The opinions expressed and material provided are for general information, and should not be considered a solicitation for the purchase or sale of any security. Frugal Foodie Mama: Giovanni Burgers Thursday, OctoGiovanni Burgers Juicy burgers are topped with sauteed peppers in sauce & American cheese in these easy to make Tuscan inspired Giovanni Burgers. Please consult legal or tax professionals for specific information regarding your individual situation. It may not be used for the purpose of avoiding any federal tax penalties. This content is developed from sources believed to be providing accurate information, and provided by Twenty Over Ten. If you make just two of these meals at home instead, you save $936 – almost $1,000 a year! 2 Most Americans eat commercially prepared meals about four times a week. The good news is, you don’t have to give up eating out entirely to save major cash. Proclaiming that you’ll never eat out again to save money is slightly unrealistic.
That gives you the chance to make a financially smart decision and choose to eat at a restaurant where the entrees are more reasonably priced.
Maybe you look at the menu ahead of time and realize that the entree prices are a bit out of your budget. This can also help you decide what restaurants to frequent. If you are someone who has to eat out from time to time but you don’t want to break the bank, make sure to check out the menu ahead of time to make the best choices on what to order once you arrive. This tip is crucial to saving money when eating out. If you stick to one main entree, you can keep your eating out spending more under control and still enjoy the experience of eating out. In other words, you can still eat out but just make some more frugal choices when you order. Just because you go out to dinner doesn’t mean you have to order multiple drinks, a lavish desert, and numerous appetizers. Instead, tell yourself that you will meal prep and cook at home five to six nights a week and treat yourself to a dinner out with friends on the nights that you aren't cooking. Cooking at home will save you money, but this doesn’t mean you can never eat out again. your grocery bill won’t be high as high when you meal prep. Once you have the basic necessities for cooking at home such as olive oil, flour, spices, etc. You’ll be surprised how much this small change can help you save so much. The extra money you save by making your morning cup of joe at home can be put towards other things such as a special meal out on occasion. Every little bit helps, especially if you are getting coffee and breakfast 5x or more per week. This may seem like a small step, but starting somewhere is better than starting nowhere. 1 With a statistic like that, seeking out ways to be cost-effective with your food is critical. The average American household spends $3,000 a year eating out. Luckily, there are still ways to indulge the foodie in you while still saving money. Sure, it may not seem like eating out a couple of times a week isn’t a big deal and won’t do too much damage, but the truth is, it all adds up. With hectic schedules that can be much easier said than done. People often say that if you want to start saving money, stop eating out so much. You can also find me on BlogLovin, Yummly and Networked Blogs and I’d love to see you over on my Facebook page and on Instagram.
I’ve also made a separate list of all the puddings, cakes and desserts that I’ve shared over the years which you can find here:Īnd because saving money on your food shopping isn’t just about the recipes you use, here’s a few posts that you might find helpful….ĭon’t miss out on future posts like this – receive updates directly to your inbox by email by adding your email address to the box on the top right of this page and hitting subscribe. I’ve just been through my entire blog (which turned out to be a bit of a mammoth task) and written an A-Z of all my family meal posts which you can find here: Planning your meals is hands down the easiest way to start saving and once you get in the swing of things, it doesn’t take long at all.Įven if you already plan your weekly meals, there are still plenty of ways to save so there’s hope for us all. One of the main areas that I saved money on when we first realised that we need to live a more frugal lifestyle was our food shopping and whenever anyone asks me what my top money saving tip is, I’ll ALWAYS say to start meal planning if you don’t already.
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