Money Saving Tips
November 8, 2009 by Kathy Zengolewicz
Filed under Frugal Living, General Housekeeping and Homemaking, family
We all need help now and then when it comes to saving money. I always seem to be low on money right before the holiday.
Here are few tips that I hope will help.
Turn off the television when you are not in the room. The pennies you save can add up over time.
Make your own gifts instead of buying stuff from the store. You can make small crafty gifts or some goodies in a jar which can consist of anything from soup to cookie mix. Follow my blog on Home & Living and I’ll show you how to make some great …read more
10 Ways to Save on Your Winter Energy Bill
October 19, 2009 by Karen Weideman
Filed under Frugal Living, Green Home
Brrrr! I didn’t realize we were going to bypass fall and go right into winter. Given that fall is my favorite season, this cold weather is a disappointment to me.
Since winter is on the way, here are some ways to save on your winter energy bill.
1) Install a programmable thermostat. Have your thermostat drop down a few degrees each day while you’re at work.
2) Change your filters every month. Dirty filters can increase your bills by 20% each month.
3) Keep your thermostat at 68F or below. Wear a sweatshirt if you need to.
4) Make sure your fireplace damper fits well. …read more
