This is the third post in a series of five that will focus on saving money in the areas where you spend the most…
Food
Dining out utilizes nearly half the average family’s food expenditures, so eating in more often is one of the fastest ways to trim your food budget. Other ways to control costs include:
- Bring lunches and snacks to work
- Make at least one or two meatless meals each week
- Buy fruits and vegetables in season
- Check your fridge daily to use items before they go bad
- Give up a vice (smoking, drinking, soda, or a salty snack food)
- Use the weekly grocery store circulars to see what’s on sale and plan meals accordingly
