Tag Archives: lowering bills

Friday Five: Speedy Spring Cleaning Chores

Here are five things that I strive to get done every spring. They’re not going to raise your consciousness, but some of them might lower your energy bill, and save you a few trips to the store. Each one should take less than half an hour of hands-on time, so set a timer and do one a night until they’re done. You’ll be glad you did. Continue reading

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My Couponing Journey, Part Two

My adventures in couponing continue – learning the drugstores, and receiving sage advice from Uncle Ben. Continue reading

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Life Without Cable – The Update

It’s been a little more than two months since we pulled the plug on our cable boxes and, reluctantly, handed them over to the cable company. Did we survive the trauma? We are, shockingly, unharmed. Continue reading

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Friday Five: Five ways to lower your grocery bill

It’s so easy to blow your budget by grocery shopping when you’re distracted. Here’s a quick list of tactics for bringing home what you need – and only what you need – from the market. Continue reading

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Take Five! Ways to lower your energy bill

Five ways to spend less on energy, without spending all your energy. Continue reading

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