It is hard these days to go out and save money when it comes to food. At restaurants you get a drink, go for appetizers, the big meal comes, then of course the tip at the end. Although it is a very social thing to go out to eat...it is expensive. A great idea is to save some nights at home.
If you planted a box garden, you can have some of your own food...in your own home! Box gardening is easy, simple and cheap. The box garden is built for apartments so you save room. Once you have the garden, invite people over, pick some veggies and herbs from your garden and have a cheap BBQ right there. You are still having fun, but keeping some cash in your pocket. The other great thing to think of is you are being earth friendly by building a garden and having some local food right at your finger tips. Go green thumbs!
For more information go to: http://frugaldad.com/2008/03/03/how-to-build-a-square-foot-garden/
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I'm the sort that drowns my salad or food with sauce or dressing, but can eat something completely dry if there are fresh herbs on it. I've had them straight from a back yard garden and it's insane how much flavor they can bring.
Great tip!
In my neighborhood many of us have backyard gardens - and we all grow different things. We do a bit of friendly bartering and so have access to a bounty of options depending on what the recipe calls for. Of course we do all kinds of other sharing and splitting of expenses. I just started a blog about it. splitting-expenses.blogspot.com
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