Absolutely have made changes. We no longer do spontaneous runs for junk food dinners. I've tightened up on my menus for the month and allocate one night per month for takeout. For work, I've started taking food for breakfast and lunch. It's so much cheaper to stop at the local grocer then go to a cafe for lunch. I've also stopped going to the Tavern for an afternoon drink. I estimate a savings of around 500 a month. Plus it helps that another grandkid has moved out. Down to four from six grandkids and the daughters boyfriend has left. All good, just a little belt tightening.