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•How to Create Your Own Unit Studies by Valerie Bendt

•The Power of Parents words by H. Norman Wright

•How to read the Bible for all it's worth by Gordon D Fee and Douglas Stuart

•Say Goodbye to Whining, Complaining, and Bad Attitudes in You and your kids by Scott Turnasky and Joanne Miller

•You Can Teach Your Child Successfully Grades 4-8 by Ruth Beechick

•A Strong Start in Language

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•A Home Start In Reading by Ruth Beechick

•Any Child Can Write by Harvey S. Wiener








" This is what the Lord says: "Stand at the crossroads and look: ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls." Jeremiah 6:16


Mar. 24, 2008

~ Tightwad Tuesday~ Dishwasher Savings Ttip ~



Dishwasher Savings Tip

One VERY SIMPLE savings tip on washing with a dishwasher is.... when you get to the dry cycle at the end.  Is to open the door and let the steam out and stop the machine.

 Just by opening the door you let the dishes air dry and there is no reason to spend the money on the electricity to dry the dishes.

There is only a few "BIG" ways to save money but what REALLY saves money... is all the "small" things we do that adds up.

Make sure you take the time and check out all these GREAT tightwad tips.



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Mar. 24, 2008 - Dishwasher Tip

Posted by Shari
That is a great tip. I'm going to try letting the dishes air dry tomorrow night. Our electric bill can use all the help that it can get. I've found that if I fill the detergent container only halfway full that the dishes still get just as clean.

http://onwardchristianwoman.blogspot.com/
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Mar. 25, 2008 - <em>Untitled Comment</em>

Posted by mamakaren
You are so right! Air out drying dishes is a good thing.
Blessings, Mama Karen

Edited by mamakaren on Mar. 25, 2008 at 4:22 AM
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Mar. 25, 2008 - Is your dish washer in the middle of your kitchen?

Posted by GenesisFamily
I do this too, I agree it is the little things that can really add up and save you money.
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Mar. 25, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by proverbsmama
I save money by not using a dishwasher! LOL! I have never wanted a dishwasher. That could be, in part, due to the fact that while washing dishes, the Lord has spoken some amazing things to me. I call it the "anointed" place in my house. LOL!
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Mar. 25, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by 4sweetums
That is a great tip and sp true that the little things is what really adds up to great savings.
Blessings.
Dawn
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Mar. 25, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by blessedwith2angels
I like to do that too. It also warms the kitchen, which is an extra perk for a cold natured person like myself.
Pam
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Mar. 25, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by naturalpaths
I've never used the heat dry option on the dishwasher and our new one doesn't even have that feature. It's a great way to keep the electric bill down.
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Mar. 25, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by jenn4him
Very good idea, Mary. Now if I can just catch it. I have a hard time remembering things like that. I tend to start a load of dishes or laundry and forget them!
Jenn
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Mar. 25, 2008 - Great idea

Posted by bubbebobbie
with the cost of electricity going up every penny matters.
With just Mike and I (unless the grandkids are here) we also wait until it is full.

Because of Jesus, Bobbie
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Mar. 25, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by socalval
I'm having such fun going through all your Mr.Linky posts. I love this Tuesday event. I hope to participate soon... I'm just not that thrifty right now. lol. I need to be. lol. I do have a post ready for Friday though... does that count?

Tomorrow is Weblink Wednesday - I better go find a great link to share!!!

Valerie
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Mar. 25, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by psalms16vs2
Thanks for sharing this tip. :)
JoAnn
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Mar. 25, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by HeartnSoul
That's a good reminder, I'm usually around to catch it before it heats up but sometimes head to bed after starting it. I never catch the rinse cycle on the washer though! lol

Denise
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Mar. 25, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Sandpiper
I always do this!!
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Mar. 25, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Tiany
Fabulous idea Mary! My dishes never seem to come out completely dry anyway!

Hope all is well with you and yours!

(((Hugs)))
Tiany
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Mar. 26, 2008 - Now the trick is...

Posted by kympossible
to remember to open the door when it gets to that cycle!!! LOL I forget too often, or I turn on the dw right before I go to bed.

Blessings,
Kym
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Posted by Haflingerhorses
Great idea! I'll think I'll try this one...
Antoinette
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Handsome and I




First , I am a daughter of the King almighty and a a wife to my Handsome of 17 years. A mom of 4 on the go boys 15, 13, 9, and 7. I grew up in the states but married my Canadian sweetheart and moved up north. We live in the southern part of British Columbia , Canada on our homestead. We have homeschooled our four boys from birth and plan to go the distance till all four graduate from our homeschool. I teach with a Charlotte Mason style and use the Heart of Wisdom Approach. I love to craft! I am a beader, knitter, x-stitcher, quilter. We have been on a journey of being apart of building "The House that God Built". I have been recording our journey on my blog. Go to my links and you will find it. I know God has a lot more instore for us and we just need to follow where our Lord takes us.



Recent Posts



• Show and Tell Friday~ Our Garden 2008 Video and Moving the School Hutch
• Tightwad Tuesday~ A Tightwad Summer Outing
• Simple Woman's Daybook~ July 21st, 2008
• Something to Share ~ A Bit of Mother Culture
• Show and Tell Friday~ My Dad's Veteran's Wall
• A Romance Tag
• Wordless Wednesday~ Aunt K's B-Day
• Tightwad Tuesday~Painless Ways to Save...
• The Simple Woman's Daybook July 14th
• Show and Tell Friday~My Latest Beaded Necklaces
• Something You DON"T Want To Miss~ A Online Homeschool Confrence !
• Wordless Wednesday~ My Birthday At The Beach
• Tightwad Tuesday~ Wacky Cake
• Show And Tell Friday~ Noah's Birthday Last Week
• The Theme for Show and Tell ( only if you want to)
• Tightwad Tuesday~ Baked Potatoe Superme
• Show and Tell Friday~The Seattle Boat Lockes
• Thankful Thursday~ Homeschool Curriculum for 2008
• Wordless Wednesday~A Building We Saw in Seattle
• Tightwad Tuesday~Managing Personal Finances ( LO$T)


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