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☆ I shopped at Whole Foods for the first time in 12 years, and it reminded me why I stopped going in the first place
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-05 | by ( Jamie Davis Smith | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I stopped shopping at Whole Foods in 2012, but recently went back to see if anything had changed. I eventually realized that other supermarkets better supported my shopping habits and lifestyle, and I stopped going to Whole Foods in 2012. Now, I can easily visit Wegmans for plant-based foods and shop at Safeway for milk alternatives or locally-produced ice cream, so Whole Foods no longer stands out. I found the prices at Whole Foods to be expensiveSmall snacks and produce at Whole Foods are usually more expensive than at other supermarkets. AdvertisementI did see products from the 365 label, Whole Foods' house brand, that were cheaper than similar items at the store.

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☆ I took a 20-minute ferry ride from Europe to Asia for $1. I was shocked I didn't see more tourists on board.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-04 | by ( Jamie Davis Smith | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I wanted to set foot on the European and Asian side of Istanbul during a recent visit with my kids. A $1 commuter ferry was the cheapest option for us to go from the European side to the Asian side. The ride was only 20 minutes each way, and I was surprised not to see more tourists on the ferry. Plus, although they technically go through Asia, none of the cruises I found let passengers disembark in Asia. Instead of sitting inside, we made our way to the second level of the ferry and took seats on the rooftop deck.

Persons: —, Jamie Davis Smith, I'm, We'd, we'd Organizations: Service, Cruises Locations: Istanbul, Asia, Europe, Eminonu, Istanbul's, Galata, Blue, Kadiköy, Istabul's

☆ After dropping off my kids, I stay in the car alone for 5 minutes. It helps me reset from 'mom mode' so I can move on to the next task.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-04 | by ( Jamie Davis Smith | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

When my kids were babies, if they fell asleep in the car I wouldn't try to transfer them. Now that they are all older, I still sit for five minutes alone in the car. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Even years into motherhood, I was inexperienced in the joys and frustrations of having a child fall asleep in the car. AdvertisementYet, even now, I linger in the car for a few moments, longer than I should.

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☆ I'm planning to spend $5,000 to see Taylor Swift in Europe with my kids. Our floor tickets, hotel, and flights are set to cost less than our nosebleed seats in the US did.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-10 | by ( Jamie Davis Smith | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewWhen Taylor Swift first announced her Eras Tour, I laughed when I heard colleagues had cleared their work schedules to buy tickets. And once The Eras Tour started, it became clear that it was the concert of the century. AdvertisementFortunately, five cousins chipped in to buy my daughter tickets for her birthday. I've wanted to go for years, and snagging Swift tickets would allow me to finally make the trip. I scored three VIP floor seats for the first night of Swift's Eras Tour in Warsaw for less than $1,000.

Persons: —, Taylor Swift, Swiftie Taylor Swift, Christopher Polk, Swift, I've, snagging Swift, It's, Jamie Davis Smith Organizations: Service, Business, Country Music Hall of Fame, Ticketmaster Locations: Nashville, Poland, Warsaw, Paris

☆ These US restaurants and chefs are 2024 James Beard Award finalists
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-03 | by ( Marnie Hunter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

CNN —A New Orleans restaurant featuring a modern Senegalese tasting menu and an Ethiopia-born chef who studied psychology before turning to a culinary career are among the restaurants and chefs named as finalists for the coveted James Beard Awards. The finalists for the Restaurant and Chef Awards were announced Wednesday in Washington, DC. In the Emerging Chef category, Fariyal Abdullahi, executive chef at Hav & Mar in New York, is among the five finalists. Masako Morishita moved to Washington, DC to be a cheerleader for the Washington Commanders. Fariyal Abdullahi, executive chef at Hav & Mar in New York, is among the five finalists in the Emerging Chef category.

