I turn my ignition off at all busy intersections with lights. My car is ten years old and I don't worry about the car not starting. I save only 30 minutes a week of gas, but I am a retired automotive design engineer from Detroit, Mi. and choose my trips carefully.
I cut out soda years ago and lost 10 pounds almost immediately. I wasn't even a heavy drinker of soda back then! I wish I could get my husband to quit drinking it. His mother drank it all the time when he was little. Even though she's diabetic now and even though he's overweight and constantly popping antacids, he refuses to see a connection and just cut the Coke. It really scares and frustrates me. What is so great about pop that it's worth destroying your health?
1. Recycle it
2. Blow it up with air and pop it.
3. Put tomorrows lunch in it
4. Put rubber bands in it.
5. Paint it like a flag.
6. Make popcorn in it.
7. Turn it inside out.
8. Make a hand puppet out of it.
Do we really need a list of things to with old bags?
Yep, that's how I do it. Keep a copy on me almost all the time, have a backup in an email, as well as a backup with someone at home, and keep it handy when crossing borders (usually near the top of my backpack, or in the zippered compartment on the top of the backpack). And in regards to Rob O's suggestion, since the passport is smaller than an 8.5 x 11 piece of copy paper, I also scan a copy of my drivers license onto the same sheet as my passport.
One of our grocery stores will give $1.00 off a gallon of gas up to 20 gallons if you fill a prescription at their pharmacy and I drive more slowly than I used to and set the cruise control.
I really only drive my car on longer weekend trips. I don't drive to work, and I try to consolidate errands if I need to do one that isn't within walking distance.
This is not entirely accurate. Both of the Websites she lists cost money. Hairwork is $20 and the Hair Trader is $14. I have never done this before does anyone have a list of sites that are free and easy to sell your hair on?
I spend less with cash. It's just more painful and makes you more mindful than a credit OR debit card. I keep the receipts until I enter them into my budgeting software (The Birdy) or if they're business-related receipts, I keep them for taxes.
I've loved just about every vegan dish I've ever tried, but I guess I just. Do. Not. Like. Lentils.
I hate that I hate them, but I've yet to find a recipe that works for me. They taste like...I dunno, wet brown paper grocery bag...to me, and adding cumin or whatever just makes them taste like wet grocery bag with cumin.
I'm game to give them another go (tacos, perhaps...I still have an unshakable faith that there is not a single food in existence that cannot be turned into a taco), but past results loom large.
I use a cashback credit card for all of my gas purchases. I also pay attention to the gas stations around my house. There are several clustered together, and usually the independent ones are less expensive than the retail brands.
I save at the pump by combining errands. I'm fortunate to work at home, so I don't have to drive every day. I also maintain my vehicle to reduce fuel consumption. Next go round I will purchase a more fuel efficient vehicle~!
No one has mentioned the AMT marriage penalty as well, The minimum income limit fro a single person for the AMT is $112,500 but for Married couples it's $150,000. So in addition to the standard screwing over that married high income double earners receive you may also be hit with the AMT tax that you wouldn't have if single.
I think carry-on fees are here to stay. I never check my bags anymore because of the baggage fees that they charge. However, since they started charging me on my last two trips for carry on I decided to send it ahead of time. It costs me $39 anywhere in US and it definitely is a bit more than what the airlines charge, however, I can pack all the items I want, have them sent ahead of time, and waiting for me when I arrive.
I definitely would recommend anyone checking this out if they are interested. The company I used on my last two trips is LugLess (www.lugless.com).
Sold my car about a year ago. Ride the commuter trains up to work and then rely on public transportation when in the city. Living in Chicago makes this pretty hassle free.
I take advantage of periodic deals at my neighborhood Publix to save 20% off gas prices. The deal is advertised in the Publix circular in the newspaper. The deal is that for every $25 worth of groceries (before coupons!) you purchase, you can purchase a $50 gas gift card for $40! Hot whoa, I know!
Jennifer, what a shame to give up the soul-sustaining pleasure of hiking. What about getting a group together to carpool to the trails and share the gas cost? I do that for birdwatching.
Bicycle commuting is the way to go if you have a safe route to work. I've been doing it a minimum of 2x's a week. The exercise is great and the gas savings can be substantial. Riding is very inexpensive, you get great exercise, maintenance isn't too bad, but the entry costs for new riders can be a little high. Especially if you have to deal with inclement weather. I have an 11 mile route one-way and can do it at right around 1 hour at my slowest pace (12 mph average).
I turn my ignition off at all busy intersections with lights. My car is ten years old and I don't worry about the car not starting. I save only 30 minutes a week of gas, but I am a retired automotive design engineer from Detroit, Mi. and choose my trips carefully.
