by Melissa Batai | Ways to Save
When I was in college, I went with a few of my friends to a local restaurant. One of my friends ordered a chicken sandwich; after she had eaten a few bites, she discovered it was raw in the middle. I am not talking pink, but absolutely raw in the middle. Although she...
by Libby Balke | Ways to Save
Unless you live under a rock (apologies to all the earthworms reading this blog), you’re probably familiar with Restaurants.com. I’ve used them in the past, and I know we’ve discussed how they work several times here on Financial Highway. Now, a...
by Libby Balke | Ways to Save
For years, I looked forward to seeing the monthly Valpak packet arrive in my mailbox. Sure, it was predictable; it almost always arrived on a Wednesday, and it almost always contained coupons and discounts to the same handful of local restaurants. But if you need to...
by Libby Balke | Budgeting, Ways to Save
My family and I just got back from eating out at a restaurant that used to be out of our price range. We’d go in, sit down, take one look at the menu, and realize that we were going to blow our dining out budget big time. Nevertheless, we’d remain in our...
by Libby Balke | Ways to Save
Every year since I became a bonafied adult, I’ve purchased a local Entertainment Book; you know, the glossy, thick publication packed with restaurant coupons, discount admission passes to local museums, and freebies to area businesses. The motivation behind my...
by Libby Balke | Dining out with Kids, Ways to Save
Before my husband and I had kids, dining out on a budget was a breeze. Granted, it was in many ways unnecessary – these were the days before we were paying for a family health insurance plan, dance classes, preschool, or food and clothing for a family of four...