The first problem: We eat out far too often with our bill being far too much. We tend to eat at sit down restaurants multiple times a week with alcohol being a tad....wait wait....a lot too much alcohol. We really need to start taking advantage of happy hour!
The second problem: This is almost as much of a contributing factor as spending money, but our pantry is overflowing with food. I should seriously do some sort of inventory...it's a joke! There is no reason for my over-used quote of "we have nothing to make."
The hopeful solution: So here we begin a new journey. It was my proclamation that we have enough food to last us 8,000 days that my husband proposed not eating out for the next month...yes our own 30 day challenge!!
We started last Thursday and here is what I have to report so far...(keep in mind if anyone wants to treat us to a meal out, we are in no way opposed to that option!)
Day 1
Day 2
Friday: Dinner out...as a birthday present from friends! Jamroc 101 in Encinitas. This place was so awesome and made me seriously try to convince Cody to take me back. I have so much love for jerk chicken!
Day 3
Saturday: June birthday dinner celebration at the parents house...so much fun!
Day 4
Sunday: Steak, mac-n-cheese, veggie dinner at the in-laws house.
Day 5
Monday: More steak, broccoli, and fries
So there we go! 5 days in and I've managed to only cook twice! I think that would be a success if you ask me. Now don't get me wrong, I love to cook, problem is I severely hate doing dishes...it will never get better. We'll just have to wait and see what the next 25 days have in store for us. I really hope that we can save lots of money by doing this so that we can go out and have a really expensive dinner....I just love going out to eat! I'm really hoping that writing about it will help me stay motivated! Easy, yummy, and decently healthy options are more than welcome. I'll soon be trying one if not all of the yummy recipes featured on this other awesome blog!
