Fuel Economy Tip - Make it a Night In
June 11th, 2006 | by Brian Carr |Today’s tip will help you save a little bit on gas and hopefully make for a nice, relaxing evening at home.
Make it a night in.
Instead of going out every Friday night to your favorite restaurant and then to see the latest summer blockbuster (or flop), cancel your reservations and make it a night in. Not only is this a great way to save money on food and entertainment, but it’s also a great way to help save a little bit of gas.
Think about it, instead of going out to a restaurant and paying $50 or more for a dinner for two and then dropping another $20 at the movies, why don’t you just make a great home cooked meal for less than $25 and watch one of the millions of DVDs you own but never seem to find the time to watch.
By doing this, you’re probably saving about $50 on food and entertainment, not to mention the fact you’re probably saving more than a gallon of gas by not driving around all over town. Tack on that $3 savings and you’ve saved enough money to pay for your next two fill ups.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m not advocating that you become a shut-in, but reducing the amount of “nights out” will do nothing but increase your savings!
4 Responses to “Fuel Economy Tip - Make it a Night In”
By Peter de Ville on Jun 11, 2006 | Reply
Here’s an even better idea: Live and work in a city. I do, so I generally don’t need a car. On the rare occasion I do, I use a Zipcar. Added bonus: walking to work is actually an enjoyable commute.
By Brian Carr on Jun 12, 2006 | Reply
I wish I had enough money to do the same….
By Anonymous on Jun 13, 2006 | Reply
Do you honestly think this is a good “tip?”
Not driving one’s car is certainly a good way to save gas, but that simply goes without saying. I admire the spirit of this blog, but you’re really reaching on many of these ideas (this tip and “wash and wax” come readily to mind). Perhaps you were too ambitious with the title.
Remember, it’s quality, not quantity.
By Brian Carr on Jun 14, 2006 | Reply
I agree, it’s gotten to the point where I have to reach, but at the same time, is this not a way to save gas?
And, not only did I illustrate that you would save money on gas, but that you would save even more money by not indulging.
Doesn’t really sound like a worthless tip to me.
And if it is, you can stop reading.