Project Envolve™ is a program sponsored primarily by PPL Electric Utilities with the mission of helping us all save more and use less electricity. I've been provided with complimentary products as an Ambassador for the program in exchange for sharing these ideas and my own use of them with you. The opinions in this post are 100% mine. You can read my full disclosure policy here. I'm so excited to start bring you some regular tips on how to ... Read More » about Project Envolve™ Mission One: Decorate With Holiday Lights for Less
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The Future Of Energy Efficiency #ProjectEnvolve
Project Envolve™ is a program sponsored by PPL Electric Utilities with the mission of helping us all save more and use less electricity. I am a Project Envolve Ambassador and have been provided with complimentary products and/or payment in exchange for sharing these ideas and my own use of them with you. The opinions in this post are 100% mine. You can read my full disclosure policy here. Part of the fun of being a Project Envolve ... Read More » about The Future Of Energy Efficiency #ProjectEnvolve
Unplug & Get Outside: How to Plan An Electricity-Free Outdoor Party #ProjectEnvolve
Project Envolve™ is a program sponsored primarily by PPL Electric Utilities with the mission of helping us all save more and use less electricity. I’ve been provided with complimentary products as an Ambassador for the program in exchange for sharing these ideas and my own use of them with you. The opinions in this post are 100% mine. You can read my full disclosure policy here. Ah, summer. I do love you...for a while. The freedom from the ... Read More » about Unplug & Get Outside: How to Plan An Electricity-Free Outdoor Party #ProjectEnvolve
What I Learned About Saving Money From a Home Energy Audit #ProjectEnvolve #GetEnvolved
Project Envolve™ is a program sponsored primarily by PPL Electric Utilities with the mission of helping us all save more and use less electricity. I’ve been provided with complimentary products as an Ambassador for the program in exchange for sharing these ideas and my own use of them with you. The opinions in this post are 100% mine. You can read my full disclosure policy here. I've been teamed up with PPL Electric Utilities ... Read More » about What I Learned About Saving Money From a Home Energy Audit #ProjectEnvolve #GetEnvolved
How Much Energy Do Your Gadgets Use? (And How You Can Lower It) #ProjectEnvolve #GetEnvolved
Project Envolve™ is a program sponsored primarily by PPL Electric Utilities with the mission of helping us all save more and use less electricity. I’ve been provided with complimentary products as an Ambassador for the program in exchange for sharing these ideas and my own use of them with you. The opinions in this post are 100% mine. You can read my full disclosure policy here. We all know you can save energy by shutting the lights off ... Read More » about How Much Energy Do Your Gadgets Use? (And How You Can Lower It) #ProjectEnvolve #GetEnvolved
Low-Tech Gift Guide for Tweens
Project Envolve™ is a PPL Electric Utilities program and they have sponsored this post. The opinions in this post are 100% mine. You can read my full disclosure policy here. 'Tis the season to begin our holiday shopping! This year I am really trying to go low-tech. My kids get so much screen time at school (and at home, I'll be honest) that I think anything I can do to encourage a little break from that is a good idea. And not only is a ... Read More » about Low-Tech Gift Guide for Tweens
#PPLSummerSavers Twitter Party August 17 at 8pm ET – RSVP Here! ($300 In Prizes!)
Our Project Envolve Ambassadors have just come up with some seriously creative new ways to save on energy this summer! Instead of turning the AC waaaaay low to stay cool (and regretting it when your electric bill arrives), join us to chat about ways you might not have thought of to cut your energy use, stay cool, and still have fun with the family before school starts! Join me with our sponsor PPL Electric Utilities on Thursday August 17 for ... Read More » about #PPLSummerSavers Twitter Party August 17 at 8pm ET – RSVP Here! ($300 In Prizes!)
50 Ways to Unplug With Your Kids
Project Envolve™ is a program sponsored by PPL Electric Utilities with the mission of helping us all save more and use less electricity. I am a Project Envolve Ambassador and have been provided with complimentary products and/or payment in exchange for sharing these ideas and my own use of them with you. The opinions in this post are 100% mine. You can read my full disclosure policy here. What It Means to Unplug As a mom of 2 ... Read More » about 50 Ways to Unplug With Your Kids
7 Practical Energy Efficient Tips (That I Actually Use)
Project Envolve™ is a program sponsored by PPL Electric Utilities with the mission of helping us all save more and use less electricity. I am a Project Envolve Ambassador and have been provided with complimentary products and/or payment in exchange for sharing these ideas and my own use of them with you. The opinions in this post are 100% mine. You can read my full disclosure policy here. As a Project Envolve Ambassador I've shared tons ... Read More » about 7 Practical Energy Efficient Tips (That I Actually Use)
Tips To Revive 3 Common Resolutions
Project Envolve™ is a program sponsored by PPL Electric Utilities with the mission of helping us all save more and use less electricity. I am a Project Envolve Ambassador and have been provided with complimentary products and/or payment in exchange for sharing these ideas and my own use of them with you. The opinions in this post are 100% mine. You can read my full disclosure policy here. Check-in time. How are those resolutions coming? ... Read More » about Tips To Revive 3 Common Resolutions
17 Unique Grilling Recipes + Save Money Grilling
Project Envolve™ is a program sponsored by PPL Electric Utilities with the mission of helping us all save more and use less electricity. I am a Project Envolve Ambassador and have been provided with complimentary products and/or payment in exchange for sharing these ideas and my own use of them with you. The opinions in this post are 100% mine. You can read my full disclosure policy here. Being a Project Envolve Ambassador has allowed ... Read More » about 17 Unique Grilling Recipes + Save Money Grilling
Microwave Meal: Pesto Pasta & Grilled Vegetables + Brownies
Summertime is coming! I am so ready. This time of the year I just want to be done with the homework folders and the soccer practices and just kick back, relax, and stay cool. We've already turned the air conditioning on (it's supposed to be 84 degrees today) and I'm trying to watch our electricity usage so I don't get an ugly surprise in my next electricity bill. I've learned so much about energy efficiency and how small choices can really ... Read More » about Microwave Meal: Pesto Pasta & Grilled Vegetables + Brownies
How to Create an Emergency Preparedness Kit
September is National Preparedness Month. Does your family have a plan should disaster strike? FEMA reports that thousands of people are affected by disasters each year. Right here in my small town in Pennsylvania we had a tropical storm come through a few years ago that flooded tons of homes. It was a horrible. And a real eye-opener. You just never know. I'll admit that while we have things on hand here and there that we'd rely on should ... Read More » about How to Create an Emergency Preparedness Kit
Flash Giveaway: Family 4-Pack of Tickets to Da Vinci Science Center in Allentown PA – 2 Winners!
