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Originally Posted by Jen
I always try and get gas at night. The gas prices here drop about 5 cents a litre at night.
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The best times to get gas are in the early morning or late evening, when it isn't as hot (obviously, this works better during the summer). The gas doesn't evaporate as quickly so you're not paying for fumes.
I took a good, hard look at my family's medical history, and started to seriously cut back on foods that are empty calories or tend to lead to one disease or another. I may love sweet tea, but it's now a treat, not an everyday drink. I can't remember how long it's been since I've willingly bought Coke (of any sort), or even drank it - the "experts" are saying that even diet pop causes problems. Using a teabag squeezer (mine's from Tupperware) allows you to get several cups of tea out of one bag, without the mess. Remember how one packet of sugar was 1 teaspoon? Read the packet - it's now just under a teaspoon. If you can do without the full teaspoon at a restaurant, you can do without it at home.
Our local big grocery store offers fuel perks; you save $.10 a gallon for every $50 increment you spend - and they don't run out at the end of the month. I drove to Nashville on $13.20 worth of gas!
They also sell gift cards, so if we're going to a restaurant or to a certain store, we get the gift cards first. My mother bought a stove and got an $.80 discount per gallon on gas!
My credit cards
all have either miles or points to purchase gift cards - and none of them have fees. The boy always writes out a check for each time he uses his, so it doesn't get out of control.
Most skin care items are as effective in generic as in the high priced ones, although you need to check the ingredients if you have allergies. A dab of white toothpaste from a dollar store actually works better for the occasional zit than the expense creams. I also try not to buy scented liquid soap, so I can mix those litte bits that won't pump out. Okay,
one scent isn't bad!
Do some serious bank shopping! My bank was just sold, so while my funds are at the new bank, I'm checking out which can give me more bang for my buck. I also empty my wallet of change every day for one special fund.
Good to see other frugalites!
PS: Who are these experts, anyhow?
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