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☆ My family paid $180 to have Costco handle Thanksgiving dinner. The prep was easy, and every dish tasted homemade.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Terri Peters | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

AdvertisementWe let Costco handle Thanksgiving dinner by ordering a premade meal from the warehouse chain's site. Our delicious dinner required little work to reheat, giving us more time to spend with family. I love the holiday season and all the delicious food it brings — so much so that I've even cooked an entire Thanksgiving from Ina Garten recipes. The $230 Thanksgiving dinner, provided by food distribution company Fortune Fish and Gourmet, was $50 off for Costco members when I preordered, making it just $180. AdvertisementHere's what it was like to let Costco handle our early Thanksgiving dinner, which we planned for when my mother-in-law would be in town.

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☆ My mother-in-law and I went on our first trip together. We needed it more than we realized.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Terri Peters | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

We had a great time on our trip together, and both of us needed it more than we realized. Courtesy of Terri PetersMy mother-in-law and I have different interests: I love reading and Taylor Swift, and she loves watching British detective shows, for example. We had great conversations and made lasting memoriesThe author and her mother-in-law enjoyed their time in Silver Dollar City. Courtesy of Terri PetersMy mother-in-law lost her husband in March 2022, and in March 2023, one of her three adult sons also died. I didn't realize I needed a getaway with just my mother-in-law, either.

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☆ My family of 4 spent $130 to have Cracker Barrel make our Thanksgiving dinner, and I'd do it again for any holiday
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Terri Peters | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

We've made Thanksgiving dinner for decades. AdvertisementMy husband and I love to cook, but after making a full Ina Garten Thanksgiving dinner last October, I knew I wouldn't have the stamina to cook another Thanksgiving meal just a few weeks later. We'd never considered ordering our holiday meal from a restaurant, but last year, we decided to try Cracker Barrel's "heat n' serve" family dinner . For $130, I ordered a turkey-breast dinner designed to serve four to six people (plus a few extras) to pick up the morning before Thanksgiving. Here's what Cracker Barrel Thanksgiving was like for me, my husband, and two teens.

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☆ I went to my favorite Halloween theme park events sober. They were even scarier — and more fun.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-20 | by ( Terri Peters | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

I also attended many scary Halloween events in Central Florida this spooky season completely sober. Yes, the events felt scarier sober, but that was so much more funThe author says she found the Halloween events scarier while sober. My favorite Halloween event ended was the most sober-friendlyHalloween Horror Nights was the author's favorite event. Attending events without alcohol felt freeingThe author enjoyed attending Halloween events sober. Courtesy of Terri PetersWas I scared to attend Halloween events without an alcoholic drink in hand?

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☆ My family moved to Florida in 2016 and have been through 6 major hurricanes. We're staying here anyway.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Terri Peters | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Since moving to Florida in 2016, my family and I have faced several major hurricanes. Florida may seem dangerous, but the people who live here know the risk of hurricanes is worth it. "You're wondering what you did moving your family here with these storms, but they rarely happen and you will love living here. AdvertisementDespite the dangers of living in Florida, I love living hereSeven years after moving to the Sunshine State, I know my family doctor was right. There are so many things to love about living in FloridaThere are more things I love about Florida than I can count.

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☆ I tried Martha Stewart's green-chile chicken burgers. The recipe only called for 6 ingredients but was anything but simple to make.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-12 | by ( Terri Peters | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I made Martha Stewart's six-ingredient recipe for green-chile chicken burgers. The chicken patties fell apart as I grilled them, and the recipe called for unconventional toppings. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! Most recently, I tried her recipe for six-ingredient green-chile chicken burgers. I figured the simple burger recipe, which called for ground chicken, cilantro, and diced green chiles, looked easy enough.

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☆ I tried Ina Garten's recipe for New York strip steaks. The tender, juicy cuts of meat were some of the best I've ever had.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-10 | by ( Terri Peters | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I tried making Ina Garten's recipe for New York strip steaks on my charcoal grill. I'd definitely try Garten's unique steak-grilling method again. Recently, I tried Garten's method for grilling New York strip steaks — a very specific way of cooking the thick cuts of meat that resulted in some of the most delicious steaks I've ever made at home. AdvertisementSo, I was excited to try out Garten's grilled New York strip steak recipe, which cost me just under $30 to make. Here's what it was like to try Garten's recipe at home.

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☆ I shopped at Hobby Lobby and Michaels for fall decorations. I found deals at both, but one had way more Halloween spirit.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-02 | by ( Terri Peters | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I shopped for seasonal fall decor at Hobby Lobby and Michaels. Hobby Lobby doesn't do Halloween, so it had decor for Christmas, Thanksgiving, and football season. Michaels was in full Halloween mode, with sections for Thanksgiving and Dia de los Muertos, too. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! That said, I love adding a few new decor from stores like Hobby Lobby and Michaels to my collection each year — and I visited both chains to see what they had on offer for the 2024 fall season.

