I don't, but it really depends. I have small kids and a busy job, so I could chalk up $25 a week as my "entertainment budget". I tend to go once a week as a treat, because most of the things I like are really just desserts anyway.

Right now, I use the office coffee maker and bring in a Trader Joe's salad every day (usually $5 or less). The $25 on premade salads is worth the money for the non-effort I have to put in for that.if money were tight, I'd g back to leftovers or something prepared at home (which isn't actually free - still have to purchase food for that).

Anonymous wrote:You know people do this.

You know there are people who make tons and tons of money.

Your post is pointless.

Thanks for that feedback, friend! Maybe I should also ask then how much PPs make that do this? Do you all have tons and tons of money?

Anonymous wrote:Sadly yes.
about 250 per month

On Starbucks or lunch, just clarifying?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yes they even know my drink.

Mine too?

I meant a happy face..

Anonymous wrote:Yes they even know my drink.

Mine too?

I had a friend who was truly struggling financially, and she stopped at Starbucks at least once every day, sometimes twice. I asked her why she didn't just take coffee from home, and she said she couldn't be bothered. So every day $4, $5, $7 down the drain.

Yes they even know my drink.

I bring my first cup of coffee from home, but for my 2nd cup I get a Tall Pike. So yes, I spend an additional $10/wk on SB Coffee.

My office has a Keurig that has free coffee but I find the taste absolutely horrible.

I used to go to Starbucks every afternoon on my way from work to pick up the kids at the preschool- I was exhausted and needed it to get through the afternoon/evening with toddlers. I didn't care how much it was.... Now that kids are older, I get a Starbucks maybe once a week.

Anonymous wrote:Why can't you expense lunch?

Work policy.

Why can't you expense lunch?

Yes, because I travel for work. I can expense breakfast and dinner but not lunch. Even when I'm not traveling, my travel schedule is unpredictable which makes grocery shopping and meal planning a challenge. I work like 12-14'hrs a day and it's just not worth the effort.

Sadly yes.
about 250 per month

You know people do this.

You know there are people who make tons and tons of money.

Your post is pointless.

Often times budgeting advice here is to skip the extras, like cable, or the Starbucks habit or some other supposed daily expense. Does anyone out there actually do that kind of stuff daily -- get Starbucks or like buy your lunch? Really? If so, how much do you spend?