I have found this to be true - kids are always hungry when they are away from home. Planning ahead for this can save a lot of money. We take food and water any time we are leaving home for more than a very brief time. Keeping a stash in the family van can help, too.
We recently drove to Florida for Thanksgiving. I planned ahead for the long trip by packing sandwiches, snacks, and bottles of water (non-disposable of course). This not only saved us time by not having to stop so often, but it also saved us from spending money at convenience stores and fast food restaurants. On the way back home however, I did not plan ahead. We ended up spending almost $60 on food that day. Now, you may say that's not bad for six people, but honestly I was just as happy with my sandwich from home.
Many people don't know that you can take your own food and drinks into a lot of places. We have always brought food and reusable water bottles to Disney World. This year we took our own food and water to the State Fair. I know some may think that takes some of the fun out of it. So, we usually plan for one meal or special snack to be bought there but the real hunger gets satisfied by reasonably priced food from home. A little planning can be a budget saver.
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