The 10% Rule
If you are looking to start saving money or using less of things, start with 10% and make a rule in your life to cut out or cut back by 10%. Do it with everything from thermostat temperature to detergent to toothpaste.
Some ideas include:
- Set your thermostat 10% lower at night
- Use 10% less toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, etc.
- Check your water heater temperature, it could work just as well with a 10% lower temperature
- Eat 10% less food
- Use 10% dishwasher detergent, laundry soap, fabric softener, etc.
- Watch 10% less TV
What could you cut back on my 10%?
Great idea; I'm doing something like this at home at the moment. Our greatest thing to cut down- even more than 10% really - is our tumble dryer. I wrote a post last week with some more ideas if you are interested: http://vegancookonabudget.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/ten-tips-for-saving-money-around-house.html
ReplyDeleteI can get more purposeful about the dryer--good idea! I'm going to go over the budget and see if I can come up with more ways. thanks!
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I could definitely cut back 10% on my shampoo. I use way too much!
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