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This year, my goal is to spend 10% less than last year, and to help others find ways to do the same, without affecting our quality of daily living.

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Here comes the rain again

If you like to garden and keep a green lawn, but do not like the high water prices that generally go along with that, then a rain collection system may be a viable option for you. For each inch of rain, a single square foot rainwater collector can yield you approximately 6/10 of a gallon of water. If you are fortunate enough to have your own house and can install a collection system into your down spout, imagine the savings in the summertime while watering the lawn or garden.

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Coffee and Soda

I am even guilty of this to some extent. I even contemplated this article while sipping on a 20oz Latte that cost $4.00.

Generally, If I am heading downtown to do programming, will stop by one of a couple coffee shops and get a 32oz Vanilla Soy latte for about $5.00. My thinking is I will probably drink that much anyway, so get in volume.. right? Isn't that the american way of thinking?

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TV, Movies and Video Games

Note: This article is targeted towards people that purchase Video Games, Cable TV / Direct TV, etc... (Especially in HD)

How much do you spend a year in Video Games? How about in Television/Movies?

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