text:
Beating the Single-Shopper Penalty
Published on - October 25th, 2011 (by Donna Freedman)
This post is from GRS staff writer Donna Freedman. Donna writes a personal finance column for MSN Money, and writes about frugality and intentional living at Surviving And Thriving.
Single and/or living in a small space? Bet you're good and sick of the Song of the Palletizers – that self-satisfied croon from folks who belong to warehouse clubs. Look how little I paid for this pallet of canned goods/toilet paper/sweat socks! My pantry looks like a general store! I'm going to start coaching Little League just to use up all these juice boxes!
Or maybe a bunch of your friends are smart shoppers skilled at stocking up on loss leaders and free-after-rebate toiletries. I bought a year's worth of tuna for two bucks! I haven't paid for lotion since 2008! If diapers are that cheap, maybe I should reverse my tubal ligation!
Meanwhile, back in Studio Apartment Land, you're wishing you had the chance to get rice by the acre or a year's worth of toothpaste for free. But you figure that if you were meant to have a box of Cheerios as tall as a toddler, God would have given you a place with a garage.
Not necessarily.
I live in a one-bedroom apartment with limited storage space. But I buy rice and pinto beans in 10-pound sacks. If pork chops are on sale I'll purchase 15 pounds at a clip. At one point I had about two years' worth of toilet paper stashed, paying as little as 9 cents per four-pack thanks to coupons.
Singles shouldn't have to pay more at the store. But you wouldn't know that to look at the shelves, where you'll see itty-bitty versions of conventional foodstuffs: 2-pound bags of flour, 1-pound boxes of sugar, 4-ounce cans of peaches.
Those little cartons of milk work out to 30 cents more per quart. "Valu-Pack" meats, aka "a quarter of a cow under shrink-wrap," are considerably cheaper per pound than the solo steaks. Loose spuds are 99 cents a pound vs. the 99-cents-a-bag loss leaders.
Don't eschew hot drugstore deals or your shot at Pallet Paradise just because you haven't got a pantry. While storage and spoilage are two major challenges, a little creativity can take care of that.
Not everyone's set up to use all the tactics I'm about to suggest. But doing just a few of them could save you a bundle.
Why the big buy?
While I'd never advocate buying things that would go bad before you could use them up, I believe that bulk buying makes sense. It cuts down on trips to the store, which saves both time and gasoline – and the less you're in the market, the fewer chances you'll have for impulse buys. (Have you smelled that French bread, hot from the oven?)
Thus I wouldn't buy more than one head of romaine at a time, because as a single person I might not finish it fast enough. But when a sale/coupon/in-store rebate trifecta let me buy a dozen 42-ounce boxes of oatmeal for $4, I jumped on it. That was a year's worth of fast and easy breakfasts for me. (Or would have been, if I hadn't donated some to a food bank.)
Six boxes are still stored in the space between the ceiling and the tops of the kitchen cupboards. A 10-pound bag of pinto beans is up there, too; it cost 57 cents a pound at Sam's Club (although the price has since gone up to 68 cents).
If I lived in a hot climate I wouldn't keep food up there, since heated air rises and builds up against the ceiling. Over time this could affect the quality of the comestibles. Instead, I'd use that area for non-food items and put bulk buys in the newly freed-up cupboard space.
One or more of these tactics might also work for you:
- Under-the-bed boxes. Put your bed up on risers to make more room.
- Under the furniture. Once I got a couple of dozen packages of paper napkins free with coupons; about half went under the sofa.
- Inside extra furniture. Fill an armoire, a file cabinet, a bookcase or a dresser with non-perishables, toiletries or household products. (I see furniture on Freecycle all the time.)
- Set a chest or trunk at the foot of your bed, or use one as a coffee table. No one needs to know what's in there.
- Got an entertainment center or bookcase in the corner? Put items in the space behind it.
- Shoe organizers. Hang inside closet doors for storing toiletries, spices or other small items.
- Linen closet, part 1. Put extra sheets and blankets between the mattress and box spring. Use the vacated shelf space for canned, dry or paper goods.
- Linen closet, part 2. Place extra toiletries in a single layer on each shelf, then stack sheets or towels on top.
- The dishwasher. If you don't use it, that is. Mine is full of homemade jam and extra canning jars.
Join the club?
I let that Sam's membership lapse after my daughter and son-in-law moved. You might also feel you wouldn't use a warehouse club often enough to justify the annual membership fee. Or maybe the packages are simply too big.
But what if you shared with one or more relatives or friends? You can't get a card with the names of your sister-in-law, best friend and hairdresser along with yours. But you can bring a couple of guests (although you're the only one who can buy).
So split the annual fee one or more ways, and plan group shopping trips. Or just be a pal and pick up a 48-pack of TP for SIL or BFF next time you're in the store.
Remember that warehouse prices aren't always the best prices. Loss leaders and/or sale-plus-coupon deals might be cheaper. But for those who don't like/don't have time to play the grocery game, a warehouse club can be a money-saver.
5 a day for good health
If you live in or near a farm area, buy apples by the half-bushel or potatoes by the 50-pound sack. These store well if you keep them cool and avoid bruising. (One bad apple really will spoil the whole bunch, girl.)
Too much of a good thing? Ask a relative or friend to split the deal.
Warehouse clubs also have good produce prices, but the quantities can be daunting. Again: Split a purchase with a relative, friend or co-worker. You could also share a community-supported agriculture subscription. How much kale can one person eat, anyway?
Don't rule out supermarket produce sections, either, especially as regards loss leaders. I've paid as little as 5 cents a pound for potatoes. These are often for large bags; if you're not a big potato eater, split a bag with a relative or friend.
A five-pound bag of carrots works out to 30 cents a pound less over a one-pound bag. The price of a single large onion is almost as much as a bag of smaller ones.
I make exceptions for Walla Walla or Vidalia onions, because they're so sweet and so fleeting. When their seasons end, I go back to the cheaper weepers.
Bread and meat
Yep, those Valu-Packs are huge. They're also cheaper per pound. Break 'em open, rewrap the pieces in you-sized packages and freeze. I store mine in repurposed bags.
Ditto for loss-leader meats. If it's a kind you use a lot of, buy the largest package, not the smallest, to take advantage of the temporary price break.
Tip: Check the "manager's special" section for close-dated meats. A friend of mine calls this the "used meat" bin. No matter what you call it, use or freeze this flesh promptly.
You can fit a surprising amount in even a small freezer. Think of it as a jigsaw puzzle, a horizontal Jenga construction or a game of Tetris. I engineer a startling number of whole fryers, gleaned fruit and bags of vegetables into the freezer section of my apartment-sized fridge. (Hint: I'm taller than it is.)
But I wanted more storage. That's why I share my bedroom with a freezer.
A healthier, more varied diet
Before you can say it, allow me: Frigid! Cold in the bedroom! Ha. Ha. In fact, I refer to my 5.5-cubic-foot chest freezer as "Chester, the new man in my life" – a little chilly, but very reliable.
At $179.99 plus tax, Chester was one of the best purchases I ever made because he lets me store loads of whatever's on sale. Whole fryers at 79 cents a pound? I'll take six. Plain frozen vegetables, two pounds for a dollar? I'm so there.
In her book "The Tightwad Gazette II," old-school frugalist Amy Dacyczyn championed the idea of single people buying freezers. It lets them store bulk grains, do batch cooking shop less often (what'd I tell you?), and eat "a healthier, more varied diet," especially if someone offers garden surplus.
4 odd things to freeze:
- Flour. Even non-bakers might want to thicken a sauce or stir up some pancakes. Buy it as a loss leader; the five-pound bag I'm using was only 88 cents. Bonus: Freezing means no little bugs will hatch out, i.e., "see no weevils." (Sorry.)
- Baking mix. Ditto.
- Cornmeal. I like to freeze it in cornbread-sized portions.
- Milk. Frequently on sale by the half-gallon or gallon, so split it into smaller quantities and put it on ice.
One year a nearby bakery outlet sent out a flyer with free-bread coupons. I rescued the ones my neighbors tossed in the lobby recycle bin and tucked a dozen free whole-grain loaves into Chester's cold embrace.
Just FYI: My electric bill has not gone up noticeably. But my grocery bill has gone down. Noticeably.
Don't waste it
As noted previously, spoilage is a real concern – and not just with salad greens. Buying a package of 10 chicken breasts and having half of them end up wizened with freezer burn is costing you money, not saving it.
Similarly, don't buy three pounds of cherry tomatoes at Costco if you can't eat them fast enough. Either share them or get yourself a dehydrator.
Sharing takes planning, whether that's organizing a group buying trip or shopping solo and delivering the goods to others. In either case, synchronizing their schedules to your own is a challenge.
Does that sound like too much trouble? You don't have to take every suggestion offered. Do what works for you.
Of course, you could make this a weekly or biweekly excursion: Hit the warehouse store/farmstand market, then catch up on the latest while you divide the spoils.
Do this at a different person's house each time, and take turns providing lunch. That is, if you're still hungry after all the free samples at Costco.
This article is about Shopping
Yes, and the links are not working…they take me to the GRS "Guide to Money", and it almost looks like something is hacked…. ? Clarification: the links don't work when I click on them through Google Reader. On the web page, it seems to work fine.
I don't see the problems here.
Anyway, great article. Finally something that interested me! It's been awhile. I had thought I couldn't buy in bulk (my 700 sq. ft. condo has very little storage) but I like your ideas of storing food outside of the kitchen and pantry. Actually, I could make some space on the top shelves of my closet and under my bed. I even have a storage-style coffee table that I currently use for a bedspread. I think I'll use some leftover shoe boxes (I have clear plastic ones from the Container Store) put stuff in that I use rarely. That will allow me to use the kitchen space for larger portion sizes. Nice suggestions!
Clever ideas for storage. I live in a 4th floor walk up and don't own a car, so no bulk purchases for me. I like just being able to pop into the veggie stand/grocery to pick up what I'm going to cook that night (and carry it home in cloth bags). I make a list and stick to it, so there's no risk I'm going to buy a big bulk purchase and it will go to waste.
Yeah. I have a small house, but this wouldn't work for me because there's a limit to what you can tote on a bike. But you know what? I'd rather have a less cluttered home, and not feel like I have to keep eating porridge because it was on offer a year ago. For me, buying in bulk is a BOGOF on packs of 6 sausages – 1 pack for the fridge and 1 for the freezer.
You know what? You get to do whatever you like. I'm just throwing the ideas out there.
This is probably where a smilie face would have been cool, to make it not come across as defensive.
I like the storage ideas. The Sam's Club idea wouldn't work the last time I checked. Sam's gives you an i.d. card with photo. Unless you collected funds and did the shopping for multiple people, the fees are just too expensive to manage.
Last time I went, if one person has a membership, they can bring in a 'guest' to shop. If you have a good friend, maybe only one has a card but both pitch in for the cost. Some companies may also have family or discount plans where after one person signs up, subsequent memberships are cheaper.
Just a thought.
It used to cost me $35 a year. Has it gone up considerably? If three or four people chipped in, it wouldn't cost much.
The card is for you, but you can bring in a couple of guests. As long as you're the one doing the buying, they're OK with it.
Again: That might not work for everyone, either. Don't do it if it's a hassle.
Thanks for the post! This was exactly what I needed to read right now. I've been starting to feel sorry for myself in my new (less than) 200sf space, thinking that I can only eat the same foods day in and day out. Looking around, I now I have lots of space under my bed as well as in my bedroom closet!
Paige please don't be down about living small! It is liberating. I brag to all my friends that I only have to plug the vaccuum in 1 place and I cover the whole floor! It is true your cleaning time will go way down but organization and creativity are key!
Google tiny house for inspiration and as someone else mentioned keep the sailboat analogy in mind. You automatically save money because you think both can I afford the pricetag and also can I afford the storage? Have fun!
If you put your bed up on risers (or concrete blocks), you'll have even more room.
Pretend you're living in a ship's cabin and get creative about where you put stuff.
Wow, 200 square feet…spring cleaning must take all of 10 minutes.
Great tips. I'd add one suggestion that I've learned from people who cruise full time on sailboats: create a spreadsheet or map telling you where everything is hidden. It's easy for out-of-sight to become out-of-mind.
Another great reason to store stuff under your bed? It doesn't leave room for dust rhinos (yep, in my house they're rhinos, not bunnies).
A map is a great idea. I went on a CVS buying binge three years ago and I'm still pulling out toiletries from nooks and crevices where I forgot I put them. Fortunately, it's stuff that doesn't go bad quickly.
I keep a freezer inventory, too, lest I later find ossified chickens and chops.
Another way to free up some space is by consolidating the packaging. I keep my freezer pretty full, and I can fit more in it if I remove the outer boxes. Of course, that's where the instructions are usually written, so I either write the information on the inner package with a permanent marker or cut out the instructions and rubber-band them to the inner bag.
I have had trial memberships to some warehouse clubs, and I have never been particularly impressed with their prices. I can almost always beat the unit price by combining a sale with a coupon at the grocery store or drug store.
I don't buy from warehouse clubs, either, because I can usually beat the price with sales + coupons. But as noted in the piece, not everyone wants or has time to be a coupon hound. For them, it makes sense to buy the 48-TP pallet because it's a decent price and prevents them from buying it at the 7-Eleven at 11:30 some night.
My aunt and uncle live in a large, 3 level, 4 bedroom house and she still stores things under the beds and couches. Their family loves spaghetti and pizza, so she practically buys canned tomatoes by the pallet when they go on sale.
Bulk buying has limitations for single people, but big box or warehouse are not the only places to use. Target's prices are just as low as the warehouse stores and you do not h=need to buy in bulk. They also have a 5% rebate debit/credit card.
I respectfully beg to differ with you. My Target's prices are much higher than Costco and Costco has a vastly superior return policy! Sure, Target sells things that Costco doesn't, but on an apples-to-apples basis, Target is way over the top.
Costco's employees are significantly better compensated than Target's as well.
Target has moved to increase their grocery offerings in recent years, but their foods tend to be lowest common denominator. Lots of white bread, white sugar and HFCC. Costco has really expanded their organic offerings and is always adding new, healthy items to their food selection.
I might be more responsive to these storage ideas once I get past my memories of last night's season opener of "Hoarders!"
Hey! Nobody's hoardin'! I *need* 40 cans of tuna!
You can split memberships at Sam's Club. I had a friend and I split a membership last year. Cost was $40, we each paid $20. Separate membership photo id cards, so no worries on who wanted to go shopping….
I guess that's what we did when I had my Sam's membership, since my daughter and I each had a photo ID card and purchasing privileges.
Don't forget that Sam's and Costco put out the cheapest lunch ever: kosher hot dog and a soft drink for $1.50. And since I know the maitre d', I always get a good table.
Bonus: You don't have to be a member to eat there.
I do miss the cheap lunch I used to get when I had a Costco membership, but Ikea also has super cheap hot dogs. Bonus: the tax is included in the price so you don't have to deal with anything smaller than quarters, and they take credit cards, which Costco doesn't. (I think you could use a card at the register and pay for your lunch in advance, but I never did that.)
Honestly? I'd feel a little silly charging a buck fifty.
I can understand that, and it does feel silly, but I don't carry cash. I can't seem to hold onto cash. If I have it, I spend it. With credit cards, on the other hand, I always think before I swipe. I think it's partly because if I'm using a card I have to stop and think about whether I'll be able to pay it off at the end of the month and if the purchase will be worth the hit to my bank account. With cash, it's in my hand so I know the money is there and it's hard for me to stop and think about whether I *should* spend it or if it would be better to spend it on something else. I think the other reason is that when I go through my finances every month I do so by downloading my credit card and bank account summaries and manually entering my purchases into categories, so I know I'll have to answer to myself for every card purchase later. I'm not good at dealing with receipts, so I have a much harder time tracking cash expenditures.
Donna, I think some photos of your space are in order here. I am having a hard time picturing how you make it work (ala Tim Gunn)and not look like stuff city. That said, I had no idea milk could be frozen and reused later. Thank you.
This opens up a whole new blog idea
Apartment Therapy/GRS Crossover!
*live and love my 400 sf*
Follow the link to find out how to freeze it. The milk *does* look kind of gnarly when it's frozen, and you'll need to shake it before using, but it can be a real money-saver. I've gotten close-dated gallons of milk for 99 cents. Split among a bunch of smaller containers, it meets my needs quite nicely.
Nobody wants to see pictures of my place. It's furnished in early Found By Dumpster On Trash Day and right now the living room is full of piles of items to be given away. But what the heck: It's home.
I freeze cider when it is in season the same way to keep throughout the year so I will try some milk soon.
I think what you said sums up why folks resist the idea of bulk buying — that no one would want to see photos of your home. I understand that your ideas are meant to hide things, but without the proof of it that is difficult to picture.
"If diapers are that cheap, maybe I should reverse my tubal ligation!" practically made me pee myself. Hilarious. (And great tips, too.)
Well, you've got another week-plus until my next post. That'll give you a chance to look for a sale on ADULT diapers.
