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I Want to Eat Organic Food But How Can I Afford It?
Photo by lusi
January is a time for resolutions, many of which focus on health and finances. To help people get off to a good start on their goals this year, I want to discuss a topic that comes up frequently as we chat with other parents. How the heck is it possible to eat organic food when finances are tight?
We’ve been able to switch almost all of our food purchases to organic items without increasing the money we spend on food. Here is what helped us: Read the story »
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Family Friendly Ways to Save Energy
Like many people, we’ve been reviewing all our bills and looking for ways to reduce our spending wherever possible. Since we’re also trying to reduce our use of nonrenewable resources, finding ways to save energy are bonus items. The Koala Sisters (aka our daughters) got into the act so we bring you three family friendly ways to save energy.
(1) Have a PJ day. This is a favorite of both of our children. Rather than bathing and getting dressed on a weekend day, we all stay in our PJs and hang out at home. We save the hot water needed to bathe, the water needed to wash the clothes we would have worn, and gas for traveling around town running errands. We also gain a very relaxing day together!
(2) Snuggle time. When the temperatures drop, it is a great time to get cozy. We added a couple of blankets to our living room so it is easy to curl up on the couch and read. Rich and I will each share a blanket with the girls when we watch a movie together. Lately we’ve been finding them with a head at each end of the couch and a pile of art supplies in the middle. They also come in handy for fort building! We save energy on our heating bill since we can keep our thermostat set lower. We also gain lots of hugs and kisses.
(3) Use your shower for more than showering. No, not that – this is a family friendly site. If you haven’t already seen this video from Brazil, take a look. My kids think it is hilarious!
We save 8 gallons of water per flush saved. We also gain lots of giggles and great opportunities to talk about saving water.
Our conversation on this topic is ongoing so I’ll continue to add to these.
What are your family friendly ways to save energy?
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