Everyone wants to save money, but no one wants to change his or her lifestyle to do so. Many people think that the only way to save is to go without; Give up eating out at restaurants, stop going to the movies, stop shopping, etc. This is not the case! It is very simple to still enjoy going out, as well as save money. You just have to find ways to spend less while going out.

When going to a restaurant:

1. Always use coupons! I can’t stress that enough. There are many ways to find them. The Sunday paper usually has coupons for a few restaurants. Many restaurants send out coupons in the mail hoping to get you to visit them. The Entertainment Book has coupons for many restaurants. The restaurant’s own website might have a coupon that you can print out and bring in. Sometimes you will find coupons in their take-out menu. You will be able to save a few dollars just by taking a few seconds to look for a coupon.

2. Share a meal. If you’re going out to dinner, many times you can get away with ordering one main course and an appetizer or salad and sharing them with your partner since the portions are so large. By splitting them, you will save a lot more than if you had each gotten your own meal, plus you will get more of a selection since you’ll get to taste both an appetizer and an entrée.

 

You don’t have to have to miss out on the fun of dining out in an effort to save money. Try these 2 simple steps and see how much money you can save while enjoying some much-needed time out with your family.