Comments on: Cut Costs On Your Restaurant Bill – Eat At Home

By: Carla

Carla — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 23:50:02 +0000

Living in one of the culinary capitals of the world, eating out less is one of the hardest things to do. We limit it to once a week which is pretty good (for us). Japanese or any other type of cuisine that’s impossible for me to duplicate at home is what we usually go for out. Other than that, I havent had fast food in almost 10 years and he probably havent had it in 20. We may grab a quick bite at the farmers market (organic, healthy, sometimes raw vegan food) but only if we're desprate. Carla´s last blog post..Green + Chic Product Review: Golden Earth

By: Deeda in Seattle

Deeda in Seattle — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 22:10:17 +0000

I wish my dining room looked like that!

I’ll admit that we love to eat out, especially ethnic foods I’m not very good at cooking, like Thai or Indian or Japanese food. This is our frugal downfall. I do have a goal to try and learn how to make delicious foods like these, and I have, but it’s so much work!

I do love to cook, however. There is something about learning how to really make something from scratch that is terribly great! The first time I made yogurt in the crockpot, or canned my own (u-pick) fruit into jam, or made granola…I felt freedom from buying those overpriced, over-high fructosed syrupy things, and free from the little plastic tubs that probably don’t get recycled. I live in the city, but daydream of chickens and eggs, and growing staples beyond the tomatoes and lettuce that is possible now.

Is that crazy thinking, or what?? (my husband thinks so!)

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Emergency Fund: Start It NOW | — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 08:01:36 +0000

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By: Bella Casa

Bella Casa — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:09:58 +0000

LOL, I am the same way....I never have any cash on me and once could not order at McDonald's because they were having the same issue with the "Cash Only" thing. We really don't eat out alot, but my ds1 does get a hot lunch everyday at school and it does add up! Something to think about...thanks! Bella Casa´s last blog post..My Favorite DIY Project from 2008

By: Rachel

Rachel — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:03:09 +0000

We eat out WAY too much around here. Over Christmas we had quite a few house guests and I spent so much more at the grocery store. I couldn’t believe it when we actually SAVED because of all the meals I had been cooking for everyone. We’re going to try and eat out much less now.

By: Sara(MamaGoesGreen)

Sara(MamaGoesGreen) — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:21:57 +0000

Great post! Don’t forget the environmental implications of eating out vs. eating at home as well! So much water and energy usage is wasted at restaurants, not to mention all the packaging, straws etc. that we send to the landfill after 1 use. We’re eating at home to save our budget, our health and our planet.

By: Frugal Trenches

Frugal Trenches — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:43:50 +0000

I was lost as soon as I saw the photo…

sigh

By: Liz@VioletPosy

Liz@VioletPosy — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:04:04 +0000

Love the new look btw! Yes we've decided that eating out is now a luxury and only for special occasions. So we're trying to get out of our cooking rut. Apparently most people only have 5 dishes they can cook without really trying, so we're experimenting more which is cheaper and healthier. Liz@VioletPosy´s last blog post..Vegetable Gardening the Easy Way

By: Susy

Susy — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:09:22 +0000

So true. We rarely eat out because like to eat local healthy foods, and it's expensive. When we do eat out (maybe once a month) we make sure to only eat at places we love. Mr Chiots and I also split a meal making it half the price to eat out (although we still tip the waitress as if we bought 2 meals). Susy´s last blog post..Rain in the Garden

By: Writer Dad

Writer Dad — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:49:44 +0000

Trisha, We made it through the entire two weeks of vacation without eating out. It's true - it's more expensive and not as healthy. 95% of our meals come from out kitchen. Emily, I'm off to another computer to subscribe again. One more and your in four digits! Writer Dad´s last blog post..Writing Without a Niche