I want to talk about saving money eating out.
We all love a nice home cooked meal. But some days we need someone else to do that for us and sometimes when you are out or forgot to pack lunch for work, you need a good meal and you need it cheap.
First, sign up to all the restaurants you like. Check the local papers for coupons and check your apps for deals too. Grab a small folder for just your restaurant coupons so you can keep them in your purse or car. Check to see if they have a reward program and ask if they have any specials going on.
When you order a meal at a fast food restaurant, you can order a different sized drink and fry. They ring up the meal with a discounted fry and charge you the full amount for your drink. Drive thru, ask for no or light ice with your drink. If you're dining in, get the small drink and refill, no need to pay extra. And even if you don't see your sandwich as a meal, ask. If you order a sandwich, fry and drink, don't expect the person taking your order to turn it into a meal for a discounted price.
Going out for dinner. I hope you have your coupons and didn't forget to sign up for deals. You may get emails for coupons like a free dessert, free appetizer or even a bogo meal coupon. Either way, you're saving money! Bring yourself a to-go cup. Before you go, ask for a refill and dump it in your cup. Most places will bring you a cup, but hey, who needs the extra trash. If you don't mind sharing a drink, order water and share one tea or soda.
If you keep up on the deals and specials, you can make it a family night to the local ice cream shop for half off sundaes or buy a dinner, get a dinner free with drinks included. Even on a tight budget, you can still treat yourself and family to eating out.
Have saving tips you use for dining out or on the run. Leave a comment below.
We all love a nice home cooked meal. But some days we need someone else to do that for us and sometimes when you are out or forgot to pack lunch for work, you need a good meal and you need it cheap.
First, sign up to all the restaurants you like. Check the local papers for coupons and check your apps for deals too. Grab a small folder for just your restaurant coupons so you can keep them in your purse or car. Check to see if they have a reward program and ask if they have any specials going on.
When you order a meal at a fast food restaurant, you can order a different sized drink and fry. They ring up the meal with a discounted fry and charge you the full amount for your drink. Drive thru, ask for no or light ice with your drink. If you're dining in, get the small drink and refill, no need to pay extra. And even if you don't see your sandwich as a meal, ask. If you order a sandwich, fry and drink, don't expect the person taking your order to turn it into a meal for a discounted price.
Going out for dinner. I hope you have your coupons and didn't forget to sign up for deals. You may get emails for coupons like a free dessert, free appetizer or even a bogo meal coupon. Either way, you're saving money! Bring yourself a to-go cup. Before you go, ask for a refill and dump it in your cup. Most places will bring you a cup, but hey, who needs the extra trash. If you don't mind sharing a drink, order water and share one tea or soda.
If you keep up on the deals and specials, you can make it a family night to the local ice cream shop for half off sundaes or buy a dinner, get a dinner free with drinks included. Even on a tight budget, you can still treat yourself and family to eating out.
Have saving tips you use for dining out or on the run. Leave a comment below.
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