2. COOK AT HOME. Yes, we know, it’s more work than takeout, but once you get in the habit, you can prepare a week’s worth of lunches and dinners in about one hour per week.  Check out our previous article on cheap and easy brown bag lunches.

3.  CUT COSTLY CONDIMENTS. Creamy salad dressings, sweet barbecue sauces and such are packed with sugar, fat and sodium; they’re a waste of money and calories.  Learn to flavor your food with seasonings rather than sauces.

4.  GROW YOUR OWN. One healthy way to flavor your cooking is with fresh herbs such as tarragon, chives, parsley or oregano.  But they are quite expensive to buy in a supermarket or gourmet shop.  Here’s how to grow your own and save money.

5.  DITCH COSTLY BEVERAGES. Soda, bottled water, pre-mixed iced tea and juices can add a lot to your grocery bill.  Drink water as much as possible.  Brew your own iced tea with tea bags in a pitcher; even if you add sugar, you’ll likely use less than a store-bought version.

6.  SHARE AN ENTREE. We all know it costs more to eat out, but if you really need or want to, you can still save some money and calories.  Restaurant portions tend to be large, and often are more fatty than home-cooked food.  Share one entree with a dining partner, or eat half your food and have the other half packaged to eat at home later.

7.  EXERCISE TODAY. Exercise is a great way to reduce stress, says the Mayo Clinic. An hour of walking or playing ball in the park costs you nothing and is so much more healthy than relieving tension by drinking or snacking.

8.  DO IT YOURSELF. If you don’t do it already, mow your own lawn.  Tend your own garden.  Shovel your own snow.  Do  your own housecleaning.  Perform your own household repairs and decorating.  You’ll get exercise and save money.

9.  SAVE MONEY ON MEDICATIONS. The healthier you are, the less you are likely to need prescription medications for ailments such as high blood pressure or diabetes.  Even if you have a good health plan, those prescriptions still cost the co-pays.  Maintain a healthy weight and blood pressure; your body, your bank account (and your doctor) will be happier.

10.  BETTER HEALTH EQUALS CHEAPER INSURANCE. If you’re overweight, smoke, have high blood pressure, etc., it will cost you more to buy life insurance, since you’re more likely to die sooner.  Who wants that?  Give yourself the gift of a long, happy and healthy life.

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Morton’s Steakhouse Special

Two Single Cut Filets
Choice of Two: Colossal Shimp Alexander, Jumbo Lump Crab Cake or Broilded Sea Scallops
Choise of Two: Caesar Salad or Morton’s Salad
One Morton’s Signature Potato & One Fresh Vegetable to Share
Choice of Two: Morton’s Legendary Hot Chocolate Cake or Key Lime Pie

I have never ate at Morton’s Steakhouse but there is one here in Honolulu.  Many people tell me that their steaks are "ono" (Hawaiian word for "delicious").  For some reason I end up going to Ruth Chris instead but I have been meaning to try this place out.  From what I hear the steaks at Morton’s are comparable to Ruth Chris Steak House.  They serve USDA prime-aged steaks which are suppose to be the best.   

If you feel like taking out someone for a nice dinner and eating like a carnivore print out this coupon.  Check here for Morton’s Steak House locations.  You can even make reservations online.

I just checked out the certificate and it says here in Hawaii and Seattle that the special is $119 instead of $99 like the rest of the country.  I can understand Hawaii being more expensive but why Seattle.

Can anyone out there tell me how they liked Morton’s Steakhouse steaks?  How does it compare to real Kobe beef?

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