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How to Save by Going Green – Electricity

July 22, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Vampire Power! No this is not a post say that rule. Vampire Power is the power sucked by devices that do not fully shut off when we “turn them off”. This can amount to 20% of your electric bill. What causes vampire power use? Cell phone charges, laptop chargers or anything that has a block [...]

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Low Cost Christmas Ideas

November 26, 2008 By Leave a Comment

With all the spending going on in the next few days, I thought I would share a couple ideas that we have used for Christmas gifts. Everyone likes food. Since we first dated, my wife has baked for the holidays. All the relatives are happy with the breads and cookies. She skipped one year and [...]

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Take it Easy. Sloth is Green.

November 16, 2007 By Leave a Comment

Planet Green has a “list of things to NOT do to save on energy and carbon, proving that it’s not hard to be green, it’s easy.” I may add some of them save money as well. I personally like: 4. Mow your lawn less often (LESS Gas.) 8. Cut down on your shopping trips (Less [...]

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