie burgers! McDonald's has long offered a plethora of meatless items on their menus in several countries, including the McVeggie burger (pictured) in India. Now, nearly 100,000 people have joined together to ask McDonald's to bring a meat-free offering to their menu in the United States too. Sound good to you? Learn more and sign the petition Discuss: What vegetarian item should McDonald's offer?  Related Searches Vegetarian Menu Vegetarian Food Recipes Vegetarian Vegetarian Meals Vegetarian Dishes Featured Articles   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Jolinda Hackett Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Vegetarian Food newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Must Reads What is a vegan? How to go vegetarian Vegetarian FAQs Top 7 Vegetarian Cookbooks All Vegetarian Recipes   Follow me on: Advertisement

About Chinese Food: Salt and Pepper Shrimp, Sweet and Sour Pork, Wings

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Chinese Food Chinese Food Easy Recipes Classics Chinese New Year From Rhonda Parkinson Salt and Pepper Shrimp Plump shrimp - cooked with the shells on to keep the meat tender - are tossed in a spicy salt and pepper mix.   Search Related Topics:  chinese shrimp recipes  deep-fry recipes  Hoisin Chicken Wings Wings are one of the most popular Super bowl recipes. Here, chicken wings are coated in a sweet and spicy mixture with hoisin sauce and honey, garlic, scallion and fresh ginger before baking. It has a five out of five star rating. Search Related Topics:  chicken wing recipes  chinese appetizers  poultry recipes Sweet and Sour Pork Crisp morsels of deep-fried pork are coated in a sweet and sour sauce with pineapple and brown sugar.   Search Related Topics:  sweet and sour recipes  chinese restaurant dishes  chinese deep-fry recipes Firecracker Shrimp This easy to make appetizer would be perfect for a Superbowl party.   Search Related Topics:  chinese shrimp recipes  party food  chinese new year Related Searches Chinese Food Menu Super Hot Wings Food Recipes Chicken Super Easy Recipes Appetizer Recipe Featured Articles Ginger Beef Longevity Noodles Asian Chicken Soup Recipes Salt and Pepper Spareribs Lettuce Wraps Chinese Dumplings   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Rhonda Parkinson Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Chinese Food newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Must Reads Chinese New Year Recipes Chinese New Year Calendar 2014 Chinese Cooking Instruction Videos How to Steam Rice Popular Chicken Stir-fries   Follow me on: Advertisement

About Today: Celebrate 15 Days of Chinese New Year!

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Today Whether you are a horse, a rat, a tiger, or any other horoscope, Chinese New Year will determine your fortune for the next 12 months. During the 15-day celebration we will explore the meaning behind popular dishes, prepare a special menu, and travel around the world to celebrate Chinese New Year. Learn Your Chinese New Year Facts Chinese New Year invites you to say goodbye to the old, and ushers in health, good fortune, prosperity, and happiness. For those of you who have never celebrated, this is what it is all about. Find out what your Chinese New Year horoscope says about your fortune. Learn how to say Happy New Year in Chinese. Search Related Topics:  chinese festivals  chinese national holidays  chinese culture Change Your Luck with Chinese Food Spring rolls, egg rolls and clam sycee look like gold and silver bullion, and for Chinese families, they can bring wealth in the new year. Try our delicious recipes here. These noodles will give you a long life. Our white cut chicken will make you whole and prosperous. Search Related Topics:  chinese food names  chinese food history  beggar's chicken Let's Prepare Your Chinese New Year Menu Dumplings, lettuce wraps and pearl balls are popular in many Chinese New Year menus. Invite your family to savor Chinese culture with 7 delicious appetizers. Try Beijing's most famous dish, Peking duck. This is our American-style sweet and sour pork. Chinese New Year Around the World The year of the horse is a global celebration. If you live outside of China, celebrate the lunar festivities in a Chinatown near you. Don't miss Chinese New Year in New York. Join us in Washington D.C. for fun activities. Search Related Topics:  chinatown  geography of china  chinese culture Related Searches Chinese Year Chinese Menus Chinese Horoscope Chinese Festival Chinese Food Dishes Featured Articles Sweet and Sour Fish Recipe Top 9 Tips on How to Make Fortune Cookies Origins of the Lantern Festival Soy Sauce Chicken Recipe Kung Pao Shrimp Recipe The True History of Chop Suey   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement