Restaurant chains not happy

Sales have been slowing at national restaurant chains like Red Lobster, TGI Fridays, and the Cheesecake Factory recently due to the increase in gas prices.

To make matters worse, more and more people are discovering that they can save money by making their favorite restaurant dishes at home following the step by step instructions of Master Chef Ron Douglas.

The so called "secret recipes" of these billion dollar restaurants have now been exposed and shared with the world in the cooking instructional guide "America's Secret Recipes."

For details, go to:

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Douglas is facing major pressure to take down his site and discontinue all sales of his secret recipe cookbooks. But he continues to thumb his nose at the greedy restaurant executives in support of the budget constrained home cook.

Anyone looking to duplicate their favorite restaurant recipes should pick up "America's Secret Recipes" now before it's forced off the market. Go to:

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Finally you can:

- Stop waiting on those long lines at restaurants to pay for dishes you can quickly make in your own kitchen!

- Re-create your favorite restaurant dishes at home for a fraction of the cost by following these easy step-by-step instructions.

- Get kudos and praise from friends and family members when they find out you actually made these delicious dishes yourself!

- Uncover the cooking techniques used by world class chefs from famous restaurants.

Discover the secrets to making your favorite restaurant recipes at home - go to:

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How to Create a Design or Inspiration Board

We need all the help we can get to keep our goals in the forefront of our minds, to continue creating and refining actin plans. An Inspiration Board is a great tool to achieve just that.

A design board, inspriration board, color board, concept board – call it what you want. A design board is a wonderful way to put all of your design ideas, concepts and colors for a project down in one place. Design professionals, such as kitchen designers, interior decorators and the lot use them to make presentations to clients, but you can do the same to help you consolidate your plans. How to make your own design board and more examples after the jump!

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Home safety tips

Most accidents occur at home and many of them are preventable, so it is important that your home is as safe as possible. Here are some helpful tips from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on making your home a safer place for everyone. Click on the area of the house you are interested in to go immediately to the corresponding tips.

Choosing a mechanic

Making a decision about where to take your vehicle for an oil change or routine maintenance can be anything but routine. There are a wide variety of choices at varying price levels, including the local dealership, an independent garage, or a major automotive service chain. There are many factors that can affect your decision, starting with your vehicle and your budget. Let's review the options.

Taking a vehicle to a dealership for routine maintenance is generally the most costly option, but there are several benefits. While you might be inclined to avoid the extra expense of going to the dealer, remember the old adage: you get what you pay for. Dealerships have invested a considerable sum of money in specialized machines, tools, and training.

Independent mechanics vary widely in terms of expertise, price, and convenience. Some independent mechanics specialize in repairing one or just a few brands. Sometimes these shops have mechanics with a high level of expertise (many are former dealership employees) and have invested in the special, brand-specific equipment required for the brands they service. They frequently use OEM replacement parts, which may be preferred in some situations, even though they tend to cost a bit more than aftermarket versions.

Read all of the great tips and ideas for help and a better understanding of how to choose a mechanic for you. Get comfortable and understand the differences between garages and dealerships, certified and non-certified mechanics.

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