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Drinks, especially sodas and alcoholic beverages, are huge money-makers for restaurants. If you want to stretch your dining out budget, just order water to drink (be sure to ask for tap water so you don't have to pay a premium for bottled water). Water is almost always free, and … [Read more...] about Stick with water at every meal

Leftovers don't have to be gross or boring, and it doesn't have to mean just reheating the same old stuff. When cooking, make extra white or brown rice, then turn the leftovers into a rice salad the next day with some added fresh ingredients. Turn leftover chicken into chicken … [Read more...] about Leftovers = free meals

Most restaurant desserts are generally overpriced. Make it a habit for yourself, and for all of your family meals, that you can celebrate with dessert at home after the meal. Pick up some ice cream at the grocery store, or cook up some baked goods before you leave so you can … [Read more...] about Eat dessert at home

If you can't be bothered to cook or just want to enjoy some prepared food, you have a lot of options. Dining out will cost you the most. Take out from the same restaurant will save you the cost of a tip, plus the restaurant might offer the same food for less. Pick up the food … [Read more...] about Pick up <$ Take out <$ Dining Out

You paid for your food, so you should get to eat all of it. Take leftovers home and heat them up for lunch or dinner the next day. If soup or salad bar comes with your entrée, fill up on that, then take the majority of your entrée home for the next day. You'll get two meals for … [Read more...] about Always take home a doggie bag