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Ways to save money that you know.
- Thread starter Stanley Design
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Because you're not accelerating madly trying to get in front of 2 directions of traffic
How 'bout homebrewing instead.
If possible, never pass up the chance to pick up extra shifts. I've made a killing this way.
Well, its the mad accelerate that will do you in regardless of the left or right. but still, it would take a long time to build up any noticable amount of money saved by doing that.
This is the one thing that I have noticed that a good bit of people have trouble with. The wife had a hard time with this concept right after we paid off her car. She could just see the extra money each month and forgot that we were fine each month before the car was paid off.
It's easier to make a right turn. Making a left turn usually means idling while you wait for the light or a break in traffic, which means you're getting 0 MPG while you wait. Also, as mentioned above, making a left turn usually means accelerating faster to make it across oncoming traffic.
UPS has developed a route system that minimizes left turns and they've saved a ton of gas and money. Invalid Link Removed
Well, the reason it worked was because I separate bill money from food/gas/discretionary money by split-depositing paychecks into two accounts, then I pretty much forget about the bill-paying account as all but one of my bills are paid automatically. That makes it easy for the extra funds to build up.
I'm sorry but this is just not true. I'll avoid getting into technical stuff, but I'll give you an example. I have a QSC PLX2402 in my rack. I plug into regular 15 A circuits all the time. If my QSC amp which is rated at 2400 W is really drawing 2400 W continuously I would be blowing 15A circuit breakers almost as soon as I turn the amp on.
That said, you are correct it is a good idea to turn off stuff that is not being used since there is power being wasted there.
No sitting in traffic waiting for a left turn. Quite often, a right turn is free to make and involves less waiting. It involves more planning, but you can eliminate wasted time and gas by driving in a loop and ending where you started.
-Mike
Make a shopping list for when you go to the grocery store.
The list is what you need, not what looks good. If you shop
at random, you will spend twice as much as you should.
The list is what you need, not what looks good. If you shop
at random, you will spend twice as much as you should.
Take better care of your teeth and gums. Not only will it save your teeth, it saves on dental bills, especially the major work. And, will pretty much eliminate bad breath. DO NOT go to sleep w/o taking care of your teeth. Sleeping with rotting food in your mouth is not only bad for your teeth/gums, it's bad for your general health.
Here's my system. (Note: If your gums aren't pink like a baby's, you probably have dental problems that haven't been taken care of and are causing problems you just don't know yet)
I came up with a 6 step process for keeping my teeth/gums in as close to perfect as you can get at home. No visible plaque anywhere and no bad breath. Haven't had a cavity in years. Also saved over $400 because no deep cleaning was needed.
I follow these steps every night.
Note: as I started doing all these things, my gums bled each time until all the irritants were removed from around and below my gums. It maybe a week or 10 days. I didn't get discouraged. This dissipated with regular usage.
If you miss a day or two, the bleeding may come back (as mine did) because your gums are being irritated by plaque.
You ask, what is plaque? It is the biofilm created by microorganisms in our mouth. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dental_plaque
Steps to better dental hygiene.
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1) dental brushes (not a tooth brush) Use if you have spaces between your teeth.
2) regular floss
3) electric flosser ( I use WaterPick Power Flosser - this is not a water jet type product.) Check it out. It cleans below the gum line to help reduce/prevent gum disease. It takes a bit of practice to use it but it's the best thing I've done recently for my dental care. [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
4) stainless steel dental pick for between teeth that are close together and where plaque builds up, especially in back of the front lower teeth.
5) Pickup one the new ultra-hi-speed rotary tooth brushes (not the $5 kind - I use Oral B Professional.)I use this as the last step before using mouthwash. Link Removed)
You can also use it to brush your tongue. I use Crest Pro-health tooth paste. I also suggest you keep a tooth brush at work so you can brush/floss your teeth after lunch.
6) mouth wash - I use Crest Pro-Health.
One thing I did learn was that you should not use whitening mouth wash before you go to sleep. Use it before you brush your teeth but not on its own. I read that it can damage your teeth. I had many dental problems while using it and that cleared up after I stopped using it.
check out: Link Removed for more info
Disclaimer: YMMV, I am not a dentist just an experienced dental patient. All these items are over the counter. Check all this out with a professional if you have any questions. I suggest getting your teeth cleaned and checked out so you can start fresh with the above.
Here's my system. (Note: If your gums aren't pink like a baby's, you probably have dental problems that haven't been taken care of and are causing problems you just don't know yet)
I came up with a 6 step process for keeping my teeth/gums in as close to perfect as you can get at home. No visible plaque anywhere and no bad breath. Haven't had a cavity in years. Also saved over $400 because no deep cleaning was needed.
I follow these steps every night.
Note: as I started doing all these things, my gums bled each time until all the irritants were removed from around and below my gums. It maybe a week or 10 days. I didn't get discouraged. This dissipated with regular usage.
If you miss a day or two, the bleeding may come back (as mine did) because your gums are being irritated by plaque.
You ask, what is plaque? It is the biofilm created by microorganisms in our mouth. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dental_plaque
Steps to better dental hygiene.
------------------------------
1) dental brushes (not a tooth brush) Use if you have spaces between your teeth.
2) regular floss
3) electric flosser ( I use WaterPick Power Flosser - this is not a water jet type product.) Check it out. It cleans below the gum line to help reduce/prevent gum disease. It takes a bit of practice to use it but it's the best thing I've done recently for my dental care. [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
4) stainless steel dental pick for between teeth that are close together and where plaque builds up, especially in back of the front lower teeth.
5) Pickup one the new ultra-hi-speed rotary tooth brushes (not the $5 kind - I use Oral B Professional.)I use this as the last step before using mouthwash. Link Removed)
You can also use it to brush your tongue. I use Crest Pro-health tooth paste. I also suggest you keep a tooth brush at work so you can brush/floss your teeth after lunch.
6) mouth wash - I use Crest Pro-Health.
One thing I did learn was that you should not use whitening mouth wash before you go to sleep. Use it before you brush your teeth but not on its own. I read that it can damage your teeth. I had many dental problems while using it and that cleared up after I stopped using it.
check out: Link Removed for more info
Disclaimer: YMMV, I am not a dentist just an experienced dental patient. All these items are over the counter. Check all this out with a professional if you have any questions. I suggest getting your teeth cleaned and checked out so you can start fresh with the above.
Wash your car in the rain.
Use coffee grounds to fertilize your plants. Water your plants with old coffee.
Use grass clippings to fertilize your grass.
Use Gel Soap in the shower and at the sink to reduce soap scum/decrease cleaning time.
Increase the deductibles on your car insurance. Make sure you can cover it, if needed.
Use coffee grounds to fertilize your plants. Water your plants with old coffee.
Use grass clippings to fertilize your grass.
Use Gel Soap in the shower and at the sink to reduce soap scum/decrease cleaning time.
Increase the deductibles on your car insurance. Make sure you can cover it, if needed.
Another point on grocery shopping......eat before you go. If you hit the grocery store hungry, chances are you will come home with all kinds of items you never intended on buying.
Dr. Oz one time said to only shop around the outer edges of the grocery store. Most all items down the aisles aren't all that good for you anyway. Not universally true I realize, but you get the point....well, most of you will.
-Mike
You go to the gas station and get one penny more than what you want.
For example: $20 = $20.01
You walk in and they will say "20 o 1" and you say "o i dont have a penny" and they will say "no big deal" 99% of the time.
For example: $20 = $20.01
You walk in and they will say "20 o 1" and you say "o i dont have a penny" and they will say "no big deal" 99% of the time.
