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Are you tired of the same old stuff for lunch every day? We all know it’s more economical to pack a lunch than it is to eat out, but it’s easy to get into a lunch rut. For those who are committed to saving money by packing, but are lacking in the inspiration department when it comes to lunches, here are 10 ideas to spice up your lunch time meal! Got some lunch ideas of your own? Be sure to share them in the comments!

1. Homemade mac and cheese - who doesn’t like macaroni and cheese? If you buy it frozen or do the nasty “easy mac” stuff it can get kind of expensive. You can actually make it yourself quite easily and it’s delicious (Not to mention more nutritious). One of my favorite ways to make it is with velveeta, rotel, corn and black beans and make a “mexican mac and cheese”
   
2. Ramen Noodles – you will never hear someone claim that Ramen is gourmet, but by and large they are CHEAP.  Here are 50 Ramen Noodle Recipes to get you started….That’s a lot of lunches. [Read more...]