Exact savings will depend on how much you usually spend on lunch, but there's no denying the fact that eating lunch out every day is a big fucking waste of money.
1. Freeze batches of individually wrapped peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.
To keep them from going soggy make sure that you spread peanut butter on both pieces of bread, then jelly in between. Cover with saran wrap then store in the freezer for up to two weeks. It’s also a good idea to use a Sharpie to label your bag so you don’t forget how long it has been sitting in the freezer.
2. Burritos can also be prepared ahead of time and stored in the freezer.
3. Order an extra large next time you get pizza.
It's usually only a couple of bucks more to get large or extra large, and you'll have lunch for the next couple of days.
Hey, just because you're saving money on lunch doesn't mean those lunches always have to be super healthy!
4. If you miss getting fresh air when you eat your lunch in the office, try taking a walk before or after lunchtime.
5. Make batches of soup just for lunches.
6. Think about foods that can be eaten cold and don’t require much additional attention at work.
7. Dedicate time on Sundays to do lunch prep work for the week.
8. If you’re planning to take leftovers in for lunch the following day, then store those leftovers in Tupperware when you're cleaning up from dinner.
9. Set an alarm on your phone so that you don't forget about lunch and leave home without it.
10. Encourage other co-workers to participate in mini potlucks.
11. Repurpose leftovers to keep things exciting.
12. Don’t be afraid to dehydrate.
13. Stock up on frozen meals when they go on sale, but don’t count on them for a filling meal.
14. Store packets of condiments and sauces that don’t require refrigeration in your desk.
15. Allow yourself the occasional lunch out.
