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We’ve heard of girl math and girl dinner. Now, there’s a new formula affecting how we live our day-to-day lives. NPR reported that rising prices at restaurants are leading more people to dine at home.

Higher prices have Americans reconsidering their dinner and coffee. For the first time in years, people's grocery hauls are getting bigger. And many are choosing to splurge a bit at the supermarket ...

For the first time in years, people's grocery hauls are getting bigger. And many are choosing to splurge a bit at the supermarket over going out to eat, prompting fast-food and other chains to step up ...

For the first time in years, people are buying more groceries, including pricier brands, to replace restaurant outings. From McDonald's to... Higher prices have Americans reconsidering their dinner ...

Prices at supermarkets are rising much slower than those at restaurants, and some prices are actually declining. (Elijah Nouvelage/AFP via Getty Images) Higher prices have Americans reconsidering ...