Guest Alana Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 (edited) In the past we would usually get a pizza on Friday night and go out to lunch at a taqueria or something along those lines on Saturday. This month though, we've been eating out soooo much. How often do you all eat out? Do you keep a food budget? I think we spend about $350 a month on food before eating out (the pizza usually is take and bake) but I'm not sure. Anyone have good idea for tasty work lunches? Doesn't have to be anything fancy, just some new ideas... Hubby usually just takes left overs. Edited March 16, 2009 by Alana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prospectmom Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 We rarely eat out mabey once a month.. ok and a few times at the deli at the store we stop at... homemade tamale's and taquitos..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celica Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 Yea we eat out alot during the week, about 4 times a week. So no we don't have a food budget, i cringe to think how much money we're wasting. If i do make a meal at home, it usually goes to the freezer. Hubby does'nt do leftovers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palerider Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Our food budget for home is 100 dollars a week and we shop at the discount store We eat out about 1-2 times a week....as for lunches at work...we try to take our lunch and if we eat out for lunch we always look for special offers or coupons... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairChild Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 I eat out too much (mostly burgers off the dollar menu). I could use some quick and easy take with me meals that I could eat as I am travelling between clients. Thanks for the input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dravin Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 It is about as unfancy as one can get but a peanut butter sandwich works great, doesn't even require any refrigeration like so many other things would, that's not everyone's cup of tea though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alana Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 I'm all about the peanut butter and jelly sandwhiches. There seems to be a devide in the family. Our son and myself love them, Dad and daughter, not so much. Long live PB&J! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miztrniceguy Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 i love pb&j as long as the pb is crunchy and the j is strawberry jam!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavinMaven Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 I used to eat out quite a bit, but then I noticed that I couldn't fit into my pants anymore without sucking in, and so instead of buying new clothes I quit eating out. Now I go maybe once a month to get some Mexican food but that is it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 i love pb&j as long as the pb is crunchy and the j is strawberry jam!! No way...has to be creamy with plum jam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillowTheWhisp Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 We very rarely eat out. My husband and I will be doing just after Easter as we are going up to Scotland and staying overnight. The reason for the trip is to visit my step daughter's grave. We couldn't afford to go last year so don't want to miss again. I know there will be some of you who say this is an unnecessary extravagance and we should use the money to pay for my daughters to attend EFY but this is important to my non-member husband. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 We very rarely eat out. My husband and I will be doing just after Easter as we are going up to Scotland and staying overnight. The reason for the trip is to visit my step daughter's grave. We couldn't afford to go last year so don't want to miss again. I know there will be some of you who say this is an unnecessary extravagance and we should use the money to pay for my daughters to attend EFY but this is important to my non-member husband. Willow, anyone that says that I will personally go and beat up myself. I think that is something that is extremely important to you and to your husband. It's a personal and private thing. Enjoy your trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillowTheWhisp Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Thanks Pam. It's a bit of a problem though because we were told money wouldn't exclude anyone from EFY at first, then we were told this last week that we are expected to find over £550. This is the first real EFY there has been in our Stake and the last one my 17 year old will be eligible to attend. She really wants to go. My husband and I are going to Scotland without the girls in order to keep the cost down though.This is one of those sort of times when I wish we had enough money to say we would pay for everyone in the Ward/Stake who wanted to go and couldnt afford it. I'm having one of those 'justifying desires for money' moments! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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