My family was spending $2,500 on food delivery a month — that's $1,000 more than our mortgage. Something had to change.

My family was spending $2,500 on food delivery a month — that's $1,000 more than our mortgage. Something had to change.

The author's family was overspending on food delivery.Igor Suka/Getty ImagesI realized our family spent $2,500 in one month on food delivery.We immediately made changes, including strict rules around delivery and planned dinner alternatives.After just a few weeks, our spending is down to less than $400, with more savings to come.My husband and I don't have many major vices. We don't drink, smoke, or do drugs, but we do have one consistent decade…