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☆ My family is spending $3,000 on Halloween Horror Nights this year. As Florida locals, we know it's the best theme-park event of the year.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-21 | by ( Terri Peters | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

My family attends Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights several times a year. No matter how much it costs, I think HHN is the best Halloween event in Central Florida. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . But there's one event that stands above the rest: Halloween Horror Nights, or HHN, at Universal Studios Florida.

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☆ My family of 4 ate dinner at Hooters for the first time. Our $93 meal was a surprisingly good value.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-19 | by ( Terri Peters | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I take my family to chain restaurants in search of good value. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . At the same time, rising fast-food prices seem to only be making sit-down chains look like a way better value. Although I was never a big fan of sit-down restaurant chains, I recently began taking my family of four out to eat at them more often in search of good food and great value.

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☆ My family of 4 spent $330 at Shula's Steak House. Our meal was so great that I hope this small chain expands across the US.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-17 | by ( Terri Peters | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

My family of four had dinner at Shula's Steak House, a chain with a location at Disney World. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! AdvertisementOn a recent trip to Disney World, my family and I decided we'd try a new restaurant — Shula's Steak House. The steak house, which is owned by Shula's Restaurant Group, is named after former Miami Dolphins coach Don Shula. The chain aims to carry on Shula's legacy, so each location has a loose football theme.

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☆ Insider Today: Fine-dining faux pas
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-14 | by ( Joi-Marie Mckenzie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Go to newsletter preferencesSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. On the agenda:This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Fitness industry consultant Pete McCall told Business Insider evidence shows "building muscle through strength training, as opposed to using cardio to manage weight, has a much greater effect on promoting longevity." A Business Insider reporter decided to test these habits for a week. More of this week's top reads:AdvertisementThe Insider Today team: Dan DeFrancesco, deputy editor and anchor, in New York City.

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☆ I visited 'the Hamptons of the South'. My vacation in this Florida hidden gem wasn't as expensive as I expected.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-13 | by ( Terri Peters | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

30A is an up-and-coming beach area in Florida that's being called "the Hamptons of the South." Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementI've lived in Florida for eight years but only recently heard of 30A, a growing travel hot spot in the Florida panhandle. 30A is known for its white-sand beaches, stunning views of the blue-green Gulf of Mexico, and charming little beach towns.

Persons: —, I've Organizations: Hamptons, Service, Business Locations: Florida, Panama City, Destin, Mexico

☆ This easy-to-make Ina Garten cookie recipe has been on rotation in my house for weeks
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Terri Peters | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Ina Garten is one of my favorite chefs, so I tried her recipe for oatmeal chocolate-chunk cookies. The simple flavors in this Garten cookie recipe have made it one of my family's favorites. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementI love trying celebrity-chef recipes, from Alton Brown's green-bean casserole to Giada de Laurentiis' lasagna, but my absolute favorite star to emulate at home is Ina Garten.

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☆ Both of my kids recently started dating and their breakups are hard on me, too. I'm also invested in their relationships.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-06 | by ( Terri Peters | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Gone are the days of schoolyard crushes, and in their place are weekend dates and dinner table talks about my kids' relationships. I've genuinely liked the kids my teens have dated, so it's been sad seeing each of those relationships come to an end. I've seen both kids come out of their break-ups wiser and more sure of themselves, and that's taken the sting away just a bit. Terri Peters' kids recently started dating and have gone through breakups. It's also been rewarding to see my kids grow and learn as a result of each breakup.

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☆ I tried Gordon Ramsay's 15-minute dinner recipe for butter chicken. It was restaurant-quality, but his estimate was way off.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Terri Peters | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I tried Gordon Ramsay's "curry in a hurry" recipe, which is supposed to come together in 15 minutes. The recipe involved a lot of chopping, but the delicious, creamy dish is worth making again. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . So, like many people trying to save money by cooking at home, I decided to try making one of my favorite restaurant dishes. So, when I came across Gordon Ramsay's "curry in a hurry" recipe for butter chicken, I knew I had to try it.

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☆ My family of 4 tried Bonefish Grill for the first time. Our $120 meal was so great that this might just be our new favorite chain.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-22 | by ( Terri Peters | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

My family of four went to Bonefish Grill, a restaurant known for its seafood , for the first time. Our $120 meal included drinks, an appetizer, four entrées, and a dessert. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementOne of my favorite ways to spend quality time with my family of four is sitting down for a meal together. Recently, we decided to try Bonefish Grill — a seafood restaurant with over 160 locations across the US — for the first time.

