On the Road

Here are some great tips for car travel. We like a cooler on wheels for longer trips, packed with granola bars, smoothies, water and lunch. I've noticed a lot of people parked at the food emporiums along the Interstates eating their own brought-from-home-food in the car.

It's nicer to find a river bank or a park or a pleasant scenic spot. Picnics are never out of season.

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Don't forget napkins and wipes and a trash bag--reuse a plastic bag from a store. Reuse everything. Good for the wallet, good for the earth.

The Cheeseparer

Save a little or Save a lot

Household items: we all have to buy ‘em
http://www.moneyaside.com/10-tips-to-save-money-on-household-items

Save a million bucks:
http://www.pantagraph.com/articles/2008/04/10/money/doc47fed98810f4e040369549.txt

Cut Your Entertainment Budget:
http://www.moneyaside.com/10-tips-to-save-money-on-entertainment

Family Budgeting
http://www.businessrockford.com/biznews/x623552672

Earth Day is coming up. Give a thought to saving mother earth.
http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/save-money-save-energy-save-earth,348043.shtml