This is such an expensive time for you and your family. One way you can help cut back on costs is to think outside of the menu when it comes to eating. In other words, you don't have to waste precious money on restaurant tabs when you can whip up something to eat in your dorm or apartment for most days. Find the nearest grocery store and pick up the following:
1. Pasta with Sauce, Mac ... Cheese, Ramen Noodles. Everybody love carbs, right? Let's face it, you're walking a lot more than you used to and you can probably use the energy anyway. These handy meals are easy to microwave and will warm you up on a cold day. With plenty of options in packaged ramen noodles, you could probably choose a different flavor every day and not get bored. Add some fruit and a little salad and you've got your nutritional bases covered.
2. Breakfast foods. Who said you can't have cereal for dinner? Or waffles for lunch? Did you know you can scramble eggs in the microwave? The point is, most breakfast foods are easy on the wallet but go a long way in satisfaction. Forget popcorn at the movies too and put some dry cereal in a baggie to munch on instead.
3. Sandwiches mean you don't have to wash silverware. That's right, finger foods are the way to go for the non-dishwasher crowd. There's peanut butter, deli meat and even fried eggs to fill the gap between slices of bread. And, when you're bored with that, crack open a can of tuna and make tuna salad. If you incorporate lettuce and tomato you'll get your daily dose of vegetables too.
4. Frozen pizza. Don't pick up that phone! Delivery pizza can be a budget buster for sure. There are plenty of options in your grocer's freezer and almost all of them are under five dollars. Just sprinkle on some canned parmesan cheese and settle in for the night.
The money you save on eating on the cheap can be better spent on other things. You can get your fill of good food on school breaks when your mother is cooking for you. Meanwhile, hang onto your money and pat yourself on the back for being so smart. Enjoy. - 30289
1. Pasta with Sauce, Mac ... Cheese, Ramen Noodles. Everybody love carbs, right? Let's face it, you're walking a lot more than you used to and you can probably use the energy anyway. These handy meals are easy to microwave and will warm you up on a cold day. With plenty of options in packaged ramen noodles, you could probably choose a different flavor every day and not get bored. Add some fruit and a little salad and you've got your nutritional bases covered.
2. Breakfast foods. Who said you can't have cereal for dinner? Or waffles for lunch? Did you know you can scramble eggs in the microwave? The point is, most breakfast foods are easy on the wallet but go a long way in satisfaction. Forget popcorn at the movies too and put some dry cereal in a baggie to munch on instead.
3. Sandwiches mean you don't have to wash silverware. That's right, finger foods are the way to go for the non-dishwasher crowd. There's peanut butter, deli meat and even fried eggs to fill the gap between slices of bread. And, when you're bored with that, crack open a can of tuna and make tuna salad. If you incorporate lettuce and tomato you'll get your daily dose of vegetables too.
4. Frozen pizza. Don't pick up that phone! Delivery pizza can be a budget buster for sure. There are plenty of options in your grocer's freezer and almost all of them are under five dollars. Just sprinkle on some canned parmesan cheese and settle in for the night.
The money you save on eating on the cheap can be better spent on other things. You can get your fill of good food on school breaks when your mother is cooking for you. Meanwhile, hang onto your money and pat yourself on the back for being so smart. Enjoy. - 30289
About the Author:
Ryan Sullivan is an instuctor at a leading online colleges. He holds two online degrees and a degree from a traditional university program.
