AndreaDM
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- Joined
- Nov 7, 2008
I took my now 14 year old DD on her first cruise right after her 9th birthday and there was no going back to kids meals after that! She was in awe being able to order an app, entree and dessert for every meal off the adult menu, and tried all kinds of new things. Boy does that make the check go up when you're used to going on out on free kids' meal nights! We eat out once or twice a week, a lot of times it's just for drinks and appetizers though, not a full meal. We might go get wings or pick up a pizza or Chinese for convenience if every one is busy or tired. I too feel like I can cook a great meal, eat and clean up all in less time than it takes to drive to a restaurant, wait to be served, wait for the check, etc. We have an open floor plan so we all talk, watch TV or whatever while dinner is being made. Planning and prep work definitely helps, Sunday I made stuffed peppers (enough for lunch on Monday too) and chopped up extra peppers and onions which I used in my jambalaya last night. Tonight will be cleaning out the fridge, fend for yourself night since tomorrow we leave for Savannah through Sunday and I can't wait to eat some amazing southern food! We are staying at an airbnb though so will probably have breakfasts and snacks there. On vacation a late lunch can easily consist of a bottle of wine, some cheese, crackers and fruit on the patio.
Growing up, I had a sahm and we lived in a very rural area, so going out was not an option other than birthdays and boy was that special! Even on road trips we'd have a cooler full of sandwiches and snacks and might have one meal out. Not only did we eat at home, we grew 90% of all our food as well.
Growing up, I had a sahm and we lived in a very rural area, so going out was not an option other than birthdays and boy was that special! Even on road trips we'd have a cooler full of sandwiches and snacks and might have one meal out. Not only did we eat at home, we grew 90% of all our food as well.