I have such a fun flash giveaway for my local PA readers! The Da Vinci Science Center is located in Allentown, PA and is full of tons of awesome learning experiences for kids (and adults!). I've personally never been but my Mom took my daughter a couple of years ago and they had a blast together. You may have been following my partnership with PPL Electric Utilities and my Project Envolve Missions that have shared lots of useful tips on how ... Read More » about Flash Giveaway: Family 4-Pack of Tickets to Da Vinci Science Center in Allentown PA – 2 Winners!
Giveaway: Kill-A-Watt Electricity Usage Monitor (ends 2/24/14)
It's not has hard as you might think to cut down on your energy usage and electricity bill. Check out how I used the Kill-A-Watt Electricity Monitor to find out how much juice my laptop is sucking down and what I can save if I shut it off at night. Plus I have a lot more energy saving tips for you there, too! PPL and Project Envolve are generously offering one of my readers a Kill-A-Watt Electricity Usage Monitor of their own! Then you can ... Read More » about Giveaway: Kill-A-Watt Electricity Usage Monitor (ends 2/24/14)
Cooking Smarter: Saving Energy and Money With These Kitchen Tips & Recipes
Project Envolve™ is a program sponsored primarily by PPL Electric Utilities with the mission of helping us all save more and use less electricity. I’ve been provided with complimentary products as an Ambassador for the program in exchange for sharing these ideas and my own use of them with you. The opinions in this post are 100% mine. You can read my full disclosure policy here. I think I spend half of my life in the kitchen. It seems ... Read More » about Cooking Smarter: Saving Energy and Money With These Kitchen Tips & Recipes
5 Green Spring Cleaning Tips for Earth Day
This morning when I got the kids on the bus it was 22 degrees out. It's April, friends. I am pretty sure we have a lying groundhog somewhere in this state. Regardless, I am on a major spring cleaning kick and we're doing a bunch of things, big and small, to not only spruce up our home but also make it more comfortable and energy efficient. Earth Day is April 22 so this is the perfect time to get the family involved in refreshing for spring. ... Read More » about 5 Green Spring Cleaning Tips for Earth Day
Creating A Festive Outdoor Atmosphere With Solar Lights
"Go outside!" You remember your Mom yelling that to you as a kid, and now I find myself doing the same thing with my kids. We're deep into summer vacation and the boredom factor has set it, and I'm hard at work fighting off the pull of the screens. Going outside is an easy way to make sure we unplug (more ideas on that here) and it's an easy way to save some money, too. One of our biggest regular expenses in the summertime has historically ... Read More » about Creating A Festive Outdoor Atmosphere With Solar Lights
8 Summer Recipes I Can’t Live Without
Summer food is some of my favorite. I do my best to keep it cool and easy, not heat the entire house up with the oven when I can help it and we grill, baby, grill whenever possible. I'm sharing my very favorite go-to summer recipes that I make all the time. Let me know if you try any of these. They're all delish, promise. We keep coming back for more! 1. Vanilla Mocha Iced Coffee It's no secret I love coffee and when it's brutally hot out ... Read More » about 8 Summer Recipes I Can’t Live Without
6 Ways to Save Energy at Home While You’re on Vacation
I have learned so many easy ways to save money on our electric bill and love sharing these with you. This time we're talking travel, and how you can prep your home to save money on energy while you're not even there. Tis the season to squeeze in those last minute summer vacations, so let's talk about what you can do before you leave home to save (because more money for vacation is a good thing!). 6 Ways to Save Energy at Home While ... Read More » about 6 Ways to Save Energy at Home While You’re on Vacation
Fire Safety In Action: A Visit to the Van Nuys Tanker Base #DisneyInHomeEvent
National Fire Prevention Week is October 5-11 this year, commemorating the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 that killed over 300 people and left over 100,000 homeless. Yikes. Now we know better and do better to prevent these kid of large-scale disasters when we can but there's always room for improvement and education, and of course some disasters are completely out of our control. I, myself, got a hands-on education in fire safety recently while ... Read More » about Fire Safety In Action: A Visit to the Van Nuys Tanker Base #DisneyInHomeEvent
Saver Tips Tuesday (9/2/14) #SaverTips
WELCOME TO SAVER TIPS TUESDAY! Check in each week to see lots of great tips for your everyday life. We will be talking about DIY projects, recipes, tips for organization, ways to repurpose items and more! You might see a recipe post that is a “time saver”, a budgeting post that is a “money saver” or a rainy day activity for the kiddos that is a “life saver”! There are so many awesome ideas out there and we want to Link and Learn from each ... Read More » about Saver Tips Tuesday (9/2/14) #SaverTips