As a retiree, you are free to come and go as you please. However, with gas prices soaring daily, this could cost you more than you realize. Try bundling your errands to save gas and time. In a small spiral notebook, jot down your errands then pick a convenient day to complete as many of those tasks as you can.
For example, one day last week I gassed up my car, went to the bank, then to the cleaners, purchased a birthday present at a gift shop, went to the post office and finally shopped for groceries. Saving gas money on several different trips and freeing up other days to have fun was my goal.
I also cooked three big meals that same day to leave me even more time for fun and games. Making several meals at once usually means baking chicken and making soup to freeze in small portions. (Those are my "I’m-not-cooking-today" heat and serve meals.)
But I also prepared tacos to eat that same day. Sometimes the same day meal will be fresh salmon, spaghetti or pork chops.
As much as I love to cook, I don’t intend to spend my retirement in the kitchen. Today is my day to walk a mile then relax at home with a new book.
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