I love this article, so much common sense and great practical advice. Thank you Donna. It is motivating me to shop with a wider timeframe and not just to think about what I need this week or this day. Plus I like the freezer idea in the bedroom, although for me it will be the closet off the kitchen.
I hope you find a Chester of your own and that you have many happy years together.
You don't necessarily have to live nearby to share a Sam's Club Membership. My mother-in-law has the cheapest business membership for her home-based cleaning business and we have the other authorized card. This is much cheaper than buying our own membership, even though we are states away, as long as there is a Sam's Club, we're fine. Plus in our area, Sam's Club also sells gas for the cheapest prices in the area.
I like reading posts like this. I think someone should do a post on whether warehouse memberships are a good value or a waste. I can't justify paying to shop somewhere with a household of two.
Again, it depends on your situation. I kept the Sam's Club membership because my daughter (who lived in the same building) went through a lot of Kashi and milk and Sam's was the cheapest place to buy it. She got other things there, too, but I rarely did.
I have live in a household of two and our Costco membership pays for itself with 2% rebates every year (we pay for the $100 "executive" membership rather than the basic $50, and the rebates pay it off). Yes, you can go crazy at first, and yes, every item you buy is $10 or more, so it adds up quickly, but if you plan ahead and avoid impulse purchases you'll be fine. I never let my Costco purchases go to waste–everything gets used.
I tested Sam's Club for a year and they have better office supplies and shop tools, but Costco blows them out of the water in the food department.
Best thing is go to the place, talk to the front desk and ask to let you roam inside the store before you make up your mind. Bring your price list/receipts from your recent purchases so you can compare. If you have a home budget already, you could even estimate your yearly purchases and your corresponding rebate before you decide. For me, there's no question that the savings are huge and the membership ends up being free.
Back in my newspapering days I wrote an article about a woman who ran an "expediting" service from her small Alaska town to the nearest big city, Anchorage. She'd give people rides to the airport or the doctor, drop off the computer disk that contained that month's newspaper (and pick up the printed copies a few days later), make bank deposits, shop for building supplies for the handymen and do Costco runs for the whole town — several small restaurants and various residents.
I'd love to know what HER rebate was at the end of the year, given the many, many thousands of dollars she spent there. She declined to say.
Oh, the thing maxes out at $500. Of course for that you'd have to spend $10K/year–probably doable if you have a large clan. It's got some limitations (no % on gas, smokes, booze, etc.) but it pays off for me.
See here:
what?! didn't know that you could freeze milk. very cool.
Just be sure to investigate how sturdy the top of your cabinets are before storing heavy objects up there. I had that bright idea once, and ended up having to repair a broken cabinet! In most apartments I've lived in, the cabinets are made of extremely flimsy material, and are not designed for storage. (Poor design, yes, but apartment builders tend to cheap out whenever they can get away with it.) Unless the cabinet top is unusually sturdy, I save that space for things like paper towels, toilet tissue, etc. Anything that needs to be stored that is more bulky than heavy.
First: This page has been extremely slow to load today.
Donna, you mention that we wouldn't want to see a picture of your apartment. That is kind of why I refuse to go too far with buying in bulk ahead of time.
I do buy some extra when it's on sale; but I'm not going to buy more than can fit in my closet or cabinets, out of sight. I like having guests over and in a bachelor apartment, which is small enough as it is, toilet paper under the tv stand or bags of rice hanging out on top of my cabinets isn't something I want at home.
I like to keep an uncluttered place; I find it relaxing. If I had stuff everywhere, I would find it very annoying and very hard to concentrate when I'm working.
I guess that I'm still willing to pay a bit more to buy in the smaller quantities right now. I also don't have a car which makes buying the large quantities at a time very difficult anyways.
The stuff I buy is mostly out of sight, except for the oatmeal and beans. I don't want to show pictures of my place because it's kind of, well, a dump. For four years I didn't care because I was going hammer and tongs at school and jobs. For the past two years I've been traveling for much of the time, i.e., not home long enough to get disgusted.
That said, my ideas were to show ways to store things out of sight, e.g., BEHIND that bookcase that straddles a corner or UNDER a bed whose bedspread would presumably shield that case of beans from sight.
To repeat: Do what works for you. There's no one right way of doing things.
Bugs hatch out of your flour? gross, no wonder its only 88 cents.
There is no reason to freeze flour etc. If anything it may promote moisture (unless carefully packaged) and cause it to go bad when removed from the freezer.
Perhaps a large sealed container and some silica gel would be a better solution.
The flour was 88 cents because it was a loss leader right before a holiday. Weevils can be found in even the most expensive flour. According to the Penn State Department of Entomology, "the initial infestation can originate at the processing plant, the warehouse, the delivery vehicle, or the retail store."
Flour will last a year or so if kept in a cool, dry place, but it can be frozen to extend its usability. Since I don't bake a lot (except at Christmas) but like to have flour around, I put mine in the freezer.
There is one thing that never gets mentioned in these articles about the joys of bulk buying — how much cash the bulk buyer has tied up in his or her bulk purchases. On the couple of times I watched a show called Extreme Couponing, I looked at garages filled with all this stuff and wondered, even with all the couponing, how much money was invested in carrying this inventory. Could this money be better used elsewhere? So, bulk buyers, please answer my question — how much cash do you have tied up in your stockpile of food and non-food items?
Beats me — but I don't look at it as "cash tied up." I look at it as "sunk cost," in the best possible way: I haven't had to buy much for the past few years because I've been eating my way through the cupboards.
I stockpiled so much stuff — and NEVER paid retail — that I have the building blocks for many meals.
I buy fresh vegetables and fruits, "used meats" and "used bread," and a few other oddments as needed. Most of the stuff I need — rice, beans, canned and frozen vegetables, canned and dried fruit, canned tomatoes, oatmeal, tuna, vinegar, spices, teabags, mustard, mayo — I already have.
Ditto housewares (still using up that TP and I haven't bought laundry soap for at least three years), vitamins (coming to the end of some of them and am watching for sale-coupon combos) and toiletries (many of which are free or nearly so).
I invest in useful goods. Why buy one box of oatmeal for a dollar if the next week the price goes back up to $3.49? Stocking up on the things I need at rock-bottom prices makes sense to me. YMMV.
Im at least a day late and a dollar short, but I'll answer this one without having read all the way through. the answer to the amount of money I have tied up is twofold. first, certianly less than if I went weekly shopping and bought those items at non loss leader prices. And second, I dont actually count the dollar value. Ive never thrown a stockpile item out and it all gets used. If it were not, it would be a different issue
You can buy or have someone with a Costco card buy a gift card online. You can earn points with your credit card. In addition, you don't have to have a membership to use a gift card, or so I hear. =)
You're right in that freezers are your friend. We also freeze bread, left over pasta, meat, home made soup, plus many other things. We ended up buying a freezer to store them. It does save us a lot of money as we also try to buy food in bulk.
You can engineer leftovers by scooping out a portion of whatever you're serving into a freezer dish. People tend to eat what's put before them, so grab a slice of that meat loaf or a square of the lasagna and put it on ice. Next week you can pull it out for a solo dinner or throw it in a brown-bag lunch.
I love my freezer — and forgot to mention that it makes a pretty good valet chair for the next day's garments. This is particularly refreshing in the summer, when I get to put on pre-chilled clothes. In the winter? It certainly helps wake me up.
I too believe in saving here and there, but if the overage is causing clutter, I tend to leave it at the store. I guess one would have to do the math to see how many square feet of space is being taken up by the extra to see if it's really a good deal. I also find that those who save in one area splurge on others, like cigarettes, wine, beer or some other vice. It's all about balance at the end of the day, and if it works for you then so be it.
Again: I'm not advocating clutter. There are ways to keep these things out of sight.
I *like* the fact that by saving in one place you can afford to buy treats/vices. And I say that as someone who doesn't smoke or drink.
Save where you can so you can spend where you want, that's my motto. Even if where you want is to throw the savings into your EF or against your student loan.
With regard to buying in bulk and freezing, does anyone have any experience using those air tight bag systems you can buy? Do they actually improve longevity in the freezer? Or does the cost of the unit and bags negate any savings on less spoilage? Failing that, what is the best way to repackage and freeze food?
I've never owned one. But it stands to reason that the more airtight the package, the fresher the food will remain.
That said, I've never owned one and my food stores just fine. This may have more to do with my proletarian palate than with my ability to suck all the air out with a straw before closing the bag.
(Don't try that with frozen corn or peas unless you have a spotter. A spotter who knows the Heimlich Maneuver.)
I got a vac sealer several years ago as a Christmas gift. I find that it does help with the food quality as it reduces freezer burn quite a bit. I use it for freezing garden and gleaned produce as well as 'subdividing' large packs of meat, cheese, etc. They advertise the use for 'everyday' storage as well, but to me, it's not worth the set up time and hassle for short term uses.
I get my meat by the side, so a freezer is an absolute necessity. For storing the smaller (square cube type) chest freezers – I had one of those when I was an apartment dweller and in my first house (no basement). What I did was put it in the entry with one of those round plywood disks from the home store on it. Then drape the whole thing with a fancy floor length tablecloth. It was my 'landing strip', so the items on top were easy to remove when I wanted access the freezer. And it looked perfectly acceptable to guests.
The plywood-on-top thing works in another way, too. Fill a couple of five-gallon buckets with nonperishables, put a disk on top and drape the whole thing with a cloth.
Instant side table! (Or entry table.) No one needs to know that underneath it is your collection of canned beans.
I like that idea! My only cautionary thought is – when you have a freezer (ie one that is not quick access) and/or storage that is 'under wraps', knowing what you have and when it needs to be used by is critical to not wasting food. I have always had a 'freezer' inventory – just a list with something like
Ground Beef:
12 – 1 lb packs (10/15) Used |||
5 – three patty packs (9/1) Used
2 – three patty packs (10/15) Used |
1 – two cup cooked servings with onion (10/26) Used
That last item would be a 'planned over' made up when I cooked ground beef off for another dish.
That's a great article, and I'm enjoying reading everyone else's tips here in the comments section. It's nice to see this advice from the perspective of someone who lives it, rather than the primary grocery shopper for a family a six predicting what they imagine they might do if they were shopping for one or two. If only I were a) done unpacking from the last mover and b) not about to move to another state in seven months. I'm definitely not paying for extra space on the moving truck in order to save a few cents on groceries. I'll pull this article back up once I'm settled in for a bit longer, though.
Thanks Donna, this post is making me think!
Cooking is one of my favorite simple pleasures: reading recipes, shopping the farmers' markets, chopping vegies, stirring, simmering, and eating.
It's more like a hobby than just a daily maintenance activity and I am willing to purchase seasonal and organic ingredients.
But, I'm going to think about ways to incorporate bulk buying into this process and adapt it to my single-living, small-space way of life.
What time is dinner? Should I bring wine?
I used to do this but like others, realized I didn't like cluttering up my home and wasting products. If you have a lot of something, you tend to use more of it (there have actually been studies that show this). In the end, stocking up doesn't save that much money when there's only one or two of you (how much are you going to spend on shampoo in a given year anyway?). During a very tight time back when I was stocking up, I remember opening a cupboard and thinking, "I would much rather have $100 than tubes of toothpaste I won't need for three years." Which was when my current rule of thumb was born: $100 is way more flexible than a case of canned corn.
Wow, $100 worth of toothpaste? Either you buy a super-pricey kind or you've got 35 tubes of the stuff…
Seriously: For me toiletries are a moot point because they involve little to no actual money. They're free or nearly so due to coupons and in-store rebates. Thus it makes sense to "buy" three or four, because they do eventually get used and because the really good deals wax and wane. For example, I haven't seen a truly free toothpaste deal for a couple of months and I haven't seen free deodorant for at least a year. But it doesn't matter because I have a stash of both items. I'll work my way through that and if more free/nearly free stuff arrives, I'll write the dates on the items and put them at the back of the line, so to speak.
Again: Everyone gets to do whatever works for him or her. I'm just putting the idea out there.
Would-be stockpilers: If you write the date on your finds, do so by putting it on a little piece of masking tape rather than on the item itself. You may wind up donating some, and you can just pull the tape off. A former classmate who's in dental school is in a group that takes trips to Central America to provide dental care in rural areas and to teach basic oral hygiene. I've been able to give him lots of toothpaste, toothbrushes and dental floss for free because of those deals — and I'm able to give him the freshest items because they have the purchase dates written on them.
I'm sorry I have one more question because this really does interest me but I struggle with it too.
Donna or anyone who buys ahead – How do you budget this expense? For example, if I buy 2 year's worth of TP, does all of that cost go into this month, or do you carry over X amount amortized over each month of expected life? What if you know you bought a lot, but aren't sure how long it will last you – do you estimate the expected life? I can't justify putting it all in 'October' budget when I am actually spending for the entire year or two years for that item. I would expect that this approach should moderate useage too – because if I know I bought 2 year's worth of TP but notice that I am running out around year 1.5, I am definitely using too much.
I like to keep it simple and count the expenditure toward the current month. I figure it evens out, because I may be buying a year's worth of toilet paper this month, but I'm buying no toothpaste or shampoo or oatmeal because I stocked up on those during previous months.
I don't stress too much about my monthly budget, though — I really focus on the yearly budget, and just use the monthly budget as a rough guideline to keep myself on track. I consider it ok to go over the monthly grocery budget by $50 as long as I make up for it by going under budget other months.
I'm afraid I can't be of much help on that one, because I don't keep a budget on paper. Since I don't have student loans or a mortgage or a car payment, I don't have to keep to a specific budget.
That's not to say I buy whatever I want. I'm pretty careful with funds. I just don't have to parse them out each week, or month.
Fun fact: My dad, who's a prepper, says that the rule is one roll of TP per person per week. Your mileage may vary. Mine certainly does, since I work at home vs. using the john at the office.
Thanks for replies. This is really more of a theoretical question because I am trying to get onto a paper or excel budget. I have always just figured like Sara that it will all balance out in the end of the year. But I find that if I track things more exactly I'm better at NO. Obviously this approach (of carrying a balance forward) wouldn't work if you were truly living month to month.
I read this article yesterday, and then last night ran to the store to pick up hamburger buns for dinner for me and my (live-in) boyfriend.
I laughed when I found that the fewest buns I could buy were in a pack of SIX. It's so true– this is not a consumer world built for few!
Ah well, they are in the freezer; we'll just have to have burgers again soon…
For me, what works best is only buying a few things in bulk that I know I will use up and that can't spoil – toilet paper, paper towels, dishwashing soap. Otherwise, I just try to buy as much of food, etc., as I know I will actually use and not waste or forget about.
Agreed. As I noted in the piece, it's not going to work for me, as a single person, to buy a ton of perishable produce — or anything else that's perishable unless I have a plan for storing/sharing it.
I have this crazy rule (okay, it's one of my MANY crazy rules) for my 500 sq. foot apt. I have to have most of my possessions on display. Obviously I hang up my clothes in the closet and store stuff in my dressers, but most of my stuff is on display. I've put up 36 shelves and have vertical storage (bookcases, buffet etc) to stretch every square foot of space. This means much of my bedroom and storage closet is bare. Therefore, lots of room for stockpiling. I don't stockpile much food because that makes me over eat but there is ample room for tp, toiletries, and pop. I do find that the shelving in many apartment closets is not very well planned out. There is always lots of dead space. A shelf a foot off the ground adds space and usually there is plenty of room at the top for another shelf. Don't be afraid to shift shelving around. There are 3 shelves in my bedroom closet (I suppose for linen) and I shifted 2 of them up about 10cm in order to fit my laundry basket, store my air conditioner and fit some other household goods. I patched the walls where the shelves had been, and my building was more than willing to give me some paint to touch up the walls.
Re: toiletries. I've discovered that the very large (1 liter) shampoo/conditioner bottles with a pump top are awesome for saving $ and space. The pump helps me control how much I use (not much), there is less storage needed for back-up bottles, and there is less packaging waste of multiple bottles. I have been working on the same conditioner bottle since 2008. (Its nearly time to get a new one).


