Save Money Eating Out

By Chick187 (Guest Post)

We don't eat out much but when we do we get pizza. I never leave home without a coupon.

Here's a link to some online printable coupons. http://www.frugalliving.tv/free-stu ... online-printable-pizza-coupons.html.

By Mrfroogle (Guest Post)

I agree with most things you said. I have other tips that many people never consider. Check them out here:

http://mrfroogle.wordpress.com/2008/05/18/money-advice-2-eating-out/

By

THE IslandGirl

While I love to cook, I do get tired of doing it!! Once in awhile I like to go out and have someone wait on me. We have started eating breakfast out at one of our local places rather than a chain restaurant as they tend to be much cheaper. We have also been taking advantage of *Happy Hour* when we do want to have dinner out. A chain pizza restaurant offers 1/2 off appetizer and beer for a buck a glass. My hubby and I will have 3 appetizers and 2 beers a piece and usually only spend $20 which includes the tip. Certainly beats spending $60 bucks at that Australian steakhouse chain!

By Colleen (Guest Post)

How can I convince my DH that eating out can still be a fun treat without breaking the bank? His opinion is that if we can afford to eat out, he should get to order whatever he wants, which is usually an expensive dinner (which he refuses to share so that he can keep his left overs for lunch the next day) plus a couple of beers. We don't eat out during the week but I really love to go out on Friday nights. Unfortunately, it exceeds our budget unless we share a large dinner or get two reasonably priced ones and only drink soft drinks. What do I say/do to help him realize that we can go out on a budget and still have a nice time?

By rae (Guest Post)

Just a word of caution, check whether the restaurant allows you to take left overs home. Here in Australia many restaurants and cafe will not let you take left over food home as it is health hazard. The restaurants are worried that if the food spoils and you get sick you can sue them. Many places here in Perth have this written on the menu and many coffee shops also have it written near their tills.

By Mary (Guest Post)

Eating out is a fun activity and a treat. It makes more sense to view it as entertainment vs. a food expense. Everybody deserves a little treat now & then and if you enjoy eating out, don't deny yourself! Save up for a nice evening out now & then but avoid fast food. It's not healthy & a complete waste of money! Another way to save is to never order dessert. The prices for dessert in most restaurants are way over the top, and it's a way for them to make more money on the table. You'll save money & calories if you just skip it!

By Miriam Null (Guest Post)

I see that my trick of ordering hors d'oeuvres for dinner is shared. I do not eat all that much and these are usually more than enough. I also take home half my meal for another day. Never desserts, unless they come with the meal.

By

MartyD

The ziploc bags post reminded me of something that happened to me at least 40 years ago. My DH has this cousin who is more fun than a barrel of monkeys. She and I get together and giggle like teen agers. She and her hubby and his mom came to visit us and she and I were in my kitchen making hamburgers. We just kept making those patties and talking and giggling. We stuck them in the oven to stay warm while we did the other items. Her MIL said "Gladys, you might want to count those hamburgers." We did and there were 47 of of them for 5 adults and 3 small kids! We ate what we wanted and I put the rest in the freezer. I took them out a few at a time and used my box grater to grat them for meat sauces.