Comments on: Surviving Tough Times

By: Kathryn Lang

Kathryn Lang — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 13:31:02 +0000

Thanks for noticing the overhaul Susan. I’m getting better with personalizing the blogs so I may try some more in the future until I find the one that sings to me .

One thing that I did start doing that made a HUGE difference in our electric bill was turning off extra lights. Many of our larger rooms have two light fixtures and ceiling fans. Turning off the one on the side we were not using and turning up the air in the day have led to our electric bill dropping by about 30%.

Since my husband was cleaning the outside of the house the other day and I could watch the spray come in around the doors we might want to think about some weather proofing ourselves .

By: Susan J. Reinhardt

Susan J. Reinhardt — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 21:56:38 +0000

Very cool new site, Kathryn!

I switched to a gym that my insurance company payment covers completely. My mother and I eat our evening meal together. This way, we can take better advantage of food sales.

Today, I picked up plastic for my drafty windows. It’s the next best thing to getting new ones.

Thanks for the tips.

Blessings,
Susan

By: Finding Ways to Survive Tough Times

Finding Ways to Survive Tough Times — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 22:59:41 +0000

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