Family Food Conversation

A visual guide for the kids

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The Numbers (Q2 2026)

Groceries
$7,312
Dining / Delivery
$4,512

That’s $11,824 total on food in 3 months.

Conversation Starters

1. Show the numbers first

“In the last 3 months we spent $11,824 on food. $4,512 of that was ordering out or eating at restaurants.”

2. Compare real costs
  • • Average DoorDash / Uber Eats order: ~$29–$35
  • • Average home-cooked meal for 4: ~$12–$18
3. Ask for their input

“What meals do you guys actually like that we can cook together? Let’s pick 3 meals we all want to make this week.”

4. Make it collaborative

Give the 17-year-old and 14-year-old simple roles:
• One picks a recipe
• One helps cook
• One helps clean up

Goal: Cook at home 4–5 nights per week and cut dining out by 30–40%.