GET ON THE BUS
By: SYHInstead of driving them yourself, have your kids take the bus to school
PASS IT ON
By: SYHUse a website like eBay or craigslist, or search “hand me downs” for online classified services geared toward moms, to sell the toys, clothes, and other gear that your kids have outgrown.
HANDY DOWNS
By: SYHBuy secondhand clothing instead of new clothing from a department store. You can save up to $250 per year or more.
NON-TOXIC INSECT REPELLENT
By: SYHDon’t put toxic chemicals on your body. Choose an insect repellent made from natural ingredients like cedar, citronella, lemongrass, rosemary, and geranium.
SLEEPING BAGS
By: SYHBuy a sleeping bag made from hemp or organic cotton and filled with recycled polyester, coconut husks, or fibers produced from recycled plastic bottles
NOT SO FAST
By: SYHDon’t speed. Driving over the speed limit can severely cramp your MPG and your pocketbook.
LOSE THE WEIGHT
By: SYHUnload unnecessary cargo from your trunk before your road trip
FREE REFILLS
By: SYHIf you buy refillable travel-size toiletry bottles instead of disposable ones, you could save up to $40 per year or more.
GAS IS MONEY
By: SYHIf you’ll be hitting the road for your getaway, buy regular octane (low-grade) gasoline

