Support Your Restuarants

It's tough on all of us during these hard economic times. It's cheaper to eat in than out. Unfortunately doing this hurts our local restaurants . Some have gone out of business due to this -although in my area', it's mostly in Manhattan. The local restaurants need our business to survive and we need them. They are a good source of jobs and bring people who otherwise wouldn't visit our main streets and stores.

What to do? You can eat out at least once a month. There's nothing wrong with that plus its nice to get away from cooking and the cleaning up afterwards. It's also good to have a girls or guys night out to reconnect with friends and to add some spice to a weekend. Another good idea is to have a lunch out everything and then with office mates as a chance to recharge batteries. Nothing beats a hot pasta or salad in the middle of the work day if you feel that' s too much on your wallet or purse then you can even if you steal away to a fast food joint for a hamburger or chicken nuggets.

Another way of supporting local restaurants is taking advantage of the coupons that come in your mail. This is a fun way of treating yourself and your family along with saving some bucks. Also sign up for all the chain restaurant's newsletters . They will send you various coupons for your birthday and for the monthly specials that they have. This way you can have a nice meal at a discount. Chain restaurants also have some great luncheon twofers where you can get the second entree at half price. These are usually advertised in your Sunday coupon section. Look for them there.

Support your local restuarants during these hard, economic times. The owners and staff will not only appreciate your custom but also will be glad to see you . Try to eat out at least once a month . it's well worth it.