Giving up eating out is easier than I thought it would be.

**pollypurebred39** · 02-05-2011, 12:03 PM

WTG! Thought maybe you might like some different ideas. Here's a great link I found.

25 Take-Out Foods You Can Make at Home For Cheaper - Planet Green

**HappyMama** · 02-05-2011, 01:26 PM

WTG! Great job. I would make your own pizzas as others have suggested, you are very creative and your family will love so much more then store , or take out.

**Minner77** · 02-05-2011, 06:26 PM

The only time we do much eating out is during the heart of soccer season, especially when we're traveling extensively. I do my best to use the crock pot, serve a little something early to tide everyone over, etc.

In general, I get "fed up" with eating out (pun intended -- sorry!). Can't stand the high price of food, frequently lousy service, and small portions for my big eaters. Too, I dislike fast food (can't handle the fat, don't like the flavors of most), and like to eat more healthfully than restaurant fare generally permits.

DH likes to eat out more than I do -- likes to give me a break from cooking, which I think is funny because I am a SAHM. (A SAHM who is frequently sick, volunteers extensively, is a substitute teacher, and more

.)

When I worked FT out of the home I did a lot of fast and easy dinners; DH cooked, too, when he was in town. When I realized that we'd gone to McDs, BK, and Arby's three times in 5 days is when DH and I had a talk about whether or not I should still be working outside of the home. (Longer story there.... do not mean to digress.)

It's tough, isn't it, when you're exhausted and surrounded by all of these convenient choices?

**Shelli_wnj** · 02-05-2011, 07:35 PM

us, too. we gave up fast food right after Christmas and it was much easier than we thought. I just have to remember to take food with us when we go out! things like crackers and cheese have made it so much easier.