hmmm well I bought a 1/2 steer from my sister this fall, for $2.20/# so I have made alot of beef meals since then, examples:
2 # hamburger for 8 hamburgers, ($4.40)
wheat bread from discount store, around $1.20/loaf
plus cheese $2.00
discount french fries, $2.00 a bag (could save more $ if made...
Okay I just wanted to jump in on this one.......it is all about maturity. For example I would not hesitate leaving my 14 yr old son alone for a night, he is responsible and safety aware. However my youngest son who turns 11 this week is much less confident and I do not think I would let him stay...