Comments on: Just Say No to Restaurants

By: Shauna Russ

Shauna Russ — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 20:26:28 +0000

This is an excellent reminder/motivator to people especially in these economic times and when we’re being told that Americans are not healthy folks. For families who have forgotten the fun that you can have preparing and eating your meals together, this article provides many rock solid reasons for them to try it again. And, don’t be wasteful with any leftovers folks. Look around your neighborhood – is there a senior citizen who would be grateful for a nice home cooked meal to enjoy tomorrow (next time consider inviting them to the family dinner because the socializing is what they crave as much as the food), or do you have a disabled neighbor who might struggle with both the cost of food and the preparation? Or, just store the left overs properly and who ever is home for the next couple of lunches can enjoy the fruits of tonight’s labor. This article sold me on bookmarking this site – Thank you!

By: Anahk

Anahk — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:19:18 +0000

Long hours, kids’ sports, and lack of routine made restaurant spending seem like the only option in recent years. I decided that instead of trying to tackle the issue on my own, I enlisted the best army I know – my family. This last December, I presented them with the fact that we spend $7,500 per year in restaurant expense, and asked them if they would rather do something else with that money. We decided to set the restaurant money aside each week, saving whatever we did not spend for a vacation in a year. Now, everyone has their eye on the budget, and will help get meals on the table if needed to ensure we do not dip into the “restaurant vacation” fund. So far this year we have saved $2,500, and we are eating healthier!

By: Teia Baker

Teia Baker — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 14:25:46 +0000

You mentioned cooking baked potatoes in a crock pot, I would love to know how to do that. Can you send instructions or are they somewhere on your site?