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Save Money When Eating Out!

Last week we discussed how to save money on groceries and home-cooked meals. Now take into consideration these tips and save when dining out as well! Learn to share – Did you realize that if you share a meal you actually cut your bill in half? Just ask your server if it is alright to […]

Save on Food and Groceries!

Food is a major budget category for most. Try these tips to cut back on your food expenses: Cook whenever you can. The money spent on one meal out can generally fund several days of home-cooked meals. (there are some great cookbooks for quick, easy meals, like The 5:30 Challenge – which claims each recipe […]

Thanksgiving Dinner on a Dime

Thanksgiving dinner can get expensive, so try these tips to save money on preparing your feast this year! Plan ahead and make only one trip to the grocery. Make a list of all ingredients you will need and make one trip to your local grocery store. Many stores offer discounts for spending a certain amount […]

Savings in the Kitchen

Raising a family is expensive. Take these easy steps and realize how simple and convenient saving money in the kitchen can be! •Throw away the paper towels. Paper towels are expensive and continuously have to be replaced. Instead of buying a new roll of paper napkins every week, use a washable dish cloth instead. Make […]