What is wrong with getting carry out? We often get carry out and it can be a reasonable cost. If your income has plummetted than you probably do just need to stay in and eat. But, cooking at home can be expensive if you tend to shop and buy too many groceries or buy things you think you will use but never do.
If you want to eat out, then hire a babysitter and go out for dinner if that is something you enjoy. Or, take the baby with you but make sure the baby has been fed, had a nap, and so forth so it isn't cranky time. And, keep in mind that you cannot sit and linger the way you would without the baby. But, at that age I wouldn't take the baby out for fine dining. Maybe a trip to Eat n Park. Otherwise, get the sitter.
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