Course Eating Out Food Watches 
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JANUARY 1, 2014
The day after Christmas (what we Canadians call “Boxing Day”), when many people were out snagging deals with post-Christmas sales, I snuggled in with a cup of tea and my two dogs to watch No Impact Man. Get Take Out/Eat Out Less. Eating out and getting takeout is the plight of our generation.
Family Balance Sheet
FEBRUARY 10, 2014
Heading out for Valentine’s Day dinner sounds lovely, but long lines, high prices, and the cost of a babysitter, can keep many of us in for the holiday. Sure, we’d love to eat out and have someone else prepare and serve our food, but that would involve a babysitter and a food tab. Main Course.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
FEBRUARY 20, 2014
I get it, when you get home after a long day, you just want to sit down, relax, and have the food come to you. But if you’re going to have any chance of breaking the “grab and go/ delivery” habit, you’re gonna have to get excited about eating in. Just search for your favorite food or dish and find thousands of ways to prepare it.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
DECEMBER 13, 2011
Watch out for sugar. Where possible, swap sugary foods for fruit, raw vegetables and other snacks that won’t lead to weight gain. Don’t cut out treats altogether. You can limit this probability by not cutting them out of your plans completely so that you still have something to look forward to.
The Frugal Girl
OCTOBER 30, 2023
But life is of course not all work and studying and I like to enjoy beautiful things which are nature (I am equally up for a day at the sea or hiking in a forest), my allotment*, and cooking. And eating out wasn’t the exception for me then. Of course, due to my upbringing, I was used to getting along with little money.
Family Balance Sheet
FEBRUARY 4, 2013
In the early years, we both spent a lot of money on flowers, food, and gifts, but Valentine's Day can change with your spouse when kids enter the picture. Yes, I'd love to eat out and have someone else prepare my dinner and serve me, but that would involve a babysitter and a food tab. Watch a Romantic and Funny Flick.
Saving Cents With Sense
AUGUST 30, 2013
Since school meal plans are typically pre-paid, think about the extra cost of going out to eat on top of the meal you’re side-stepping. Eat out as a special occasion occasionally, but don’t let it become a money-sucking habit. Broadband vs. DSL. Keep in mind broadband Internet and cable are costly. Student ID.
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