Love the "birthday" secret! Frugalinda didn't know Starbucks had that one too! Victoria's Secret and Bob's have similar benefits with their rewards cards too -- would love to learn about more places that offer those as well.
If you're at Starbucks with a friend and you're a non-coffee drinker, the brownies are awesome, and really, not expensive at all.
We generally eat out at least twice a week. We have a Friday night Pizza Date and we usually eat out at least one other time each weekend. We use coupons when we find them and sign up for emails to get notice of local specials.
Pay for your Starbucks with a discounted gift card, bought on the secondary market. Currently they're up to 11% off; go to GiftCardGranny.com and look for the best deals.
Note: At least two secondary market companies, Cardpool and Raise, can be accessed through cash-back shopping sites like Mr. Rebates or Extrabux, for an additional layer of savings.
We go out way too much. It's way expensive, because when we go out, we don't get fast food, we go to a real restaurant. We're trying to make an effort to stay in and cook more... but eating out is really FUN, so it's hard.
My husband and I eat out in a dine-in restaurant once a week with my parents (but my dad won't let us pay for anything). Food is the only area of our budget that we would be able to cut anything more.
I have to admit, I visit Starbucks regularly, especially for business meetings, but I was not aware of many of these tips. With how much I tend to spend there, saving a few bucks from time to time will make me feel better about the habit!
Usually about 2-3 times a week. I try to avoid going out for lunch during the work week but my boyfriend and I usually go out to dinner on Friday or Saturday and once during the week.
Maybe once or twice a month, but it's typically at places like Chipotle. Nothing fancy. My main concern is food that is healthy and affordable, so it's difficult to find a lot of places that fit the bill.
More than I should -- at least twice a week. But I do make a point of splitting entrees and taking home leftovers; I rarely order something I can't get a second meal from.
Once or twice a week.
Love the "birthday" secret! Frugalinda didn't know Starbucks had that one too! Victoria's Secret and Bob's have similar benefits with their rewards cards too -- would love to learn about more places that offer those as well.
If you're at Starbucks with a friend and you're a non-coffee drinker, the brownies are awesome, and really, not expensive at all.
We usually eat out once a week!
about once per week
We generally eat out at least twice a week. We have a Friday night Pizza Date and we usually eat out at least one other time each weekend. We use coupons when we find them and sign up for emails to get notice of local specials.
About five times a month. Would love to do it more with our busy schedules!
Pay for your Starbucks with a discounted gift card, bought on the secondary market. Currently they're up to 11% off; go to GiftCardGranny.com and look for the best deals.
Note: At least two secondary market companies, Cardpool and Raise, can be accessed through cash-back shopping sites like Mr. Rebates or Extrabux, for an additional layer of savings.
we eat out about once or twice every two or three weeks
every other day, i hate cooking.....
We go out way too much. It's way expensive, because when we go out, we don't get fast food, we go to a real restaurant. We're trying to make an effort to stay in and cook more... but eating out is really FUN, so it's hard.
My husband and I eat out in a dine-in restaurant once a week with my parents (but my dad won't let us pay for anything). Food is the only area of our budget that we would be able to cut anything more.
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I have to admit, I visit Starbucks regularly, especially for business meetings, but I was not aware of many of these tips. With how much I tend to spend there, saving a few bucks from time to time will make me feel better about the habit!
We dine out once or twice a week. Usually we use coupons or eat off the value menu.
We usually go out to eat every three to four weeks.
Two or three times a month, depending on where we want to go and how much is left in the budget :)
Once or twice a week depending on how tired we are after work.
Sadly, way way too much. We really enjoy romantic dinners! I do use a rewards card, though, so we do save on gas and get cash back.
we used to go out every weekend but now we're sticking to special occasions and with friends which is a couple times a month now.
Also, if you brew Starbucks at home, your empty bag will get you a free cup of coffee in the store!
We go out 3-4x/week but are trying to cut down to 1x/week. It's difficult...
Stop using stupid Imperial system and switch to Metric System. It's MUCH more easy, logical and productive.
Usually about 2-3 times a week. I try to avoid going out for lunch during the work week but my boyfriend and I usually go out to dinner on Friday or Saturday and once during the week.
Maybe once or twice a month, but it's typically at places like Chipotle. Nothing fancy. My main concern is food that is healthy and affordable, so it's difficult to find a lot of places that fit the bill.
More than I should -- at least twice a week. But I do make a point of splitting entrees and taking home leftovers; I rarely order something I can't get a second meal from.