Shereen Travels Cheap

JANUARY 10, 2024

Choose a meal to eat "at home". A quick trip to the grocery store is not only fun, but can save you money over dining out. At the very least, and most of what we do, is to bring back leftovers and eat those instead of going out for another meal. Then make your reservations for lunch instead of dinner if you can.

Dining 177

Dining Food and Drink Travel Vacation 177

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 13, 2015

these 15 tips to save money when eating out. It was still a pricey meal, but we did come home with leftovers. Sunday: After church we went to lunch with my extended family to celebrate my mom’s birthday. We ordering pizza. This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: We went to a Hibachi restaurant and used a coupon.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Lunch 100

The Coupon Game

MAY 12, 2011

I notice I tend to desire to eat out more when the menu isn't planned, which in turn causes a higher cost in our food budget. That needs to get nipped in the bud! So, here's my Menu Plan for the week: (We start on Thursdays because it's always been my grocery shopping day.)

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Menu Planning Menu Plans A&W Homemade 49

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. Also, I plan for everything–breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and dinners. Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. That is a lot of money, so I plan our meals.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Grocery Groceries Money 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

But there is no way you are going to give up cable, the cell phone, eating out or your gym membership. You have pizza every Friday night. Perhaps a walk with a friend instead of lunch. You spend until the money runs out and then you put your purchases on your credit card. You won’t make any sacrifices.

Money 203

Money Debt Finance Credit Cards 203