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How To Save Money at Restaurants and Enjoy a Meal Out

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Order an appetizer and share a main dish. Or just order appetizers instead of main dishes. If you must have a soda, buy a 2 liter at the grocery store for 79 cents and drink it at home. We get one every year from my parents for Christmas. Go out for breakfast or lunch instead of dinner. Avoid the soda pop.

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Kids Happy Mat – $19.99

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These are perfect for your kids who are in booster seats at home or in a restaurant. The Happy Mat has three compartments – perfect for a fruit, veggie and main dish. Parents can also stack and carry 1-3 mats with food, allowing for fewer trips to and from the table.

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15 Smart Tips to Save Money When Eating Out

Family Balance Sheet

Order an appetizer and share a main dish. If you must have a soda, buy a 2 liter at the grocery store for $1 and drink it at home. My parents gift us one for Christmas every year. I try to have some treats in the freezer to enjoy at home. Go out for breakfast or lunch instead of dinner. Avoid the soda pop.