Rec | FOOD AND DRINK REALLY ADD UP

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It depends where you live with how easy this is to implement but: No uber eats or postmates. Bring your lunch to work. Cook all meals at home. Coffee/alcohol at home. I don’t really follow this advice but i have in the past and it definitely adds up. It’s also about balance. Sometimes you need to treat yourself and have a lil fun. When you do start saving a little you can also open a hysa (high yield savings account). It is super easy and you don’t have to go to a physical bank. You can earn around 5% on your savings. Kind of nice to have your savings earn you a little extra money.

@whalebutt

Jun 8, 2024

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If you can make it cheaper at home, make it at home

coffee, cocktails, salads, etc. BUT because treats out are also nice/deserved from time to time, take advantage of fast casual dining apps with free signup rewards

@yungcrackedcoconut

May 12, 2024

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you just gotta push through and be organized

i’m pescatarian (bc tuna is cheap and i don’t want to be an inconvenience when im out with friends or fam) but i eat mostly vegetarian at home. here’s some things that helped me be organized and mostly plant based on a budget: 1. always buy a random protein or two everytime you shop. black beans, tofu, chickpeas (makes a mean imitation tuna salad) etc… same goes for a base such as lentils, rice etc. even if you don’t have a recipe in mind you’ll be thankful for it later. canned tomato is also great to have on hand. 2. invest in some nutritional yeast! 3. i take a week or so to sporadically write a paper list out with at least three or four meals in mind along with a loose budget (that’s what works best for me as i get paid biweekly) 4. if your local grocery has an app, use it! i have very bad anxiety so i love knowing exactly what aisle something is in. sometimes i compare between different store apps to see who will keep me close to my budget. i enter my paper list into the app so i’m sure that i have everything. and read those circulars/check for coupons. 5. get yourself a couple “cheat meals” something boxed, frozen, microwavable etc for your lazy days. also get a fun snack or two <3 groceries are def not easy so i feel your struggle! hope these tips help a bit :)

@deardoveswings

Jun 28, 2024

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Having a job

It’s the difference between complaining about how you waste too much money eating out, and complaining about how it wastes too much money to eat out. My mom was right: there’s food at home