I cut out soda years ago and lost 10 pounds almost immediately. I wasn't even a heavy drinker of soda back then! I wish I could get my husband to quit drinking it. His mother drank it all the time when he was little. Even though she's diabetic now and even though he's overweight and constantly popping antacids, he refuses to see a connection and just cut the Coke. It really scares and frustrates me. What is so great about pop that it's worth destroying your health?
Drive a hybrid. Also we use gasbuddy.com and sign up for Murphy USA's e-offers. Last summer they had several gas coupons
8 things to do with an old brown paper bag:
1. Recycle it
2. Blow it up with air and pop it.
3. Put tomorrows lunch in it
4. Put rubber bands in it.
5. Paint it like a flag.
6. Make popcorn in it.
7. Turn it inside out.
8. Make a hand puppet out of it.
Do we really need a list of things to with old bags?
Yep, that's how I do it. Keep a copy on me almost all the time, have a backup in an email, as well as a backup with someone at home, and keep it handy when crossing borders (usually near the top of my backpack, or in the zippered compartment on the top of the backpack). And in regards to Rob O's suggestion, since the passport is smaller than an 8.5 x 11 piece of copy paper, I also scan a copy of my drivers license onto the same sheet as my passport.
One of our grocery stores will give $1.00 off a gallon of gas up to 20 gallons if you fill a prescription at their pharmacy and I drive more slowly than I used to and set the cruise control.
I use public transportation or walk most of the time.
I really only drive my car on longer weekend trips. I don't drive to work, and I try to consolidate errands if I need to do one that isn't within walking distance.
This is not entirely accurate. Both of the Websites she lists cost money. Hairwork is $20 and the Hair Trader is $14. I have never done this before does anyone have a list of sites that are free and easy to sell your hair on?
I spend less with cash. It's just more painful and makes you more mindful than a credit OR debit card. I keep the receipts until I enter them into my budgeting software (The Birdy) or if they're business-related receipts, I keep them for taxes.
I've loved just about every vegan dish I've ever tried, but I guess I just. Do. Not. Like. Lentils.
I hate that I hate them, but I've yet to find a recipe that works for me. They taste like...I dunno, wet brown paper grocery bag...to me, and adding cumin or whatever just makes them taste like wet grocery bag with cumin.
I'm game to give them another go (tacos, perhaps...I still have an unshakable faith that there is not a single food in existence that cannot be turned into a taco), but past results loom large.
I use a cashback credit card for all of my gas purchases. I also pay attention to the gas stations around my house. There are several clustered together, and usually the independent ones are less expensive than the retail brands.
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I save at the pump by combining errands. I'm fortunate to work at home, so I don't have to drive every day. I also maintain my vehicle to reduce fuel consumption. Next go round I will purchase a more fuel efficient vehicle~!
No one has mentioned the AMT marriage penalty as well, The minimum income limit fro a single person for the AMT is $112,500 but for Married couples it's $150,000. So in addition to the standard screwing over that married high income double earners receive you may also be hit with the AMT tax that you wouldn't have if single.
Stay home!
I think carry-on fees are here to stay. I never check my bags anymore because of the baggage fees that they charge. However, since they started charging me on my last two trips for carry on I decided to send it ahead of time. It costs me $39 anywhere in US and it definitely is a bit more than what the airlines charge, however, I can pack all the items I want, have them sent ahead of time, and waiting for me when I arrive.
I definitely would recommend anyone checking this out if they are interested. The company I used on my last two trips is LugLess (www.lugless.com).
Sold my car about a year ago. Ride the commuter trains up to work and then rely on public transportation when in the city. Living in Chicago makes this pretty hassle free.
I take advantage of periodic deals at my neighborhood Publix to save 20% off gas prices. The deal is advertised in the Publix circular in the newspaper. The deal is that for every $25 worth of groceries (before coupons!) you purchase, you can purchase a $50 gas gift card for $40! Hot whoa, I know!
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my grocery store runs a points program so I can save 15 cents on a gallon PLUS they always have the cheapest price on fuel in our town
i only buy on tuesday...the 20 cents off per gallon day!
Jennifer, what a shame to give up the soul-sustaining pleasure of hiking. What about getting a group together to carpool to the trails and share the gas cost? I do that for birdwatching.
Bicycle commuting is the way to go if you have a safe route to work. I've been doing it a minimum of 2x's a week. The exercise is great and the gas savings can be substantial. Riding is very inexpensive, you get great exercise, maintenance isn't too bad, but the entry costs for new riders can be a little high. Especially if you have to deal with inclement weather. I have an 11 mile route one-way and can do it at right around 1 hour at my slowest pace (12 mph average).