One sure fire way to spend a lot of money is to eat out and not make your own lunch for work. It certainly eats into the funds as I?ve been spending at least £3 a day on a baguette and a drink, which adds up to £15 a week, and therefore at least £60 a month. I say at least because there are times when I may have a hot meal and spend more.
I didn't have much salad in the fridge 
It really is too easy to fritter it away. I don?t mind the amount I?m spending on the house as I can see where it?s all going, where as the money spend on lunch at work is something which could be reduced. I can also apply the same theory to alcohol and going to the pub which is wasted money when I have beers at home.
I am now taking steps (again) to lower my outgoings. I?m a pretty good cook and I enjoy cooking, so last night I made a big lasagne for dinner and then took a slice to work with me. Easy, and definitely cheaper than buying lunch at work. It also means I have got lasagne for dinner tonight! When I finally move into the new house then I?ll see about freezing food as I?ll be cooking for one.
As you can see from the photo I didn?t have much in the way of salad at home so celery, onion, and a tomato will have to do.
It should also be a bit healthier for me too as I know that the shop bought rolls and sandwiches have a lot of salt and fat in them. If I am willing to waste time filling in surveys to get a few quid then doing this will actually save me even more money.
Lunch was very tasty indeed!
Lasagna, yum! It?s amazing how these seemingly little things add up, eh?
Same here! I used to buy my lunch (well, Canada is a bit cheaper than the UK) and figured it wasn?t that expensive. But as you said, it adds up?
I always cook a bit more at night and save some for lunch the next day. Plus, I make some quiche (I have recipes if you need!) which can be eaten cold or hot, and are a good side dish.