Ways to Save Money At Home

There are literally dozens of different ways that you can save money around the home, all of which can help to lift the financial burden by at least some small degree.

The first and most obvious way of saving money is to spend less of it!

Of course, this is entirely self-evident, but it is nevertheless worth pointing out that many of the most obvious money-saving devices are probably staring you in the face and have for a long time. There are literally dozens of small things that you can do which will decrease the amount of money you need to spend on a monthly basis to run the average home.
Unless you are in a position where generating your own electricity is a realistic option, you are probably like 95% of other people who rely on electricity generated by a utility company. In this case, electricity to power your home can be one of your single biggest annual financial commitments, so it obviously makes sense to do whatever you can to reduce the amount of fuel that you burn.

For example, whilst buying energy saving lighting devices like compact fluorescent lamps (CFL's) will cost you up to three times what it would cost to buy any directly comparable incandescent lamp, they will last up to 15 times as long.

Turning down the heating thermostat is another excellent way of saving cash. Even reducing your thermostat setting by 1°C can reduce your heating bills by 10%, so again, a little effort goes an awful long way.ps with CFL's should save you around 20% of your annual electric lighting bill.

You can also reduce money when using the internet. Of course, if you are thinking of starting an online business as a way of supplementing your overall income generating capabilities, you must have an internet connection. However, many internet service providers offer different connection speeds, with slower speed connections generally costing less on a monthly basis. you might find that you can downgrade the speed of your connection and lose very little in terms of real performance, but in doing so could save you $10 or even $20 a month.

Look for food stores that offer ‘club discount cards' or alternatively those that print coupons on the back of receipts. Many suppliers are already beginning to appreciate that with a recession biting, they have to do more to support their customers and it is therefore likely that the idea of store discounts and coupons will become increasingly popular.
If you would like to attend concerts or special events, check on the internet for discounted online booking deals. Even if you do not find a discounted deal, you should nevertheless be able to find a standard price offer, meaning that there is no need to fall prey to the outrageous prices that unofficial ticket sellers will try to charge you outside the front door of the concert or event. Many cinemas also offer discounts for families too. if you are resourceful there are tons of ways to cut costs in general!

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What Moms Should Know About the Pill

When it comes to the birth control pill there are a few things you should probably know.
The big question has always been about whether or not you can be on the pill after breastfeeding? Will there be problems with breast feeding if you take hormones? Does breast milk loose quality or stop.
The main thing to avoid is contraceptives that contain estrogen, which can reduce your milk supply. So women who are breastfeeding need to stay clear of birth-control pills that contain estrogen and progestin, as well as the Patch (a bandage like square that delivers hormones into your bloodstream) and the Ring (which you insert into your vagina, where it releases hormones).
Instead, you could use a “mini-Pill” — a progestin-only contraceptive, such as Micronor, that won’t affect milk supply. (One caveat: It’s important to take the mini-Pill at the same time every day for optimal effectiveness.)
You can also safely use an intrauterine contraceptive (IUC) or try any barrier method, such as a diaphragm, cervical cap, sponge, condom, and Leah’s Shield (a reusable rubber insert) if you do not want to get pregnant.
If you are not sure whether or not you are done having babies then the IUC is idea. There are two types.
The first, the Mirena IUC, releases a steady stream of progestin and is the most popular birth control with female ob-gyns.
This is because it is better at preventing pregnancy than tubal ligation if it stays in place, says Dr. Meckstroth. It changes the texture of cervical mucus so that it blocks sperm from reaching the eggs. It can also prevent ovulation. It’s approved for up to five years, and once it’s removed you can get pregnant right away.
There’s also ParaGard, an IUC that’s approved for up to ten years and doesn’t use hormones. It releases copper instead, which experts think creates an environment that’s toxic to sperm. It may also keep the egg from attaching to the uterus.
Another option is the Implanon, a matchstick-size rod that’s implanted under the skin of your arm to release progestin and lasts for up to three years. One downside to using this is that It often causes breakthrough bleeding, so you’d have to be willing to put up with that.
If you want to get pregnant soon the only option you should avoid is the Depo-Provera injection. That is because it can delay fertility for up to a year.
Of course for real advice about this matter you really do need to see a doctor.

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