| Menu | My cost per unit | Pub Item | Pub Price | Difference | # Needed | Cost for number needed |
| Leinenkugel's Beer-12 ounce | $1.10 | Short drafts | $4.00 | $2.90 | 8 | $23.20 |
| Soft Pretzels-6 pack | $1.00 | Super pretzels with mustard and cheese | $12.00 | $11.00 | 1 | $11.00 |
| Queso-for chips and pretzels | $2.00 | Side of Queso dip | $5.00 | $3.00 | 1 | $3.00 |
| Spicy mustard | $2.00 | -$2.00 | 1 | -$2.00 | ||
| Brats and Buns (bought in 5) | $0.80 | Beer Brat-1 for kettle chips | $5.00 | $4.20 | 4 | $16.80 |
| Chips and salsa | $4.00 | Chips and Salsa | $6.00 | $2.00 | 1 | $2.00 |
| Veggies and hummus | $3.15 | Veggie and dip | $6.00 | $2.85 | 1 | $2.85 |
| Spinach artichoke dip | $3.00 | Spinach artichoke dip | $6.00 | $3.00 | 1 | $3.00 |
| Buffalo chicken dip | $3.00 | Buffalo chicken dip | $6.00 | $3.00 | 1 | $3.00 |
| Savings | $62.85 |
During the holiday season, it is easy to get sucked into spending more on food and drink. It's not uncommon to get a call for an impromptu night out with friends, or head over for a happy hour for snacks a drink and a game. I love the time gathering with people and the camaraderie's of being with friends and family while our team is playing. My little exercise with an excel sheet though is pretty quick illustration that for very little effort, I could replicate the sports bar experience at a whole lot less money.
Other than our trip to Edmonton we vowed not to eat out for the rest of the month. We failed on Friday night and ended up getting Japanese takout but it is unlikely we will be eating out the rest of the month. It is so bloody costly to eat in restaurants, and I often find when you make it yourself it tastes better with little disappointment. Beer brats are my favorite, your spread looks wonderful!
ReplyDeleteWe have a single night overnight, plus a two night overnight, plus a day trip for show choir-so much eating out, though we'll pack snacks. We just need to keep our wallet in our pocket other weekends! Enjoy your trip.
DeleteI agree about making and eating the spread at home vs. going out. Even if you have extra people watching you are still ahead of the game. We do watch the NFL playoffs though we are not team loyal. We used to pull for whomever had a player from the University of Alabama on their team but now all the teams have someone so we just hope for good exciting games with no injuries. WIth the college bowl season and playoffs heating up we will be watching lots of football too.
ReplyDeleteNot only are we team loyal, we are anti-team loyal, and have fun rooting for the team playing our anti-teams. I too though, hope for no injuries-can't get the mom out of me.
DeleteHappy christmas to you!
ReplyDeleteAnd to you and Someone!
DeleteI agree with you Sam, it's so much cheaper (and actually more fun) in your own home. We used to eat out such a lot when the kids were younger because (a) we were exhausted after work/commute and (b) we had decent enough incomes between us to be able to afford it. In the end though we all got sick of it. It's Christmas Day here and my kids will be arriving any moment now and for once I am zen (although I couldn't find the eggs to make Yorkshire pudding - a special treat for my youngest - so I had to dash next door). Other than that, I cooked the pork in the slow cooker from 1 a.m. this morning and it has been so easy. I'll have to host a few more evenings now I'm "free" - and you know what, when you have the time it's fun. We have the rugby 6-Nations starting soon (love it) and of course the Rugby World Cup so I look forward to hosting quite a bit. Enjoy your day and Merry Christmas. May 2019 be kind to you and yours. Anna
ReplyDeleteI even used a bunch of quickie premade dips and store bought pretzels and it still was loads cheaper, and not much work. Have a lovely time with your children!
DeleteWe had a bunch of side bets going & were thrilled that the Seahawks won! :-) We laughed & watched the game with the kiddos & just relaxed together. No special food yet. The kids aren't quite in a phase where they want "football watching food", but I imagine it will be coming soon!
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