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Published Jun. 23, 2008We're looking for your best ideas to save on the rising costs of gas. Monica may profile YOU for 5 On Your Side.
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June 24, 2008 4:39 p.m.
Join a discount club and stock up on meats in bulk (especially buy the reduced for quick sale - take them home, divide and freeze).
Avoid eating out! Too expensive...
Buy the things you use alot in bigger packages - often cheaper than the small packages. If you aren't sure you will use it all, many things can be frozen!
Buy some refillable water bottles and forget buying water! Better for the environment too.
Use a shopping list and stick to it! Don't go to the grocery store hungry - will end up with a lot of extras...
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June 24, 2008 12:31 p.m.
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June 23, 2008 7:11 p.m.
June 23, 2008 6:59 p.m.
Just last weekend I made Chicken alfredo with sun dried tomatoe on whole wheat. Whole Wheat tortilla, left over rotisserie chicken, diced sun dried tomatoes, and some alfredo that was left over in a jar.
All of that is for food savings. The gas part - saved you from driving around to eat out - or multiple trips to the grocery store.
Keep your errands in an order further from home to closest. Try and run errands around your on your way home of it is easier - better than making a special trip.
Order what you can online for household or specialty items. Let UPS burn the gas.
Breakfast on the run draining your cash? Make some breakfast burritos in advance for a couple of days during the week to just nuke and go.
GOLO member since December 18, 2007
June 23, 2008 6:40 p.m.
Also, if you are a soda junkie, buy your stuff in packs and drag some to work. $4.00 for a 6 pack beats 7.50 buying them individually.
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June 23, 2008 6:35 p.m.
Prepare your menus ahead of time so that you only shop for what you need
Try and purchase your staple meats in bulk (i.e. chicken, beef, pork). Break up into individual packages and freeze. Plan your menus around the meats you already have.
Vegan? then definately planning only in 1 week intervals keeps your veggies freshest as you use them.
You know you will want "quick fix" meals for those "I don't want to cook tonight".
When you are cooking - either on the grill or on the stove - make an extra helping or two of meat/ veggies as you are going. You can vaccum seal them in a bag and freeze them. When you are in one of those "I don't want to cook tonight moods" you pull one out and boil or microwave it for a fresh dinner already prepared.
THis works great for vegans too, many dishes can be frozen.
This will save on your "eat out" bill.
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June 23, 2008 6:33 p.m.
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