It can be tempting to order take out at the end of a long day, or buy lunch out during a stressful work week. However, this can get expensive with time. You should work on eating most of your meals at home. Spending $40 to $50 on groceries for the week is much less expensive than spending between $10 and $20 a few days a week eating out. Try to plan meals for the week. On Sunday, for example, you can make a big batch of something like soup of casserole. You can eat this for lunch each week, bringing a Tupperware container to the office. Plan dinners as well. If you don't like to cook, keep it simple. You can do breakfast for dinner, and make yourself a quick omelet. You can also make an easy, healthy sandwich with whole wheat bread, veggies, and lean proteins. Certain items may be cheaper to buy in bulk. Some warehouse stores specialize in selling certain items in bulk. At the beginning of each month, try stocking up on paper towels or toilet paper. You should also look into purchasing non-perishable foods, like beans and rice, in bulk. If you always have basic food staples and kitchen and bathroom supplies on hand, you'll save yourself an extra $5 to $10 making these purchases during your regular shopping trip. Many ATMs have a fee or surcharge when you withdraw money. While this is usually only $3 to $5, it can add up if you're using the ATM a lot. Try to find ATMs associated with your bank, which you can usually do with the assistance of a smartphone. You can also get cash back at the register when checking out at many locations, allowing you to avoid ATMs altogether. Oftentimes, people go shopping out of boredom. You may have a few hours to kill in the afternoon, so you head to your favorite store to browse outfits. Shopping for fun is a temptation it's better to avoid, however, as you'll end up spending on things you do not really need or want. A new shirt may seem like a worthy investment in the moment, but be honest with yourself. Do you really need another shirt? Is this really worth the extra $20? If recreational shopping is something you really enjoy, there are ways to fit it into a healthy budget. You could agree to shop recreationally once a month, and make sure you do not go over your clothing budget for that month. This way, you'll get to do something you enjoy without ruining your budget. Specialized products are probably best avoided. While it may be convenient to have an ice cream scooper, can't you save $10 and just use a spoon? You don't need to buy a special tool to peel an orange when you can just use your hands. These are the kinds of items it can be fun to get as a gift, but are probably unnecessary to buy for yourself. A list is a great way to cut down on spending at a grocery store. If you shop with a list, and do not deviate, you'll be far less likely to make impulse buys. Each time you go grocery shopping, write down a list on a piece of paper or on your phone. Do not purchase items that deviate from this list.

Summary: Eat at home. Buy in bulk. Watch out for ATM fees. Do not shop for fun. Avoid specialized products. Stick to a shopping list at the grocery store.

Many major cities have a Buddhist temple, but each temple will stem from a different school (such as Theravada or Zen), and each will certainly offer different services, classes, and activities. The best way to learn about temples near you is to visit them and talk to a Venerable or lay devotee. Ask about what services and activities the temple offers. Explore the different shrines. Attend a few services and see if you like the atmosphere. Like most religions, Buddhism has a strong sense of community, and the devotees and monks are welcoming and informative. Begin attending classes and making friends at your temple. Many Buddhist communities will travel together to different Buddhist temples across the world. This is a fun way to get involved. If at first you feel shy or nervous, this is perfectly normal. Buddhism is the most popular religion in many countries like Japan, Thailand, Myanmar, Nepal, Korea, Sri Lanka, China etc. The Triple Gem consists of the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha. When you take refuge in the Triple Gem, you will likely undergo a ceremony in which you vow to uphold the Five Precepts, which are to not kill, not steal, not commit sexual misconduct, refrain from false speech, and not consume intoxicants. The specific aspects of the ceremony will vary from temple to temple. Do not feel obligated to take the Three Refuges, since upholding Buddhist morality is the most important part of this religion. If you cannot take the Three Refuges because of cultural reasons, or if you cannot find a temple near you, you can still uphold the Five Precepts. Once you take refuge in Buddhism, you are officially a Buddhist.

Summary: Find a temple you feel comfortable joining. Become a part of the community. Inquire about taking refuge in the Triple Gem.

Pop the hood and locate the battery. Use a wrench to remove the negative cable, which is usually covered with a black cap and marked with a minus sign, from the terminal. Press and hold the horn for 30 seconds or try to switch on the vehicle's lights. Neither the horn nor the lights will work since there's no power running to them, but attempting to do so will use up any electricity in the capacitor. Leaving the battery disconnected for about 15 minutes will ensure the vehicle systems will completely reset when you reconnect the battery. Secure the negative cable back to the terminal and cover it with the cap (if applicable). Disconnecting the battery will clear the error codes and reset the check engine light.

Summary: Remove the negative cable from the vehicle's battery. Drain any remaining electricity from the capacitor. Wait 15 minutes and reconnect your battery.

Pin the two outer rectangles together, right sides touching. Sew up both of the narrow ends using a -inch (1.27-centimeter) seam allowance. Repeat this step for the two inner fabric pieces. Pin the two outer brim pieces together, right sides facing in. Sew along just the narrow, straight ends. Use a -inch (1.27-centimeter) seam allowance. Repeat this step for the two inner fabric pieces. Place one of the body pieces on the ironing board with the seam facing you. Use your iron to spread apart the seam. Press the seam open and flat. Repeat this step for all of the seams on all of the body and brim pieces. Pin the top edge of the outer body piece to the outer edge of the matching circle. Make sure that the wrong sides are facing out. Sew around the edge using a -inch (1.27-centimeter) seam allowance. Repeat this step for the two inner fabric pieces. Pin the inner edge of the matching brim all around the bottom edge of the body piece. Make sue that the wrong sides are facing out, then sew using a -inch (1.27-centimeter) seam allowance. Repeat this step for the two inner fabric pieces.
Summary: Pin and sew the rectangles together. Pin and sew the brim pieces together. Press the seams open on the body and brim pieces. Pin and sew the body pieces to the circles. Pin and sew the brim to the body.