The issue of higher gas prices is something we are probably just going to have to except as they are. I am considering buying a smaller "rice burner" to do my running around but my van serves me well. I am really not ready to give it up. 3yrs. ago I was spending an average of $15. per week to do what I needed. Today I am spending about $30. I think I handle the rising cost in several ways.

• Do errands in an order that carries me, on a journey that is patterned to be the most efficient route and, try to get as much done as possible with each outing.
• Shop wise at the grocery and when purchasing dry stock supplies, this can helps offset the higher gasoline cost.
• Purchase on-line when possible and take advantage of free shipping when I can. Buying items on-line can save time and money because of the ease of comparison shopping.
• (example) I recently purchased a woodburning tool as a birthday gift for a young friend. The closest store in my area, for that item is a 25 min. drive. Traveling both ways makes it a 50 min. trip. Now add time in the store locating the woodburner and then waiting in line to pay. I would add another 15 min. That adds up to over 1 hour. It would take about 1.5 gals. of gas. The woodburner cost $3. less at Amazon.com including shipping costs............I found the woodburner on-line and had it purchased in about 10 min. I didn't even have to get dressed........ My SAVINGS= a minimum of $6. plus my time....... TIME = MONEY.
• I carpool when I can. I always try to meet at a central location so that everyone is helped with the higher gasoline prices.
• Just deal with it.
• Think ahead, I stop and top my tank if I see a lower price than the price I normally pay. Walk when I can.

There is a movement to get everyone to join in and boycott the gas pumps. Click on this link to see how you can act on this situation hopefully helping out by not purchasing gasoline. Every little bit helps!