managing in tough times “bits & tips” youth: fast food costs

Managing In Tough Times

“Bits & Tips”

Youth: Fast Food Costs

Fast-Paced Society

• Age of “Soccer Moms”; it can be too easy to make a habit of grabbing food to go.

• Children are watching the choices their parents make.

Financial Tidbits: Fast Food Restaurants

• An average meal at a fast food restaurant costs around $6. Try limiting the drive-thru to no more than once a week to save money and calories!

Financial Tidbits: Coffee Shops• Students like to study

at coffee shops. Instead of spending $4 on specialty coffees, suggest creating a study group at a local library or at home.

Financial Tidbits: Concession Stands

• Buying food at concession stands can be unhealthy and pricey. Encourage your child to save the cash and keep healthy snacks in his or her backpack.

Financial Tidbits: Vending Machines

• Vending machines at schools may seem to be an easy afterschool snack with students.

• Instead, pack a snack and save $$$!

Financial Tidbits: Value-size Meals

• Value-sizing a combo adds unneeded calories and fat and can add $1 to $3 per meal.