WAYS TO STRETCH $'s

If you are searching for ways to get more for your money, take a look at the following:

FOOD - www.shareflorida.org, then click on "go" to find your host site.  Due to bulk buying, the savings will be considerable.

ENERGY - www.heatsurge.com.  The Amish have discovered a way to conserve on energy consumption with their Heat Surge Roll-n-Glow Electric Fireplace.  It is available as a fireplace insert or set in a mantle on casters.

FREECYCLE - www.groups.yahoo.com/group/OPWJfreecycle.  A free way to dispose/acquire items too good for landfill. 

TRAVEL - www.servas.org.  A cultural opportunity either as a traveler and/or host.  Experience life in other countries as a traveler visiting in their homes.  As a host, you provide the same for foreign travelers in the USA.  Th only costs are the fees to join and cost of directories.   Great way to make new friends and establish better understanding of each others way of life.

www.skyauction.com.  Bid on airline tickets, tours, accommodations.  Be sure to read terms/conditons before bidding.

WHOLESALE CLUBS - www.bjs.com, www.costco.com and www.samsclub.com

If bulk quantities are too much for you, find a friend/neighbor to share products/costs and join one near you.  Savings on some items more than others.

PRESCRIPTION DRUGS - If you are on a generic Rx and do not have insurance that covers it, you can obtain them at Costco Pharmacy without being a member at a reduced cost.  Another place to check out is Seton Pharmacy. 

We have done business with all of the above and can tell you there were no problems.  Hope you find something you can use to stretch your budget.