RachelMeeks

RachelMeeks

Rachel lives in a small apartment in Texas with her husband and two year old little girl, so she appreciates anything that will help keep her life simple.  She could read all day -- mostly about how to do and make things -- and at some time she would like to try living in another country, painting, sailing, beekeeping, and making a short film.  She also loves m&m's, perhaps a little too much, and she makes great iced coffee.

Better than Hotels – Cheaper Too!

  
It's tough to save money on travel, but there's a great alternative to staying in an expensive hotel.
You can rent someone's house or apartment for your trip and enjoy living space, a full kitchen, and even a washer/dryer, usually for less than what a hotel would cost.  Stay with friends and split the cost even [...]

Know the Cost of Running the Dryer?

by bukwheat 
Do you ever wonder how much the electricity costs to run your appliances?

Hanging clothes on the line instead of using the dryer saves $.62 per load.

Unplugging the laptop for 12 hours each night saves $118 in one year!

Want to see for yourself?   It's very easy to figure out, you can tailor it [...]

Frugal tip of the day: Healthy snacks

Save money and eat healthier by snacking on stovetop popcorn instead of chips.
Rachel loves writing about ideas to simplify your home at Small Notebook. She lives in Texas and often eats ice cream for breakfast.
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