Search Results for: blog optimizing our errands

Optimizing Our Errands 2

This is part 2 of a 2-part series. If you missed the first article earlier today, click here: Optimizing Our Errands. After lunch, we visited the library to return books and stock up on enough reading and listening material to last us six weeks (the maximum amount of time we can hold items). I estimate that getting extra books and CDs shaved off at least one extra library trip. I decided not to take out any DVDs, since these are due in three days time and would require an extra trip back to the library. We have plenty of movies … Continue reading →

Optimizing Our Errands

So yesterday, I decided to take a little bit of my own advice and combine our errands into one day. This way, we would spend less money on gas, since we could map out an efficient route that covers each stops. This lessens the extra back and forth trips to and from the house. We would also spend less gas by limiting how often we make trips to any given place. If we designate one weekend a month, for example, to errands, then we know that we need to take full advantage of the trip, stocking up at the grocery … Continue reading →

Self-Rationing for Savings

Being frugal still means living the good life. But did you know that a little self-rationing could bring you greater rewards? We can learn a lot from previous generations. To them, rationing food and other goods wasn’t a hardship, just a way of life. They carefully considered what was available and how to make it last. They grew or purchased food in season, or only when it was available inexpensively. In our day and age, we are blessed with a wealth of easy to access goods. If I want an organic tomato in the middle of winter, I can get … Continue reading →

Gas Saving Roundup

Will you curb your vacation plans this summer because of gas prices? I’ve already cut back on driving here and there now that gas prices have reached the mid $3 range, but analysts say that things will only get worse. Gas prices predicted to rise to $4 a gallon this summer, just in time for the vacation season. Here is a round up on ways that you can save gas, starting today! Avoid buying overpriced gas Okay, so it all seems overpriced, right? But as you probably know, some gas stations charge more than others. How can you find out … Continue reading →

Addressing the Rise in Prices

In an earlier article posted today: Food and Gas Price Report, I discussed the latest information from the U.S. Department of Labor about our rising cost of food, energy and other goods. Here, I will offer some strategies and ideas for addressing the rise in prices. Let’s first address the rising food prices. To combat these prices and continue to provide food to your family you can (be sure to check the links for more information): Find substitutes for more expensive items, such as using dry milk for baking or drinking, giving up organic milk, baking your own bread, consuming … Continue reading →

Frugal Living Week in Review: April 7th Through April 13th

This past week it has been all about maximizing your savings and keeping as much of your hard earned money working for you. Check out these great articles for the Frugal Living Blog week in review: April 7th through April 13th. April 7th Turning Trash into Treasure How would you like a cool desk for your home? Follow the adventures of a friend who calls herself the “Trash Queen” as she turns another found piece of trash into a real treasure for her home. Rainy Day Activities April showers may bring may flowers, but they can also bring bored kids. … Continue reading →