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  1. 09-22-2008, 04:27 PM #1
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    Talking Yay! Electric usage down!

    Ok, on the 19th around 1pm or so I read my electric meter and figured I had a daily average use of about 34+ kwh. I went out and read it again and at first I was disappointed. I thought I had averaged 35-37kwh since then. But then I realized that I had used 75 kwh in THREE days, not TWO. So for the last 3 days my usage has averaged 25 kwh! YAY!

    Granted, it's easy to go 3 days without doing much laundry and dishes, and some days are heavier on the electricity than others. But I am still happy! It was my goal to reduce the daily average and I am off to a good start! My main goal is to keep from reaching the 4th tier on my bill this month- they read my meter on Wednesday. I don't think I'll be able to do that though, in all honesty. I'd have to use only 25 kwh for the next 2 days combined. Of course, I'm not sure what time they come to read the meter and it will help if it's first thing in the morning. But for now I will keep turning off my power strips and washing dishes by hand. =)



    I'm so encouraged, I just had to share!
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  3. 09-22-2008, 06:06 PM #2
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    Tell you what, lady...... you have really jumped into this frugal lifestyle!!! I am so delighted to read your posts and see how you are implementing all sorts of frugal moves. Just keep on writing and telling us how everything is going!!
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  4. 09-22-2008, 08:24 PM #3
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    Good Job Keep it up!!
    Baby Step #1 Done!
    Baby Step #2 Beginnning debt balance 01/01/08 $78K /Paid in full on 08/06/10
    I'm debt freeeee............ GOD IS SO GOOD!!!
    Baby Step#3 Goal: One year emergency fund began saving Jan 2011 accumulated Aug 2011 YIPPEE!!! God is sooo good to me!!!
    Baby Step #4 Yep currently doing this.
    Baby Step #5 No kids so no need.
    Baby Step #6 I PAID CASH FOR A HOUSE!! God is soooo good to me!!!
    Baby Step #7
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  5. 09-22-2008, 11:45 PM #4
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    Good news and remember frugaloos, frugalites, and frugalettes are always working 24/7!

    Don't let your guard down for a second!

    Always be on the lookout for the best buy, the best savings, the best debt reduction and work work work the numbers!
    The math never lies, budget in INK!
    Step #1 Pay off Home Depot Card PAID
    Step #2 $120 Secondary Savings PAID
    Step #3 Snowball Home Depot Payment into camper note Starting March $4,645.26/$3991.55
    Step #4 $110 Secondary Savings [COLOR="#00FF00"] PAID
    Step #3B Hitting dds Student Loan #1 hard Starting April $2119.69/$1385.03
    Step #5 $121 Secondary Savings
    Step #5B Student Loan #2 $4196.45/$4136.89 Starting May
    Step #6 $110 Secondary Savings
    Step #7 $105 Secondary Savings
    Step #8 $90 Secondary Savings
    EF Savings $318.29

    Madness, mayhem chaos...my work here is done!
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  6. 09-23-2008, 07:21 AM #5
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    Good for you! Keep up the savings.
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  7. 09-23-2008, 07:30 AM #6
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    Awesome! I know I have been going behond everyone here and turning stuff off and unplugging things. Drives them nuts...saves me money!! hehe! Keep up the good work!
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  8. 09-23-2008, 08:50 AM #7
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    Very good indeed!

    Hmm...you know - its true, reading changes you. I've been reading (well, listening to) Nicholas Nickelby, on my commute, and after each trip, I find that I speak to people with a Classical English turn of phrase for about an hour and a half afterwords...
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    Did you know that a 4 year student paying $20,000/year who finances their education graduates with over $103,000 in debt to start? But a student who works and pays cash and takes 6 years to graduate ends with $6,300 in their pocket! So much for "getting a head start by financing!"

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  9. 09-23-2008, 01:54 PM #8
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    I a so darn mad at my electric company I could just spit! I have been able to reduce my electric bill just in time for them to tack on an additional $37 for the first 1000KW. I feel I am working back words!
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  10. 09-23-2008, 02:05 PM #9
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    Great job, keep doing the work and you'll see a major difference. I am kind of a fanantic when it comes to checking my meter. I always check it when the kids get on and off the bus!
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  11. 09-23-2008, 02:10 PM #10
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    Rainbowgc:

    Ugh! How annoying! That doesn't seem fair now does it?

    grrr!
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  12. 09-23-2008, 02:30 PM #11
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    Thats awesome! I read through the entire first thread and you are making good strides! In fact all the electric usage posts made me get up and examine my kitchen, therefore unplugging the coffee pot, the can opener, the toaster and the camera charger!!!!!!!

    Inspiring!
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  13. 09-23-2008, 05:59 PM #12
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    I'm glad I got the chance to inpsire you to do something, as I've been inspired to do something myself! =)

    I just checked today and I've used 21 kwh in the last 26 hours. Not bad! =) Tomorrow is read day and I can't WAIT to start with these changes on a whole fresh billing cycle!
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  14. 09-23-2008, 07:20 PM #13
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    Good for you, Michelle!



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  15. 09-23-2008, 07:45 PM #14
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    GREAT job!! All those little daily changes actually add up to make a noticeable difference. You just earned money for your family!!!!

    I'm thrilled for you
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    - $1,500: pay off Student loan ALMOST THERE!
    - $1,200: pay off credit card (was disputing with creditor (ALL PREDATORY FEES charged on ZERO BALANCE), but I'm giving up the fight to make this go away...) PUT OFF till June/July
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    HSBC Equity Line on Rental: $11,900------ $9,902
    Citibank car loan: $13,830 -------------- $11,663
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    My dh put the AC on 73º this weekend and i almost lost it lol!

    I said OKAY but the bill will go up if it isn't on 75º.

    He thinks I am lol!
    The math never lies, budget in INK!
    Step #1 Pay off Home Depot Card PAID
    Step #2 $120 Secondary Savings PAID
    Step #3 Snowball Home Depot Payment into camper note Starting March $4,645.26/$3991.55
    Step #4 $110 Secondary Savings [COLOR="#00FF00"] PAID
    Step #3B Hitting dds Student Loan #1 hard Starting April $2119.69/$1385.03
    Step #5 $121 Secondary Savings
    Step #5B Student Loan #2 $4196.45/$4136.89 Starting May
    Step #6 $110 Secondary Savings
    Step #7 $105 Secondary Savings
    Step #8 $90 Secondary Savings
    EF Savings $318.29

    Madness, mayhem chaos...my work here is done!
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