Hey Fayerody:

Thanks for the tips.

I'm currently in the process of convincing my husband that it is okay to buy store brand/generic items and he seems to be slowly coming around.

If walking was an option you can bet I'd give it a whirl but unfortunately we live out in the middle of the country where everything is a good distance away!

Truthfully we have more than enough entertainment here at home so there shouldn't be any reason to have to go to the library to check out books or to Blockbuster to rent movies.

We have been recycling for some time now which is more rewarding than I could have ever imagined but the thought of bartering never crossed my mind. I will have to toss that idea around!

Thanks again for your ideas, thoughts and kind words. If you think of anything else please do not hesitate to holler!