  Green Tips  Buy a programmable thermostat. They cost between
$30 and $100, but that’s money you’re sure to make back over the
course of a year because your energy bills will drop. A
programmable thermostat allows you to adjust your home’s
temperature on a predetermined schedule, so you don’t
unnecessarily waste energy when you’re not home or when you’re
sleeping.  Watch that idle time. Letting your engine idle for
more than 30 seconds will burn more gasoline than restarting the
engine, so turn the engine off if you expect a lengthy wait.
Instead of idling at a drive-through for several minutes, park
the car and go inside.  Map out your errands. Tackle multiple
errands on the same morning or afternoon and plan out your trip
ahead of time. Consolidate drives to locations that are close to
each other. If possible, park your car in one spot and walk when
you get there.  Savvy Food Purchases. Since food is one of the
major expenditures for a family, it’s a natural place to try to
spend less. Luckily, there is a