To have $5000 in your bank account by the end of the year, it's a matter of putting aside a little bit every week and being disciplined about the process. This is the way to do it.
I'm a huge fan of snacks rather than actually going home and cooking a meal. In fact, I'd much rather just eat a cheese stick or chips and dip instead of going through the hassle of prepping a meal and cooking something then having to deal with the clean up as well.