A: Golden Isles Georgia, Peaches to the Beaches annual garage sale; First Baptist Church; a can of brand new shoe conditioner with a sticker still on it at $11.95 found in the FREE box at the front door!
I drive 104 miles each day round trip to work. Since I started putting the cruz on the speed limit I am getting 4 more miles per gallon! That really adds up over a year.
I take the bus to work and walk whenever possible. One upside is lots of exercise here and there, though it doesn't feel like exercise. When I do drive, I drive pretty slowly, which is better for fuel economy.
Savers procrastinate on some purchases until they find a cheaper option. Other times they buy ahead, when they find a great deal, knowing they will need the item later. Also, savers like freebies!
My husband and I share one pretty fuel-efficient car. It can be mildly inconvenient at times, but it's really all we need. I gas it up on Tuesdays which is double coupon day at a chain of gas stations in our area. They accept competitor coupons, so I find the biggest ones I can, usually $0.10 off per gallon. I also save an extra $0.03 off per gallon by having this chain's loyalty card. Just keeping the car well-maintained (oil and filters changed, tires properly inflated) helps too.
I always check out the bus services (Bolt But and Megabus have been my go-to sources) for low-cost transport. Busing has come a long way! It feels a bit like flying, but a bit more time-consuming, and a LOT less cost-consuming.
Love these posts because I always assume certain things would be smart to buy at certain times, but then reading these helps me see why I was wrong. A lot of these make sense especially anticipating Spring, you should know that seasonal items will be pricier.
When I saw the title of this post I just had to read it and see what you were going to say, but there are actually some pretty good points here. I really like number 1 and number 4. Authenticity is something that is found far and in between these days with everyone more focused on "keeping up with the Jones's" than ever before. And being adaptable is a quality that will get you very far in life.
I ride my bike to work and to run errands. This way I save tons on parking, gas costs, bus fare, and don't have to pay for a gym membership. When driving I combine trips, keep my tires properly inflated, and don't keep unneccessary weight in the car.
Cleaning up and working out are generally the way I fill extra moments also. But I may neglect other areas so I thought it would be interesting to see what I could accomplish in spare minutes -- more than I first realized. Glad you enjoyed the article!
I take the bus. I don't have a car. My job gives us $100/mo for not parking in our building (it costs them $200/mo per person to pay for our parking). A monthly bus pass costs $84/mo.
We maintain our vehicles and do as much of our own work as possible. We buy higher octane gas. It'sore expensive but we get better gas mileage-we've found it to be worthwhile.
This did not work for me at all. I don't know if my hairdryer got it hot it enough, but the metal did freeze with the CO2. Oh well, worth a try. I did it several times increasing the dryer time.
To save on gas money, I have altered my driving style to maximize fuel efficiency. It's already pretty good since getting a hybrid car, but doing things like cruising when going downhill, accelerating slowly and evenly, using the brakes sparingly, and drafting behind larger vehicles has really helped (boosted average mpg from 50 to 58).
Q: Where do you find used shoe polish?
A: Golden Isles Georgia, Peaches to the Beaches annual garage sale; First Baptist Church; a can of brand new shoe conditioner with a sticker still on it at $11.95 found in the FREE box at the front door!
I drive 104 miles each day round trip to work. Since I started putting the cruz on the speed limit I am getting 4 more miles per gallon! That really adds up over a year.
I take the bus to work and walk whenever possible. One upside is lots of exercise here and there, though it doesn't feel like exercise. When I do drive, I drive pretty slowly, which is better for fuel economy.
I don't wait till the gas tanks gets to E to fill up. Keeping my gas tank full maximizes my gas efficiency in my opinion.
Savers procrastinate on some purchases until they find a cheaper option. Other times they buy ahead, when they find a great deal, knowing they will need the item later. Also, savers like freebies!
My husband and I share one pretty fuel-efficient car. It can be mildly inconvenient at times, but it's really all we need. I gas it up on Tuesdays which is double coupon day at a chain of gas stations in our area. They accept competitor coupons, so I find the biggest ones I can, usually $0.10 off per gallon. I also save an extra $0.03 off per gallon by having this chain's loyalty card. Just keeping the car well-maintained (oil and filters changed, tires properly inflated) helps too.
I bought a used Prius- it's saved me over $40 a month in the winter, and I'm hoping for more savings this summer.
I love these ideas!! :-) Wish I had found your blog years ago!
I take the bus (public transit) to where I want to go. Passes cost around $40 each month. ... vs at least $190 a month for car expenses.
I drive a hybrid car so I save money on gas.
I try to plan trips so that I dont have to go out as much to save on gas! If I can get a few runs in at the same time...that helps!
I always check out the bus services (Bolt But and Megabus have been my go-to sources) for low-cost transport. Busing has come a long way! It feels a bit like flying, but a bit more time-consuming, and a LOT less cost-consuming.
I bike to work
I make sure to live close to my office, haha. I only have a 2-mile drive to work, which saves on gas.
Love these posts because I always assume certain things would be smart to buy at certain times, but then reading these helps me see why I was wrong. A lot of these make sense especially anticipating Spring, you should know that seasonal items will be pricier.
When I saw the title of this post I just had to read it and see what you were going to say, but there are actually some pretty good points here. I really like number 1 and number 4. Authenticity is something that is found far and in between these days with everyone more focused on "keeping up with the Jones's" than ever before. And being adaptable is a quality that will get you very far in life.
I ride my bike to work and to run errands. This way I save tons on parking, gas costs, bus fare, and don't have to pay for a gym membership. When driving I combine trips, keep my tires properly inflated, and don't keep unneccessary weight in the car.
I try not to drive the damn gas-guzzling truck so much! And carpooling! Carpooling is key! haha
Cleaning up and working out are generally the way I fill extra moments also. But I may neglect other areas so I thought it would be interesting to see what I could accomplish in spare minutes -- more than I first realized. Glad you enjoyed the article!
I take the bus. I don't have a car. My job gives us $100/mo for not parking in our building (it costs them $200/mo per person to pay for our parking). A monthly bus pass costs $84/mo.
I make $16/mo to not drive myself anywhere.
We maintain our vehicles and do as much of our own work as possible. We buy higher octane gas. It'sore expensive but we get better gas mileage-we've found it to be worthwhile.
I have my transit cards deducted pre-tax from paycheck. I also try to bike instead of taking the train during warmer months.
This did not work for me at all. I don't know if my hairdryer got it hot it enough, but the metal did freeze with the CO2. Oh well, worth a try. I did it several times increasing the dryer time.
We do our own vehicle maintenance and do it religiously, walk to do errands, and avoid the toll road.
To save on gas money, I have altered my driving style to maximize fuel efficiency. It's already pretty good since getting a hybrid car, but doing things like cruising when going downhill, accelerating slowly and evenly, using the brakes sparingly, and drafting behind larger vehicles has really helped (boosted average mpg from 50 to 58).