Stuff you're cutting back on (due to the economy)

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

It seems to me that one common thing I am reading in most all these posts is the cutting back on eating out- mostly going out to dinner.
I just want to mention again that DH and I figured out years ago that we can both have a wonderful full breakfast for two with cappuchinos and all for about $20 or less, while an equally nice dinner with dessert (and even without any alcoholic drinks) will cost us about $50 for two.
We made it our tradition to go out for a nice breakfast on the weekends- for us, Saturday and Sunday mornings. It's a wonderful way to start the day together. We also find that we are less tired in the morning, so we actually wind up enjoying the meal more.
This morning DH had scrambled eggs with wheat toast, a cranberry muffin, and a double espresso Americano. I had oatmeal with fruit, scrambled eggs, a croissant, and a double latte.
Sometimes I have granola with yogurt topped with fruit, or French Toast with bacon. Sometimes DH has a 'breakfast burrito' or the luxurious lox & bagel platter. It's a real event for us.

Tonight we are having my simple home made vegetable soup for dinner....very cheap and nutritious.

This is something relatively easy to do that does save money. Instead of going out to dinner, try going out for breakfast...it's usually less than half the price.