Dining out is expensive. Children are expensive. But sometimes, you just don't feel like cooking, and you still have to feed your kids. So let's say it's Wednesday and you just can't bring yourself to cook and you don't want to order pizza again. Where can you go that your kids will eat free on Wednesdays? Growing up, there was one night a week that a local restaurant had a "pay by the pound" deal, where kids ate for the cost of their … [Read more...]
Blue Apron Review – A Non-Chef Takes on Meal Prep
I am not a great cook. I freely admit this. But I would love to become a better cook, and so when the opportunity arose to do a Blue Apron review, I jumped at the chance. I've actually been using Blue Apron on and off for a while, but I was excited to learn more while I put together my review. What is Blue Apron? Blue Apron is a service that delivers fresh, high quality ingredients as well as detailed recipes to allow you to put together … [Read more...]
Analyzing My Spending – Food Costs
In trying to clean up my budget, one thing I've really worked to eliminate is eating out. I'm lucky in that my office is in a great neighborhood with tons of great places to eat, but that means it's often very tempting to run out and grab lunch. While I can get something for cheap, I also have been trying to clean up my diet, and of course, the healthier options are also the more expensive ones. It wasn't too bad when I was limiting myself to … [Read more...]
Easy Ways to Save on Groceries Without Coupons
I hate coupons. There. I said it. I. Hate. Coupons. Okay, so that’s not quite right. In general, coupons are a good thing. They’re a way to save money. I love saving money. And if I look through my monthly expenses, one of the biggest and most flexible categories is my grocery bill. House payment, car payment, cell phone bill, these sorts of things stay pretty standard. But food is a category that can make or break my … [Read more...]
Practical Tips for Saving on Groceries
Thanks to the joys of living in one of the more expensive parts of the country, it feels like I spend a lot of money on groceries every month. I read blog posts about how much people spend to feed a family of four and I think about how there's no way I could do that here. Of course, I'm also not an avid couponer. And buying in bulk doesn't always make sense when you live alone. So here's what I've found works for me. Coupons When the … [Read more...]