Save on groceries, gas, travel and other items by using the following links:

Gas Savings:

Bookit.com

FuelEconomoy.gov - Links to gasoline price data for US cities.

CarPoolWorld.com or eRideShare.com - When commuting or road-tripping try sharing a ride with a car pool.

Squeezed at the Pump: Eight Ways to Beat Rising Fuel Prices

Grocercy Savings/Coupons

GroceryGuide.com - Compare local store prices without spending expensive gas.

CouponMom.com - Get tons of grocery coupons, restaurant discounts, great advice, and lost of Internet freebies.

Kroger.com - Click on "P&G eSaver", choose your coupons, then type in your Kroger shopper's card number to have the coupons downloaded directly to your card. The coupons will automatically be applied at the checkout counter.

Also get coupons from the local publications.

Don't forget to buy local!  It save gas, and it can be much fresher!  Try local food co-ops and farmer's markets.  Here are a few in Baytown, Texas:

Baytown Farmers Market 221 E. James Street (between 2nd & 3rd), 281-327-5125.

Fruteria Azteca DE Oro 1000 W. Main Street, 281-422-8899

Fruteria Lupita 620 N. Main, 422-0850 

Clothing

TheThriftShopper.com - Find thrift stores near you.

ConsignmentShops.com - Find shops that sell fancier used clothes.

Hair Grooming Discounts

Try using an Internet search engine Like Google.com to find possible discounts on your favorit hair salon. Just type in the name of your favorite salon followed by the word "coupon". You never know what will show up and it could save you a lot of money!

BeautySchoolsDirectory.com - Find the nearest beauty school in your area. They usually offer great prices on cuts, manicures, facials and other beauty services. Even if you can't brave it for yourself you may save on a trim for the kids.

Travel

Always check first with airline sites. They are always finding a way to avoic paying travel agency commissions, which can mean great deals for the traveler.

Next check out the big travel sites like Expedia.com, Orbitz.com, Travelocity.com, and Kayak.com. They may be offering a lower fare. Use AirfareWatchdog.com and FareCompare.com for the latest new on airfares.

RoomSaver.com, and SaveOnResorts.com can make sure you never pay full price for a room.

Dining Out

Entertainment.com - Find the link to your local entertainment discount book. These books offer dozens of coupons for local dining and other entertainment.

Restaurant.com - offers discounted restaurant gift certificates, and CouponMom.com members (see "Groceries") can get a 40% discount on Restaurant.com.

Don't forget to join the e-Mail newsletters of national chains. Many have great specials and even free meals.

Don't know if you can afford a particular restaurant? Check out OpenTable.com and MenuPages.com. Both post thousands of up to date menus from around the world, and you can also book reservations and earn points.

Remember also that lunch menus can save you a ton of cash!

Gardening & Lawn Care

GardenbargainsOnline.com - is a clearing house for coupons, discounts, free shipping and other special offers from gardening companies and nurseries.

Gardeners.com also offers great prices on overstock items.

Furniture

Jordans.com and Bassettfurniture.com both offer free room planners, which will assist you in avoiding costly mistakes like putting a king sied bed in a queen sized bed space.

HighBrowFurniture.com and Furniture-Zoo.com both offer free shipping.

Buying direct from the manufacturer is always a smart decision. HighPointMarket.org offers a virtual tour and links to 65 retailers.

May God continue to bless you and all of yours,
Don D. Morrison, "Baytown Area Voices" - Editor, www.bavoices.com