Comments on: Frugal Friday: I’ll Have Water

By: 10 Ways to Save Money When Eating Out

10 Ways to Save Money When Eating Out — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 16:50:33 +0000

[...] Order water. Sodas, tea, and alcohol can really spike your [...]

By: Bobby Indigo

Bobby Indigo — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 11:42:09 +0000

I normally have a pint of water before I leave the house so that the beer that I do have lasts that little bit longer. Really loving the site and what a great tip about using sweeteners. Its a lot less messy than bringing sugar cubes in your pockets.

By: Dave Storm

Dave Storm — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 11:33:53 +0000

WATER!!!!
Buying soda for the wife and kids certainly does add up. I always order a large jug of water for the family when we go out. That way I don’t feel so bad for ordering a couple of beers.
To save further money, I go out with friends instead of the family. That way we can split the bill at the end of the evening. lol

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 04:56:51 +0000

I just did that this evening as a matter of fact, when I noticed the menu didn’t have soda prices even listed on there!

By: Revka

Revka — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 03:59:07 +0000

I’m with Melody – we nearly always get water, and I ask for a slice of lemon and throw in some sweetener. Ha! Free lemonade!

I just think it’s ridiculous to pay even $1 for drinks; it adds up way too quickly with a family of 5, soon to be 6.

By: Melody from ~Pennies In My Pocket~

Melody from ~Pennies In My Pocket~ — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 05:57:31 +0000

I’m a water with a side dish of limes kinda girl. I haven’t drank a soda in years and years so I had no clue about the price of it in restaurants. It’s ridiculous! You could also ask for lemons or limes on the side and throw in a Splenda and have free fresh lemonade! My parents have been doing this for years.

~melody~

By: Carey

Carey — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 22:53:34 +0000

We always get water when we eat out. Its crazy, some places charge almost 3.00 for a glass of soda! If we need soda that badly, we will stop and get it afterwards as a treat. We usually only eat out when the kids are free, otherwise for a family of 6, its way to expensive.
Im enjoying your site.

By: Anita

Anita — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 19:42:49 +0000

I usually order water, but if I do order a soft drink I always ask for a to go cup at the end of the meal. Almost all the restaurants are doing them for free. Then I take it home and put it in the fridge. I sip on it the rest of the evening, and feel like I got a little more for my money. Even the next day the ice hasn’t melted and I can use it for lunch. I do this at fast food places too.

By: Weekend Thrifty Links

Weekend Thrifty Links — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 13:37:52 +0000

[...] Frugal Friday at Thrifty Mommy and Karen is discussing drinking water in restaurants rather than paying high [...]

By: Renee

Renee — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 18:51:17 +0000

Water!!!
A frugal tip learned from my father. Always saves a good bit on the bill.