?What has really been important has been including my children, ages 6 and 9, in the cost-cutting process. They are aware of my efforts to cut costs when possible so we can still enjoy other fun stuff together. They choose the snacks on sale and we get yogurt on two-for-one night. They have been more willing to share food [at a restaurant] rather than order one item for each of them and waste it.? ?Brian Ledermann