Learn About Grid-Tied Renewable Energy Did you know that you can actually produce your own electricity with some fairly affordable products? Not only can you cut your own electric bills, you can even earn credit towards high energy use months, and best of all, you can even sell your excess energy back to the...
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Frugal Living Tips and Ideas
Monthly Archives: May 2008
Sell Electricity With Grid Tied Solar or Wind Power
SPAM LUNCH MEAT SALES ARE UP
Well, in this distressed economy, it is probably no surprise that sales of SPAM, at least, are surging. People are trying to trim their budget any way they can, and if they have to resort to including a few cans of the classic canned meat in the pantry, then that’s what they do. SPAM...
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Save A Dollar A Day
Multiple $1 Into 70,000! Can you save a buck a day? This is a great exercise to do with older kids, but I know many frugal adults who do it too. Get a jar, and then scoop out your change every day. This includes any change you find on the floor or in the...
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Real Ways To Save Energy At Home
Real Ways To Lower Your Electric and Gas Bill We have already discussed rising gasoline prices, and we’ve discussed the associated increase in groceries. However, your home utility bills are certain to spike just like gasoline prices do. In my part of the world we are just starting a long, hot summer, and that’s...
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Breakfast For Dinner Saves On Groceries
Serve Breakfast For Dinner To Eat Healthy For Pennies Your grocery bill will look more like 1999 if you switch to breakfast for dinner a few times a week. Plus, everybody likes breakfast food, and these meals are usually very quick to prepare. I actually got this idea from my brother who adopted this...
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Cheap Movie Nights
Fun Ideas to Entertain on the Cheap! I need to watch my budget. But last night, impulsively, my family and I decided to step out to dinner and a movie. After I got home, I realized that I’d spent almost $100, which really knocks out my entertainment budget for the month. When I do...
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