Misc. ideas that don't fit any other catagory

[Emptynester]

Since we travel so much we are very conscious of fuel prices. We have seen the price vary as much as 33 cents per gallon in the same town on the same day.

Therefore, we always check prices along our route by checking out this website: http://autos.msn.com scroll down the right side and click on "Gas Prices" - put in the name of the town and it will show you how much fuel is at a variety of stations.

So the local station you have been going to for years and years might not be the least costly. Is it worth bit of your time to find several cents off?

[Indiana]

3 ways to cut household bills.

1. Skip the paper towels and save $60 per year.

2. Try using 1/3 less coffee when brewing a pot and save $100 per year.

3. Close your closet and cupboards - you don't need to heat or cool that space and save $30 per summer.

[Indiana]

17 FREE Harlequin Books

Harlequin books is offering 17 free books on line.

You can download the books at:

http://www.harlequincelebrates.com/index.php

[Indiana]

Freebies

Books - http://www.gutenberg.org/catalog (28,000 on line)

Graph Paper - http://www.incompetech.com/graphpaper

Music - http://www.pandora.com (plays an ongoing stream of music based on song you like)

Photo prints - http://www.snapfish.com (have specials - current one is a penny per print)

Planners - http://www.diyplanner.com (customize your own with over 100 templates)

[Indiana]

Use up to 60 percent less energy by boiling water in a microwave rather than on an electric stovetop. When you do use the stovetop, make sure pots and pans fully cover the heating element. A 6-inch pan on an 8-inch element translates to an energy waste of more than 40 percent.

[Indiana]

Saving on Mulch

Buy torn bags of mulch. Home centers usually set these torn bags aside, then sell the day’s mishaps at a big discount. Your best chance to get these deals is at the end of a weekend shopping day. Bring duct tape to close them, and a tarp to keep your car trunk clean.

[Indiana]

Free Photo Editing Online

Free photo editing online is available at citrify.com. You can tweak your uploaded photos cool effects like teeth-whitening and wrinkle-removing.

[Indiana]

Unused Gift Cards

If you have gift cards you will not use go to:

www.cardpool.com

you can sell for a reduced price or trade.

[Indiana]

Sell or Recycle Electronic Gadgets

You can sell or recycle electronic gadgets at:

www.gazelle.com