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Frugal and Energy Efficient Living

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6. An electric blanket uses nearly no energy and the new ones are very cozy.

Sun Jan 13, 2013, 07:09 PM

Jan 2013

Feels even more so when your nose feels that cool nip. Our bill sank nearly $30 a month when we switched. And we're more comfortable.

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You are most welcome. It's a very excellent thread. cbayer Jan 2013 #5

Here, too. All 50. freshwest Jan 2013 #16

we just started turning off the power strip in the living room fizzgig Jan 2013 #2

Every little bit helps! Flaxbee Jan 2013 #4

I love my down comforters. cbayer Jan 2013 #7

Down comforters are amazing. athena Jan 2013 #18

Agree - worth the investment up front. cbayer Jan 2013 #19

my husband complains sometimes fizzgig Jan 2013 #8

This one made me laugh at myself..... Curmudgeoness Jan 2013 #9

oh no, no no no no. I do NOT camp. Hate it. Flaxbee Jan 2013 #11

Very good point about higher priced = better quality. Curmudgeoness Jan 2013 #13

My bed was made in 1890. dimbear Jan 2013 #10

Wow. Probably will last several more lifetimes... Flaxbee Jan 2013 #12

THAT is why I love antiques. Curmudgeoness Jan 2013 #14

most of these are so easy, it doesn't take gejohnston Jan 2013 #17