If you have a microwave available consider bringing some leftovers. You'll find your lunch mates glancing longingly at last night's meatloaf when they get a whiff of your lunch. Limit meals out. Most families enjoy an occasional meal out. But restaurants can be a real budget buster.
Dinner is the most expensive meal to eat out.
If you must go for dinner, be careful about appetizers, alcoholic beverages and desserts. They can bloat a bill in a heartbeat. You'll find thousands of free articles to help you save time and money. You need to be using Netscape Navigator 3.0 or Internet Explorer 3.0 or later to use this functionality.