Daybreak brings newness
Sunshine is divine
Things continue to grow
Each moment in time
Progress is for the opportunist
Succession is for the achiever
Life continues without pause
Each Christmas brings Santa Clause
Thoughts keep us thinking
Food keeps us strong
Water is for all the living
Time to pray is needed for us all.
Grey hues of shadows upon the ground
Remembering things sometimes can get us down
All this surrounds us
All of this is a day, in not any one certain way.
According to the National Cancer Institute, the average cost of a pack of cigarettes is $6.28, which means a pack-a-day habit sets you back $188 per month or $2,292 per year.1 Ten years of smoking comes with a $22,920 price tag.
https://www.verywellmind.com/how-much-money-does-smoking-cost-you-4143324
| Comparisons between Traditional Incandescents, Halogen Incandescents, CFLs, and LEDs | ||||||
| 60W Traditional Incandescent | 43W Energy-Saving Incandescent | 15W CFL | 12W LED | |||
| 60W Traditional | 43W Halogen | 60W Traditional | 43W Halogen | |||
| Energy $ Saved (%) | – | ~25% | ~75% | ~65% | ~75%-80% | ~72% |
| Annual Energy Cost* | $4.80 | $3.50 | $1.20 | $1.00 | ||
| Bulb Life | 1000 hours | 1000 to 3000 hours | 10,000 hours | 25,000 hours | ||
*Based on 2 hrs/day of usage, and electricity rate of 11 cents per kilowatt-hour, shown in U.S. dollars.
Apply to get solar panels and watch your electric bill lower. This is a brilliant way for a homeowner to save some money. Most co-ops and energy places can hook you up.
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Ultimately, regardless of whether you’re looking at finances or carbon emissions, a solar panel system will generate big savings for homeowners. As the first data table illustrates, 20-year electricity savings from solar can be significant, ranging from the low end of $10k to almost $30k. The deciding factor will primarily be the cost of electricity, which varies significantly depending on where you live. Nonetheless, a good rule of thumb is if you live in a state with middle- to upper-level utility rates, solar will be a risk-free investment with major returns. On the emissions side, as panel system size increases, so do the CO2 reductions in the surrounding environment, making solar an eco-conscious investment. If you’re looking for customized estimates not only around potential solar savings but also around the cost of a solar panel system, try our Solar Calculator. If you’re ready to start looking at quotes from pre-screened solar contractors in your area.
https://news.energysage.com/much-solar-panels-save/
Consider Costs
Calculating the cost of grilling can be difficult—and it depends on several things: the type of food you’re grilling, how much food you’re grilling, and how long you’re grilling The cost to refill a 20-gallon propane tank will be between $15-$20. An eight-pound bag of charcoal is about $10. But the real question is how much these two energy sources cost. A good estimate is about $1 an hour for gas. An eight-pound bag of charcoal can be used for about 5 grilling sessions of two hours each—also coming out to about a dollar an hour. So the two energy sources cost about the same amount
https://www.masssave.com/learn/blog/residential/how-to-save-energy-and-money-by-grilling
I love Fall. I love the temperatures, the smells, the sights, and of course the food. Fall can be just as productive in terms of gardening, as the summer and spring months. I found this link that gives us some tips for the Fall season. The link will be provided below. I hope you follow it and that your Fall will result in a wonderful harvest as well.
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