So, since we cannot control this situation, we can control how we handle it and respond--with a positive perspective. I am hoping suggestions will come from this blog that will help with strategies to better equip us with the knowledge to save money as well as our sanity. This may take a few days so hang on and read this blog daily and POST COMMENTS so we can keep more $$$$$ in those pretty handbags we found buried in the back of our closets. (Read Blog from 7/12/11)
Let us begin....
I will start with a couple of websites for you to check out:
#1 http://www.indianagasprices.com/GasPriceSearch.aspx
I know this says "indiana" in the weblink but I tested it and if you go to the box that says "Search Gas Prices" and put in either your zip code, or your city and state you will be able to pull up local gas prices for your area. Check this site before you head out to fill up.
#2 http://www.theindychannel.com/slideshow/28464442/detail.html?taf=ind
Again, this one says "indy" in the title of the weblink. If you are not from the Indiana area still check it out. I saw a deal for buying groceries to work toward gas rebates at Publix. The only place I have seen a Publix grocery store is in Daytona, Florida. So check out these "5 ways to get cheap/free gas" found on theIndyChannel. On a personal note, I use the "Rewards" from our Kroger card to save $.10 per gallon when I fuel up.
More suggestions minus the websites:
#3 Use the "SpeedyRewards" system from the Speedway Gas Stations (especially if you are planning a vacation) or other gas stations in your area that may be running their own promos for loyal customers.
#4 WATCH YOUR SPEED. The less RPMs (or another way to say it "engine revving") the less the gas guzzle. (Not to mention you will save yourself a speeding ticket--that was a freebie, oh wait, all these suggestions and ideas are free)
#5 Along with watching your speed --USE YOUR CRUISE. Cruise Control --it isn't just for interstates. This is another way to reassure the RPMs (aka engine rev) will stay steady.
#6 Think about it...Do you really NEED to leave the house or can this errand be done on your way to or from work?
Speaking of errands...if you can't get to them on the way to or from work, plan them out wisely. Keep a running list of things you need and places you need to go and try to limit your errand running to once maybe twice a week.
#7 PARENTS OF ATHLETES TAKE NOTE -- You may already have heard this or practice this bit of info. If so, pass it along this one is DOUBLE BONUS!!!
Be part of the PARENTING TEAM SHUTTLE or start your own PARENTING TEAM SHUTTLE
Your athlete is on a team right? So are you as well as other parents, siblings, grandparents and neighbors------TAKE TURNS BEING THE SHUTTLE. Or if you can pick up then be the pick up crew and let another parent be the drop off crew. Take care of two or so players. WHAT IS THE DOUBLE BONUS?? I knew you ladies...or maybe gentlemen (I have heard a rumor of guys reading this blog--and good for them--may just have to switch up my topics--AND GUYS WE CAN USE YOUR INPUT!!) anyway.....the DOUBLE BONUS....knew you would catch that. The DOUBLE BONUS (wish I could add a big boomy voice when I type "DOUBLE BONUS") is saving MONEY in gas as well as TIME running althletes to practices and this has hit 2 of the three ideas of this blog.
So, we have covered 7 ways to save $$$$$$ at the pumps (as well as the 5 mentioned on theIndyChannel link) and I will be posting more tomorrow.
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