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☆ Insider Today: Italian reno nightmare
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-20 | by ( Joi-Marie Mckenzie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

On the agenda:This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. You are presented with this mapped-out series of days," Travelzoo's senior editor Gabe Saglie told Business Insider. AdvertisementIf you're convinced, one travel planner rounded up the best all-inclusive resorts of 2024. After remodeling a dusty old Italian apartment and sharing the results on social media, they received some unexpected backlash. More of this week's top reads:The Insider Today team: Joi-Marie McKenzie, editor in chief of life, in New York.

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☆ I ordered the same breakfast at Cracker Barrel and Waffle House. The winning meal came with more food at a lower price.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-16 | by ( Terri Peters | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Cracker Barrel, which released several new menu items, has recently seen a dip in revenue. I headed to Cracker Barrel, which recently reported a decrease in total revenue, first. Terri PetersThe first Cracker Barrel opened in Lebanon, Tennessee, in 1969. The restaurant chain serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner and is known for its Southern, country-style menu and gift shop. Today, the chain operates more than 660 locations across 45 states.

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☆ I dreaded my teens dating, but it's brought me closer to them. They talk to me about everything — I've even helped draft break-up texts.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-14 | by ( Terri Peters | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. To my surprise, the dating years have been a joy and have actually brought me closer than ever to my kids. Driving in the car, we talk about which friends are starting relationships and how they feel about these new developments. Walking with them through the happy and sad times these relationships brought into their lives taught me a lot, too. Courtesy Terri PetersObserving my kids' dating life has shown me what cool humans I'm raisingSomething I wish more older parents told young moms in the grocery store is this: Yes, your kids will grow up.

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☆ I went to an all-inclusive resort 8 months into my sobriety. I stayed sober by drinking mocktails and taking advantage of activities.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-10 | by ( Terri Peters | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewI recently planned a vacation with my husband to an all-inclusive resort, something I wasn't completely sold on since I've been sober for the last eight months. Courtesy Terri PetersWhile I'm sober, I don't consider myself an alcoholic or work with a support group or sponsor to maintain my sobriety. I filled my downtime at the resort with activitiesWhile at the resort, Terri Peters tried plenty of activities, including a bracelet-making class. AdvertisementMy trip only solidified my decision to be soberThe trip only solidified Terri Peters' decision to be sober. Visiting an all-inclusive resort as a non-drinker was a great experience for me — something I can't wait to do again.

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☆ My husband and I went to an all-inclusive resort. He drinks, and I'm sober, but I didn't feel like I was missing out.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-30 | by ( Terri Peters | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewThe last time my husband and I visited an adults-only, all-inclusive resort was over a decade ago. Here's what it was like to stay at an all-inclusive resort as a sober person, and how I navigated my husband's decision to drink alcohol while I abstained. AdvertisementThere were as many alcohol-free options at the resort as alcoholicTerri Peters found there were plenty of non-alcoholic options while on vacation at an all-inclusive resort. A pro tip for non-drinkers traveling to an all-inclusive resort? Courtesy Terri PetersTough conversations aside, my husband and I grew closer as a couple on our all-inclusive trip.

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☆ I made Ina Garten's 5-ingredient steak recipe. The filet mignon was just as good as some of the meals I've had at steak houses.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-19 | by ( Terri Peters | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I tried making Ina Garten's five-star-rated simple steak recipe at home. Garten's recipe called for only five ingredients: filet mignon, oil, butter, salt, and pepper. The recipe was simple to execute and resulted in perfectly cooked filet mignon. AdvertisementMy family and I love going out to restaurants like The Capital Grille and Ruth's Chris for a steak dinner. To save some cash and try to replicate a high-end meal on my own, I made Ina Garten's recipe for restaurant-quality steaks, which requires filet mignon and a few simple ingredients.

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☆ I visited the 'best cheap eats' spot in Florida. My $10 breakfast was so good I'd drive 7 hours to get it again.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-17 | by ( Terri Peters | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Yelp listed Gypsea Crepes in Panama City Beach as the "best cheap eats" in Florida last year. I recently visited Gypsea Crepes and was blown away by both the crepes and the crowds. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . To find the "best cheap eats," Yelp studied all single-dollar-sign restaurants in every US state and ranked them based on criteria like total volume and number of reviews. Here's what it was like to visit Florida's "best cheap eats" winner, Gypsea Crepes — and why I'd make the long trip back to the panhandle to do it again.

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☆ My family of 4 ate at STK Steakhouse for the first time. Our $460 meal was pretty great, but the atmosphere wasn't our cup of tea.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-17 | by ( Terri Peters | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Unfortunately, parts of our meal felt out of sync, and there were lags in service time. My husband's red wine arrived close to the end of the meal, which wasn't the best timing. Terri PetersAt the beginning of our meal, my husband ordered Champagne with his oyster course and a glass of red wine with his steak. When we dine out with our kids, we prefer to talk with them, not shout over music to be heard. I also think STK may not be the best dining option for parents of small kids with sensory issues because it can be a little overwhelming.

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