I have cut out all unnecessary driving. I basically drive to work, the grocery, the bank, and home. Unfortunately this means I have temporarily given up my favorite hobby, hiking, because I am a 30 minute drive from hiking trails. :-( Walking around the neighborhood isn't nearly as fun!
Our best way to save at the pump, is to save up gas points at the grocery store. Sometimes we can get over 50 cents off per gallon! If we don't have any gas points saved up, I can always use my Sheetz card -- it'll give me 3 cents off per gallon every time. :)
I make sure to get tune ups as necessary and around holidays and my birthday I hint at gas gift cards so I can use them in the spring and summer when gas prices seem to spike. I also use mobile apps to help find the best deals when I'm out running errands. I also try to combine all my trips when I can so that way I only have to fill up once or twice a week. Lastly I'm also lucky enough to have a recycling center on my way in and out of town. When I get enough cans or recyclables I put that money towards the gas tank so I can have a special outing or two with breaking the budget
To save at the pump, besides the myriad of other great ideas that abound out there, I have a shopping list that encompasses all the stores I need to go to, by store or by business, then I plan my route by simply numbering each store in the order I need to drive to them, so that I'm driving as little as possible. So my list might say "Target" and I will list the things I need there, "Costco" and I will list the things I only might buy there, and "hardware store" and list the things I might only be able to get there, "bank", etc., then when I go out that day, I put them in the most efficient order on my route. (This is especially important because I do not live close to town.) I do this rather than having one big general shopping/errand list. I know this can be done electronically through apps, but for now, this works for me to quickly jot down things I need or need to do in the categories as I list them. Even if you live close to the stores, it all adds up. I'm also doing a lot more online shopping for regular items, to cut out the trips to the store altogether, but only if I get free shipping!
I save at the pump by using an iphone app that allows me to find the least expensive gas station in my neighborhood. Aside from that, I just keep my car well maintained and drive very lightly around town (NO out of town driving AT ALL). Because of these tactics, I only fill up once every 10 days or so.
I most frequently get gas at the pumps at my grocery store. For each dollar you spend in the store, you get a gas rewards point - and 100 points = $0.10/gal off your gas purchase. This week I'll get $0.40 off!
I live 30 miles from almost everything and there is no public transportation in between. I do my best to consolidate errands when I do have to go to town, and I try to make sure to fill up on that end where the prices are a little better.
I agree that we should take time to relax and do nothing sometimes, but I love the feeling of working hard all day and going to sleep knowing I accomplished something. I hate when I go to sleep, and look back and think to myself I wasted the day.
My refund is a lot smaller than the average amount but I'm probably going to spend it on getting my car up and running smoothly again. It has a couple little things that need repairs and it's the perfect time to do it.
When we bought our home two years ago, it was very important for us to buy somewhere that was walkable to a variety of amenities. We can (and do!) walk to the supermarket, restaurants, bars, the dog park, the library, the post office and a slew of other places. While I can't walk to work, it's less than 6 miles round-trip, which is hard to beat. If my husband isn't working from home, that means he's travelling for business, and the airport is less than 10 miles away. When we do use the car to go farther afield to the mall or visit friends and family, we try to combine trips and make a day of being out and about. Sometimes, we might go a few weeks between refilling the gas tank. Using less gas is the best way to save!
I combine a number of tactics to maximize savings on gasoline.
1. Keep tabs on usage by calculating gas mileage at each fill-up
2. Calculate the fuel cost of routine trips and alter my driving patterns and routes
3. Map the shortest driving routes
4. Fill up at the lowest-price station along my regular routes. This station also happens to apply a discount when using a supermarket loyalty card for an even lower price.
6. Pay cash when the cash price is lower than the credit-card price. This means I have to plan to have cash on hand.
5. Combine errands; never drive for one errand only
6. Drive smoothly and more slowly than I used to
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I make as few trips to the pump as possible! That means combining trips to town with appts and staying home as much as I can. If I'm doing well in a month, I fill up once every 3 or 4 weeks at this point. Of course, being 4 miles from our small town helps!
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I use a grocery store reward card.
I ride my bike to and from work 5 days a week. The pump rarely sees me.
I have cut out all unnecessary driving. I basically drive to work, the grocery, the bank, and home. Unfortunately this means I have temporarily given up my favorite hobby, hiking, because I am a 30 minute drive from hiking trails. :-( Walking around the neighborhood isn't nearly as fun!
