Being environmentally responsible has taken on new meaning, with gas prices raging out of control, food cost through the roof and gold at all time highs life is getting tougher for the average family to enjoy life. As we all seem to head back to subsistent living or try to keep our lifestyles and draining our bank accounts there has to be a better way?
Simplify seems to be an obvious solution, save gas by not doing extra unnecessary driving, keep the old car in tip top shape, in tune, tires properly inflated. Condense outing and try walking for a change. I live within a mile of a grocery, so done a small backpack to get that loaf of bread or quart of milk not a problem. When they say most of use suffer from high cholesterol 20-30 minutes of walking every day can reduce that.
Try planting a garden, basic veggies we use everyday, time outside, some exercise and while you may not save a lot of money some satisfaction. Turning the temperature down on the hot water heater and furnace saves oil, gas and money. Besides does the water have to be scalding hot. Get ceiling fan, even with AC, helps move the air and reduces running time. Run the dishwasher full, newer models use very little water and electricity. Same for the clothes washer, newer models save both water and energy.
At the grocery store shop the outer edges not the end caps. Fresh produce, stay away from processed foods. Healthier eating and less money in the long run. Important to look for locally grown produce, support our local farmers. Why pay for the food to be shipped from across the country.
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