Thrifty Mommy » save money on electronics http://www.blisstree.com/thriftymommy Time and Money Saving Tips from Thrifty Mommy Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:54:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Rechargeable batteries for cash savings http://www.blisstree.com/thriftymommy/rechargeable-batteries-for-cash-savings/ http://www.blisstree.com/thriftymommy/rechargeable-batteries-for-cash-savings/#comments Sat, 16 May 2009 13:01:15 +0000 Jennifer Chait http://www.blisstree.com/thriftymommy/?p=6165 Post from: Thrifty Mommy

]]> Today, yet another way that green can save you money and in just two words no less…

Rechargeable batteries.

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Gaiam NiMH Batteries & Chargers – shown above

If you haven’t jumped on board with rechargeable batteries, you really should. The benefits are huge, both on a planet and money saving level. According to the Daily Green, “More than 15 billion batteries are thrown away each year.” WOW. Batteries not only NEVER biodegrade but they contain toxic gunk that can leak out of said batteries and contaminate soil and water. Now, if the planet is your only concern, you can recycle batteries – check Earth 911 for a recycling center near you.

However, if part of your game plan is also to save money (I know it is) get some rechargeable batteries.

Do they really save you that much money?:

Yes, they actually do. It may seem overwhelming because start up costs can be high, especially if you own many electronics that require batteries, but in the long run, you will save $. Grinning Planet offers a good rundown of just how rechargeable save you money and also note when they don’t. For example GP says that, “There are some uses where rechargeable batteries simply do not make economic sense… [such as for] low-draw devices like battery-powered wall clocks, smoke detectors, and remote controls, or devices that have long idle times (measured in months), like emergency flashlights.“

Which rechargeable to buy?:

Aim for quality at the get-go. If you’re paying for them, you may as well get decent ones. Check out Gaiam NiMH Batteries & Chargers which are good in my opinion or read, The Best Rechargeable Batteries and Chargers Of 2009.

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]]> It’s easy to get carried away with spending money during the holiday season. People especially seem to get a little wacky on Black Friday. Personally, I’m of the mind set that we should all celebrate Buy Nothing Day and aim for a minimalist holiday – but that’s a longer story for another post; also I know I can’t convince everyone that less stuff during the holidays is a good plan. With that in mind, if you will be shopping for big or small ticket items this holiday season, it’s best to know where you can get the best deals.

One site to visit is Dealnews. This site is currently offering a helpful article; 2008 Black Friday Predictions. This article covers tips related to:

  • Deals on laptops
  • Which HDTVs are going to be well-priced (all screen sizes included)
  • Ipods and other Apple Store products
  • Which popular products are going to be big sellers this season

You can also check out Dealnews’ Black Friday deals section and see daily money saving tips on their homepage. The holidays are coming up fast, but it’s still early enough that you have time to shop around, which means you’ll get better deals on the gifts your family and friends are interested in. Visit Dealnews to learn more.

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