Bungerstar's Money Saving Tips

Most of us have our lunch near our workplace. During the lunchtime, besides wasting time standing in the long queues in the food-court, the cost of a plate of rice or noodles is easily $4.00, excluding a cup of coffee or tea or a can of soft-drink or some fruits. The cost of almost everything is on the rise. How can we eat well and at the same time save some money?

Here are some simple tips which I do often:
1) Bring your own water bottle. We used to do it when we were kids. Water is the best drink.

2) If you really crave for a can of soft-drink, buy some from the supermarkets during your grocery trip and bring some cans to your office. The cost of a can is probably $0.70 in the supermarket. A similar can of soft-drink with a cup plus some ice in the food-court easily costs $1.20.

3) For fruits, buy some apples or a small bunch of grapes from the supermarkets during your grocery trip and bring some to your office. You can be assured that the fruits are thoroughly washed (by you) before popping them into your mouth.

4) Eat fried rice:
Save a portion of rice from the dinner. Before you leave for work in the morning, add shredded cabbage or vegetables, an egg, mixed vegetables and some minced meat to the rice in the wok. Fry the whole mixture and put it into a micro-safe tupperware. During lunch-time, warm up your rice and you will have a healthy and cheap meal.

5) Sandwich / Salad:
If you are not that keen to use your wok, prepare a simple sandwich or salad. The ingredients include: bread and ham of your choice, some slices of tomatoes, cheese, lettuce, celery etc .

My mouth is drooling now...