8 Ways To Stop Eating Out And Save Money

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I cook to feed these people in my house who want a minimum of three meals a day – many times more – and that is it.

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There are some days (ok even some weeks especially when the boys are on school vacations) that I really don’t want to get up so he will buy. it’s not cheap!!!

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Food Cost Statistics and Percentages

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Decide. That is the bottom line. Decide that you will not step foot into a restaurant for 30 days. Or make a choice to have a date night twice a month. Decide food delivery happens only on the third Friday of each month that ends in a Y but only if there is a full moon!

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Creating a meal plan can be as simple or as complex as you want it to. I am at the point right now where every day of the week is assigned a main ingredient and I choose the sides when I am cooking. I have a fully stocked pantry at all times to make that easier.

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8 Ways To Stop Eating Out And Save Money

I cook to feed these people in my house who want a minimum of three meals a day – many times more – and that is it.

There are some days (ok even some weeks especially when the boys are on school vacations) that I really don’t want to get up so he will buy. it’s not cheap!!!

The Real Cost Of Eating Out

Food Cost Statistics and Percentages

Decide. That is the bottom line. Decide that you will not step foot into a restaurant for 30 days. Or make a choice to have a date night twice a month. Decide food delivery happens only on the third Friday of each month that ends in a Y but only if there is a full moon!

How To Stop Going Out To Eat

Creating a meal plan can be as simple or as complex as you want it to. I am at the point right now where every day of the week is assigned a main ingredient and I choose the sides when I am cooking. I have a fully stocked pantry at all times to make that easier.

Create A Meal Plan

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