- Educate yourself to understand your utility bills and each line item and charge included in your bill. Knowledge can save you money!
- Review your monthly bills carefully. Look for unexpected increases in your usage. This could signal a larger problem (water leak, decaying caulk around windows, etc)
- Install a programmable thermostat.
- Raise your thermostat 2 degrees in the summer and lower it 2 degrees in the winter. Wear a sweater when you’re cold
- Take advantage of ON-DEMAND conservation if your utility companies offer it. Mine credits my bill $5 during the warmest months ($20 annually) by switching on and off my units with no adverse effect to my homes cooling
- UNPLUG anything plugged into an electrical outlet pulls current even when it is turned off. Unplug anything you can when it is not in use!
Whether going for a routine health checkup or a visit to the dentist, going to the doctor is near the bottom of many people’s list of desired activities. Nurses pass along these tips for feeling less on edge:
On April 22, we will celebrate Earth Day, a global holiday to bring awareness to how we treat our planet and its gifts. A day intended for renewing ideas, educating ourselves, respecting our planet through recycling, reusing and protecting our resources for the betterment of all who inhabit this earth. Sounds good, but how far have we come since the first Earth Day on March 21, 1970?
After the Holidays, I always feel the need to declutter and organize. Perhaps it’s the indulgences of the season, from food to parties to shopping. It’s a bit overwhelming, and I don’t know about you, but it helps me to get my “ducks in a row.” It gives you a sense of order, and it will simplify your life.
Of course, the best time to do this is before the holidays. That way you can donate your items to the needy or a charity. You could sell some things on ebay to make some money. But who has time before the holidays arrive? From Halloween on, we are thrust into the spirit of consumerism, whether we like it or not.
