Cheap(er) Flights

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If you've used this site, let me know your experience.

Chill Out With Your Laundry

In general, using cold water for a load of clothes works just as well as hot. With a baby in the house, we're doing more laundry these days, so saving the energy by not using hot water helps in the utility bills department. And most of her clothes suggest cold water anyway! So unless the clothes you're washing are super-sensitive, give using the cold cycle a try. And certainly wait until you can do a full load. Doing so saves even more energy.