text:
Presented by
Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences
Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
OSU-COM Alumni Association
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tulsa – Downtown
616 West 7th Street
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74127
918-587-8000 or 800-838-7914
Contact the Alumni Affairs Office for more information.
Pre-registration is now closed. Walk-in registration will be available at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tulsa-Downtown on Friday morning.
|Friday, May 16
|7:30 a.m.
|Registration with Continental Breakfast
|7:45 a.m.
|Welcome and Opening Remarks
|8 a.m.
|Jay K. Johnson, D.O. - Peripheral Neuropathy
|9 a.m.
|Christopher Thurman, D.O. - Q and A: A Discussion on Low T
|10 a.m.
|Colony Fugate, D.O. - Management of Childhood Obesity
|11 a.m.
|Johnny Stephens, Pharm.D. - HIV and Chronic Kidney Disease
|1 p.m.
|Tom Hamilton, D.O. - Management of Acute Otitis Media and Sinusitis
|2 p.m.
|Robin R. Dyer, D.O. - OMM: Pearls for the Busy Practice
|3 p.m.
|Darwin Childs, D.O. - Coronary Artery Disease
|4 p.m.
|4:15 p.m.
|Deborah J. Bruce, J.D. - Opioid Prescribing (Proper Prescribing)
|5:15 p.m.
Saturday, May 17
|7:30 a.m.
|Registration with Continental Breakfast
|8 a.m.
|Terence Grewe, D.O. - Improving the End of Life Health Care
|9 a.m.
|Michele Neil, D.O. - A Prescription for Health
|10 a.m.
|Kevin T. Fisher, D.O. - da Vinci Robotic surgery
|11 a.m.
|Heather Bell, D.O. - Community Acquired Pneumonia
|Lunch & OSU-COM Alumni Association Presentation
|1:15 p.m.
|Luis Gorospe, M.D. - Bariatric Surgery and Patient Care
|2:15 p.m.
Regina Lewis, D.O. - Pap Smear Guidelines and Management
|3:15 p.m.
|Lora Cotton, D.O. and Elizabeth Brewer, D.O. Family Medicine Resident - Case Presentation: Beware the Gummy Bear
|4:15 p.m.
Stanley E. Grogg, D.O. - The Good, the Bad, & Ugly of Global Medical Outreach Programs
|5:15 p.m.
|6 p.m.
Alumni and Friends Reception at OSU College of Medicine
Sunday, May 18
|8:30 a.m.
|Shotgun Start for Summer Golf Classic
Copyright © Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences | 1111 W. 17th St. | Tulsa, OK 74107 | 918-582-1972
Campus Map | Contact Webmaster

