Packing a cooler with snacks and drinks in a car, illustrating saving money and time on road trips through meal planning and preparation

Buy Less, Create More. 15 TIPS FOR CLEANING, ORGANIZING, FRUGAL LIVING, SAVING MONEY: TIP #11

Tip #11: Pack a Cooler to Save Money and Avoid Eating Out

Why Packing a Cooler Saves More Than You Think

Avoid Expensive Fast Food Stops

Prevent Impulse Snack Purchases

Stay Prepared for Roadtrips & Travel Days

Being a “professional roadtripper”; Life on the Road has me in the car for about 40-50 hours a week. Between work, play, and adventures: I have two coolers that I use often.


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This is the very big cooler.
It’s for Roadtrips with overnight stays.
We use a bag cooler for every single trip!


Convenient stores are convenient. Living up to their namesake. They are also expensive.

If I’m out and about; and happen to get thirsty. That water is $3 at a gas station. Plus whatever else may catch my eye; jerky, cheese, or cookie dough bites.



Get into the habit of bringing a drink with you everywhere. Pack a cooler on longer excursions and adventures (4+ hours).

This tip alone has probably saved me THOUSANDS, if not more.

Don’t forget your water! Pack up and go save some money.

Be cooler, if ya did!