Lost time with my family and money from eating out!

My Case:

Last night I came home from job 1 to do an extra shift at my hobby job (library movie night staff). I didn’t have much time so we ordered 5 guys $60). I went to my hobby job and made $56. Lost time with my family and money from eating out! Frugal fail and I already saw the movie.

What did people say?

⇒ Mary: Maybe look at it that because of the second job, you were able to pay for the 5 guys meal with only an additional $4.

⇒ Judi: You paid for a nice dinner and got to watch a free movie for 4 bucks. Change your thinking you will change your life. I call this a win.

⇒ Theresa: It's not a fail if you learned something. And it is clear that you did. Make the lesson complete by making changes.

⇒ Sandy: I’d say your second job is not helping you get ahead. You don’t say how old your kids are. You’ll never get those hours back. Do as much home cooking as you can( from scratch). Cut corners where you can and enjoy time with your family. Next month, next year, things could be different.

⇒ Bianca: Sounds like a good time though! Sucks that you’d already seen the movie but some movies are decent to re watch.

Gotta see it as it balanced out and only really cost $4.

Next time maybe suggest cheaper place to order or maybe you can talk everyone into a potluck, most people love potlucks.

⇒ Lynn: Yeah that’s tough but those are good nights to have a meal simmering in the crock pot. You can assemble them well in advance and freeze, then just add to pot that morning. Or have another family member cook if possible. I’m lucky my 17 year old makes great food. I also keep soup etc in the freezer for busy nights like that. Thaw the night before.

⇒ Rita: Ordering out has gotten so expensive. Even the “cheap” takeout pizza ends up being about $30 for my family.

We try to keep fast and easy things in the freezer. Sometimes it is leftovers like sloppy joes or beef and noodle soup. Other times it is frozen ravioli with a jarred sauce. But everyone gets fed!

⇒ Karen: Fast food is fast money lost. It has gotten ridiculous how much burgers and fries cost. I will go through McDonald's and get a little cheeseburger and unsweetened tea, and that's enough for me. I went to local grocery store deli. A salad was $10.

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