The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Run your dishwasher every night, regardless of how full it is Dishwashers are extremely energy-efficient , and running even a partially full dishwasher does not waste much energy. Put your dirty dishes in the dishwasher throughout the day And have your household members do the same. But I run the dishwasher without fail!

Dishwashers 189

Dishwashers Quick Breads Bread Cake 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

I put things away, dust areas that are likely to show more (the TV and table tops), put dishes in the dishwasher, and do some light cleaning in areas that need to be spruced up. We’re getting better at this at our house. Keep it Clutter-Free. Of course, the best defense against clutter is to maintain as much as possible.

Home 217

Home Organic Organization United States 217

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

For so long, we plodded along with next to nothing while our neighbors were running up their charge cards and using home equity loans to take vacations. We shopped at garage sales, turned down the heat, combined errands to use less gas, didn’t buy a lot of prepared food, cooked at home and the like. Peggy: Oh yes!

Thrifty 213

Thrifty Garage Spendthrift Fair-Trade 213

Saving With Shellie

JULY 9, 2014

Switch to CFL bulbs - CFLs use up to 75% less energy (and last up to 10 times longer!) Use a power strip - Even when your electronics are off, they are still energy-suckers if they’re plugged in. Use a power strip - Even when your electronics are off, they are still energy-suckers if they’re plugged in.

Bills 108

Bills Heaters Appliances Video Game Consoles 108