How Broke Are You Now?

[Jaydaan]

I've heard that gas (like any liquid) expands as it heats. So I try to fill up my car in the coolest part of the day, to get more gas per gallon.

I try to run my errands in a circle thereby saving on gasoline. I fill up when it get down to 1/2 because the price seems to rise daily and this helps. I also make sure that our tires are properly inflated and that I don't carry around junk in the car that just adds weight to the car.
One thing that has helped me save money is using cash only when I go to the store. This has eliminated almost all of my impulse buys. I used to grab a lot of junk when I took my checkbook with me, but now I have to really think about buying something when I only have cash. Is it a need or a want?

When I do wash dishes in the sink, I draw the rinse water first and then fill up the other sink with wash water. That way I don't waste water while the water is warming up. I use the rinse water to water plants in my pots outdoors.

FRUIT FLY REMEDY. The best way to get rid of fruit flies is to put out a glass with an inch of apple cider vinegar and a few drops of lemon liquid dishwashing soap. The flies will die and your kitchen will be fly-free, with no dangerous or expensive pesticides. You will be amazed how quickly it works.
POTLUCK BOWL. I use empty frozen ice cream cake containers for disposable bowls. They are great for taking to potlucks or parties. Just turn them over and put the food you are packing in the bottom of the bowl-shaped lid. The flat “bottom” makes a snug-fitting top. This way you won’t have to worry about leaving your favorite bowls behind at the scene of the potluck. Just tell the host or hostess to please recycle!
CLEANING CHROME. Isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol is wonderful for cleaning chrome fixtures. Spray some on a paper towel and just wipe away. Works great.
GARLIC STORAGE. Skin a whole batch of garlic and freeze in plastic bags. This gives the garlic a much longer shelf life and it can be used directly from the freezer.