Quick Bite to eat on the run ...

**ironmaiden** · 04-14-2006, 03:11 PM

When I'm out and about and don't want to spend much on a quick bite to eat ...

I keep a box of crunchy granola bars in my trunk.
I drop by a place that has bagel and get a bagel (under a $1)
Today I dropped by Bertuccis (italian restaurant) and asked if I could buy 6 rolls (me and the kids) $1.50.

**Kimberlina** · 04-14-2006, 05:30 PM

I always keep a bottle of water and a couple little snacks in the car for DD. You can save so much and eat much healthier food.

guest7 · 04-14-2006, 06:29 PM

I'm always worried about getting hungry while out on errands... and then end up spending. I never thought about keeping granola in the trunk! If I kept a snack in the car- it would be eaten.. just b/c it's there.

The trunk needs a serious hunger pang to stop and get out of the car. I like that idea.

**Mojjo** · 04-14-2006, 08:49 PM

i keep granola bars and fruit snacks for the kids and i

**jettsmom** · 04-14-2006, 10:20 PM

I try to keep water in the car. I always get thirsty. When I know we are traveling longer distances, I usually pack some snacks and drinks. I don't have young children, but us grown ups get hungry and thirsty too.

**Libby** · 04-17-2006, 02:55 AM

Aw heck, I have been getting mocked for past 10 yrs of always having a box/cooler bag - med sized - in my trunk with water, juice boxes and granola bars/crackers, sometimes nuts too. Yet the people who mock(ed) are the most glad to see me, cuz I have the snacks!

Now I just carry a few granola bars in console to nibble on should I feel lightheaded and I always have my plastic refillable 1L bottle filled with water each time I jump into car. It stays till its about 3/4 empty then I bring it in for a wash and refill....so basically each night I do this (PLUS no one wants to share my bottle) LOL

**frugalnana** · 04-17-2006, 04:09 AM

Shorty I used to do that with the cooler with the kids when they were small, just stopped it since I'm out by myself now. Think I might do it again just for me. Because I get thirsty alot when yard saling with my mom. I keep snacks in my purse, just a tad on the low blood sugar side.