I don't like high electric bills. In the winter, here in the north, it's almost as certain as snow that electric bills soar as the cold temps take over.
I can't take it anymore!!! So, I decided to be more frugal with my thermostat and turned it down a touch. The only problem is that my family feels that I am being cheap.
They feel that the following reasons warrant calling me cheap and a mutiny is about to take place to turn the thermostat up to the 60's:
1. The dog's water dish needs to be thawed on a regular basis. That chore is easily tackled by my four year old.
2. I drink iced coffee from the pot, instead of hot. Well, I like iced coffee, so that doesn't bother me.
3. The kids wear boots, coats, and scarves to bed. Hey, they are reducing their chance of losing said items this way!
4. I send the kids outside to warm up. For some reason, they say they are able to take a off layer or two when they go outside.
5. When I need to thaw something, I take it off the counter and put it in the fridge. For some strange reason, it works. Keeping the meat frozen on the counter saves me room in the freezer, you know.
So, whatcha think? Am I being "cheap" or just "frugal"? My family would like your opinion, since my daughter is getting tired of having to melt the dishwater while she is doing the dishes....
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Am I cheap or just being frugal?
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6 kind thoughts:
What a bunch of babies! Back in our day, we had to walk uphill both ways in the snow, you know!
Actually, I'm with you, but don't ask my crew. I try keeping it at 69 and they act like they are in danger of frostbite. Sheesh! I'm going to go turn it down again to 68 and see how long it takes one of them to come shivering up to me and ask for a parka.
It's Arizona. It doesn't get cold here. Do some jumping jacks if you're cold!
Talk to me in April when they are begging me to put it under 79 and I say no way!
[laughing]
My house is at 60. Nobody calls me cheap, they just tell me that the house is cold [smile].
~Luke
...hmm... though the "Scrooge" is flitting through my mind right now, for some odd reason.
~Luke
ROFL! We turn the thermostat "down" too but not that far! :)
I hate when ppl wear tanks & shorts (in winter) around the house then complain about high elect. bills. UGH, PUT SOME CLOTHES ON! :)
Geesh
It's all in the eye of the beholder!
How do you think of yourself?
Do you think you've crossed over from being frugal to being cheap?
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Keep up the good work.
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