To Drive or not to Drive

I just read a very interesting book. It's called How to Live Well Without Owning a Car. The author, Chris Balish does a good job of covering all the pros and cons. The amazing thing to me was the real cost of owning a car(or in our society, should I say cars?). He figures on average a person spends $700-$800 a month to keep a car on the road. I decided to figure out our cost and was shocked. In 2008,our car insurance was $1129 ,our total spent on gas was $3049.71(I use gasbuddy so I could quickly look it up). Our car repairs were roughly $1200. Oil changes and the like $300. This is a total of $5668.71! It is less than his figure because we don't make payments, but it's still $472.39/month! The total for the year is a nice hot weather vacation!

Is it possible to live without a car?

I remember years ago when we went from 2 vehicles to one. It was really hard at first, but the savings were astronomical as we had high insurance at the time. I found I could easily walk and bike to most places and use the vehicle in the evening if need be. Two car homes are considered a necessity.....but are they? Is one car a necessity? Something to ponder....

Flight Sale!!!

Yes!! There is a flight sale right now at www.westjet.com . $39 and $49 tickets! I am not sure of all the destinations, but I know Edmonton and Kelowna have those deals. It seems to run until the end of June. Probably need to book quickly!! Happy Flying! Sue

Seat Sale????

I got this email from West Jet today.

Now here’s a reason to stay up late – or get up early – the WestJet Midnight Markdown.
Between midnight and 6 a.m. (MT) on June 2, 3, 4 and 5, 2009, make sure to check westjet.com because select routes will be marked down to blowout prices. We’re talking under $100 one-way folks, for travel until June 30, 2009, so if you were thinking of travelling this month this is the deal for you!
Visit westjet.com for more details.

I am going to check it out...but midnight is a little past my bedtime...set an alarm?? REMEMBER BC residents we only have to stay up until 11pm!(thanks Lynn!)

Happy Flying!! Sue

New Garbage,Recycle and Yard Waste Bins

If you live in Kelowna, you may have received, or are receiving or new waste disposal bins. We got ours Tuesday morning. Something I learned is you can request a larger recycle bin for free. To request yours go to http://www.kelowna.ca/ click on your right Recycling & Waste Pickup scroll down to Cart Change-out Request Form. Print and fill out that form and send it in. Happy recycling!!! Sue

This Week's Sales

The trees in bloom absolutely blow my mind!

This weekend at Shopper's Drug Mart

for May 16-18th only

Dempster's Hot dog and Hamburger Buns are $1.49 Limit 4

Dempster's bread $1.79 Limit 4

Del Monte Apple Juice(other drinks also)10x200ml $1.77 Limit 4

Dole Orange Juice( and other drinks)12 cans $3.50 limit 4

Sugar 2kg $1.49 Limit 4(good price not lowest)

All week at Shopper's

Life Brand Tuna 170g .59

Bio Life TP 12 double rolls $4.49 limit 4

Cooper's

Boneless, skinless, frozen chicken breasts $2.99/lb

Old Town Market

2/$5 Pineapples

Spartan Apples .69/lb

Zucchini .59/lb

Mushroom $1.99/lb

Quality Greens

Lemons 4/$1

Mushrooms $1.99/lb

Check on www.redflagdeals.com for freebies for moms of young children.

Happy Shopping!! Sue

This Week's Sales

This flower smells fantastic!!

This week at Shopper's for Sunday Monday only you can pick up Colgate toothbrushes for .88(limit 4)

Dove antiperspirant is $1.88(limit 4) for the 45g. Royale Toilet Paper a 24 roll is $4.97(limit 4). Select chocolate bars are 2/.99(limit 8) and Sun chips and ruffles are 3/$4(240-275g size)Limit 3

The rest of the week Shoppers has Ragu spaghetti sauce for .99 for the 796ml.

Zellers has Ital Pasta tomatoes(canned)796ml for 4/$3 must buy in multiples of 4.

Happy Shopping!

$49 Flight Sale

Today only!Westjet sale from Edmonton to Kelowna $49 travel on Mon-Wed and Sat. Must be booked today and must travel before June 30th.Check other destinations, it might also apply.

Happy Flying!Sue