I mentioned earlier this week that the price of gasoline has finally dropped below $1.80/gallon and it continues to fall. 
When gas prices increased, we saw prices on everything skyrocket.  One of the things that affected us most was the price of food. 
Now that the price of fuel is going down, do you think we’ll see a price deduction at the stores or do you think the food industry will continue to keep the prices high?

It was just two months ago that we were paying $4 per gallon for gas.  And it hurt to fill up our tank.  As food prices continued to soar, it seemed as though there was no end in sight. 
Finally, we are seeing some relief.  Gas is around $1.70-1.80/gallon, depending on which part of NC I’m in at the time. 
I’m wondering . . . how much is gas your way?  Isn’t it nice that it costs 50%+ less to fill up our tanks?

I’ve been told for quite some time now that gas companies are only allowed to charge a certain amount above what they pay for the gas. The Department of Energy even has a site where consumers can report price gouging on gasoline.
A recent trip to Wal-Mart left me questioning what is going on around here. Murphy Express is selling gas for thirty cents less per gallon than the other gas stations. Thirty cents!!!! Unbelievable! Yes, it is definitely worth driving the few extra miles for the savings.

Needless to say, the competition has been …read more

Here’s another chance to get a free $30 gift card for transferring a prescription.  This coupon is from Rite Aid.  When using the coupon, you’ll also be entered to win a free gas for a year.  Check this week’s flyer for the coupon or you can download it here at the Rite Aid website.
image from Rite Aid website

The following is a guest post. 
As a stay-at-home mom of three boys ages three and under, it is VITAL that I get some time to myself. It helps me establish my identity outside of being a wife and mom and it makes me a better spouse and parent.
In the early months of my new stay-at-home mom status, my “Me-time” was spent bargain hunting and garage sale shopping in town by myself. (In case you haven’t noticed, I’m a nerd who enjoys getting good deals!)
But now going to town is an $8 expenditure. My days of “bumming around town” are now …read more

Each time I turn on the news or open a newspaper, there is information about the rising cost of gas and groceries and people that are struggling to make ends meet.  While there is absolutely nothing I can do about the cost of gas, I can work pretty hard to cut our grocery bill.
Here are some of the biggest and easiest ways to save on groceries:
1)  Look through your cabinet and see what you already have.
2)  Sit down and plan your meals using the sales flyer and considering what you already have in your pantry.
3)  Stock up on items that are …read more

I went to the gas pump to day and had to pay $3.49/gallon.  That is ridiculous.  How in the world are we supposed to buy the necessities when gas is so high and milk is almost $5 a gallon here?
What is gas like where you live?  I can’t wait to hear how expensive it is around the world.

I just completed an article 10 Ways to Entertain Kids While Traveling and thought this would be a good time to ask you what your plans are.  Will you be traveling over the holidays?  Will you stay home?  Let us know in the poll and comments below.  You’ll find the poll in the sidebar above the categories.
If you will be traveling, you might want to check out these tips for saving on gas.