Reply #17: We allow ourselves an occasional -- very rare but occasional - splurge [View All]

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When our daughter got her first real career-type job out of college recently, we took her to a nice restaurant to celebrate. We each ordered a steak, salad, and potato. No wine, and I think we shared a couple of appetizers. When the check came I was SHOCKED. FORTY BUCKS for EACH of the three steaks, and that was before adding in the potato, salad, etc. The menu had said "market price," but I was still shocked.

Our son got home from college for the summer this week, and we got steaks from Kroger to grill. Nice cuts, New York strips, and four of 'em came to over $50. I will say they were the best steaks we've bought in years and they were EXCELLENT!!

I know these were exceptional splurges, but groceries have really gotten ridiculous.

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