Dining out is the desired activity for many families in America. Fast food, sit-down restaurants, bars... the possibilities are endless. Dining out is a great way to get the whole family to spend time together, but it sure can come at a big cost. Most nice sit-down restaurants that a family would consider a treat will range from 15-20 dollars a plate (Lepp). A family of four could easily eat at McDonalds for 20 bucks, but let's face it, America has enough of an obesity promlem already. There are quite a few places, however, where a family can eat at 5-10 dollars a plate without having to pick from the kids menu. These places include Crab shacks, pancake houses, and various pretzel/bagel establishments (Lepp). It's up to you to decide whether a dinner of pancackes and waffles is a logical choice, but I think as long as it gets the family together after everyone's crazy day, it's worth it.
There's an alternative to pancakes for dinner, if you're more of the traditional dinner type. A simple, yet delicious, family meal can be a great way to get the family to sit down. Oh, and by the way, you'd be saving money! Save money on gas, save money on tips, and save money on the cost of plates per person. All you need is a recipe (which you can find practically anywhere), a stove/oven, and maybe a few helping hands and you've got yourself a nice sit down family meal, without your budget being in tears. Anything from Hamburger Helper to homemade pizza; so many recipies are out there for you to find and make. So try something new, whether it be breakfast for dinner, or spaghetti and meatballs; whichever you choose, in or out, you'll be dining smart!
Lepp, Eddy and mindy. Eat Play Williamsburg. 2011. Web. 7 Feb. 2012.
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