Saving Cents With Sense

DECEMBER 2, 2013

Restaurant.com is running a promotion today to get a $25 Gift Certificate for just $3 – this is a great way to save on eating out this holiday season. Save on date night, ladies night, or when the in-laws come to visit. Just use code: CYBER at checkout. valid 12/2/13 only).

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Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

While this isn’t a huge savings, it’s always nice to save a little when eating out. Find more Restaurant Deals to help you save when dining out. DEAL ALERT: Get great Holiday gifts from No More Rack and score $10 off a $20 purchase. Have you "liked" Saving with Shellie on Facebook yet?

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Red Lobster Gardening Garden Eating Out 58

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

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. Our two daughters love the holiday too. Pink and hearts--it's the official holiday of 5-7 year old girls everywhere. Will you go out or have a date night in? Valentine's Day Cocktails.

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Valentines Day Saving Money At Home Money 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 5, 2014

What I used to think was “smart” spending, eating out a few times a week at cheap restaurants and frequenting local happy hours, is a now a total splurge to me. And of course making sure I run the next day to burn off the extra indulgence. I’ve also found the concept of redefining moderation to be applicable to my finances.

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Food and Wine Goals Finance Wine 232

Saving With Shellie

JANUARY 2, 2012

Need a break from your kitchen and all those holiday leftovers? It’s another Kids Eat Free promo at Chili’s tonight (1/2). Find more Restaurant Deals to help you save when eating out! DEAL ALERT: Check out today's freebie from No More Rack !

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Kids Leftovers Eating Out Restaurant 58

For the Mommas

DECEMBER 21, 2015

After the holidays are over, they quickly realize just how much overspending they did. Many people get all the bills after the holidays and simply can’t deal with it and decide to put their Christmas debt off for a more convenient time. For some people, this is a time to panic and wonder how they’ll ever recover.

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Debt Christmas Credit Cards Bills 40

Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

Find more Restaurant Deals to help you save when eating out! DEAL ALERT: Get great Holiday gifts from No More Rack and score $10 off a $20 purchase. This offer is only valid today (11/7) and you will need to print this Chili’s coupon and take it with you. Have you "liked" Saving with Shellie on Facebook yet?

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Kids Eating Out Restaurant Meals 49

Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 25, 2012

Everyday until Christmas they offer a new coupon to help you save on eating out. If you like eating at Chili’s be sure you bookmark this page to check on the deals. Find more Restaurant Coupons to help you save when dining out. Need some extra cash for the holidays? Chili’s has a great new promo.

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Eating Out Dining Desserts Restaurant 51

Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

Find more Restaurant Deals to help you save when eating out! DEAL ALERT: Get great Holiday gifts from No More Rack and score $10 off a $20 purchase. This offer is only valid today (11/30) and you will need to print this Chili’s coupon and take it with you. Have you "liked" Saving with Shellie on Facebook yet?

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Kids Eating Out Restaurant Meals 45

Saving With Shellie

DECEMBER 10, 2012

Everyday until Christmas they offer a new coupon to help you save on eating out. Today’s coupon is for Kids Eat Free. If you like eating at Chili’s be sure you bookmark this page to check on the deals. Find more Restaurant Coupons to help you save when dining out. Need some extra cash for the holidays?

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Kids Eating Out Dining Desserts 49

Saving With Shellie

JANUARY 4, 2012

Need a break from your kitchen and all those holiday leftovers? It’s another Kids Eat Free promo at Chili’s tonight (1/4). Find more Restaurant Deals to help you save when eating out! DEAL ALERT: Check out today's freebie from No More Rack !

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Kids Leftovers Eating Out Restaurant 45

Saving With Shellie

JANUARY 3, 2012

Need a break from your kitchen and all those holiday leftovers? It’s another Kids Eat Free promo at Chili’s tonight (1/3). Find more Restaurant Deals to help you save when eating out! DEAL ALERT: Check out today's freebie from No More Rack !

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Kids Leftovers Eating Out Restaurant 45

Saving With Shellie

DECEMBER 4, 2012

Everyday until Christmas they offer a new coupon to help you save on eating out. Today’s coupon is for Kids Eat Free. If you like eating at Chili’s be sure you bookmark this page to check on the deals. Find more Restaurant Coupons to help you save when dining out. Need some extra cash for the holidays?

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Kids Eating Out Dining Desserts 45

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

I enjoy Valentine’s Day, but it is on a Thursday this year and my kids’ activities aren’t canceled due to the holiday. Our active life goes on, so I will be planning a nice eat-at-home dinner with a special sweet treat, rather than eating out. 7 – Look for FREE entertainment. Say that 5 times!).

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February Frugal Financial Goals Budgeting 100

Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Everyday until Christmas they offer a new coupon to help you save on eating out. Today’s coupon is for Kids Eat Free. Find more Restaurant Coupons to help you save when dining out. Need some extra cash for the holidays? Chili’s has a great new promo. Purchase of one or more adult entrées required.

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Kids Eating Out Dinner Monday Deals 45

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

When I don’t plan, I make multiple trips to the store, eat out too often, and most certainly blow our budget. During the holidays a few years ago, Wegman’s offered 5 lb sacks of flour on sale for.99 Find out how I scored 16 lbs of meat and paid just $17.20. There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2013

They drove the 200 mile trip on holidays and birthdays to celebrate with us. I only remember staying with them once without parents around. They rarely gave us toys or money. My parents were somewhat more interactive with their grandchildren (my kids). They provided Christmas and birthday toys and on occasion provided direct financial aid.

