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Children have to eat. Parents have to feed children, and for the most part, they enjoy doing it. That being said, it costs money to fulfill that obligation. Actually, feeding your children could be one of the costliest ventures of your life. Spending a lot on snacks can quickly amass to small fortune if parents aren't penny wise with their buying.
It is only natural for parents to want their children to have the best and be happy. Here are a few ways to give them what they want without breaking the bank:
1. Take advantage of the "season"! Whether or not you celebrate the year end holidays, you can still take full advantage of all of the great money saving opportunities. In late September or early October, many restaurant chains such as McDonalds and Wendy's offer discount coupons for Halloween. They usually offer the coupons for free items such as an apple pie or Frosty shake in books, or sheets, of 8-12 coupons. The cost of these coupon packets is $1. So, you could potentially get 12 snack items for your children at a cost of only $1. This is a huge deal because if you bought each item without using the coupon, it would cost you about $15!! The other wonderful thing about these coupons is that, although they are offered around Halloween, most of them do not expire until December 31st of the offer year.
2. Surveys pay! Every time you splurge and get something to eat at many restaurants such as Burger King, or regionally local eateries such as Sonics, you may find a request, on your receipt, for you to complete a survey regarding your visit. These surveys pay out in a big way. Many of them offer a "buy one, get one free" offer or money off of future purchases. While, yes, they do keep you coming back, they also keep you saving. Look at it this way; you may want to spend an afternoon out with your child. Instead of paying for two hamburgers, you pay for one but get two!
3. Always use coupons. You can find coupons for eateries in the Sunday newspaper, at your favorite restaurants, in local circulars, online, and even in the supermarket. Coupons are everywhere and the chance to buy for cheap those ingredients that you need to make those "frugal recipes" are invaluable during an economy crisis such as we are experiencing now. For those that enjoy saving, cost cutting, or bargain shopping, you probably can appreciate finding good coupons. Those who don't know, during these tight times, it's worth looking into. It's a simple process of deciding on what "frugal recipe" you need items for, organizing your coupons, shopping and saving. Cost comparing is key and can make or break your family's snack bank!
It doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg to feed your kids, with a little effort, research, and planning, all of you could be enjoying a great lifestyle for less!
It is only natural for parents to want their children to have the best and be happy. Here are a few ways to give them what they want without breaking the bank:
1. Take advantage of the "season"! Whether or not you celebrate the year end holidays, you can still take full advantage of all of the great money saving opportunities. In late September or early October, many restaurant chains such as McDonalds and Wendy's offer discount coupons for Halloween. They usually offer the coupons for free items such as an apple pie or Frosty shake in books, or sheets, of 8-12 coupons. The cost of these coupon packets is $1. So, you could potentially get 12 snack items for your children at a cost of only $1. This is a huge deal because if you bought each item without using the coupon, it would cost you about $15!! The other wonderful thing about these coupons is that, although they are offered around Halloween, most of them do not expire until December 31st of the offer year.
2. Surveys pay! Every time you splurge and get something to eat at many restaurants such as Burger King, or regionally local eateries such as Sonics, you may find a request, on your receipt, for you to complete a survey regarding your visit. These surveys pay out in a big way. Many of them offer a "buy one, get one free" offer or money off of future purchases. While, yes, they do keep you coming back, they also keep you saving. Look at it this way; you may want to spend an afternoon out with your child. Instead of paying for two hamburgers, you pay for one but get two!
3. Always use coupons. You can find coupons for eateries in the Sunday newspaper, at your favorite restaurants, in local circulars, online, and even in the supermarket. Coupons are everywhere and the chance to buy for cheap those ingredients that you need to make those "frugal recipes" are invaluable during an economy crisis such as we are experiencing now. For those that enjoy saving, cost cutting, or bargain shopping, you probably can appreciate finding good coupons. Those who don't know, during these tight times, it's worth looking into. It's a simple process of deciding on what "frugal recipe" you need items for, organizing your coupons, shopping and saving. Cost comparing is key and can make or break your family's snack bank!
It doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg to feed your kids, with a little effort, research, and planning, all of you could be enjoying a great lifestyle for less!
About the Author:
As a recognized expert on saving money in all aspects of daily life, Alexandra Vrugt has written many articleson how to get by on less during the credit crunch you can get a free copy of her Ebook on getting organized - the beginning of saving money - by visiting her Make Ends Meet website.
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