Cook at Home:
Dining out is fun and convenient, but it's not always economical.
Most of us don't realize how much we spend on eating out. Did
you know that the average American family today eats out
approximately three times a week. For a family of four, that can
add up to $300 or $400 per month, or even more.
Instead of hitting the restaurant a few times a week, opt for
once or twice instead. On the other nights plan to make a special
at-home family dinner. You can get the whole family evolved by
taking turns cooking, trying new recipes, or having everyone
contribute a dish.
Eating out is fun when you don't have to worry about the expense
or on special occasions. But cooking together and spending time
with your family is much more rewarding and a lot less expensive!
Harvey Akeson
harvey@harveyakeson.com
http://A1MoneySaver.blogspot.com
EXTRA TIP When shopping carry a marking pencil or colored stickers to mark items on sale, in store specials or discounted specials. Sometimes early in a sale or special mark down the store scanners haven't been reprogramed or programed in error. Make sure you get the price you were expecting, not yesterday's price before the sale.
In order to take advantage of bulk or large quantity packaging share purchases at Costco or Sam's Club with family members or neighbors. Plastic bags, such as zip lock, trash or garbage bags, case lots can be divided and often times save you money without purchasing an over supply for one household.
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