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Less and more of.
I saw via Pinterest and thought I’d share it here.
What do you think?
There are things in our lives that there should be less and more of. More of the good stuff, less of the bad. That much should be obvious to us. But there are also good stuff that more of will turn out bad for us. So everything in moderation then?
My suggestion? Use your instinct because it will tell you what you need more and less of!
Two tips
I am on Pinterest and I saw these two tips so I thought I’d share it with all of you…
Put a baggy with vinegar around your shower head to remove build up.
Rub chrome faucets with wax paper to keep water spots and fingerprints from sticking to the metal.
Cool tips, don’t you think? Perfectly necessary for those of us conscious about keeping things at home functioning and in order.
I will find some more and share it here.
Happy Friday everyone!
Refrigerator Energy Saving Tips
You can cut down on your electricity bills through the following tips:
- A tight door seal is necessary because it sets the motor to automatically turn on or off in relation to the temperature.
- Cleaning the inside of your ref weekly helps.
- If you have a full freezer and a full refrigerator, lower the freezer settings but increase the refrigerator settings for maximum efficiency.
- Lessen the time you spend with the ref’s door wide open. Make sure to enforce the in-and-out habit at all times.
Organizing the drawers
I am planning to organize all my drawers. I’ve been stuffing things inside each one haphazardly and now it’s overflowing with so many things that I am already losing a lot. I keep putting things in drawers and forgetting it as soon as I shut the drawer which is really bad!
So now I want to tell myself “great job” but only after I organize my four drawers!
Grocery bills
Are you getting concerned over the amount of money you spend on your grocery bills? Here are 3 ways to trim your grocery bill…
1. Take small steps. In order to rein in any expense, it’s best to do it gradually. Meaning, don’t do drastic cuts to your budget. Do it little by little. Say, cut down 200 bucks on your monthly bill. Double it by next month. And so on.
2. Enforce limits. Put a spending cap and actually put that amount of cash in an envelope or in your purse and spend no more than that.
3. Plan, plan, plan. Plan your meals for the week or two. Know your grocery items. Learn to use coupons.
And the number one effective way to cut down on grocery bill? There better be a good reason for cutting down in the first place! If you are just copying it from a friend or a neighbor, it might not stick.
Slimming Breakfast Meals
I am not much of a breakfast person. Coffee is s staple for me in the morning. But I don’t really take in anything other than that most of the time. Whenever I do get to eat breakfast, I eat rice.
If you are a breakfast eater and you want something with lower calories to consume in the morning, I found these 3 slimming morning meals from Yahoo! Shine.
Banana Split Oatmeal
Cook 1/2 c dry old-fashioned oats with water (to desired consistency) and top with 1/4 c microwave frozen strawberries, 1/4 c sliced banana 1 Tbsp semisweet chocolate chips, and 2 tbsp almonds (total calories=359)
Vanilla Fruit-and-Nut Parfait
Mix 11/2 cup whole grain puffed cereal with 6 oz fat-free vanilla yogurt, 1c blueberries, and 2 tbsp almonds (total calories=354)
Apple Pie Smoothie
Blend 1/2 cup fat-free or soy milk; 6 oz fat-free vanilla yogurt; 1 tsp apple pie spice; I medium apple, peeled, cored, and chopped; 2 tbsp cashew butter; and a handful of ice. Transfer to a glass and eat with a spoon (total calories=390)
Let’s eat!
