How to save money

February 8th, 2007 at 10:21 am

I've run into a bit of a snag in the "save money department".

Since moving in with a friend, I don't feel "proper" cooking meals in her home. I don't know how to explain it, I just feel rude to start cooking for myself in her house. So, I've been eating out for breakfast and lunch, which is bad on two fronts ... loosing weight and saving money. I need to find a way to balance. I should just ask her if she minds if I cook, I'm sure she wouldn't. I think I am just going to buy some frozen lean cuisines or something, at least it's a start.

I've put the new job hunt on hold, since I', not sure if I want to leave at this time. I hate feeling like that.

My mom is in the hospital right now with chest pains, so it's driving me crazy that I can't be there with her. So far, the test have come back fine ... but they might keep her again tonight.

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9 Responses to “How to save money”

LuxLiving Says:
February 8th, 2007 at 10:27 am

Sure, start w/the frozen items, but do tell her your concerns and ask how she'd like you to handle cooking.
creditcardfree Says:
February 8th, 2007 at 11:12 am

Try simple foods...soups, sandwich fixings. I would guess that if she invited you to stay there she expected you would need to eat! Just communicate with her. Maybe she'll give you some specific shelf and fridge space so things stay separate. And remember to leave the kitchen better than you found it.
JanH Says:
February 8th, 2007 at 11:14 am

Maybe she'll like having trade off nights for cooking where you can eat together. Maybe a couple of days a week. You can cook one and she can cook one. Then the rest of the time use your frozen items. This way maybe she'll get used to you in the kitchen? Good luck! Hope your mom is okay! Keep us posted.
nance Says:
February 8th, 2007 at 01:24 pm

Purchasing food at loss-leader prices, and offering to cook for both of you would be cheaper than eating out wouldn't it? Maybe just cooking dinner for both of you?
living_in_oz Says:
February 8th, 2007 at 04:13 pm

Yeah, I think your doing exactly the right thing. Start with frozen foods and then start adding things like sandwiches etc. You'll be working yourself in to "regular" foods and it won't make you feel so weird
scfr Says:
February 8th, 2007 at 06:31 pm

It's understandable how that could be uncomforable, using someone else's kitchen. Maybe someday when she's going to be gone for several hours, you could ask if it's okay and then cook up a bunch of food at once to put in the freezer?
As long as you clean up after you're done and perhaps give her some of the food, I'm sure she'll be fine with it.
jersey jen Says:
February 8th, 2007 at 10:07 pm

i know exactly how you feel. i was in similar situation before. i think initially, don't feel afraid to offer cooking for your friend. most of time, your friend would kindly decline. after a month of so, you (or your friend) wouldn't expect to cook for two people. no kidding, eating out is expensive and getting fat.
reginaastralis Says:
February 9th, 2007 at 09:57 am

It's a good situation, and I know she wouldn't mind if I cooked for her and her husband a couple of nights a week. We all work together, I have Julie and she has an almost seven year old. By the time we get out of work, we're all exicited.

They're just picky. But I bet if I offered to cook of their menu they'd be cool with it.
baselle Says:
February 9th, 2007 at 08:36 pm

I know that feeling - it came when I used the stove. Frozen foods and salads would at least help.

Is this really going to work?

A single mom's attempt to get out of debt.

How to save money

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