The mainstream media is replete with stories of rising gas prices, food prices, and even airfare. Coupled with the housing mess and near worthless (at least as compared to the Euro and Yen) dollar, families everywhere are feeling the pinch. I was wondering what you are doing to offset these costs?
The vagabond household is not hurting, but we enjoy a challenge now and then. This is what we are doing.
Drive the small car instead of the SUV and F-250.
Gas up at Costco only in the early mornings.
Take public transportation whenever possible.
Bake our own bread.
Forsake pricey restaurants in favor of home cooking.
Turn down the thermostat.
Start a backyard vegetable plot.
Cut my husband's hair myself.
Bathe the dog at home with the garden hose instead of going to a groomer.
Pay for things in cash.
Reduce, recycle, reuse.
Hey, sounds like things we should be doing all the time anyway!