I saved almost 15k last year when we decided to stop going out to eat weekly. We go out about once a month. I also dialed in our grocery’s so that wasn’t just going out. And we still live well and do what we want within reason.
2026-06-09 23:34:06
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Just Kim :
I stopped grocery shopping every week, always had to shop new sales. Now I’ll go 2-3 weeks, buy what’s on my list and staples. I’ll look at sales when I go for things I’ll use. Much less waste and savings.
2026-06-10 04:25:44
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Abake :
We never ate out while we were paying off debt. After we paid it all off (inc house) we had so much disposable income, we started eating out a lot. We really put on a bunch of weight- you can literally see the thinnest we ever were was when we never ate out… now (2026) it’s so expensive, we only eat out socially a couple times a month- we usually just share something, and tip well
2026-07-25 19:00:07
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cheristanfield :
if my husband would stop smoking we would save600 a month.
2026-06-10 20:46:23
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Sarah :
I was telling my teenage son the other day that when I was growing up, eating out, fast food or casual dining was a very rare treat. Just a few times a year and he was in absolute shock. Families now are eating out several times a week.
2026-06-10 01:44:28
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FarmTown Mom :
We rarely go out to eat, last month we went out twice only because we had gift cards (deep cleaning my house) this month? No plans. Next month we are taking a trip so i expect lots of out to eat with family (free breakfast at the hotel)
2026-06-10 00:30:12
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Carol 🌺 Pastor’s Wife :
And now over here where we are at a restaraunt they charge 30 dolllars if we sit with a group for tip that was one place and each group payed that amount if we sat separate then it would be less that is insane.
2026-06-10 02:58:58
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Vanessa SAHM Blue collar wife :
We only go out to eat on vacation. We go big on vacation, but we don’t eat out the rest of the year. We are boring frugal people. 😉
2026-06-10 00:36:44
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Courtney :
I cook every night because we live in a very small town. Grocery store is either 30 minutes or more away depending on where I go. We have restaurants around us that’s 5ish minutes away but they are mediocre or too expensive. I would much rather make my own food. We might go out with friends every other month and it’s just too expensive.
2026-06-09 23:36:25
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KEldridge🌹 :
Good advice!. It’s just my husband and I now and dinner with friends is our social life, which is important to us. Economizing for us looks a little different. Sometimes we eat dinner at home and split an appetizer when it’s an outdoor place with a band. We have a couple adult drinks, but then we switch to water. We so enjoy doing this. These are decisions that we all must weigh out and decide if it’s worth it.
2026-06-10 14:22:47
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Breesmom20 :
every time I want to go shopping you pop up on my feed.....I am staying home❤️
2026-06-13 16:36:51
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MammyRho :
It’s called let food be thy medicine and in a country with trillions spent in healthcare costs that savings is huge. Thank you for the encouragement you give to save money wisely. 💕
2026-06-10 13:09:39
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lavender :
cook and meal prep, plus it's healthier
2026-06-10 15:00:26
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ANITA C :
My family enjoys going out to eat at least once as a date night and once as a family. It is pricey but we don’t go to concerts, haven’t had on a vacation in about 10 years- randomly go to movies- I’ve already saved more than enough money and that’s cuz investments haven’t kicked in, social security hasn’t been applied for, and my business rental is providing more than enough monthly income- we’re enjoying ourselves at least twice a week
2026-06-10 20:49:47
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Shari Misner-Ghosh :
In Canadian funds…double that price
2026-06-10 22:08:26
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Lana Guzman :
Omg that's so real 😳
2026-06-11 03:33:32
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Carol 🌺 Pastor’s Wife :
Wow ❤️❤️❤️
2026-06-10 02:55:38
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user9284780097810 :
this is so true! my daughter is about to start Emory in the Fall...she got a huge scholarship but our portion is still $27k. This is so helpful! People just understand it all adds up
2026-07-03 23:03:24
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Budget Nana Crafts :
Those prices are low right now too. It’s really more per person. We try once a month.
2026-07-15 17:21:33
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fox :
yes
2026-06-11 19:52:04
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Gloria :
That's crazy.. my and hubby go about once a couple months other we cook at home.
2026-06-11 02:11:38
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Ms. D aka Dana Drummonds :
we don't have McDonald's at home
2026-06-10 19:43:05
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Kel :
😳😳😳
2026-06-10 00:53:28
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