there is nothing more fabulous than dining out. enjoying a meal you did not shop for, cook, and subsequently clean up after is an indulgence that we all deserve. unfortunately, when you're living frugally, it is often the first budgetary category to get slashed. this is a crime!
enter the first of my dining out tips: www.restaurant.com. this website sells discounted gift certificates to restaurants in your area. do not go on a buying spree on your first visit. nay, sign up for their weekly emails. the everyday discounts available on the website are just the beginning. regularly, and i mean regularly, restaurant.com has big sales. wait for the 80% off sales; they come around every few months. the email will contain a coupon code (usually something simple like PLATE or JULY4) - just enter it at checkout. $2 for a $25 gift certificate is a deal you shouldn't pass up.
why you should proceed with caution: restaurant.com gift certificates have fine print. often there is a minimum purchase requirement, or the certificates will not be honored at lunch time or peak days. read the details of each certificate before you buy to make sure you can live with the "rules".
go out to eat this week! it will make you feel fabulous.
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