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☆ I spent $1,200 on tickets to see Olivia Rodrigo with my daughter. It was worth every penny.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-02 | by ( Jamie Davis Smith | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I wasn't able to get tickets for Olivia Rodrigo's Guts World Tour at first. I didn't want my daughter to miss out on the show, so I bought resale tickets for $1,200. AdvertisementWhen Olivia Rodrigo announced her Guts World Tour in support of her sophomore album, my body tensed. My daughter, 13, loves Rodrigo almost as much as she loves Taylor Swift. Having tried, and failed, to get tickets through Ticketmaster for Swift's Eras Tour, I swore to do better.

Persons: Olivia Rodrigo's, —, Olivia Rodrigo, Rodrigo, Taylor Swift Organizations: Service, Ticketmaster, Business

Westinghouse Infrared 1500 Watt Electric Outdoor Patio Heater The Westinghouse Infrared 1500 Watt Electric Patio Heater is a great choice for those who want a patio heater without having to fuss with propane, but it does have a shorter heating radius. Our review of the Westinghouse Electric Outdoor Patio HeaterAdvertisementEase of UseThe Westinghouse Electric Patio heater is small and light, I easily transferred it from my dining room, where I assembled it, to my backyard patio. For those who want an electric heater with adjustable temperature settings, the EnerG+ Infrared Electric Outdoor Heater Freestanding with Remote is a good choice. If an electric heater won't meet your needs, the Amazon Basics Outdoor Patio Heater will warm up enough space for a group and is better for families and entertaining. AdvertisementThe Bottom LineThe Westinghouse Electric Patio Heater will most comfortably warm one or two people seated close to the unit, and is easy to use and put together.

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☆ The anti-aging trends that are actually worth your time
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-09 | by ( Joi-Marie Mckenzie | Jordan Parker Erb | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

On the agenda today:This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. I asked Mia de Graaf, Business Insider's deputy executive editor of health, which anti-aging trends are actually worth it. One couple, Tam and Gary Holm, was among the people who actually participated in the $1 home deal. AdvertisementAlso read:Paul Zimmerman/Getty Images for NYCWHigh-end steak house red flagsDining out at a steak house is an indulgent — and pricey — experience. Two former "Top Chef" contestants, who also own a steak house, shared what differentiates luxury steak houses from more mediocre options.

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☆ I stayed at a luxurious Moroccan hotel with my 2 kids for only $280 a night, and we felt totally pampered
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-05 | by ( Jamie Davis Smith | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I booked a three-night stay for me and my two kids at the AnaYela riad for $280 a night. The experience was luxurious from start to finish, and I'm glad I splurged a little on the lodgings. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ My family traveled in first class on a high-speed train in Morocco for only $34. Here's what the 3-hour ride was like.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-22 | by ( Jamie Davis Smith | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I took my two kids on a train ride from Marrakech to Casablanca. I chose to buy my tickets once I got to Morocco to avoid paying extraJamie Davis SmithI like being prepared and wanted to buy train tickets in advance. My thrifty nature prevailed, and I waited to buy train tickets until I arrived in Marrakech. On my first day in Morocco, I asked my hotel concierge how I could buy train tickets, and he advised me to get them at the train station. I braced myself for the worst, unsure if I'd have to navigate the type of stressful, chaotic train station I've encountered in other countries.

Persons: I'd, —, Jamie Davis Smith, wasn't Organizations: Service, Intrepid Travel, Islamic Locations: Marrakech, Casablanca, Morocco, Marakkesh

☆ My daughter attends an IB charter school. Her student-driven classes are more about mastery than memorization.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-20 | by ( Jamie Davis Smith | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

That’s when she enrolled in an IB program, and everything changed for her. When my daughter started middle school, she enrolled in a public charter school with an International Baccalaureate (IB) program. AdvertisementThe IB program focuses on mastery of skills — not memorizationOne of the things that drew me and my daughter to the IB program is its emphasis on mastering skills instead of rote memorization. Learning in the IB program is more student-drivenOne of the first classes my daughter took at her IB school was called Student-Led Learning. Whatever my daughter winds up doing in life, I am confident that her IB education will be an asset.

