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Electronic Benefit Transfer, or EBT, is a system that allows recipients of government assistance to pay for goods using SNAP benefits, commonly known as food stamps. While traditionally used at supermarkets and grocery stores, SNAP benefits are also accepted at a range of restaurants across the country as part of the Restaurant Meals Program. This … Read more
While it might surprise you, there are plenty of companies that give away free food. This is a common marketing tactic used to attract more customers. And if you leverage tactics like loyalty programs, birthday freebies, giveaways, and BOGO deals, you can enjoy free food and drinks throughout the year to keep your stomach and … Read more
Meal Prepping Ahead of Time Will Save You Time and Money Introduction: The Real Cost of Eating out Constantly It’s no secret that eating out all the time isn’t great for you. Not only is it bad for your overall health, it’s also bad for your wallet. The price gap between cooking and dining out … Read more
When it comes time to celebrating birthdays, the majority of us would probably rather not cook. However, the cost of eating out for even that special occasion is still hard to justify. It’s fortunate, then, that there are so many restaurants that offer free food to birthday celebrants, or I might never eat out. For your … Read more
According to a recent survey by RetailMeNot.com, 12% of Americans surveyed said they would be turned off if their date used a coupon or deal to pay for dinner. Really? Be savvy, be bold and be not afraid to take advantage of a Valentine’s Restaurant deal. Why don’t you double-down and be a frugal foodie … Read more
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Buca di Beppo®. All opinions are 100% mine. “Fiasco” is the term we affectionately use for our Thanksgiving Dinner Disaster of 2012. Some families have Thanksgiving food disasters like lumpy gravy or the dreaded dry turkey. Our disaster had absolutely nothing to do with … Read more
When our kids were young, the bulk of our vacation budget was the lodging. Somehow, my boys became teenagers without me noticing and they ate. Constantly. Fast food got expensive! Dinners got expensive! Even pancake breakfasts busted the budget. My vacation planning strategy had to change, so we didn’t go broke. As I discovered online … Read more
Try these 8 easy tips to save money at restaurants. It really is possible to never pay full price at restaurants, but you’ll have to make a little effort and plan ahead if you want to eat out cheap! Save Money at Restaurants Discounted Gift Cards – Stock up on discounted gift … Read more
Living frugally is hard. There is always a temptation to buy something you really want, your spouse really wants or the kids want. Then there are all the unexpected expenses that pop up; car maintenance and repair costs, a bigger than usual heating or cooling bill, lawn care or new mower costs, the list goes … Read more
Did you know that many Senior Citizen discounts start as early as age 50? We’re flattered to still get carded in our 40’s, and then suddenly we’re offered senior discounts at age 50! Don’t be ashamed, take the discount and enjoy the savings! At a recent visit to Taco Bell my husband, age 47, was … Read more