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  • Nov. 9, 2009

    ~ Tightwad Tuesday ~ Save In Piggybacking ~

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    Save In Piggybacking

    In all the changes that I have made this year I have been learning the importance of "piggybacking".  Piggybacking is when you butt one thing after the other and save because it is already heated up.  For example... to dry one load of laundry after the other and save because the dryer is already heated up.  Another way I have piggybacked my savings is when I roast my coffee beans.  I roast what I need for that week...one batch after the other. A third way that I can think of right off the bat is piggybacking while baking or cooking with the oven.  Get the biggest bang for your buck by baking several things together and right after the other.  In the winter time it is also a nice way to raise the temperature a little in your house.  I guess you can say it is like multi-tasking your energy use and save.   .

    Now to join in the fun of Tightwad Tuesday....

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      Link your TWT post click on MckLinky and give exact the URL of your post.   (each Tuesday that  you join in on the fun)  

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    http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Canadagirl/693425/

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      Now go ahead link and read and comment on all these other's wonderful TWT's. 

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     Lets save our pennies, nickles, dimes, and dollars  together !

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    "There are only a few big ways to save money but there are many small ways ....that all adds up."

     




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    Nov. 10, 2009 - Untitled Comment

    Posted by proverbsmama
    Those are great tips. Usually, when I piggy-back with the oven, it is simply by leaving the door open when we are done using it. It helps to warm the kitchen area.

    I should start doing the same thing with the dryer since the hot air would come out into our kitchen/family room area.
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    Nov. 10, 2009 - Untitled Comment

    Posted by AnnieKate
    It's a great idea. I try to make yoghurt in the oven after someone has baked something.

    I'm glad to be able to participate in Tightwad Tuesdays again. :)

    Blessings,

    Annie Kate
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    Nov. 10, 2009 - Untitled Comment

    Posted by solidrock
    It really does save energy esp with the dryer and stove. Waiting untill you have full loads of each color also saves.
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    Nov. 10, 2009 - Untitled Comment

    Posted by kimalita
    SO great! Thanks for those awesome tips -- I didn't even think about the dryer idea. Very nice way to help save those extra pennies!

    thanks!! I need to go see how the House that God Built is coming along.....
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    Nov. 11, 2009 - Untitled Comment

    Posted by IllinoisLoriH
    Mary, I've done this, but didn't have a name for it! It's NOT always the best thing in a toaster oven...I've burned many an innocent slice of bread because of a too-hot toaster, despite turning down the time!

    God Bless you this week, my friend!
    Lori (aka Plans4You)
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    Nov. 11, 2009 - Untitled Comment

    Posted by floridasunsets
    Thanks for the reminder! We do this a lot for holiday baking. I'll spend one day mixing together up to a dozen different kinds of cookie dough and then refrigerating them. Then I'll spend the next day caking them all, one right after the other. THanks again for the reminder of how much time and energy this really save!
    Betty
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    Nov. 12, 2009 - Untitled Comment

    Posted by jenn4him
    Piggybacking works in other areas of our lives as well. I try to piggyback errands into one day to save gas. Great post!
    Jenn
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    Nov. 16, 2009 - Untitled Comment

    Posted by Anonymous
    I've been doing that with my oven, cooking all at once. I had not thought about the dryer-thanks a bunch. Blessings on your week.
    Miss your friday meme but, understand needing to scale back. I'll keep checking in to see all your crafts and projects.
    -Dusti
    kimmelkids4.blogspot.com
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    First , I am a daughter of the King almighty and a a wife to my Handsome of 19 years. A mom of 4 on the go boys 17, 15, 11, and 9. 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. 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 on The House That God Built 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. This blog is the home of Show and Tell Friday's and Tightwad Tuesdays. I hope you decide to join in on the fun ! Blessings and ((HUGS)) In Him<>< -Mary





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