subset: commoncrawl


text:
GSI Outdoors® Cake Toppers - Deer Hunting Couple
- Cake topper features a deer hunting couple
- Made of hand painted resin
- Includes five scripted flags plus one blank flag
- Stands approximately 7'' tall on an acrylic platform
Celebrate life's big moments with these impressively detailed Cake Topper Couples from GSI Outdoors. Each Cake Topper figurine comes with five scripted flags plus one blank flag for your very own custom message! Made of hand painted resin, these Cake Toppers stand 7'' tall and are positioned on a secure acrylic platform. Commemorate your special occasions with these unique creations. Imported.
This highly detailed GSI Outdoors Cake Topper features a deer hunting couple dressed in camo and ready to hunt. Makes a great gift for the outdoor enthusiast! Approximate size: 4'' x 7'' x 3''.
GSI Outdoors Cake Topper Couple pieces sold separately can be found through keyword search by typing in the keywords "GSI Outdoors Cake Toppers".
Outdoor Answers
Get help about this item from fellow customers.
Ask your questions. Share your answers.
How do I get specific details on the couple?
Need Help? 7 days a week: 7am to 10pm CT or call 1.800.227.7776 anytime


text:
Jessica O'Rourke-Suchoff
- Comparative Literature
Position: Graduate Student
Office: East Pyne
Email: email@example.com
Jessi O'Rourke-Suchoff received a B.A. in Comparative literature from the University of California, Berkeley, in 2010. Her work at Princeton focuses on the postmodern and contemporary Anglo-American and Francophone, and she is particularly interested in questions of visuality, object studies, and modes of narrative representation. She also works on Priestly literature in the Hebrew Bible and intersections between legal and parabolic literature, with a particular focus on sacrificial ritual in Leviticus.


text:
Keyword: cooling towers ×
Industry: Pulp & Paper ×
Location: Asia & Middle East ×
Location: Vietnam ×
Fluid Dynamics International Ltd
Fluid Dynamics is one of the world`s oldest non-chemical water treatment companies, preventing scaling caused by calcium carbonate in hard water. A truly green water treatment method proven to save energy For over 40 years we have supplied our wide range of non-chemical scale prevention products to every sector of industry,commerce and the home that suffers from hard ...
Advanced Cyclone Systems, S. A.
Advanced Cyclone Systems, S.A. (ACS) is a company exclusively dedicated to the development and commercialization of high efficiency cyclone systems, worldwide. The company works in a very close cooperation with its clients in order to design custom made cyclone systems that really solve their unmet needs.
Ovivo (Formerly Eimco Water Technologies)
Following the merger of Eimco Water Technologies, Enviroquip and Christ Water Technology, September 2010 sees the emergence of a new global force in the water sector, dedicated to bringing the latest thinking, proven technologies and the most advanced application knowledge to the municipal and industrial clean water, process water and wastewater markets around the globe. ...
Environmental Leverage Inc.
With all the concerns today about environmental liability, some of the Key issues that manufacturers face include: Globalization, Impact of new science and engineering technology, Information systems and e-Commerce, Supply chain management, Sustainability, Energy savings and Environmental performance. At Environmental Leverage all of these issues are important concerns. ...
Applied Aquaproducts Services
APPLIED AQUAPRODUCTS SERVICES (PVT) LIMITED provides industrial water treatment products and services . We are in collaboration and exclusively representing world leading water treatment manufacturer in Pakistan.• AQUATREAT, a well renowned water treatment chemical Manufacturer.• Wilhelmsen Ships Services, provide fuel oil treatment solutions and under brand name of ...
Neosens S.A.
Neosens offers innovative, cost effective sensor solutions for monitoring the presence of biofilm, scale and dissolved oxygen in cooling systems, pulp and paper processing, food and beverage, ultrapure water applications etc... With expertise in electro-chemical fluid monitoring and microelectronics technology, Neosens has created a new breed of online sensors that can ...
AppliTek NV - Environmental Analysis Division
Founded in 1985, AppliTek is a specialist manufacturer of monitoring solutions (on-line analyzers) for environmental and industrial applications. Its customers are found all around the Globe and vary from local EPC's to national authorities and private companies that are eager to invest in environmental compliance and process efficiency.
MEGTEC Systems
MEGTEC Systems provides environmental compliance solutions that make economic sense. MEGTEC offers a portfolio of proven, high-efficiency technologies including wet electrostatic precipitators, scrubbers and liquid atomization systems for particulate and acid gas control, DeNOx and evaporative gas cooling, regenerative thermal oxidizers (RTOs) for VOC abatement and odor ...
O3 Greentech
We are introduce our self as a technology and performance based State of Art Ozone Generator manufacturer, water and waste water treatment solution provider.Ozone widely used in Oxidizing & Anti Microbial agent used in water Treatment, Waste Water Treatment, Sewage Treatment, Swimming Pool, Pharmaceutical, Chemical, Pulp & Paper, Food Processing, Poultry Farm, Hotels & ...
Pure air solutions bv
Pure Air Solutions is a company operating world-wide and leading in the area of industrial air treatment. Our knowledge in air treatment focuses on biotechnology and chemisorptions. Our success is based on knowledge, creativity, cooperation, high level of support and a strong relationship with our customers. This enables us to offer high quality products and to find the ...
Related Terms for cooling towers
Need help finding the right suppliers?
Let the XPRTs do the work for you