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☆ Giving gifts to kids on holidays has gotten out of hand. My children expect presents on Valentine's Day and Easter.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-13 | by ( Jamie Davis Smith | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Now we do activities for holidays like Valentine's Day and Easter. However, it seems that every year, as soon as Christmas is over, I am bombarded with ads and blog posts suggesting the perfect Valentine's Day gifts for kids. Soon enough, these Valentine's Day ads are replaced with suggestions for the perfect Easter gift, last day of school presents, and so on in a relentless stream throughout the year. AdvertisementWe do activities insteadNow, when Valentine's Day rolls around, my family usually celebrates with chocolate fondue and extra hugs. With new traditions, my children look forward to our toy-free Valentine's Day each year.

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☆ How not to raise an iPad kid, according to 3 experts and 3 parents who have made the switch
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-07 | by ( Kelly Burch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

"The goal isn't to demonize screens entirely, but to create a healthy balance in your family's life," Ganjian told Business Insider. Make other options more appealingSince we live in a digital world, kids will have more and more access to screens as they grow. Setting up healthy habits means not just restricting screen time but also teaching kids how to manage the pull of digital distractions. Keep all devices in another room during family mealtimes, and consider barring kids from taking their devices into their bedrooms. Decide what must happen before screen timeHermans emphasizes screen time should be in addition to downtime, not in place of it.

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Delinquency on your credit report: While a credit card default occurs once your payment is over 180 days late, the consequences of a missed payment start far earlier. Closed credit account: When you default on a credit card, your card issuer almost always closes your account. The good news is that your credit is pliable, so you'll bounce back from a credit card default eventually, as long as you don't fall into default again. Credit card default frequently asked questionsCan I apply for a credit card I defaulted on? If you default on a credit card, that credit card issuer may bar you from any other lines of credit, even if you've rebuilt your credit.

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While you can repair your credit on your own, many people find the process of repairing credit overwhelming and want to enlist help from a credit repair company. Beguin explains that "a credit sweep is an attempt to remove all negative accounts from your credit report, thereby 'sweeping' your credit report clean." How to choose a credit repair companyWhile you don't need to hire a credit repair company to fix your credit for you, it's important to know how to choose correctly if you decide against a DIY approach. Credit repair cost frequently asked questionsIs it worth paying for credit repair? Paying for credit repair is only worth it if there are significant errors on your credit report that need rectifying.

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See our picks for the best debt consolidation loans »Does debt consolidation hurt your credit? Debt consolidation will hurt your credit when you start your debt consolidation. While you'll experience an initial decrease in your credit score, debt consolidation can eventually help you raise your credit score. The change may be gradual, but your credit score will eventually reflect a history of on-time payments, resulting in a higher credit score. Debt consolidation and credit scores frequently asked questionsHow long will a debt consolidation stay on your credit report?

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When it comes to filing taxes, people "can get caught in a thought loop and often overthink in these situations," Dr. Moss says. Others are stressed about the strict deadline for filing taxes. Tax stress can spill out into the rest of your lifeKol explains that this stress often makes late filers "want to stay far away from taxes." The stress of filing late can spill over into other parts of life. "At the end of the day, filing taxes is emotional for some people, and that's something that I have an understanding of from working with my clients," she says.

I talked about my financial worries with a financial therapist, and I got lots of practical advice. We talked about the ways I struggleWithin minutes of talking to Dr. Williams, she immediately homed in on my anxiety around even talking about money. Dr. Williams asked me to figure out my family's monthly income and expenses. Dr. Williams wanted me to see "exactly what comes in and what goes out" so that I could see how much extra I had each month for discretionary spending. I took Dr. William's advice to start planning a trip to Egypt, and I have booked the massage I was reluctant to schedule before our meeting.

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