Go to Sams Club for all my gas
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The only thing I can do is maintain my car.
If I tried Public Transportation it would take me 2.5 hours to get to work compared to 20 min by car.
Our best way to save at the pump, is to save up gas points at the grocery store. Sometimes we can get over 50 cents off per gallon! If we don't have any gas points saved up, I can always use my Sheetz card -- it'll give me 3 cents off per gallon every time. :)
This time of year I try and bike as much as possible.
I make sure to get tune ups as necessary and around holidays and my birthday I hint at gas gift cards so I can use them in the spring and summer when gas prices seem to spike. I also use mobile apps to help find the best deals when I'm out running errands. I also try to combine all my trips when I can so that way I only have to fill up once or twice a week. Lastly I'm also lucky enough to have a recycling center on my way in and out of town. When I get enough cans or recyclables I put that money towards the gas tank so I can have a special outing or two with breaking the budget
To save at the pump, besides the myriad of other great ideas that abound out there, I have a shopping list that encompasses all the stores I need to go to, by store or by business, then I plan my route by simply numbering each store in the order I need to drive to them, so that I'm driving as little as possible. So my list might say "Target" and I will list the things I need there, "Costco" and I will list the things I only might buy there, and "hardware store" and list the things I might only be able to get there, "bank", etc., then when I go out that day, I put them in the most efficient order on my route. (This is especially important because I do not live close to town.) I do this rather than having one big general shopping/errand list. I know this can be done electronically through apps, but for now, this works for me to quickly jot down things I need or need to do in the categories as I list them. Even if you live close to the stores, it all adds up. I'm also doing a lot more online shopping for regular items, to cut out the trips to the store altogether, but only if I get free shipping!
I save at the pump by using an iphone app that allows me to find the least expensive gas station in my neighborhood. Aside from that, I just keep my car well maintained and drive very lightly around town (NO out of town driving AT ALL). Because of these tactics, I only fill up once every 10 days or so.
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I most frequently get gas at the pumps at my grocery store. For each dollar you spend in the store, you get a gas rewards point - and 100 points = $0.10/gal off your gas purchase. This week I'll get $0.40 off!
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I live 30 miles from almost everything and there is no public transportation in between. I do my best to consolidate errands when I do have to go to town, and I try to make sure to fill up on that end where the prices are a little better.
I agree that we should take time to relax and do nothing sometimes, but I love the feeling of working hard all day and going to sleep knowing I accomplished something. I hate when I go to sleep, and look back and think to myself I wasted the day.
I started working from home to avoid high fuel prices. Definitely recommend it if you're able to work it out with your employer.
I avoid speeding. Driving under 60 mph gives better gas mileage.
My refund is a lot smaller than the average amount but I'm probably going to spend it on getting my car up and running smoothly again. It has a couple little things that need repairs and it's the perfect time to do it.
When we bought our home two years ago, it was very important for us to buy somewhere that was walkable to a variety of amenities. We can (and do!) walk to the supermarket, restaurants, bars, the dog park, the library, the post office and a slew of other places. While I can't walk to work, it's less than 6 miles round-trip, which is hard to beat. If my husband isn't working from home, that means he's travelling for business, and the airport is less than 10 miles away. When we do use the car to go farther afield to the mall or visit friends and family, we try to combine trips and make a day of being out and about. Sometimes, we might go a few weeks between refilling the gas tank. Using less gas is the best way to save!
I combine a number of tactics to maximize savings on gasoline.
1. Keep tabs on usage by calculating gas mileage at each fill-up
2. Calculate the fuel cost of routine trips and alter my driving patterns and routes
3. Map the shortest driving routes
4. Fill up at the lowest-price station along my regular routes. This station also happens to apply a discount when using a supermarket loyalty card for an even lower price.
6. Pay cash when the cash price is lower than the credit-card price. This means I have to plan to have cash on hand.
5. Combine errands; never drive for one errand only
6. Drive smoothly and more slowly than I used to
How about an article on the opposite? "5 Reasons Why You Should Delete Your E-mails." I'm sure there are as many good reasons to delete as there are NOT to delete.
Carpooling cuts my gas spending in half, but I also try to not drive unless necessary and to combine trips whenever possible.
I make as few trips to the pump as possible! That means combining trips to town with appts and staying home as much as I can. If I'm doing well in a month, I fill up once every 3 or 4 weeks at this point. Of course, being 4 miles from our small town helps!