Tips for Tuesday: Saving on Gas

Gas has went way down, but who knows how long it will stay that way? Our local area jumped up $.20 since last week. Use these tips to help you keep your gas budget down this summer.

Saving On Gas:
1. Slow down! Lowering speeds from 75 to 55 mph can boost gas mileage by 33%.
2. Shut off your engine if you'll be idling for more than 30 seconds.
3. Walk or Bike when you can.
4. Group errands together, so there is no back tracking.
5. Drive smoothly, when possible. Frequent starts and stops can reduce mileage by 2-3 mpg.
6. Shut of the AC when you can. It decreases fuel efficiency by about 1 mpg.

FREE Goldfish @ Target

Diane, from Mom to Monkeys, tells how to get this great deal, HERE! Thanks for the email tip, Diane!!!

A $2 Date Night!

Have a special night coming up? Right now you can get a $25 gift certificate to your favorite local restaurant for only $2! Just go to Restaurant.com
, and during checkout use Promo Code MENU, for an 80% savings.

The Soft Landing FUNtainer Set Review

When I first started hearing all the hype about getting BPA free plastics, I wasn’t sure how much I really bought into it. But after reading up on some statistics, like that in 2003-2004 the CDC found 93% of people tested had BPA in their urine, and that in animal studies, it could be linked to developmental and neuro toxicities, obesity, carcinogenic effects and cause precursors of breast cancer, I started to actively look for BPA free products for my family. There was just one problem---finding them at an affordable price. Then I ran across The Soft Landing. Not only are they affordable, but they carry a wide range of products for babies, kids, adults, and even pets! They also have lead, PVC, and latex free items. And guess what? They sent me one of their FUNtainer Sets by Thermos to review!



The Straw Bottle is 12 oz. and comes with an extra replacement straw. Because it is vacuum insulated stainless steel, it keeps drinks cold for up to 12 hours! Make it sound heavy? Nope, it’s lightweight, compact, and portable. It also has a sweat proof design that won’t leave water rings, and a non-slip scratch resistant base. I tipped it upside down to see if it would spill, and though it leaked a little bit it was a very slow drip, and not at all like a regular straw bottle. Dakota’s reaction? “Hey, cool! A built in straw!”

The 10 oz. Food Jar’s TherMax double wall vacuum insulation provides for maximum temperature control, hot and/or cold. It’s stainless steel interior and exterior is definitely kid proof, for daily wear and tear. I’m always careful with the food containers I buy because I hate trying to get my hand down in them to get them clean. But the wide mouth on this jar makes it easy to clean and to fill! It also has the same lightness and portability as the Straw Bottle. Dakota’s reaction? “Awesome! I love Speed Racer!”


That’s right! These sets aren’t just great to use, but they’re fun, too. They come in a variety of character sets and prints, with a range of younger kids, preteens, and even teens. As you can see, the set fit perfectly in Dakota’s lunchbox. No lumpy, misshaped mess that was hard to zip.

So, how many hugs does the FUNtainer Set get from this mom? Definitely 4.5 out of 5!