Eating at home is (almost) always cheaper than restaurants Consider food costs + drinks, tip, travel...

Eating at home is (almost) always cheaper than restaurants

• Consider food costs + drinks, tip, travel cost

• Time-travel, order, waiting for food, waiting for ticket

• Nutrition

Quick meals for busy families

Plan Menus• What’s your schedule for the week?• What’s on hand?• What’s on sale?

Plan for good nutritionPlan for:3 milk2 fruit3 vegetables

Spend less time at the store

• Shop when not crowded• Shop the same store• Arrange list according to store layout• Stay focused

Test your shopping skills

Money for FoodHow much do you spend?

Tips for Tracking

How much could you spend?

How much do you need to spend for good nutrition for your family?

Consider Your Store• Store prices• Sales• Convenient location• Cleanliness• Specialty items• Other services/departments: drycleaner,

prescriptions, gas, gifts

Unit Price• Know your costs• Do the math• Decide on the

best buy