Reply #11: stuff that I do

[Mari333]

1. hang a clothesline in basement. dries clothes just fine. or hang one in house somewhere.
2. use energy efficient light bulbs.
3. use only one light at night if you need light.
4. cut your own hair.
5. put a brick in the tank of your toilet. cuts water usage.
6. buy all clothes from second hand stores, or recycle clothes you have by sewing and patching.
7. stop buying meat, or if you must have it, buy bones and make stews for meat flavor.
8. unplug the microwave and clocks when you arent using them.
9. energy efficient plugs for major appliances are available for outlets.
10. cook every meal, no restaurants.
11. close off all rooms you dont use and close off vents for heating.
12. plastic on windows to keep cold air out.
13. shop at discount groceries where you bag your own, bring your own bags.
14. no cable tv, get a landline, no cell phone.
15. throw all vegetable and fruit scraps into a compost heap all year and use it for a garden in the spring.
16. garden if you can.
17. take a vacation in your back yard or your imagination.
18. generic prescriptions
19. unplug the light bulb in the fridge
20. get rid of the grass in your yard and plant wildplants or wildflowers or herbs

21. allow yourself one vice or you will go crazy.
i know not everyone can do all this, its just what i do.
not eating meat and dairy has really saved me a lot of money.