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Clean Your Refrigerator | Weekly Decluttering Challenge

Family Balance Sheet

Last week, we cleaned and organized our pantry and food cupboards and this week, we’re going to focus on our refrigerator and freezer. If you’re participating in the Grocery Budget Challenge , February’s action step is to clean out and organize our kitchen pantry and refrigerator. Discard outdated food.

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Competing With Yourself To Save On Utility Bills

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Unlike most people, I actually look forward to receiving my utility bills each month. I view each month’s bill – whether it be from the water company, the electric utility, or the natural gas provider – as a way to gauge how well I am doing in my efforts to both conserve energy and save money. Hard to believe?

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Go Green and Save Money with Energy Efficient Appliances

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

What The Numbers Say According to the Energy Star people, the average US household uses 13% of its total energy bill on running appliances, of which about 8% is attributed to the refrigerator. The appliances referred to are the big ones – clothes washers, clothes dryers, dishwashers, refrigerators, room heaters and air-conditioners.

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Six Eco-friendly Ways to Save Money for You and Your Family

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Upgrading your home to be energy efficient cuts down on utility bills drastically, if not eliminating those bills entirely, with solar panels. Both paper coupons and paper bills are things of the past. Go Digital. Most grocery store chains offer digital coupons through their apps. Outdoor Entertainment.

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Frugal Living: Saving Money on Your Summer Power Bill + Reader Tips

Birmingham Bargain Mom

Did your parents ever say to you "Stop standing there with the refrigerator door open, I can't afford to refrigerate the whole house!" My reply -- "Well turn the AC down so it won't be so freaking hot in here!".

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9 Easy Ways to Save Money Around the House

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

This can save you a surprising amount of money on your heating bill. Take the time to fix the faucet, and you’ll immediately see a drop in your water bill. Once a month, clean the filters on your heater and around the coils behind or under your refrigerator. Check the seal around your refrigerator and freezer doors.

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Family Budget Spreadsheets 2021

Family Balance Sheet

Years ago, there was a month where I hadn’t planned on a large property tax bill and I wasn’t sure where we were going to find the money. One January, we received a very large credit card bill in the mail. I am a planner by nature, so I leaned into my spreadsheets. Color in the blocks as you hit your goals.

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