Add Up the Savings Series
If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to save money, the Cooperative Extension Service is here to help. January thru May, the Cooperative Extension Service will be focusing on ways to add up the savings for you and your family. Each month we will focus on a different topic with resources to help you save money. Contact your local Extension Office for details.
January
Add Up the Savings: When Eating Out
Come by your local Extension Office and pick up “Nutrition in the Fast Lane,” a handbook for nutrition in fast food and casual dining. Also pick up information about how you can save money while eating out.
Resources:
- When Eating Out
- Dining Out in a Healthy Way
- Nutrition and Your Busy Lifestyle
- Surviving in a Fast Food Nation
- When Eating Out Evaluation
February
Add Up the Savings: Energy
Come by your local Extension Office and view the energy savings display and receive information on how you can save on energy costs in the home.
Resources:
- Save Energy and Save Money
- Facilitator's Guide: Energy Conservation
- Energy Savers Booklet
- Residential Tips
- CFLs Article
- CFL Purchasing Guide Article
- How to Install a Programmable Thermostat
March
Add Up the Savings: Growing Your Own Food
Come learn the basics of growing your own food. Not only is gardening a great form of exercise and enjoyment it can also save on your grocery bill.
April
Add Up the Savings: Shopping for Food
Want to stretch your food dollar at the grocery store? Come learn some tips on how you can save more money while shopping.
Resources:
May
Add Up the Savings: Food Preparation
We can save a bundle by preparing food at home, come learn time and money saving tips to prepare great meals at home.
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