You will surely save a bit of money by keeping your car in your good condition during trips. Also, if you keep your tires at an optimum pressure it will last longer and won’t cause drag. Soft tires can mean your car to consume more fuel, so it is much better to check your car pressure checked with every fill-up. Since air at a gas station is free but extra gasoline isn’t.

Also, empty your car trunk. A weighed down vehicle wastes gas: an extra 100 lbs in your car could reduce your miles per gallon by up to two percent. Don’t forget to bring car covers during long trip; it will save you from expensive car wash.

MID-AFTERNOON SLUMP

• Make a Plan It may seem like an odd move, but it’s best to plan your dinner during an afternoon break. Most people have trouble with dinner. If you have a plan when you come in the door, you’re likely to eat whatever’s in sight.
• Play Games Online games keep your hands busy and away from food. No computer access? Work on a crossword puzzle.
• Tea Up Instead of your 3pm snack, have a big cup of tea.

LATE-NIGHT CRAVINGS

• Do Some Hands-on Pampering. Give yourself a manicure to keep your hands distracted. Or make homemade face mask: Mash half a banana, and then mix in to two tablespoons of yogurt and one table spoon honey. Apply to your face, let it work its magic, and then rinse off after 15 minutes.
• Picture This Create an online photo album to share with family and friends.
• Sew Simple Keep little sewing projects nearby when you’re watching your favorite shows. Knitting works well too.

LAZY WEEKENDS

• Get Out if you don’t have any plans, sticking around the house will make you eat all day. Get out of the house and take a walk.
• Make It Over Get up and rearrange your furniture for a quick room do-over: Or try perking up your bookshelf by rearranging books by color.
• Organize Tackle a small organizing project – towels in the closet, files, shoes and anything other than pantry.
• Be Animal-friendly Take the dog for a walk and get in some good exercise, or brush the cat to keep your hands busy. When all else fails, let the cat fall asleep on your lap so you can’t get up and go to the fridge.