Frugal Friday: I’ll Have Water
January 25, 2008 by Karen Weideman
Filed under frugal friday, frugal living, money saving idea
As I mentioned before, we were at winter camp last weekend. While we were eating out, I asked the waiter how much drinks were. I nearly croaked when he said $2.19. $2.19??!!!??? I actually laughed out loud. The waiter offered to give us free drinks since we had a large group eating (and tipping, lol). Another place we ate at wanted $1.95 for drinks.
It seems as though there has been a steady and fast increase in the prices of drinks in the past few years. I know it was just a few years ago that I was paying $1.00 for a glass of …read more
Green toilet
My home is famous around town for running out of water. So I WANT this toilet. You push #1 if you just pee and #2 if you do anything else. What a way to save on water. That way, I won’t have to stress over water when we host any event.
Trying to Conserve Water?
August 30, 2007 by Karen Weideman
Filed under energy saving
It finally happened. This summer’s drought has caused our county and many other surrounding areas have mandatory water restrictions. Do I have neighbors that snitch? I don’t know, and I don’t want to find out. Using too much water could cost people a $200 fine! Yikes!
Due to our current water shortage, I thought we could all use a reminder of ways to conserve.
25 Ways to Reduce Your Water Bill
Picture from oakharbor.org.
Top 10 Reasons to Drink Water
July 20, 2007 by Karen Weideman
Filed under Top 10 lists, health
There are many health benefits to drinking water. Drinking water can prevent fatigue and headaches, speed up your metabolism, keep your skin looking beautiful, and more. Check out the 10 reasons here at my new blog, Balance in Diet.
Frugal Friday #13: 25 Ways to Reduce Your Water Bill
June 29, 2007 by Karen Weideman
Filed under Top 25, energy saving, frugal friday, frugal living, money saving idea
A few weeks ago, I gave you some tips on saving money on your summer electric bill. There are more ways to save throughout the year that you might want to consider. Here are some ways to cut back on the expense of water usage.
1. Put an approved insulation jacket/blanket on your electric hot water heater.
2. Insulate hot water pipes.
3. Wash clothes in cold water, if possible. Always rinse clothes in cold water.
4. Clean and maintain hot water heater. Drain water from bottom of water heater to remove sediment, at least once a year. This one definitely needs to be …read more
5 Ways to Keep from Buying a Flooded Car
May 9, 2007 by Karen Weideman
Filed under automotive, shopping
Beware of con artists selling flooded cars from Texas, Alabama, Mississippi and other states affected by hurricanes. Several auto insurers are refusing to crush the cars because they don’t want to lose money. Experts estimate that as many as half a million cars submerged in the waters around New Orleans during Hurrican Katrina were declared totaled by insurance companies and then sold at auctions.
To avoid being a victim you can:
1. Have the car checked out by a mechanic.
2. Sniff around the car to see if there is a musty or damp odor.
3. Get a carfax report. All you need is the vehicle identification number …read more
