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Add Up the Savings

If one of your New Year's resolutions was saving 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 will focus on a different topic with resources and contests 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 the fast food and casual dinning and register to win a $25.00 gift card to Sonic.  Also, pick up your free Healthy Lunch Bag along with information on how you can save money while eating out.

Resources:

* When Eating Out
* Dining Out in a Healthy Way
* Surviving in a Fast Food Nation
* When Eating Out Evaluation

February

Add Up the Savings:  When Saving Energy
Come by your local Extension Office and view the energy savings display and get information about how you can save on energy costs in the home.  Register to win a gift certificate to put toward an erergy star appliance.

Resources:

* Energy Savers Booklet
* Residential Tips
* CFLs Article
* CFL Purchasing Guide Article
* How to Install a Programmable Thermostat

March

Add Up the Savings:  When 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:  When Shopping for Food
Want to stretch your food dollar at the grocery store?  Come learn some tips about how you can save more money while shopping.

Resources:

* When Shopping for Food
* Facilitator's Guide:  When Shopping for Food
* Meal Planner
* Shopping for Food Evaluation

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.

* Handout