When I had 6 kids at home I could make one hole chicken into two meals for 8 people easy. We drank cool aid or water. Breakfast was oatmeal. Kids took a packed lunch to school. I did a lot of shopping from thrift stores. We rarely ate out, but made home made pizza at home that were even better, we did not buy into cable TV and played board games. The family was so much closer in those days and my boys today are trying to do much of the same things with their kids. It isn't difficult to save money. If you don't "need" it, then don't buy it. Those "B" days will end for you if you play your cards correctly.
