Two tips I remember reading recently about saving on gas

I read fairly recently about conserving gas in your car. Here are the two main things I remember:

1. Some gas can burn off if cars are left out in the sun. Try to park in a covered area or garage when possible.

2. More weight in your car requires more gas to make the car move, like a stroller in the trunk.

Anyone else have ideas to share?

Kicking things off

Here's a money question to start off our month:

How do you save money on groceries?

I, like Steph, was really impressed with the amount people spent on groceries several weeks ago. I spend more than most it seems. What strategies do you utilize to keep your spending low?

Toddler Beds

We are getting ready to buy a toddler bed for my son. I just have a couple of questions. I know it is kind of silly it's not like beds have as many features as car seats or strollers but what features do you look for in a bed? What toddler beds do others have that they like? Where did you get your toddlers bed? What would you say is a good price? Also for those who have two kids when did you start training the first child to sleep in a bed? I still have until October but I am just trying to prepare ahead of time.

Time for Money-Saving May!

What topics are you interested in covering over the month of May?

In what areas of your spending life do you wish you were better at spending less?

Hate it...

I hate to take out the garbage. When I was single (for many more years than I ever planned) I said there were three things I needed a man to do:
1 - Take care of my car.
2 - Handle the finances.
3- Take out the garbage.

Well, I learned to take care of my own car (including putting in a new catalytic converter) and got really pretty good at managing my finances (including long-term retirement etc.) but I never got to the point where I could take out the garbage unless I absolutely had to (thank goodness for good roommates who did it). Now Phil does the garbages (and actually, the car care and finances too).

What chore do you just refuse to do and who ends up doing it instead of you?

Costco?

I have heard many of you ladies mention Costco, and now that I finally live close to one I am debating whether or not to purchase a membership. Do many of you shop there? Do you do all of your shopping there or just your bulk items? What kinds of items have you found to be a better deal there? Do you feel like you save enough money there to make a membership worth it?

Pope Joan Discussion

Alright, hopefully all of you ladies had a chance to finish this book. It's become one of my favorites and I was happy to have a reason to read it again! I can't wait to hear what you all thought of it.
I'll put some of the discussion questions from the back of the book in a comment. If you'd like to talk about any of them, great, and if not I'd love to hear any other thoughts you had while reading it!