text:
|Mediocre - 1 reviews
Comfortable rooms with all amenities for business and leisure travel Jacuzzi rooms, Business Place rooms available Chairman's Award Quality hotel at competitive price
Overall Rating - Mediocre - 1 reviews
Mediocre 4.0
The beds wasn't that great
|Good - 2 reviews
With a stay at Relax Inn Guin in Guin, you'll be in the suburbs and close to Guin City Plaza and Guin Hayden Riley Park. This motel is within the vicinity of Ivan K. Hill Recreational Park. Make yourself at home in one of the 38 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is av...
Overall Rating - Good - 2 reviews
Okay 5.0
clean good bed
way out of town had some noisey teens abound 2 in the morningglean but not quite
Excellent 9.0
nice room. good staff. And close to my family.
|Excellent - 29 reviews
Overall Rating - Excellent - 29 reviews
|Okay - 29 reviews
Free wireless Internet access in all rooms. The hotel also features a free deluxe continental breakfast (served from 6 am-9 am each day), full size outdoor pool, guest laundry and many other extras. The hotel is conveniently near the I-22 Corridor just take Exit 16 and follow Highway 43 North for three miles. Pet Accommodation: 10.00 per night
Overall Rating - Okay - 29 reviews
Excellent 10.0
Convenience, location, and the people are great.
Been there about a dozen times, they have always been super.Location, convenience, and price have always been a factor. Clean rooms, wonderful people and so many different places to eat and shop.
Okay 6.0
It's an average hotel. The cleanliness is average. Rooms are nice. Not fancy, but they have all the neccessities. Pets are allowed in most Econo Lodges. That's a big plus.
|Good - 15 reviews
Overall Rating - Good - 15 reviews
Good 8.0
Very clean and very friendly staff
Hotel looked to have been built in the 70's and nothing (other than the tv) seemed to have been changed since. I little less lighting than I'd like, and a little musty.Excellent value for the price. Very friendly staff.
|no reviews
Welcome to the Holiday Inn - Guin Minutes from downtown, travelers appreciate how our corporate atmosphere makes comfort and convenience a top priority. We are Centrally located between Memphis, Tennessee and Birmingham, Alabama ,we can "meet you in the middle"and a short drive from Tupelo, Mississippi (CAE), offering the finest in upscale hotel services. Th...


text:
David Lee had 22 points and 18 rebounds to lead the Golden State Warriors to their 10th straight win, a 101-80 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night.
It is the Warriors' longest winning streak since their NBA-title season in 1975. Stephen Curry contributed 15 points for the Warriors despite connecting on just 5 of 18 shots. Klay Thompson also scored 15 points.
The Warriors, playing their sixth game of a seven-city road trip, led by just two at the half against the Bucks, who have the NBA's worst record.
Golden State broke open the game with a 23-7 run to start the third quarter, highlighted by a step-back 3-pointer from the corner by Curry.
Ersan Ilyasova had 20 points and Brandon Knight 18 for the Bucks.
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2014 WorldNow and WAOW. All Rights Reserved.
For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service and Mobile Privacy Policy & Terms of Service.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance with issues relating to the content of this station's public inspection file should contact Chief Engineer Russ Crass at 715-842-2251. Questions or concerns relating to the accessibility of the FCC's online public file system should be directed to the FCC at 888-225-5322, at 888-835-5322 (TTY) or at firstname.lastname@example.com.


text:
5 out of 5
9 Reviews
Nice Pack
January 12, 2011
I bought this for my thirteen year old . He used it right away on a winter camping trip and loved it. Great features and Kelty quality made this a right buy.Pros: Great design, Build quality, Performance, Ease of use, Great value
Awesome pack
March 24, 2010
Very roomy and I love all the compartments. The bag is very adjustable. I have a short torso and long legs. And, there's lots of padding. I LOVE the color (I went with the russet color.) Can't wait to take it on a trip in a few weeks!!
great bag
May 27, 2011
Bought this bag for my son's 5 week trip in South America. When it arrived, I was afraid it wouldn't be big enough. But I was very wrong! It held everything he needed, plus his sleeping bag! He said he kept putting things in it, but it wasn't filling up!! Several people had good remarks about it when they were all loading up to leave. Just guessing about the durability, but it seems very well made....we'll have to wait and see on that one :-)Pros: Great design, Ease of use, Great value
Everything you need.... plus a great price
February 02, 2010
I love this backpack... extremely customizable. I have long legs and short upper body so it was great to be able to adjust things accordingly. TONS of space for the 4 day hike in the grand canyon. I saved $60 on this backpack buying from Altrec (through Amazon)... I had previously purchased this pack from REI but returned it after seeing what a great deal this was.
Coyote 80
February 03, 2011
This pack is perfect for week-long or even ten day excursions into the wilderness. It is very durable and easy to use. The suspension and adjustment systems are top notch. When adjusted right the weight feels centered and surprisingly light. I was pleasantly surprised at how good the ventilation was for a cheaper pack like this. I found the hip-belt comfortable and the number of pockets and straps just about right. The easy-access front zip is really nice for finding stuff at the bottom of the pack. Basically if your a low-frills kind of person like me, this pack is all you need for your wilderness adventures.Pros: Great design, Build quality, Lasts forever, Performance, Ease of use, Great value
Kelty: Coyote 4750 Backpack
March 24, 2010
Great pack, light weight, stylish and comfortable. Buy one for your self.
Great Pack!
March 03, 2010
I absolutely love this pack. I had plenty enough room for my 12 day hike. Comfort and function all bundled up in one nice backpack. Lots of space for anything you would need to carry. Would highly recommend this pack to anyone looking for a reliable solid backpack for any size hike.
Great pack!
January 23, 2010
Sturdy,roomy and very easy to adjust to fit. My 100 lb. son took it (with 35 lbs. worth of stuff inside)on a 30- mile scout hiking trip and said the padded straps were very comfortable. He had no sore spots or kinks, which is a big plus for us.
Very well built, nice loook
April 23, 2010
The bag is very well made and looks very sturdy. A lot of adjustment can be made to fit my posture. Padding is all around and it feels very comfortable.
Kelty Coyote 80L Backpack Photo
Forest Night and Port.
Available sizes, while supplies last, include size s/m and size m/l: s/m, m/l.
We're Available:
Mon-Fri: 7:30am-4:00pm PST
Sat-Sun: CLOSED


text:
Stephen Curtis
Economic Surveys Division
Telephone: +44 (0)1633 456344
Categories: Business and Energy, Production Industries, Building and Construction, Output in the Construction Industry, Economy, National Accounts, National Income, Expenditure and Output
Frequency of release: Monthly
Language: English
Geographical coverage: GB
Geographical breakdown: Region
Survey name(s): Construction: Output & Employment
The total volume of construction output fell by 2.3 per cent in January 2012 compared with January 2011 (constant prices, not seasonally adjusted).
Comparing the three months from November 2011 to January 2012 with the same period a year earlier, the volume of construction output grew by 0.6 per cent in constant prices, not seasonally adjusted. Of the two main components, new work grew by 0.7 per cent and repair and maintenance rose by 0.4 per cent. The largest increase (11.1 per cent) was new infrastructure work and new public non-housing showed the largest percentage fall of 15.4 per cent.
The Q4 2011/Q3 2011 change in the constant price, seasonally adjusted series has been revised to a slight fall of 0.2 per cent, up from the original estimate of a 0.5 per cent fall.
Construction output is a monthly series of the output of the construction industry in both the private and public sectors. In the months before the quarter month, current and constant price not seasonally adjusted data by sector are published. On the quarter months, additional constant price seasonally adjusted index data and value data by sector are published. On the months after the quarter, additional current price data by type of work and region are published. Each month, basic quality information data is published.


text:
English 279. Global Englishes
English is now undoubtedly a global language, but there is no longer just one English. In this course we examine how English has developed, both linguistically and socio-politically, around the world. Topics include accents vs. dialects; influence from and on other languages; and historical contexts for the spread of English.


text:
Style Notes
Featuring an oversized fur collar and lapels, this premium jacket from luxury shearling designers Dom & Ruby is a new season essential to keep you warm this winter. With a one button wrap design and optional hook and eye lapel fastening on supersoft sheepskin, this Dom & Ruby jacket can be styled in multiple ways while clever panelling will keep you figure flattered.Reference: 11D8OWLW0005
- Hip length jacket
- Cross over one button front
- Hook and eye fastening on lapels
- Oversized contrast colour shearling collar and lapel
- Turn over contrast cuffs
- 100% sheepskin
Size & Fit
Dom & Ruby clothing is small fitting; Shearling coats have raw edge hems which can be cut to shorten, please check the Size Guide for further information.
- Size UK 10 measures 29.5inch / 75cm from nape of neck to hem
- UK sizing
- Small fitting
1. Next Working Day Delivery (UK Mainland) with DPD for £4.50
2. Tracked 2 - 3 Day Delivery (UK Mainland) with DPD for £2.50
3. Tracked 4 - 5 Day Delivery (UK Mainland) with DPD for Free
4. Tracked 4 - 5 Day Economy (UK Mainland) with Royal Mail for Free
5. Saturday Delivery (UK Mainland) for £7.99
6. DPD Specific Day Delivery (UK Mainland) for £7.99
7. Click and Collect, Available in Jesmond (Newcastle), Kendal and Yarm
8. International Shipping Rates (Click Here)
B Rewarded
From the very first time you shop at Jules B online you will be automatically included into the Jules B Rewarded scheme. The scheme allows you to receive a point for every pound you spend online. When you reach 500 points you will automatically receive a £20 voucher via email.
Benefits include exclusive access to Season Launches and Sale Previews, Promotions, Offers and Free UK Delivery on your birthday.To view your points or start earning them either 'Login' or 'Register'.


text:
Most of us think we are underpaid for what we do. Indeed, many of us look at what we have to deal with, and sigh that it may not be worth it. I am lucky, in that I think that I am, for the most part, fairly compensated. I make living as a freelance writer working from home. It's hard to complain about a job that provides me the essentials of life (and some wants) from the comfort of my home and (for the most part) on my own schedule.
But there are some people out there who are truly underpaid. Len Penzo offers a look at 10 jobs that he thinks don't get enough compensation and credit:
- Military soldier/sailor
- Trauma scene clean-up worker
- Lineman
- Embalmer
- Septic tank servicer
- Exterminator
- Nurse
- Little League board member
- Youth sports ump and/or ref
- Janitor
Of course, there are other jobs, like teacher, that many consider underpaid. But perhaps not to the same degree as these other jobs. It's interesting to me what we value as a society. Ordinary soldiers and sailors put their lives on the line, on the front line, for us every day, but make less than $20,000 a year. But we accept that professional athletes make millions. It's interesting what it says about our society when we are willing to pay crooked CEOs millions in severance packages, but teachers make barely enough to live on.
Image source: Dunechaser via Flickr


text:
About The Kellys
The Kellys
Southern Gospel Quartet
625 Red Bud Court
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
Phone: 931-
Welcome Brothers and Sisters in Christ!
We hope you enjoy our online home and find a blessing from our ministry. The Lord has called us to serve Him through the wonderful sounds of Southern Gospel Music. If you have questions or would like to book our quartet to perform at your church or community gathering, visit the "Booking" section of this site.
May the Lord bless you,
The Kellys
The Kellys began singing in 1959 as a family of 2 brothers, Jim and Sonny, and their wives, Ruth and Minnie Paul. Jim and Sonny's mom, Ethel, played the piano. She was the pianist at her church for over 75 years.
Sonny and Ruth's son, Gary, played the bass, then Jon came along and played the drums. Jim and Minnie Paul had a daughter, Tammy, who played the tambourine and the piano when Ethel retired.
The Kellys got their touring start by singing at homes around the area until a gentlemen from Franklin, TN invited the group to his church. They booked seven singings at other churches that evening and the rest is history.
There have been over 65 members to come and go over the years. An all-
male quartet for the past 21 years, the group currently travels to between 80 and 100 bookings a year.


