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.

It’s that time of year again.  Don’t forget to set your clocks back tonight before going to bed.  Or if you’re normally late to church, maybe you should wait until tomorrow.  lol
This article gives more information about why we set our clocks back each year.

Dawn at Frugal for Life has some information about cutting down your energy consumption.  Emme has a goal to cut her energy consumption 90% below the average American.  (This goal is to bring it down 90% below the average American, not 90% below her total normal usage.)
Anyone is free to join in and try this.  You can view the rules, join a support group, and review FAQ.  For more information, go on over to Frugal for Life.

It’s not even June and the temperatures are quickly rising.  Here are some tips to help keep your summer electric bill under control.

1.  Keep your blinds closed as much as possible.  Opening the blinds allows the heat of the sun to come right into your house.  I leave my blinds closed while I’m gone and then open a few blinds later in the day.  I tilt the blinds upward to allow me to see outside and get a litttle natural light, but not heat up my house.
2.  Change your air filter every month.  Dirty filters make your air conditioner work extra hard …read more

Do you feel like the guy in this picture?  Do you feel like you’re wasting energy and throwing money out the window?  Below are some things you can try to reduce your winter heating bill.  Some of these ideas can save you 20%. 
1.  Open blinds during the winter.  This allows the heat from the sun to come in and warm up your house. Close blinds or curtains at night.
2.  Change filters every month.  Dirty filters can increase your bills by 20% each month.  Ouch!  Also, get a “tune up” for your furnace.  You will save money if it is working properly.
3.  Try to keep your …read more

Don’t forget to set your clocks back an hour this weekend.  The National Fire Association and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission also recommends that when you change your clocks you also change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. 
Why not take it a step further?  Since you’ve already got out the ladder why not change a bulb to an energy efficient bulb?  Energy efficient bulbs could save you $30 per year, per bulb!!!!  (I know. I am in shock too.)
Energy efficient lighting is important in the fall because the days are shorter, therefore we are using more …read more

Spring forward . . . Fall back.  Those words are ingrained in our minds.  I still remember “Thirty days hath September, April, June, and November . . . “.  In fact, I still use that one to help me remember how many days each month has.
So, every year we do this thing of turning our clocks forward and back.  It is quite annoying and has become even more frustrating now that I have kids.  After the time change it seems to take a few weeks to get them on schedule again. 
I find myself questioning this time changing event each time …read more