What are you doing to beat the high cost of gas?!
Question: What are you doing to beat the high cost of gas!?
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Relying on the basics my mother taught me!. She learned her conservative/frugal skills as a child during the aftermath of the Great Depression!. I was raised to be frugal and it is during times like these that it does pay off!. What I do is this:
Keep a well stocked pantry with items we use frequently!. Only buy them when they are on sale and stock up!. Canned goods and paper goods do not go bad!.
Limit my errands to one or two days a week!. Cluster all errands in nearby areas together!. This way I use less gas!.
Grow a vegetable garden!. I currently grow strawberries, peas, beans tomatoes, squash, onions and asparagus!. Grow what you like to eat most!.
Close all shades during the heat of the day!. It will keep your house cooler and use less energy for air conditioning!. Turn of lights and appliances when not in use!.
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The only things I have changed during this economic downturn is I go out to eat a lot less and I avoid impulse buying by sticking to a list of essentials!.
I have also cut back on movie-going!. I only see one or two blockbusters on the big screen!. The rest I wait until they come out on video and I rent them!.Www@Enter-QA@Com
Keep a well stocked pantry with items we use frequently!. Only buy them when they are on sale and stock up!. Canned goods and paper goods do not go bad!.
Limit my errands to one or two days a week!. Cluster all errands in nearby areas together!. This way I use less gas!.
Grow a vegetable garden!. I currently grow strawberries, peas, beans tomatoes, squash, onions and asparagus!. Grow what you like to eat most!.
Close all shades during the heat of the day!. It will keep your house cooler and use less energy for air conditioning!. Turn of lights and appliances when not in use!.
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The only things I have changed during this economic downturn is I go out to eat a lot less and I avoid impulse buying by sticking to a list of essentials!.
I have also cut back on movie-going!. I only see one or two blockbusters on the big screen!. The rest I wait until they come out on video and I rent them!.Www@Enter-QA@Com
Well, I walk or carpool to work and I try and make sure to get everything I need when I have to drive long distances!. I used to drive an hour to get to a different city b/c my friends and good food and shopping are there and I haven' been since Feb!. And I'm pregnant and my doc was there but I switched to a closer doc so I don't have to drive so far!.Www@Enter-QA@Com
Simply driving less is the main thing in our household!.
We check ourselves before taking off for ANYTHING without first figuring out anything else we might do to save a second trip later on!.
We sold the second vehicle and that knocked off the cost of insurance, which gives us that extra resource to buy fuel for the primary vehicle!.Www@Enter-QA@Com
We check ourselves before taking off for ANYTHING without first figuring out anything else we might do to save a second trip later on!.
We sold the second vehicle and that knocked off the cost of insurance, which gives us that extra resource to buy fuel for the primary vehicle!.Www@Enter-QA@Com
My guy has been motorcycling to work for the past 3 years!.!. its about 25!.00 a week for him while with the car it was more near 350!.00 a month, so that is a huge savings!. If he lived closer he would most likly bicycle but its 40 miles one way!.
Eventually people will just buy homes near their jobs and stop commuting all together!. We have friends that live and work in our town this saves them a bundle on gasoline!.Www@Enter-QA@Com
Eventually people will just buy homes near their jobs and stop commuting all together!. We have friends that live and work in our town this saves them a bundle on gasoline!.Www@Enter-QA@Com
Not many options but to drive, so I limit my trips and combine a lot of trips into one long day of getting everything done!. No more driving to the theater 10 miles away, and so TV and DVDs will have to do!. No more just driving around for no good reason!. also, a lot of shopping online to save gas!.Www@Enter-QA@Com
I go online and see what they best price is in my area, and go there for gas!. also when I have running to do, I try to plan my trips so I get all places in the same area at the same time so I don't have to run back out!.Www@Enter-QA@Com
My husband and I will bike to work a few days a week!. Since I only live 7 miles away it'll be a good decision!.
I can get fit AND save $$! :)
PS!. I've already attached a basket to my bike for trips to the grocery store!.Www@Enter-QA@Com
I can get fit AND save $$! :)
PS!. I've already attached a basket to my bike for trips to the grocery store!.Www@Enter-QA@Com
Selling my first born (joking) Combined trips and the hubby and I switched vehicles because I am a stay at home mom and the car is WAY better on gas!.!.Www@Enter-QA@Com
Sold our car 5 years ago and rent when we need one!.
Another option for people who need a car more consistently is to opt for car co-ops!. They help you limit your driving while meeting your driving needs!.Www@Enter-QA@Com
Another option for people who need a car more consistently is to opt for car co-ops!. They help you limit your driving while meeting your driving needs!.Www@Enter-QA@Com
I stopped drinking gasoline, I am saving over$300 a week, and my pee is no longer flammable!.Www@Enter-QA@Com
It does not affect me at all!. I don't drive nor do I own a car!. Public transportation has always worked out well for me!. I'm a native New Yorker!.Www@Enter-QA@Com
Not driving as much
Buying gas from the smaller gas companies
Cashing in Air Miles points for gas cardsWww@Enter-QA@Com
Buying gas from the smaller gas companies
Cashing in Air Miles points for gas cardsWww@Enter-QA@Com
Driving a 4-cylinder car and laughing my @ss off at the idiot at the next pump with the dump truck sized SUV!.Www@Enter-QA@Com
Only using car if it is really neccessaryWww@Enter-QA@Com
Car pooling, Not going out for lunch so much (brown baging it!.) And planning my trips weither it is grocery shopping etc!.Www@Enter-QA@Com
Rideing my motorcycle every chance I get!. Its 45 mpg vs 15, a no brainer to me!. Kinda tough in the rain though!.Www@Enter-QA@Com
avoid driving if not necessary!.Www@Enter-QA@Com
bicyclingWww@Enter-QA@Com
joining the navy!.!.!.!.!. lol woooWww@Enter-QA@Com
Walk, bike, mass transit!.Www@Enter-QA@Com
we will use limited gas and save maximum gas per month!.Www@Enter-QA@Com
I'm using my solar powered car!.
If I'm tired!.!.
But most of the time i ride my bicycleWww@Enter-QA@Com
If I'm tired!.!.
But most of the time i ride my bicycleWww@Enter-QA@Com
i dont drive that much anymore!.Www@Enter-QA@Com
I walk when ever that i can!.Www@Enter-QA@Com
Staying HomeWww@Enter-QA@Com
Still buying it!.!.!.!.!.
Decreasing going to places I don't need toWww@Enter-QA@Com
Decreasing going to places I don't need toWww@Enter-QA@Com
probably watching my carbon footprint,lol!.Www@Enter-QA@Com
i dont drive yet, so i ride my bike and it worksWww@Enter-QA@Com
changing my supplier every few months!.!.!.!.doesn't help muchWww@Enter-QA@Com