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11 Ways To Save Money In the Kitchen

There are many ways you can save money in your kitchen.  Here is a list of just a few of themways to save money in the kitchen to get you started:

1.  Clean out your refrigerator and freezer regularly so you know what’s in there.  You will be less likely to waste food and you will know what you truly need to buy the next time you grocery shop.

2.  Use a slow cooker instead of your oven whenever possible.  They use less energy and won’t heat up your home in the summer.

3.  When using your oven, instead of opening the oven door to check on your baking, use the oven light so you don’t waste extra energy.

4.  When cooking soups, etc. on the stove, use lids to preserve the heat.  Your food will cook faster and less heat will have a chance to escape.

5.  A simple way to save money and help the environment is to get into the habit of using small plastic or glass containers to store your leftovers and for bringing your lunch to work instead of using sandwich bags and excessive plastic wrap.  If you do prefer to use plastic bags, reuse them whenever possible by rinsing them and then letting them dry.  Sticking them to your kitchen cupboard is a great way for them to air out.  Although sandwich bags are not that expensive, if you consider how many you go through in a month, as well as consider the amount of waste you are producing, the environmental and financial cost can add up quickly.  Small plastic containers can be purchased inexpensively at most dollar stores and you can buy them bulk and pay even less.

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Travel & Entertainment

How We Saved Money On Our Road Trip

Last year my husband and I went on a 10,000 km road trip and had a blast. ways to save money on your roadtrip We went for two weeks and our budget was $2000. We were able to stay within our budget despite the outrageous gas prices, and we had a great time.

Here are some things we did to save money while traveling:

1.We ate our own food. For the most part we ate food purchased from grocery stores along the way. We brought along a cooler and a Coleman cooking stove so we could cook our own food. We did eat a few meals in restaurants but usually we did so only when we were visiting friends. We ate a lot of cold cuts and buns, eggs, and various veggies and fruits. We brought along some granola bars as well so we wouldn’t be tempted to stop at convenience stores for snacks.

2. We camped instead of staying in hotels. We brought along our tent and camped along the way. For a few nights we stayed with friends at their homes. We also slept in our car for two nights. I wouldn’t recommend sleeping in your vehicle every night, but if you just do it once or twice it is okay.

3. We maintained our car. Before we left, my husband gave our car a tune up. He changed the oil, made sure the air filter was clean, and checked the tire pressure. Throughout our trip he checked the oil and tire pressure. Thankfully we had no car trouble and our car was extremely fuel- efficient! Taking care of your car really does pay off.

4. We used a GPS system rather than relying on maps to get around. This saved us both money and time. We didn’t have to stress over where we were or how to get to the next destination. The GPS also provided us with the most direct route to our destinations so we weren’t wasting fuel going in the wrong direction! I highly recommend using GPS if you are going somewhere unfamiliar.

5. Our entertainment was enjoying nature. Along the way, we often stopped at curious sightseeing spots such as canyons, small waterfalls, etc. We didn’t have to spend a lot of money on entertainment as we were so enthralled by just being able to see such beauty all around us. We visited friends along the way and had a great time catching up. Except for a few tourist attractions, most of our entertainment was free!