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Make room in the freezer so you can buy in bulk or freeze meals to have again later. Make a big pot of stew or soup and freeze it for a time you know you'll feel too lazy to cook. Cook an entire roast instead of paying a premium for select pieces. Then, instead of stopping for … [Read more...] about Buy food in bulk and freeze for later

Vegetarian food is often cheaper than meat, so expand your palate to save on dining out. Also, some great bargains can be found in cities with Chinatowns or other large ethnic areas. If unsure where to go, a restaurant with a big crowd is always a good sign.A LOZO expert posted … [Read more...] about Skip the meat or go for ethnic food for a cheaper meal

Have a birthday, Christmas or other holiday coming up, but don't usually have the money to go out to dinner? Ask for restaurant gift cards for your favorite restaurant. Then you can treat yourself without feeling guilty.A LOZO expert posted this tip. … [Read more...] about Ask for restaurant gift cards for your birthday

The up-front cost of an espresso machine and grinder can be significant - that is undeniable. You might find an inexpensive machine for under $100, if you can't really taste the difference. However, even good quality espresso machines that cost upwards of $500 can pay for … [Read more...] about Invest in an espresso machine to save the daily $4 latte cost

If you're part of a group who dines together frequently, see about switching to pot luck dinners and backyard barbecues. They can be more interesting, more fun, and certainly cheaper than always going out.A LOZO expert posted this tip. … [Read more...] about Switch your dinner group to potluck dinners