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Stop Eating Out! Tips to Curb Your Restaurant Spending

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Eating out: our worst “frienemy” Saving busy professionals and parents from slaving in the kitchen after a long day at work, and bringing friends together, eating out is a cornerstone of our North American culture. Food from restaurants can cost significantly more than food cooked at home. Bring Snacks.

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I am the oldest of seven kids (yes, we all have the same parents – I get asked that quite a bit!). Stop eating out – it’s so much better for your wallet and your waistline to cook at home. Definitely a monthly budget – I always create one every month. I am used to moving a lot!