Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 5, 2016

” Dining out is a fun treat, but when you eat out too often it gets old and my sweet girl wanted a home cooked dinner. I did too and on top of that we officially blew through our restaurant budget. I love watching my girls swim, but last weekend was a marathon and I’m glad life is back to normal.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Home and Garden Daughter 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 29, 2012

We used olives, big, restaurant style chips, fresh salsa, homemade guacamole, jalapenos, tomatoes, and of course a lot of cheese. One of my favorite things to do if we’re staying in is watch comedy shows for my favorite comedians on YouTube and have a (big) glass of wine. We made nachos on our date night. Still, it is.

Frugal 188

Frugal Wine Saving Money Money 188

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

Now we avoid the busy restaurants and lavish gifts and instead we spend the evening in the comforts of our home. 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. Make an Ultra Special Dinner.

Valentines Day 100

Valentines Day Saving Money At Home Money 100

Coupons Do Work

MARCH 4, 2016

That was the first and last time I went to Disney World… the only time I liked Disney World is when I watch Disney movies. Save your receipts : If you read the fine print on your receipts while visiting Disney World, some receipts from park restaurants includes same-day discounts for Downtown Disney retailers. Free Wi-Fi !

Disney World 100

Disney World Saving Money Disney Money 100

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. Unplug from the Outside World.

Menu Planning 113

Menu Planning Menu Plans Recipes Home and Garden 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 9, 2014

We started my son out on smushed vegetables before we started him on mashed fruit. While you do want to be careful (watch out for food allergies), many things can be fed to children if they are properly prepared. We used the food processor to make it easier for our son to eat what we were eating from a young age.

Son 200

Son Kids and Family Food Dinner 200

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2014

It is an eye-opening experience and will allow you to figure out what you can cut back on, as well as what is a necessary expense. What about eating out? And when you are eating out, you can find a restaurant near you that offers FREE kids’ meals by visiting KidsMealDeals.com. How about clothes?

2014 88

2014 Saving Bills Emergency Fund 88

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 16, 2015

Dining Out. We used to spend hundreds of dollars a month going out to eat at restaurants. In fact, there was a time that I rarely cooked over the weekends, because we ate out so often. Restaurants can be a huge drain on any budget, but there are ways to enjoy a meal out without spending a lot of money.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Thrifting Thrift Stores 100

Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Consider attractions, shows, parades, restaurants, and even shops when composing your list. Baby Essentials at Disney Those with little ones know that eating out can be tricky. We first sectioned our list by theme parks/areas, then divided it into attractions, activities, and restaurants.

Disney World 52

Disney World Disney Baby Outdoors 52

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 3, 2017

It is an eye-opening experience and will allow you to figure out what you can cut back on, as well as what is a necessary expense. What about eating out? And when you are eating out, you can find a restaurant near you that offers FREE kids’ meals by visiting KidsMealDeals.com. How about clothes?

New Year's 40

New Year's Saving Bills Emergency Fund 40

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 18, 2013

When you save money and watch your spending, you’re going to feel a lot better about your finances and this can help you relax. Most budgets get depleted because of excess spending at fast food restaurants, entertainment, or other luxuries. The more money you save, the better you will feel and the more relaxed your life will be.

Health 81

Health College Tuition Insurance Saving Money 81

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Originally for groceries, it has expanded to include clothing, entertainment and eating out, pet supplies and other categories. For others, you’ll need to complete an additional task such as watching a video or taking a poll. Offers can be product or retailer-specific. The total points awarded can vary by task.

Money 52

Money Making Bank Banking 52

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

We ate at home a lot and watched our food budget carefully. Daniel cut some of his business expenses by cutting out a monthly fee for a co-working space and cutting out monthly charges for services he didn’t need anymore. It’s feels nice to spend money on a date night out. What are your financial goals now?

Debt 245

Debt Debt Free Finance Friends And Family Sale 245

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2015

It is an eye-opening experience and will allow you to figure out what you can cut back on, as well as what is a necessary expense. What about eating out? And when you are eating out, you can find a restaurant near you that offers FREE kids’ meals by visiting KidsMealDeals.com. How about clothes?

