Don't Let the Word "Cheap" Determine Whether You Save Money or Not!

Don't let the word "cheap" determine whether you save money or not! Whether you read the word, hear it or say it, "cheap" can be one of your best friends!! I happen to love that word and it garnishes my wallet all the time! A lot of things I have are a result of not ignoring that precious, priceless word! Thank you, "cheap"!

Cheap is just the good stuff rearranged in your life - or in this case, on your plate!

For instance:

Local fast foods, offer Value Meals or $1.00 Menus. This is where they offer you many of the same items as they do in a combo meal, but seperately. For $4.99 you can get a hamburger, fries and a drink. On the value menu, you can get a hamburger, fries and a drink for $3.00. Mix and match and you have a wonderful array of lunches!

For example: A certain fast food place has a $1.00 menu. A side salad w/dressing is $1.00. An order of chicken pieces (4 nice size pieces) is $1.00. Buy these 2 items, Break/cut up the pieces of chicken into small bite sizes pieces and place them in the salad. Bingo! You have a nice chicken salad for $2.00!!! The salad comes with dressing of choice. Add a small drink (with free refills) and you have a fantastic lunch both in price and nutrition!

Plus, if you want to eat a little more, order 2 salads and 2 chicken piece orders! Just get a different dressing on each and you will have more varitey for your meal that day!

Or you can get a hamburger and chicken sandwich and a drink, all for only $3.00!

Check the $1.00/value menu at your favorite fast food. Mix and match and every day you can have a great and nutritional meal for around $3-$4! Drop any change into your purse so at the end of the week, you can collect it and put it in your piggy bank for savings.

Give it a try! See what fun, nutritional and CHEAP meals you can create!

P.S. Ask your fast food place if they offer discounts for "seniors"- some offer seniors a small drink for 49¢ with free refills!! Again, it never hurt to ASK!!!