This entry is dedicated to someone very dear to my heart, who recently moved to follow her life path. We have the type of relationship that allowed us to share many things, and that is the message I want to communicate in this blog entry. I hope that you have someone in your life with whom you can undertake the challenge that I am about to put forth.

Dare to share!!

What does this mean? Well, I’ll tell you. My friend and I would often get together and talk over food and drinks. Being the money-conscious people that we are, and thanks in large part to her suggestions, we would often share these. Surprisingly, even pizza slices (they can get pretty huge in Halifax, mind you) were adequate when shared. In addition to feeling like we had eaten enough, there were other benefits. Thanks, Crystal!

Save Your Money

You’ll be shocked at how much money you can save by sharing meals, rather than each ordering full-sized portions. It’s a great feeling knowing that you can dine out without worrying about how rent is going to get paid.

Reduce Waste

Not only did we save money by choosing to share, but we always felt satisfied afterwards.

And we could take comfort in knowing that no food was wasted. A lot of plates return to the kitchen, only to be emptied of leftover food. Sharing helps cut down on this waste.

Reduce Your Waist

There is no denying that I love food. I don’t like leaving any food on my plate, and that can be a problem when it leads to eating more than is necessary. It’s a fact that our portions are generally oversized in North America, so try sharing with someone who is willing.

Enjoy Dessert

You’ll have enough room left (without stressing over money, since you saved on the main course) for dessert. You may even shed a couple of pounds in the process if you consume enough of the main course to feel full rather than consuming a full portion just because it’s in front of you.

In honour of my friend I will, from this point forward (assuming I can find someone else who wants to share with me), call this act of splitting costs and portions “crystallizing”. Maybe. At the very least I will think of her when I do it in the future. I hope you find your own precious Crystal and dare to share. I’m glad I did.