New Year's 40

New Year's Saving Bills Emergency Fund 40

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 13, 2016

So I’m thrilled to bring you today’s story, because I actually watched this couple’s debt free scream when it was live on the show. We aren’t readers, we mainly listen to podcasts, and watch dave’s FPU and Legacy Journey. Watch their Debt Free Scream here! Drinking water when you eat out.

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Finds Home 100

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 4, 2014

We did watch Financial Peace University with a few of our friends and that was encouraging. This meant moving to a less expensive rental, cutting cable and changing our eating-out and entertainment habits. We did cut back on eating out quite a bit and we are people that LOVE to try new foods.

Debt Free 243

Debt Free Debt Goals Student 243

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

While you are eating supper. Talk about costs of cooking vs eating out, see if they can guess how much the meal cost you to make and how much it would cost if you bought it at a restaurant. Point out all of the various people working there and help them figure out what they are doing. Watching TV.

Money 187

Money Parenting Kids and Family Gasoline 187

The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Somehow, I was watching a video of Korean YouTuber Maangchi making something she called a frugal Korean dish, which made me think that I probably should look for more frugal recipes to save money on expensive ingredients. And eating out wasn’t the exception for me then. We don’t eat out often, but I like to cook.

Green And Frugal 208

Green And Frugal Home and Garden Lunch Lunches 208

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

There wasn’t a restaurant on every corner and people didn’t eat out much. Out of season produce, if available at all, was super expensive. People listened to the radio, watched TV, went to the local (one screen) movie house or entertained themselves. Fast food was rare. Most people were thin.

Growing 180

Growing Home and Garden Radios Kids and Family 180

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 11, 2016

If you watch The Biggest Loser or any of those other TV shows, you’ll find that people are working out 8 hours a day and dropping weight like crazy. Ultimately, here are some changes I made to my eating habits: Eat out less or not at all. I know, I know. What are some of your favorite salad toppings?

Food and Drink 40

Food and Drink The Biggest Loser Lunch Lunches 40

Shereen Travels Cheap

DECEMBER 16, 2023

I generally show up at my destination and take a trip to the store on the first day to shop for breakfast foods, because that's the easiest meal to make and the least exciting to me to eat out. If you want to skip the back-up bag above, you can definitely use your grocery bag to bring back items from you trip. I know I do!

Travel 230

Travel Hotel Sunglasses Phones 230

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 22, 2020

Restaurants. We LOVE to go out to dinner! But at one time, we ate out quite a bit. In fact, there would be entire weekends that we ate at a restaurant for every single meal–breakfasts, lunch, and dinner…AND ice cream cones for dessert! Read: How We Watch Great TV without Cable. Who doesn’t?

Debt 130

Debt Health Insurance Insurance Budgeting 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

We wake up, stroll to the kitchen, sit in a chair, hop in the car to drive to work, sit in a chair at the office all day, go to lunch with the gang and sit in a chair, hop in the car to drive home, then sit in a chair to watch TV. We didn’t eat out much. Stop Eating Out! If we had company, Mom made iced tea.

Food and Drink 167

Food and Drink Parenting Kids and Family Eating Out 167

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2023

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. In the weeks leading up to our trip, I watch the weekly sales and stock up on things we’ll need.

Saving Money 52

Saving Money Money Travel Hotel 52

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

These options are usually a LOT less than nearby restaurant food. days I was there – I only needed to eat out for 2 dinners during the whole trip. Watching Kristin’s nursing school journey finally gave me the push I needed to actually get started on pre-requisites. How has reading The Frugal Girl changed you?

Kids and Family 192

Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 192

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

Some items are fixed and are recurring each month, but other things are variable (change month to month) such as groceries, heating/cooling, clothing, restaurants. How to Watch Great TV without Cable – We were able to cut $50/month by giving up cable, yet we still watch great TV. Total your expenses.

Budgeting 133

Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Goals 133