| One way that money slips through our fingers | | | | zipper top bag. |
| without our realizing it is by eating out at lunch | | | | A good way to carry deviled eggs (that lunchbox |
| every day. | | | | staple)-- after filling, put the two halves back |
| Did you know that by taking your lunch 3 days a | | | | together, and wrap in plastic wrap or put in a |
| week instead of eating out, you could save as | | | | small container! |
| much as $800 a year? Think what you could do | | | | Muffins hold up well in a lunch bag or box as do |
| with that much extra money! | | | | slices of banana nut bread, or most any other |
| Your lunch doesn't have to be a sandwich and | | | | quick bread. Great for morning or afternoon |
| chips, either. With just a little bit of creativity and | | | | breaks. |
| planning, brown bag lunches can be pretty | | | | Of course, if your workplace has a microwave |
| delicious! | | | | oven,(lucky you!)you can always bring leftover |
| Try these ideas for starters: | | | | soup, stew or chili. A quick recipe for Chicken |
| Invest in a few of those 1-serving plastic storage | | | | Corn Chowder: |
| containers with lids. These are so handy--when | | | | 1 pouch Chicken Noodle Soup Mix with diced |
| you have just one serving left of any dish at | | | | chicken |
| dinner, put it in one of these dishes. Designate a | | | | 2 1/4 cups milk |
| shelf in the fridge for these leftovers. In the | | | | 1 can cream-style corn |
| mornings, anyone in the family can choose what | | | | Combine all ingredients in saucepan; bring to a boil. |
| to put in their lunch bag! | | | | Reduce heat and simmer until noodles are tender, |
| Those little containers can also be used to hold dip | | | | uncovered, stirring frequently, because it will stick! |
| for carrot or celery sticks; fill with peanut butter | | | | Mix this up in the evening or on the wekend and |
| and pack a zipper bag of pretzels for dipping. | | | | store in serving-size containers. Just grab a |
| Maybe salsa for dipping tortilla chips (not so | | | | container in the morning, along with some |
| healthy, but really good!) | | | | crackers, and you're good to go! |
| Or make your own pudding cups with your | | | | Try some of these ideas for your lunches this |
| homemade pudding! | | | | week and start saving some money! |
| Fill tortillas or pita pockets with egg or tuna salad. | | | | And at the same time, you'll have the satisfaction |
| Spread cream cheese on a tortilla, add a little | | | | of knowing that you and/or your spouse will be |
| salsa, and top with sliced turkey or ham. Place | | | | having a more nutritious meal than you would get |
| another tortilla on top, cut in fourths and put in | | | | at a fast-food restaurant. |