No matter how you cut it, if you travel you need to buy
gas. If you work you need it. So paying a few cents more to fill up a tank
isn’t going to break most people but it still gives pause to traveling. Some travelers budget exact amounts of money
for gas, food, lodging, etc. So, it’s
easy, just add a little more to the gas budget, rearrange your finances
creatively!
Don’t let a few pennies a gallon ruin your vacation. You can make up that money quite easily by doing
simple things:
. Give up a few of
those expensive coffee shop cups of coffee that you like so much. Make your own coffee at home, it will be
better for you and your wallet.
. Pack lunches at
home for your road trips. Eating greasy
burgers and fries on the road isn’t the best way to go. Make your family some sandwiches or salads at
home and you all will be better off.
Stop at a clean rest area, sit at a ‘free’ picnic table and enjoy your
lunch, get some fresh air and relax!
. Look for coupons
and discounts to help lighten the financial burden. AARP members get hotel/motel discounts so
make sure you have your AARP card with you.
You all know now to find discounts on these things so just start acting
on that knowledge. Join the e-clubs that
so many restaurants have like Ruby Tuesday for buy one get one half price.
By the way, right now gas in my neck of the woods is still
below $2.00 a gallon. Enjoy your trip to
or through Tennessee and thanks for those extra pennies!
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