Take Aways

• Don't be afraid to use discount vouchers / online coupons - you can often get a buy one get one free takeaway or a good discount. This provides a great way to try new establishments. These vouchers can be found on the internet, discount voucher books or shopper dockets. What a great way to try something new.
  
• Ensure any meal deals are good value and that you need all the items you are buying. You won't save money if you didn't need to spend it. Often these meal deals offer drinks and desserts that can be purchased from a supermarket for a much cheaper price.
  
• Always have healthy and interesting foods at home that will tempt you so you won't feel the urge to suddenly go out to eat takeaways. Home cooked meals are much healthier than fast foods.
  
• If you are trimming costs but deserve a treat how about treating yourself to a frozen / prepared meal to save you cooking from scratch. You can quickly cook up this meal as a reward to yourself without having to pay the big dollars for takeaway or dining out.
  
• Resist the temptation to pick up the phone and dial for takeaway. Have some quick and easy to prepare meals at home or otherwise a freezer full of quick to heat and eat meals.

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