Hotdogs, fries, and strawberries

Dr. Hooper here. I've got another tidbit for you. You can afford a decently cheap meal if you put a little effort into it.

Prescription #1: At my local grocers, Hebrew National hot dogs (the only hot dogs I will let my kids consume) were on sale 2 for $6. Stock up on that stuff.

Stores usually have big sales every 6 weeks or so, so don't wait until you need it and it's no longer on sale. Hot dogs take a long time to go bad. And don't buy the low fat ones, they put food starch in the hot dogs and it is similar in consistency to gelatin. No, just buy the good old plain red packages. 32 ounces of strawberries were on sale for $3.99, what a steal!

Prescription #2: Buy off-brand buns, fries, and condiments unless the name brand ones are on sale and/or you have coupons that make them cheaper.