Americans are thinking about their everyday spending habits. The Crock-Pot^® brand has some tips to keep your money where it belongs – in your wallet!

Here are some ideas on how you can save money by using a Crock-Pot^® slow cooker.

• For a family of four, dining out at even the most affordable restaurant can cost around $50. If dining out is limited to once a month, you can save up to $600 a year. With a Crock-Pot^® slow cooker, families can make delicious, home-cooked meals for less – enjoying “family time” and home cooked meals while also saving money!
• Organize a special night with friends and neighbors at home. The typical dinner out that can cost up to $100 for a party of four. Instead, assign each person one course of the meal from appetizers to entrees to dessert. Use the Crock-Pot^® Cook & Carry slow cooker or the Crock-Pot^® Dip Master to take your warm, tasty recipe to the party without spilling a drop.
• Steak tenderloin averages $15 a pound but by choosing less expensive cuts of meat, like pot roast or stew meat, you can save an average of up to $50 a week or up to $200 a month on your grocery bill – especially since prices for less expensive cuts are down 4.9%! The Crock-Pot^® eLume™ Programmable slow cooker will take the less expensive cuts of meat and melt out fat, making them fall-off-the-bone tender and delicious.

In addition, a Crock-Pot^® slow cooker, only uses approximately 75 watts of electricity on LOW and approximately 150 watts on HIGH. It cooks all day for only a few cents!