Make it a Meatless Monday

Meat is expensive. When you shop, oftentimes the most expensive items in your basket will be meat products. So to save a little cash, try skipping the meat at dinner once or twice a week.  It may be hard to get started, but it will become habit if you do it a few weeks in a row.
Here are some tips for your Meatless Mondays:

• Make sure you are getting protein. Some good foods to get protein from (other than meat) include beans, eggs, cheese, and soy.
• Start with familiar meals, such as macaroni and cheese or veggie pizza. Later you can get more creative, like stir-fry with veggies and tofu or lentil soup.
• Eat breakfast for dinner. Everyone I know loves breakfast for dinner, it's fun and can easily be meatless. For example, you could have scrambled eggs with waffles and chocolate milk for dinner.
• Research vegetarian food blogs. Vegetarian food can be scary to some, but there are many recipes out there that taste good and are easy to make. They are also often good for you.
• Remember that not eating meat one or two dinners a week is good for both your body and your budget.