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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I had a similar revelation, OP. My new routine: every Saturday morning, I plan meals for the following Sunday-Friday, including breakfast, snacks and lunch (I always make double portions and save the leftovers for lunch the next day). I make a grocery list from my meal plan and we go to the store and buy exactly what is on my list. I always make something "fun" on Friday nights to curb the urge for takeout (mini pizzas made on naan, fajitas, enchiladas, grill burgers, etc).

Generally we'll do one night a month or so at a fun restaurant with friends, and it's more special because it's not every other night, you know? I've always enjoyed cooking, so I'm loving trying out new recipes.[/quote]
This is what I do - meal planning and the list; double portions for leftover lunch.  We eat out every Saturday (my day off from cooking), and maybe get a prepared chicken from the store another day of the week.  But, even when we go out to eat, it's not a super nice place.  Entrees for an adult are about $15 and under and kids mostly eat from a kid's menu, except when we go out for sushi. Then the bill is more like closer to $70+.  Family of 4, ES aged kids.  So, we spend maybe $300-350/mo on dining out and/or ready-meals.[/quote]

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