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posted on November 03, 2009 at 04:57PM Inappropriate?

We want to know how you save moolah (not the wrestler) or a few bucks (not deer). Do you close doors, turn off lights, buy Energy Star appliances? We're blogging about it on MySears > Blog > Hometown Stores.

replies: 8 latest post: November 08, 2009 at 04:47PM by SHC-ShaunakD
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posted on November 04, 2009 at 02:34AM
 

I try to use hand tools, rather than energy grabbing power tools, when I can do the same quality job less power useage.

Did I mention having a working, hand-powered grinder?

posted on November 04, 2009 at 08:30AM
 

@Shauna Moolah was an awesome wrestler :)

We try to not turn on the lights unless absolutely nessecary (such as at night), we also use reuseable shopping bags when we go shopping instead of getting plastic (we do pick up a few paper bags for recycling our newspapers)

We also switched to Seventh Generation brand dish soap which has earth friendly ingredients.

posted on November 04, 2009 at 08:51AM
 
In response to AdamO's post from November 04 2009 02:34AM

@Adam Those are great! I'm more a recycler (paper, plastic, glass) and big on turning off lights and keep doors closed. In the old days, I used to mow with a manual mower first, then an electric one. :)

posted on November 04, 2009 at 08:54AM
 
In response to aynfarika's post from November 04 2009 08:30AM

@aynfarika I was a big fan of WWF growing up. :)

I'm trying to get my girls to turn off lights, not use a lot of running water, close the fridge. They do recycle paper and plastic. And, we share portions at restaurants because their eyes are bigger than their apetites. :)

posted on November 04, 2009 at 11:12AM
 

We also have one of those low flow showerheads but for some reason it doesn't have a valve on it to stop the water flow (I think because it limits waterflow) you have to actually turn off the water (which can get really annoying turning it on and off again) but as long as we save water its all good :).

posted on November 04, 2009 at 11:45AM
 

I turn the water on and off while brushing my teeth and rinsing dishes. It's extreme but I feel like it helps. :)

posted on November 07, 2009 at 07:23PM
 

People think we are Amish. Have not had any Amish in my family for a few generations. We use an Aroma countertop range from KMart instead of a regular range.

No color TV, and no car for the past year, <drastic commitment to weight loss>.

but I have bought a jeep and will be getting a TV and new Washer from sears or sears outlet by Jan 6.

posted on November 08, 2009 at 04:47PM
 
In response to houdiniphile's post from November 07 2009 07:23PM

@houdiniphile very impressive and very disciplined. I have a car and didn't it much because I worked from home. Telecommuting helped the environment and my productivity. :)

When you're ready to purchase the TV and washer, let's connect. I can put in touch with the closest Sears Outlet or Sears Hometown Store or big Sears store.

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