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7 Simple Rules For Cutting Food Costs

March 30, 2009

Only Eat Out When You Can't Make It Yourself

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Total deprivation of the things you enjoy in life is no way to live, and eating out is one of my favorite luxuries that I've learned to adjust as the recession has made things a bit tighter. Saying no to yourself isn't an easy thing to do, but creating little rules can help you save more money while going out for a fun meal on occasion.

My recession rule: don't eat out unless it's something you couldn't make yourself. It's a hard one, but you'll find you enjoy eating out more and spend much less.

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My recession rule: don't eat out unless it's something you couldn't make yourself. It's a hard one, but you'll find you enjoy eating out more and spend much less.

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4 Comments

Alithyra 4 years 7 weeks

I hardly ever bother with coupons -- I agree TidalWave, I don't eat enough prepackaged foods to make a difference. Kroger is really good about spitting out coupons with your receipt, which are sometimes useful. I've found store brands are just as good as brand names, and much cheaper.

hithatsmybike 4 years 8 weeks

I get grocery store coupons from their flyers or from airmiles =)

amloveaffair 4 years 8 weeks

Grocery stores don't put out coupons.

TidalWave 4 years 8 weeks

I still don't use coupons. I don't eat enough pre-packaged, processed foods for it to matter. I've never seen a coupon for a can of diced tomatoes or a bag of carrots. I also don't get a sunday paper so I don't really have access to coupons and I'm definitely not spending extra money to get them.