text:
If you get hurt on the job, you're entitled to compensation for your injuries. Our attorneys will help you file your claim successfully.Learn More
If you suffer from a medical condition and cannot work, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability (SSD or SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. Contact us today for a FREE consultation. We will evaluate your case and inform you of your eligibility for disability benefits. Social Security Disability lawyers at our firm handle claims in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Having an experienced Social Security Disability attorney on your side can make a big difference.
View this short video to gain a better understanding of a typical Social Security Disability case.
To receive SSD, you must suffer from an injury or illness that prevents you from working for at least 12 months, or is terminal. Many conditions are considered to be disabling by SSD, including both physical and mental disorders. Learn about specific SSD conditions.
Our experienced Social Security Disability attorneys will file your initial application for you. Much information is requested and must be provided accurately and fully to receive approval. We'll help you assemble the information required to complete your application and get claim approved. We know what Social Security looks for in a successful application.
Our SSD attorneys will review your application to ensure that you have submitted all required forms. That can mean the difference between approval and denial. Many claims are denied simply for simple omissions or other technicalities. We know the proper way to present your disability claim to better ensure successful.
First rule: don't give up. Remember, denial of an initial application is quite common. Our attorneys will help you with the reconsideration process. Once that step is complete, we will request a judicial hearing and accompany you before the judge to advocate on your behalf. The majority of appeals will receive the judge's approval, but some do not. If you disagree with the judge's decision, we submit an appeal to the Appeals Council. If denied once again, we will request a case review by a Federal District Court.
» Are you over the age of 45?
» Did you retire less than 5 years ago?
» Do you suffer from physical and/or mental conditions?
You could be eligible for Social Security Disability in addition to your pension. Receiving Social Security Disability benefits will not affect your pension, and in many cases can mean an additional $1,500 to $2,300 per month in benefits, plus a retroactive check.
If you are receiving treatment from a doctor for injuries or medical conditions for any reason, you should apply for Social Security Disability today.
» Collecting unemployment
» Collecting workers' compensation benefits
» Collecting welfare
» Still working (trial work period)
Contact us today for a FREE consultation.
Discuss your claim or schedule a free consultation.
Call 215-568-7500
Bilingual representatives are here to assist clients who speak English,
Spanish, French, Russian, Fin, Dutch, Mandarin, and Korean.


text:
Jeane Blush
Jana Sweater
Loose knit jumper from JEANE BLUSH. Rounded neckline. Hand washing is recommended.
Made of 100% Acrylic.
Model is 174 cm tall and is wearing a size Small.
Item no.: 396640-0912
Colour: Offwhite
Size reviewsSmall in size
Complete the look
More about the brandJeane Blush is for the girl who loves to dress up but also wants stylish clothes for her everyday wardrobe needs. That's why when searching the Jeane Blush range here at Nelly.com you will be able to find something for all occasions.
Customer reviews
No reviews have been written yet.


text:
Genomic Medicine in Healthcare - The Tip of the Iceberg - Electronic Healthcare Magazine Vol 8.No 1 2009 Online Exclusive
The role of genomic medicine in healthcare is at the tip of the iceberg. Rapid advances in genomics, as demonstrated by the tangible use of gene diagnosis and targeted therapies indicate that the impact of genomics in healthcare is only going to increase.
As published by Aditya Pai, MSc, MSc, MS, MBA, CGC, Managing Consultant, IBM Global Business Services.
Web 2.0 and Chronic Illness: New Horizons, New Opportunities
Although a relative latecomer to the world of Web 2.0, healthcare may be the ideal practical use for this new Internet functionality. Health facilities and health systems have a role to play by building and supplementing consumer-friendly wikis and other Web 2.0 tools;in this way, they can ensure the creation of trusted information sources and stronger community bonds while working to improve population health outcomes.
Case Study: Duke University Health System Finds Excellent Productivity Using SOA
SOA can be an important tool in breaking the application backlog. This case study reveals how Duke University Health System found an appropriate, pragmatic approach to SOA and a demonstrated highly accelerated development of an integrated portal.
Gartner Report - Duke University Health System SOA Case Study (235KB)
Public Health Surveillance: Communicable Disease Management, Outbreak Management and Immunization Management
this document is a management-level overview of Panorama, the health surveillance system currently being developed by the Pan-Canadian Public Health Communicable Disease Surveillance and Management Project. Panorama will be made available to all jurisdictions in Canada for implementation within their jurisdictional infrastructures
View the full document in:
Healthcare 2015: Win-win or lose-lose? IBM Global Business Services Healthcare - A portrait and a path to successful transformation
Healthcare is in crisis. While this is not news for many countries, we believe what is now different is that the current paths of many healthcare systems around the world will become unsustainable by 2015.
This report paints a portrait of what the global healthcare industry could look like by 2015, and we fully acknowledge that bringing this portrait to life is an extraordinarily difficult task. Transformation is difficult, and there are very few arenas in which stakes are higher and more sensitive than in healthcare.
Patient-Centric: The 21st Century Prescription for Healthcare
In this white paper, we will explore the meaning of a patient-centric healthcare system, its benefits as well as challenges, the changes necessary to create a patient-centric system, and the role that IBM is playing to help create new opportunities for all parties.
Healthcare Transformation
Change is complex. A single adjustment in one department can affect many others — extending out to health plans, patients and employers. Creating balance among these constituents is critical to success. IBM, along with its network of Business Partners, provides solutions in clinical and business process optimization, patient centric networks and health and wellness management.
Click here to view the full document (1.8MB)


text:
We are THRILLED to announce that Maddy D'Amato, Founder and Chief Love Officer, was recognized with one of the grocery industry's top honors! Progressive Grocer magazine named Maddy as one of their 2014 Top Women in Grocery for her contribution to innovation in the cereal category and company leadership.
We are a Colorado Companies to Watch Winner!
June 24, 2014
We are thrilled to announce that we have been named a Colorado Company To Watch Winner! Colorado Companies to Watch honors second stage companies that develop valuable products and services, create quality jobs, enrich communities, and create new industries throughout Colorado.Thank you for your continued support!
Hot Oats Muffin
June 4, 2014
1 Hot Oats cup (any flavor)
1 egg
1 tablespoon milk
2 1/2 tablespoons frozen berries
Shake Hot Oats cup to evenly distribute ingredients. Remove lid and seal. Using a fork, mix in egg until evenly mixed and there are no dry oats. Mix in milk. Fold in the frozen berries. Microwave for 1.5 minutes on high. If muffin is too runny, microwave in additional 15 second intervals until oats are firm to the touch. Carefully remove cup from microwave.* Loosen muffin from sides of cup with a knife and remove. Let cool and enjoy warm.
*Caution, cup will be hot! Be careful removing from the microwave.
We are a Colorado Companies to Watch Finalist!
June 3, 2014
We are THRILLED to announce that we have been selected as a 2014 Colorado Companies to Watch finalist! Thank you for all of your continued support and LOVE!
One of our Favorite Things
May 22, 2014
Our Apple Walnut Delight Oat Clusters were included in the June issue of Family Circle magazine as one of Editor in Chief Linda Fears' favorite things! Ingredients you can pronounce, that are also Non-GMO, make this a favorite of ours, too!


text:
Huron S.D. (KELO AM) - With the expiration of the nine-month extension of the 2008 farm bill this past Monday, South Dakota Farm Bureau and South Dakota Farmers Union are together calling on Congress to get down to business and take the steps needed to pass a new farm bill before the end of the year.
"These extensions and expirations are unfortunately becoming business-as-usual at the Capitol. Congress can't keep kicking the can down the road on farm policy while America's farmers and ranchers are trying to manage their family businesses with no idea what the parameters will be for the coming year," said Scott VanderWal, a family farmer from Volga, S.D. and President of the South Dakota Farm Bureau. "The production of our nation's food supply is too important to leave to chance, so we're asking Congress to move the process along and get a solid, five-year farm bill enacted before year's end."
"South Dakotans are depending on Congress to finish the job and pass a comprehensive five-year farm bill," said South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke. "This is the second time in over a year that Congress has not done its job by letting the farm bill expire. Our country needs food and job security. Passing a farm bill will not only provide this security, but it will allow our state to have certainty in agriculture, provide for greater energy independence, enhance conservation and rural development, and further reduce our nation's deficit."
South Dakota Farm Bureau and South Dakota Farmers Union are calling on Congress to pass a bi-partisan and deficit-reducing farm bill before the end of the year that keeps the nutrition title with the farm bill, maintains permanent law, provides a strong safety net for farmers and ranchers against uncontrollable market factors and weather disasters, and keeps a strong conservation title.
The U.S. Senate passed its farm bill in June, but work on the legislation stopped in mid-July after the U.S. House passed a farm bill without a nutrition title. On Sept. 28, two days before the expiration of the farm bill extension, the House reconnected its recently-passed nutrition title with the farm provisions, finally putting the farm bill back on track for a House-Senate conference.
Most recently the Senate re-appointed its conferees on Oct. 1, but the House has yet to do so. Once the House names its conferees they must iron out the differences between the two bills, particularly on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding; the Senate bill calls for a $4.1 billion reduction in SNAP funding over the next decade, compared to the House's $40 billion in cuts.


