[PetMom]

I have watched as our basic living expenses are going up. The electricity last summer was bad. I have always thought myself careful with electricity but now I am getting very strict with it's usage.

I have been following this bill and to my dismay happened upon our never above $75.00 water/garbage pickup bill. It was $90.00!!! And we do not have a pool or hot tub.

You can bet I am gathering every little tip.

A few cities have had water shortages and one used the slogan:

If it is yellow, stay mellow (don't flush)
If it is brown, flush it down.

This little slogan helped all remember to follow this. Fortunately it did not last for long.

Me? I would hate for a drop by friend to happen in upon a mellow toilet. But it is
good to take note of some ideas and the cost of flushing.

I do know the low water usage flushing toilets always take me two flushes to flush.

My deodorant tip: I use my husband's antiperspirant/deo in the Sport scent, but also use
just coconut oil if I am home or not going to perspire much. (It really does work and is organic and natural, no chemicals - read about this on a coconut forum).