What: Single-Use Appliances Why: The George Foreman. The omelet maker. The one-hit wonders. As Seen On TV. The machine/appliance that will solve all of your chopping, cooking, and baking needs. Promises that seem too good to be true. Do have any of those appliances? The ones that you only take out about twice a year? The…
What: Power Strips Why: What do we leave plugged into the wall, for no good reason, except to provide electricity to NOTHING? Think about cell phone chargers, toasters, tvs, computer cords, etc. What is constantly plugged in, that is charging nothing? Have you ever thought about the cost of charging nothing? Not that a power…
What: Eating In Why: Six Reasons Why You Should Eat In 1. Save money – meat, vegetables, and even ice cream, are cheaper to buy in the store, prepare, and then eat, versus dining out. You can save thousands of dollars in a year by choosing to eat ONE less meal out/week. 2. Healthy Choices –…
HOME SWEET HOME What: Our Homes Why: Have you ever thought how houses these days just continue to get bigger and bigger? You may not be that far off your rocker because that has been the case for YEARS. Think of the show “Little House on the Prairie.” We look at that little house…
What: Canning Why: “The effort it takes to can is not worth it!” That is a common thought when it comes to canning – but IS it worth it? 1. Cheaper – tomatoes, peaches, beans, etc. When they are in season, they are CHEAP! Why not take advantage of those season-low prices and buy a lot,…
What: Fixing the broken instead of buying new Why: In a consumer-driven society, while living in the first world, when something breaks, we just buy new.We shouldn’t be surprised that it is often cheaper to get something fixed instead of buying new. Think of your grandparents or even parents – were they as quick to…
