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πŸ’‘ 10 Unusual Ways to Save Electricity at Home ⚡

Catherine McDiarmid-Watt | Sunday, January 12, 2025 | 0 comments

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Do you think you've tried everything to cut down your energy bill? 

These quirky ideas will make saving electricity fun and memorable!


1. Candlelight Dinners Every Night πŸ•―️

Why stop at romance? Save power and create ambiance by dining in the glow of candles.


2. Let Your Laundry Breathe 🧺

Ditch the dryer! Hang clothes on a line or over chairs. Bonus: They smell fresher, too.


3. Snuggle With Pets 🐾

Cats and dogs are like living space heaters. Keep warm and save on heating costs!


4. Cook Once, Eat Twice 🍲

Batch cooking means fewer oven uses and more Netflix time. Efficiency is delicious.


5. Read by the Window πŸ“–

Natural light is free. Grab your book and claim a sunny spot like a true energy-saving pro.


6. Unplug the Chargers πŸ”Œ

Even when not in use, they sip electricity. Be a hero—yank them out!


7. Dance Instead of Heating Up πŸ’ƒ

Feel cold? Crank up the music and dance until you’re sweating. Fun, free, and fabulous!


8. Shut the Fridge Fast πŸ₯Ά

Stop staring into the fridge like it’s a portal to Narnia. Decide before you open it!


9. Eat More Raw Food πŸ₯—

Skip the stove and munch on salads, fruits, and nuts. Healthy for you and your energy bill.


10. Live in the Dark for an Hour 🌌

Go full vampire mode once a day. No lights, no screens—just peace, quiet, and savings.


Pro Tip: Small, unusual tweaks add up to big savings. Plus, it’s fun to get creative with your conservation game!

(Check out the illustration for some zany inspiration!)

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Dante’s DVR Dilemma  

What’s the one show you could re-watch forever? 

Dante swears he’s seen *The Office* so many times that his DVR actually groans when he records another episode. The other day, his partner asked why he recorded a game they were watching live. 

Dante’s reply? “What if the Wi-Fi goes down? What if aliens invade? Gotta be prepared.” Turns out, the recorded version came in handy when their toddler decided bedtime could wait for overtime.  

Watch Shows and Movies Anytime, Anywhere! From current episodes and original series, to kids' shows and hit movies, they have something for everyone. 

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About Catherine: I have been writing frugal tips since 1982, when I was a young divorced mom of two - for my baby product company, Born to Love. I am now mom to three sons, who are all grown up - and re-married to a wonderful man. We have rescued two little dogs, Denny and Dexter - and Bella, the cat.

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