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Grandchildren Grandkids Kids and Family Parenting 220

Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 16, 2012

Last week I told you how you could use Bluebird for the holidays to keep you on track with your spending! I decided to use Bluebird to buy this for myself by setting aside some money every week that I would have used to buy coffee or lunch out during the week. This saved me about $20 per week at least!

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Budgeting Budget Bank Banking 59

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

When I don’t plan, I make multiple trips to the store, eat out too often, and most certainly blow our budget. During the holidays a few years ago, Wegman’s offered 5 lb sacks of flour on sale for.99 Find out how I scored 16 lbs of meat and paid just $17.20. There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2014

Over the holidays, I wasn’t as diligent with my meal planning and our grocery bill went over what I budget for food. I’ve been lazy in the past and just planned for the work week and ignored the fact that we do need to eat on the weekends. Plan for All Seven Days.

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Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2016

I use them regularly when we eat out at restaurants, and I will not shop at a department store without one, but grocery coupons are completely different for me. During the holidays a few years ago, Wegman’s offered 5 lb sacks of flour on sale for.99 People either love them or hate them. Yeah, that is not me.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 100

Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2015

If I want to eat out or the kids help me make a fun meal – stockpile stuff. take it out of the freezer , let it thaw overnight in the fridge, and when you want bread, take the pieces you want out and put it in your toaster. any leftovers left and/or stockpile days. Step 3: stock up on the items that goes on sale.

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Budgeting Budget Food Kids and Family 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

And when dining out, at least follow these 15 Smart Tips to Save Money When Eating Out. I have a friend who sells cookies and candy during the Christmas and Easter holidays. When we’re crazy busy and the family is demanding that they be fed, I always have the ingredients for spaghetti on hand. What is your skillset?

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Avoid holidays and peak travel times when prices can be inflated. Eating out at every meal drains your wallet , so choose the most important meals and make those your splurges. If you love going out for breakfast, it’s the cheapest meal of the day to dine out.

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Saving Money Money Travel Hotel 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

Schedules are so full between 2 working parents and the every increasing business of their children that families look for quick and easy ways to get fed – using calorie filled prepared food instead of basic ingredients or just punting and eating out. We didn’t eat out much. Stop Eating Out!

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Food and Drink Parenting Kids and Family Eating Out 167

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

And when dining out, at least follow these 15 Smart Tips to Save Money when Eating Out. I have a friend who sells cookies and candy during the Christmas and Easter holidays. When we’re crazy busy and the family is demanding that they be fed, I always have the ingredients for spaghetti on hand. What is your craft?

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 7, 2015

Plus, if you work toward a goal for a month – for example, sticking to a budget or not eating out – you are likely to create a habit around the goal without getting fatigued with the perceived length of the commitment. Whatever the goal, make sure it’s attainable during that month and realistic.

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Goals Financial Goals New Year's Budgeting 100

Coupons Do Work

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

Hotel: Enjoy free Internet, Hot Breakfast and More PLUS save up to 30% when you book your trip early with Holiday Inn Express! Eating out deals: I also look for places where kids eat free if my kids are with me (even when I am not traveling) : check out list of places where kids eat free.

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Saving Money Travel Money Hotel 100

Coupons Do Work

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

Going out to eat? If planning on eating out this weekend 2/10 – 2/12-17 , then check out at what you can grab for free or cheap at surrounding restaurants in your area. . Zios: Email club- Get a free entree on your birthday and holidays, and BOGO deals throughout the year!

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Baskin Robbins Restaurant Cold Stone Creamery Freebies 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

When we did eat out, we stuck with Subway, Chick-Fil-A, and I got low fat meat and steamed veggies in a chicken broth the one time we had Chinese. I may let loose a little for the holidays just to give you a warning, but I will hit it hard again in January 2012. I have very small portions of desserts at the end of the day.

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September 2011 Points January 182

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

MoneySmartGuides : The Real Cost of Eating Out – I was looking over my budget for the previous month and something stood out. After checking and rechecking and I discover the real cost of eating out! Finance Fox : Reasons to Buy a Car in January – After the Holidays! However, times have changed.

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Credit Cards Credit Finance Personal Finance 220

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

My husband and I discussed some ideas over our holiday break and we decided on 2 solid must-achieve financial goals for the year. We will need to cut back on dining out, but it is unrealistic for me to say we won’t eat at restaurants this year. Did you make 2018 financial goals ?

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Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113

For the Mommas

JANUARY 21, 2013

With four weeks of easy, 20-minute meals plus meal planning tools, printables and more, you’ll have the resource you need to fight the urge to eat out and know you’re serving your family healthy, nutritious meals in the process. Feast in 15 by Tiffany King. The post Easy Meals Bundle: 5 Ebooks $7.40

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Meals Main Dishes Whole Foods Dinner 45

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

Write down any events/holidays/activities that will require funds for the month that you are planning, along with a projection of what you’ll need. If you’re spending too much at restaurants, read: 15 Smart Tips to Save Money When Eating Out . But if you have a membership, but don’t use it, CANCEL.

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Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Goals 133