Thriftiness: It’s All About Where You Are
July 7, 2008 by Karen Weideman
Filed under frugal living
The following is a guest post.
As you read this, my little family and I are preparing for our annual summer treck to Bulgaria, my husband’s homeland. Once hidden behind the iron curtain, Bulgaria and its people have been making adjustment after adjustment to the fall of the Societ Union, to the robbery of its treasury by immoral and corrupt officials, to inclusion in the global economy and to its inclusion in the European Union.
All of these historical changes have meant for positive and negative economics…both on a national and a personal scale. A second world country, most Bulgarians know more …read more
Time to Spring Ahead
March 7, 2008 by Karen Weideman
Filed under odds and ends
I was shocked when I got an email today about “springing ahead”. It really is that time already. So, don’t forget to set your clocks ahead an hour on Saturday night before you go to bed.
Here’s a little information about daylight savings time.
How to Reduce Your Winter Heating Bill
December 28, 2007 by Karen Weideman
Filed under energy saving, frugal friday, frugal living
With the price of electricity on the rise, we all could use a little help reducing our heating bills. Here are some tips to help you get started.
1) Check with your local utility company to see if they offer a free energy use assessment. Some companies provide inspectors to poke around your home from top to bottom, looking for ways it can be made more efficient.
2) Install a programmable thermostat. Have your thermostat drop down a few degrees while you’re away at work.
3) Keep your thermostat at 68 or below. Put on a sweatshirt if you have to.
4) Open blinds during the winter. …read more
