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Dining Out With Your Family

Our readers have shared some of their frugal tips help you save money.

Eat an Appetizer

Rather than ordering a complete meal, you and your spouse can eat out for much less by sharing an appetizer. Here's how.

Fast Food Play Center

Take your kids to a fast-food play center for an inexpensive, but fun, family outing.

Kids Drink for Free

Here's a hint for saving money by sharing your drink with your kids when eating out.

Napkins as Bibs

When eating out, this tip will help you save money by using napkins as bibs.

Order Water and Save

Buying drinks for your family can be expensive, so why not order water. It's free.

Save on Drinks When Eating Out

Here's a tip for saving money on drinks when eating out.

Save Those Napkins

Next time you eat out at a fast food restaurant, save those napkins. Here are some of the money-saving uses for them.

Supersize Your Order When Eating Out

Next time you eat out at a fast-food restaurant this tip for supersizing your order could save you money.

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