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Why An Apartment Is Perfect For Your Family

People often think apartments are for bachelor’s or people living on their own. But, did you know an apartment can be perfect for your family? Not convinced? You will be after you’ve read the article below:

Close-Knit Community

One of the main benefits of apartment living is the community aspect. You’ll be living in a building along with many other people and families. It’s very easy for you and your children to make new friends. People that live in the same apartment building are generally very nice to one another. I think it’s because they all live so close to one another. You know that it’s better off if you get along, rather than have everyone at each other’s throats.

The good thing about living in such a tight community is that it’s a nice place for your family to grow up. Your kids could have best friends a stone’s throw away from them; it can be great! Life is a lot better when you surround yourself with other people and families. You never know when someone in your apartment building can help your family out!

November 4, 2015

Household

Old Time Ways Of Saving On Household Expenses I Learned From My Grandma

I recently have been spending more time with my grandma. Besides the great company, I have also learned a few “old-time” ways of saving around the house. She grew up during the Depression so she has a very different mindset than my own (mid-twenties). When I started applying some of her methods (along with ones I’ve picked up on my own) I’ve been able to cut down on costs that were actually really quite easy and simple to put into effect.

Here are some of those “old-time” ways of saving I picked up from her…

Use your local resources

We’ve all have gotten into this habit of going out of our way to find the best deals. The problem is that the $50 you may be saving on a new item may only actually come to be $20 (or less) after you figure gas and transit time. Plus, what if you could have done without? Now you’re spending money on things you really didn’t need.

The people growing up during the Depression did a great deal to save money. Mainly, they hunkered down and worked around their local resources, so you went to the local farmers market, you bartered, you found work around the neighborhood, and took care of each other.

Sure, sometimes there are particular items that may come at a premium depending on your location and the culture, but for the most part the local offering is going to be greatly cheaper especially since you could barter with the individual (because they may be someone you know or within your extended network).

October 17, 2015

Household

The Ultimate Guide To Saving On Home Utility Bills

Utility bills can place a strain on your family’s finances at the end of each month. Luckily, there are lots of things you can do to reduce your consumption. We’ll do our best to highlight some great concepts that could help you to save hundreds of dollars every year. The basic rule of thumb is that you need to use less power when heating and running your property. However, there are some devices that could assist too. Just put the advice on this page into practice, and you should notice positive changes very quickly. When all’s said and done, you could spend the money you save on more family holidays. Now, doesn’t that sound good?

Heat one room at a time

There is no need to heat your entire home when everyone is sitting in the same room. So, make sure you switch some of your radiators off during the evening time. That will help you to save a lot of money over the course of twelve months. You can use electric blankets in your kids bedrooms if you think they might get cold. Just switch them on ten minutes before they plan to go to bed. Make sure you don’t forget to turn them off as soon as your child gets under the covers. Electric blankets will use a lot of power if you keep them running for long periods of time.

September 28, 2015

Household

4 Mind Blowing Ways You Can Save Money On Energy Bills

Want to save money on energy bills? Check out these four tips below!

Be Eco-Friendly

A good way to save on energy bills is to be more eco-friendly. Instead of using normal light bulbs, switch to eco-friendly ones. These bulbs will require less power, so you’ll be using a lot less energy. Also, think about getting solar panels for your house. If you have these, then you can not only save money but make a bit back too! Solar panels generate energy from the sun – which is free. So, you won’t need to pay for any solar energy you’re creating. This means you won’t be paying as much on your energy bills. But, you can actually sell electricity back to the National Grid too!

September 16, 2015

Household

Get Saving In The Kitchen With These Handy Tips

Saving money is on most people’s mind these days. There are some areas where it is difficult to save money, but there are also areas where savings can be made relatively easily. The kitchen is one such place where you can find savings in many ways. Here are six to get you started.

Shop at the right time

Don’t ever go to the supermarket hungry as you will want to buy everything. Also don’t go shopping until you have planned out meals for the week and you have a list of the ingredients you need. This way you will only buy what is required and, as a result, save money.

Bulk buy and don’t buy often

Buying in bulk will often bring the biggest savings, so it’s a good idea to do a big shop once a month. This allows you to buy in bulk and then only go shopping in between when you need to replenish fresh foods. Going to the supermarket less frequently means less temptation to buy things you don’t really need.

Joanne from kitchenhome.co.uk would tell you that buying in bulk is a great idea as long as you have the space in your cupboards or fridge/freezer as doing so saves you both money and time.

September 7, 2015

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