text:
$1,336 + free shippingSHOP NOW
Dell XPS 12 Haswell i7 Dual 2GHz Touch Ultrabook
Posted July 25, 2014
Dell Home offers the Dell XPS Intel Haswell Core i7 2GHz 1080p 12.5" Convertible Touchscreen Ultrabook for $1,669.99. Coupon code "5TK?LC9VJ5F$33" cuts it to $1,335.99. With free shipping, that's $334 off and tied with last week's mention as the lowest total price we've seen for an XPS 12 with a Core i7 processor. It features an Intel Core i7-4510U 2GHz Haswell dual-core processor, 12.5" 1920x1080 (1080p) LED-backlit touchscreen LCD, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, webcam, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 4.0, USB 3.0, 6-cell battery, and Windows 8.1 64-bit. Note that it doesn't have an optical drive. Coupon ends August 1.


text:
Visa Waivers
Currently travellers from more than 50 countries do not require a Visitor's Visa for stays less than three months. You do require:
To find out if your country qualifies for a visa waiver, check out the Visiting New Zealand section of the New Zealand Immigration Service website, where you'll find a list of all eligible countries and other useful visa information. Your travel agent, airline or nearest New Zealand Embassy will also be able to advise you if you require a visa. British citizens and other British passport holders who have evidence of the right to live permanently in the UK may be allowed to stay in New Zealand for up to six months.
Visitor's Visa Applications
If your country is not on the visa waiver list, or you wish to stay longer than three months, you will need to apply for a Visitor's Visa. You can download application forms from the New Zealand Immigration Service website, or contact your nearest New Zealand Embassy.


text:
337 Destinations Worldwide Honored Based on Opinions of Millions of Travelers
Cape Town, South Africa #1 on World List, New York City Top of the Heap in the U.S.
NEWTON, Mass. — May 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — TripAdvisor®, the world's largest travel site*, today announced the winners of its 2011 Travelers' Choice® Destinations awards. In its third year of the awards, TripAdvisor has honored 337 outstanding destinations across the globe. In addition to the top 25 in the world overall, top 25 lists have been named for the United States, Europe, the Caribbean & Mexico, Central & South America, Asia, India, South Pacific, Canada, Africa, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany and Spain.
Travelers' Choice Destinations awards honor top travel spots worldwide based on millions of real and unbiased opinions from TripAdvisor travelers. Award winners were determined based on a combination of travelers' favorite places and overall destination popularity.
"Millions of TripAdvisor travelers around the globe have helped identify the world's top travel spots," said Barbara Messing, chief marketing officer for TripAdvisor. "The Travelers' Choice Destinations awards not only recognize some of the most beloved travel destinations worldwide, but serve as inspiration for millions of travelers looking to plan their next trip."
2011 Travelers' Choice World Destinations:
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Sydney, Australia
- Machu Picchu, Peru
- Paris, France
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- New York City, United States
- Rome, Italy
- London, United Kingdom
- Barcelona, Spain
- Hong Kong, China
2011 Travelers' Choice U.S. Destinations:
- New York City, New York
- Honolulu, Hawaii
- San Francisco, California
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Lahaina, Hawaii
- Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- San Diego, California
- Sedona, Arizona
- Seattle, Washington
For the complete 2011 Travelers' Choice Destinations lists, sponsored by Audi, go to www.tripadvisor.com/TCDestinations.
About TripAdvisor
TripAdvisor® is the world's largest travel site, enabling travelers to plan and have the perfect trip. TripAdvisor offers trusted advice from real travelers and a wide variety of travel choices and planning features (including Flights search, TripAdvisor Mobile and Instant Personalization) with seamless links to booking tools.
TripAdvisor® Media Group, operated by TripAdvisor LLC, attracts more than 50 million unique monthly visitors* across 18 popular travel brands**. TripAdvisor-branded sites make up the largest travel community in the world, with more than 40 million unique monthly visitors***, 20 million members, and over 45 million reviews and opinions. The sites operate in 29 countries worldwide****, including China under daodao.com. TripAdvisor also operates TripAdvisor for Business, a dedicated division that provides the tourism industry access to TripAdvisor's millions of monthly visitors. The division includes Business Listings, which allows hoteliers to connect directly to millions of researching travelers, and Vacation Rentals, which helps property managers and individual home owners list their properties and showcase hotel alternatives.
TripAdvisor Media Group websites have been recognized as top travel resources in 2010 by Condé Nast Traveller, Good Housekeeping, TIME magazine and Travel + Leisure.
TripAdvisor Media Group generated $486 million in revenue in 2010. TripAdvisor and the sites comprising the TripAdvisor Media Group are operating companies of Expedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXPE).
TripAdvisor, Travelers' Choice and the TripAdvisor logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of TripAdvisor LLC in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other logos or product and company names mentioned herein may be the property of their respective owners.
©2011 TripAdvisor LLC. All rights reserved.
*Source: comScore Media Metrix for TripAdvisor Media Group Sites, Worldwide, August 2010
** In addition to TripAdvisor, The TripAdvisor Media Group of websites includes: www.airfarewatchdog.com, www.bookingbuddy.com, www.cruisecritic.com, www.everytrail.com, www.familyvacationcritic.com, www.flipkey.com, www.holidaylettings.co.uk, www.holidaywatchdog.com, www.independenttraveler.com, www.onetime.com, www.seatguru.com, www.sniqueaway.com, www.smartertravel.com, www.travel-library.com, www.travelpod.com, www.virtualtourist.com and www.kuxun.cn.
***Source: comScore Media Metrix for TripAdvisor Sites, Worldwide, August 2010
**** TripAdvisor sites operate in 29 countries worldwide: www.tripadvisor.com, www.tripadvisor.co.uk, www.tripadvisor.ca, www.tripadvisor.it, www.tripadvisor.es, www.tripadvisor.de, www.tripadvisor.fr, www.tripadvisor.jp, www.daodao.com, www.tripadvisor.in, www.tripadvisor.se, www.tripadvisor.nl, www.tripadvisor.com.br, www.tripadvisor.com.tr, www.tripadvisor.dk, www.tripadvisor.com.mx, www.tripadvisor.ie, www.tripadvisor.com.au, www.tripadvisor.com.sg, www.tripadvisor.co.kr, no.tripadvisor.com, pl.tripadvisor.com, th.tripadvisor.com, www.tripadvisor.ru, www.tripadvisor.com.gr, www.tripadvisor.co.id, www.tripadvisor.com.ar, www.tripadvisor.tw and www.tripadvisor.com.my.


text:
The Tucson Police Department is investigating a pedestrian versus vehicle accident that happened around 9:30 p.m. near Golf Links and Kolb.
TPD released a traffic alert to warn the public that westbound traffic on Golf Links and Calle Yucatan is being diverted north bound for approximately three to four hours.
Sgt. Maria Hawke with the Tucson Police Department says a crash caused serious injuries.
Investigators are expected to be at the scene for several hours.
Stay with Tucson News Now for updates on thsi developing story.
Copyright 2013 Tucson News Now. All rights reserved.
7831 N. Business Park Drive
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2014 Worldnow and KOLD. All Rights Reserved.
For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.


