You have textbooks to buy, tuition to pay, and "board" in whatever form you have chosen. Whether you're in a dorm or are sharing an apartment with others, chances are you have more costs than you do income. Eating doesn't have to be a budget buster if you keep the following menu items on your shelves:
1. Ramen Noodles, Macaroni and Cheese, Pasta and Sauce. All you need is a microwave and you can have what is almost like a homemade meal. You can't eat these starchy choices for every meal, but once a day won't hurt too much. Be sure to add a fresh piece of fruit or a salad and you're golden.
2. Breakfast foods. Who said you can't have cereal for dinner? Or waffles for lunch? Did you know you can scramble eggs in the microwave? The point is, most breakfast foods are easy on the wallet but go a long way in satisfaction. Forget popcorn at the movies too and put some dry cereal in a baggie to munch on instead.
3. Sandwich night. Some whole wheat bread and a package of deli meat will go a long way. It's easy to get your vegetable fix in there too if you just pick up a tomato and a head of iceberg lettuce once a week. If you grow weary of ham or bologna, don't forget that a can of tuna and some mayo can make enough tuna salad for a few sandwiches. Also, an egg sandwich is a delicious alternative to lunch meat.
4. Frozen pizza. Don't pick up that phone! Delivery pizza can be a budget buster for sure. There are plenty of options in your grocer's freezer and almost all of them are under five dollars. Just sprinkle on some canned parmesan cheese and settle in for the night.
If these suggestions leave you a little flat, get creative and think of other ways to feed your cravings on a budget. Walk up and down the aisles at the store and you'll surely come up with ideas.Meals need not be expensive to be good.
1. Ramen Noodles, Macaroni and Cheese, Pasta and Sauce. All you need is a microwave and you can have what is almost like a homemade meal. You can't eat these starchy choices for every meal, but once a day won't hurt too much. Be sure to add a fresh piece of fruit or a salad and you're golden.
2. Breakfast foods. Who said you can't have cereal for dinner? Or waffles for lunch? Did you know you can scramble eggs in the microwave? The point is, most breakfast foods are easy on the wallet but go a long way in satisfaction. Forget popcorn at the movies too and put some dry cereal in a baggie to munch on instead.
3. Sandwich night. Some whole wheat bread and a package of deli meat will go a long way. It's easy to get your vegetable fix in there too if you just pick up a tomato and a head of iceberg lettuce once a week. If you grow weary of ham or bologna, don't forget that a can of tuna and some mayo can make enough tuna salad for a few sandwiches. Also, an egg sandwich is a delicious alternative to lunch meat.
4. Frozen pizza. Don't pick up that phone! Delivery pizza can be a budget buster for sure. There are plenty of options in your grocer's freezer and almost all of them are under five dollars. Just sprinkle on some canned parmesan cheese and settle in for the night.
If these suggestions leave you a little flat, get creative and think of other ways to feed your cravings on a budget. Walk up and down the aisles at the store and you'll surely come up with ideas.Meals need not be expensive to be good.
About the Author:
Ryan Sullivan is an instuctor at a leading online colleges. He holds two online degrees and a degree from a traditional university program.
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