With the cost of gas today, we are all looking for ways to save money. Below are several tips that will help you save on car gas. Every little bit adds up.
Get A Gas Card
Almost all major gas stations offer their own brand of gas credit card that will allow you to save 3-5 percent on all your gas purchases at their stations. Saving 5 percent off every gallon of gas means a savings of dollars per tank.
Avoid Aggressive Driving
Hitting the gas pedal hard when the light turns green and braking hard when you stop will increase the rate at which your car using its gas.
Use Your Cruise Control
Cruise control not only helps you drive at a steady speed but also saves you gas. On average, you'll save about seven percent more gas than if you don't use cruise control.
Slow Down
Sure, going fast can be fun. It can also get you a nice collection of speeding tickets, but more importantly, the faster you drive the more gas you use.
Stop Idling
If you going to be sitting and waiting some place without moving for more than about a minute, turn off the engine. It probably goes without saying that if you can avoid rush hour traffic, you should.
Plan Ahead
Map out the places you will need to stop at and figure the shortest route. This not only saves gas, it save time.
You have legs - use them
Really want to save money on gas? Then use your legs. A lot of trips aren't really that far, and while it takes a little longer to walk somewhere than to drive, it's a good chance to get outside for some fresh air and get some exercise in the process. If you don't want to walk, think about getting a bicycle.
Your food budget is the most flexible area of your household budget. Grocery savings will free up a significant amount of money if you need to balance the budget, or fund your savings accounts. Eliminate eating out! Period! O.K. if you're family is screaming mad at you then take them out at least once a month. Make it an occasion. Your family will appreciate a dinner out much more when it's not such a regular event. Consider it "quality time out". And, remember to look for coupons good at local restaurants for additional savings. If you are a senior remember to ask for a senior citizen discount.
Minimize the use of convenience foods.You can make it yourself for a fraction of the cost, try it! Many of us are so accustomed to convenience <!--more-->foods that we forget we can make it ourselves. You'll find substitute recipes for everything from baking mixes to shake and bake and salad dressing. All it takes is a little extra time. Even if you had to pay yourself for doing the cooking you would come out ahead.
Do your homework! Know what's on sale and plan your menu around the weekly sales flyers. Investing a little extra time in planning will help maximize grocery savings and reduce the food budget!
Eat meatless meals at least twice a week. - Beans and rice are a good example. Egg dishes are a nice change in routine for dinner. Try a vegetable stirfry or casserole.
Don't use packaged mixes. Cake, breads, muffins, pastry, pizza dough, pancake, and waffles all come in a variety of pre-packaged mixes. Make your own for not much more effort and a lot less money!
Build your coupon file! It seems coupons are available everywhere now. Your newspaper is a great starting point. Pay careful attention when looking through magazines. These are easy to miss. I often find coupons in home, ladies, or cooking magazines.
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