text:
The Capital Grille - Garden City
- Address:
630 Old Country Road
Garden City, NY 11530Neighborhood:
Garden City
- Cuisine:
SteakhousePrice: $50 and over
The Capital Grille - Garden City
- Dining Style: Fine Dining
- Website: http://www.thecapitalgrille.com/
- Phone: 5167461675x
- Hours of Operation:
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 4:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday: 4:00pm - 11:00pm, Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm, Sunday: 4:00pm - 9:00pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,Carte Blanche,Diners Club,Discover,JCB,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Seafood, Steakhouse
- Executive Chef: Emily Spinazola
- Dress Code: Business Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
A word from The Capital Grille - Garden City
You are cordially invited to join us for an evening or afternoon of relaxed elegance and exceptional cuisine. Our impressive menu of nationally renowned dry aged steaks and the freshest of seafood will ignite your culinary imagination as our award-winning wine list of more than 5,000 bottles… awakens your inner sommelier. And as our gracious, knowledgeable servers delight you with their uncanny ability to anticipate your every need, you"ll experience firsthand why the American Culinary Federation recently bestowed upon us their "Achievement of Excellence Award." Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or hosting a business luncheon or dinner, we can help you flawlessly pull off any private dining event. Our event planning staff has extensive experience and the ideal materials to work with—a capital setting, distinctive food and unmatched service.Continued
Foodspotting photosSee all photos
Awards voted by OpenTable diners
- Diners' Choice WinnerBest Overall
- Diners' Choice WinnerBest Ambiance
- Diners' Choice WinnerBest Service
The Capital Grille - Garden City - Best Restaurants in Garden City ›
The Capital Grille - Garden City reviews from OpenTable diners
156 reviews since June 4, 2014
- Food4.6Service4.8
- Ambiance4.6Noise LevelModerate
special occasion (127)notable wine list (93)good for groups (69)fit for foodies (65)romantic (60)neighborhood gem (37)great for lunch (28)hot spot (27)vibrant bar scene (26)late-night find (9)kid-friendly (9)great for brunch (7)great for outdoor dining (2)scenic view (1)Show More
- Perfect Anniversary DinnermrsmoonsDined on 9/28/2014I mentioned in our reservation that it was our 20th anniversary. Well, there was a card and heart confetti on the table! WHat a nice touch and the hostess and waiter both wished us a happy anniversary! So nice and the service was superb! The food was delish and while we waited for our dessert, they came over with a plate that said happy 20th anniversary in chocolate, with cake and berries AND two glasses of champagne with a raspberry in each! So impressed! Would definitely return!Special Features:
- Capital Grill Garden CityCXRNJADined on 9/27/2014Service- reservation ease and staff were great. Dining experience- Saturday evening. 2 people, 2 salads, 1-tendeloin with lobster tail (surf and turf) small portion poorly presented and lacked taste. 1-2lb Lobster out of the shell with drawn butter, OK, but not great. 2 glases of wine. Expense- over $100 per head with tip. Conclusion- food fair to OK but not worth the expense. Impression- noisy up scale chain resturant connected to a shoipping mall.
- Great food, no attitudeBeachfoodieDined on 9/26/2014My second visit to Capital Grille confirmed my first impression. Service is professional, attentive without being intrusive. They pay attention to the little things, such as switching out white napkins for dark ones so as not to leave lint on dark clothing. Both the meat and seafood are delicious. Not an inexpensive meal, but you get what you pay for.Special Features:
- Capital GemChutes34Dined on 9/24/2014Just a perfect meal and experience from start to finish. Delightful food and service. Very satisfied.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- elevDined on 9/24/2014Once again the Capital Grille hits the mark with perfect steaks, cooked as ordered. We've eaten here countless times and save one time which proves they are human, this restaurant consistently turns out perfect meals! Porterhouse for me, filets for my wife-always perfect.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- MediocreLynBDined on 9/20/2014Over priced, pretentious, noisy, very good wine, OK food, had to ask for water, I won't be making another reservation myself, but will probably be back, because it is popular.
- Fantastic Service and FoodSP1978Dined on 9/19/2014This was our first visit to Capital Grille and it was an amazing experience. The attention to detail and unexpected extras for my birthday were so lovely!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Never a disappointmenthunnewellVIPDined on 9/17/2014Service excellent, attentive but not intrusive; food always delicious and artistically presented. Pricey, however, you don't mind paying when it's worth it and it is...one of our all-time favorite places to dine. Enjoy!Special Features:
- Excellent!!!Foodie21Dined on 9/14/2014Food and service were excellent. Would highly recommend this restaurant !!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Steak!AndeDined on 9/13/2014I ordered the special porterhouse steak.....a 10! The service was perfect, and the over-all vibe was welcoming.Special Features:
- A fantastic SteakhousedaliguyVIPDined on 9/9/2014I choose this place because of my previous experiences In NYC, Tampa, Costa Mesa, Ft. Lauderdale. I was not disapointed. Fab place.Special Features:
- Great for special occasions!nyfoodieDined on 9/6/2014Took my parents here for their 31st wedding anniversary and called ahead to mention our reason for dining. Our experience was absolutely fantastic, everyone at Capital Grille went above and beyond to create a memorable dining experience for us. Our waiter Jeremy was very attentive and the food was of the best quality. I could not have asked for a better dinner experience for my parents, will definitely be going back to celebrate other occasions at Capital Grille-Garden City!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Steakhouse w notable food optionsLisaVIPDined on 9/6/2014Great steaks to compete w the best of them but also has an extensive menu of other prepared foods! Wine list, overwhelming for all price pts. When dining in a place like this, would like to see the wait staff slightly more formal & less casual in demeanor.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Awesome dining experience.AHou2Dined on 9/6/2014After much consideration of where to go, Capital Grille was absolutely the best decision I could have made to celebrate my daughter's 21st birthday. By sharing the special occasion prior to coming with the restaurant, I had no idea how the staff would go above and beyond with such awesome acknowledgement. From the subtle, yet simple table decoration to each of the staff wishing her a happy birthday ending the evening with a champagne toast and keepsake photo was such a nice touch. KUDOS to you Capital Grille and thanks for an amazing dining experience, one in which my daughter proclaimed was her "best birthday ever!"Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- amazing!!fatboynellyDined on 9/5/2014was abit skeptical due to fact that it was in shopping mall area,but once inside restaurant it was a whole other world.great welcome,we were seated promptly.waitress was very polite and welcoming.explained menu,went over specials,answered all of our questions and made great recommendations.drinks were good but small for price.food was amazing!!could not believe the quality and taste!every bite was better than the last!wil defenately go back,great job guysSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Fit for a QueenNaySDined on 9/1/2014My husband and I enjoyed a delicious lunch with our family. The lobster salad was scrumptious and the coconut cream pie ... To die for!!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- MagnificentOpenTable Diner Since 2001VIPDined on 8/31/2014There are no words to describe the above and beyond ultra personal luxuriousness that I received at this restaurant.Special Features:
- ExceptionalBabsDined on 8/30/2014Four of us had dinner and all four of us found our meals to be outstanding!Special Features:
- Great steak!MaryLVIPDined on 8/30/2014As always, a great evening! Although it was a very crowded Saturday night (and a holiday weekend), we were greeted warmly and seated promptly in a comfortable booth. Understated/elegant decor and jazz soundtrack added to the ambiance. "Team" service was seamless, as a host of people proceeded to devote themselves to making sure we had everything we could possibly want. The lobster bisque special was outstanding--velvety, with what seemed like a whole lobster swimming in it. Filets were cooked to perfection, sides nicely presented and ample. Recommend highly, and will return soon!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Always a pleasure experience!JuanQDined on 8/29/2014No matter the occasion, It's always a wonderful experience dining at The Capital Grille. We're always looking forward to our next visit!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- great place and nice wine listannmarieVIPDined on 8/28/2014I love the capital grille . the food was amazing but the service was too much, The girl was nice but came to the table too often. We were trying to have a conversation. too many interruptions.Special Features:
- Great mealJellybeanVIPDined on 8/27/2014The steaks were excellent!!!!! No better place to enjoy a great meal. Service was excellent Love this place, as they do everything to please the guests for dinnerSpecial Features:
- Consistently excellentRDS45Dined on 8/27/2014Our visit was to celebrate becoming grandparents. The server, Dany, was exceptional. His knowledge of the menu was impressive. The food was well prepared and delicious. Dany came by several times to make sure we were satisfied. At the end if the meal, the restaurant provided a lovely dessert with Congratulations written in chocolate. A very nice touch and the perfect ending to a fabulous meal.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- DisappointededjoDined on 8/27/2014While most of the food was quite good, the T Bone steak was rather tasteless and dry. Even the Delmonico was less than wonderful.Special Features:
- Fine Dining at it's Finest!MaddieVIPDined on 8/23/2014You don't have to travel to the Manhattan, the Hamptons, to have the finest in cocktails, wines, seafood, meats. We are lucky to have a local Gem in our area. The staff gives personal attention to make every dining experience special.Special Features:
- Great steak/seafood restaurantOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 8/23/2014From the moment you walk in you feel very welcome. We had drinks at the bar before dinner, the bartender was very respectfully of people's privacy and very quick to serve. We went to our table where the wait staff was very knowledgable of the menu. We were not rush out, each course was brought out with the appropriate amount of time in between,Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- always top notchOpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 8/23/2014perfect steak perfect lobster and a light french red by the glass...cant ask for much more than thatSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Best Food and ServiceLouEastMeadowVIPDined on 8/22/2014We had been to The Capital Grille in Garden City several times before but the service we received this time was above and beyond what you would expect even at their price point. Molly Costello was our server and I swear she was in my head and could anticipate my every wish. After I ordered their "Generous Pour" wine tasting, I relied on her selections to be paired with all of my courses. I was not disappointed. I ordered the porcini Delmonico steak and it was to die for. My dinner guests had filet mignon and they were equally pleased. Everything was cooked to perfection as was the presentation. Compliments to the entire staff for making our visit a very memorable one.Special Features:
- Our first timeStephenDined on 8/22/2014I cannot begin to express how happy we were with both the food and service at The Capital Grille in Garden City. We were seated on time, the server Manny was one of the best I have ever had. Pleasant, professional and very knowledgeable of all aspects of the menu. He made the experience personal, as we mentioned we were celebrating my daughter going overseas to study and he brought back "CONGRATS" little confetti to put on the table. A very simple example of going above to make the guest feel good. Oh yea, the food - from appetizer to main course just perfect, prepared 100% and completely devoured by all six of us, no leftovers!Special Features:
- scbobgynVIPDined on 8/22/2014excellent service ,excellent food .Great anniversarySpecial Features:
- Special in every wayBeachfoodieDined on 8/22/2014I made a request for " belated birthday, quiet table, we want to talk". Could not have been more perfect. Fabulous unobtrusive service, nice table with card acknowledging Birthday, yummy food, great complimentary dessert for the birthday boy. The "generous pours" were so large that I did not finish all of them for fear of DWI. A memorable experience with no attitude. The Delmonico was big enough for my husband's dinner the next day.Special Features:
- VicnValDined on 8/21/2014Went for a spur of the moment celebration and they did a fab job making it special. Food was outstanding. From appetizer to dessert we were totally satisfied!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- excelent food and servicesteakVIPDined on 8/21/2014would definitly recomend and retyurn soon. friendly atmosphereSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- great birthday celebrationcitygirlVIPDined on 8/21/2014Capital Grille really does an outstanding job at making your birthday or anniversary celebrations special and their service is superb. We love going to this location for our special events in our family.Special Features:
- Great food and serviceJohnDined on 8/21/2014This place never disappoints. No matter what you order everything comes out exactly as it should-- full of flavor and delivered right on time.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OUTSTANDING!!foodie318Dined on 8/21/2014This restaurant has made the top 3 on my list. We started our night with a spectacular server Lisa Clark. She was very knowledgeable about the wines and was very attentive to the table. The appetizer's were a delight to have the Lobster and Crab cakes were amazing and the pan fried calamari was cooked to perfection. There daily soup was a lobster bisque made to order. It had a great flavor and a generous amount of lobster in the soup. For the main coarse we had the Tuna it was seared to perfection and the choice of there 3 dipping sauces were a perfect pairing. The desserts were a great finish to a great meal. We will definitely be returning again to enjoy the service and the food.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- happyDined on 8/20/2014Wonderful service, personal attention makes you feel special. Food delicious and nicely presented and served.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Very pleasureableNickDined on 8/19/2014Picked this place to celebrate our 36th anniversary. Glad we did. They had our reservations, the staff was very friendly, we were promptly seated in a very nice booth. They were kind enough to have an anniversary card waiting at the table. The waiter and staff were very attentive and the steaks we ordered was worth the price they charge. Would recommend it to others.Special Features:
- EXCELLENT ALL AROUND!!Hcgolf4funVIPDined on 8/18/2014The service,food,staff and management were all excellent. Very accommodating. This restaurant is my favorite steakhouse. We have been to other notable steakhouses in Long Island and in the city and still this tops them all with the outstanding service and excellent food. It is not also excellent in steaks but everything else. I have had seafood and lamb chops as well and they were excellent quality cuts. Need to try this restaurant if you haven't done so.Special Features:
- Generous Pour? Not with OUR server!MassRoadWarriorVIPDined on 8/17/2014In the past, we have participated in the Generous Pour promo and it has proved to be a very enjoyable evening. On this occasion, my brother-in-law was taking my wife out for her birthday and we were excited that this promo was still going on. However, we were VERY disappointed with our server. He immediately informed us that this was a "pairing event" and it became clear that he wanted to control the wines. He poured us the first 2 whites and we were nearly done with our appetizers when he disappeared. As the steaks were being served, he poured the Pinot Noir and again was MIA. Finally, he showed up with the cab and meritage as we were finishing our dinners. Other tables had multiple varietals to sample concurrently. But not us!