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When I became a stay-at-home mom, my new role was no longer to earn an income but do my part to protect the income we had coming in. I did everything I could think of to save the few dollars we had coming in. We (a.k.a. my husband) created a very detailed spreadsheet to keep a closer track on our finances, to see where our spending was going, and the areas we could start improving.
I wish I could say I did an incredible job of being the financial saver in the family, but that’s far from the truth. While I learned all the strategies behind couponing, it burned me out after a few months. I began cooking more at home, but found my only motivation for cooking was trying new recipes which weren’t always the cheapest on our budget. Thankfully, some spending was easily done away with– like my clothing budget. As most moms discover, finding the time to go shopping for myself became scarcer and scarcer which forced our budget into the black. It also only took a year to realize that Target was a trap and we could no longer go to “wander” as a way to get out of the house.
Even though I would say I’ve only been moderately successful at saving money, there is one improvement I made in our home that has saved us hundreds (and possibly thousands in the future).
A little less than a year ago, my husband and I went through and calculated our energy spending. Our home was littered with incandescent bulbs and poorly sealed doors. This in combination with a high energy rate was not good for our budget.
We went through and added up all the light bulbs in our home, calculated the cost of those bulbs being on and were shocked! On average, we were spending well over $330 a year just by having our lights turned on; not including major appliances, electronics, or air conditioning. Over the last year, we’ve been slowly replacing our incandescent bulbs to LED’s, room by room. We’re now just a few small rooms and hallways shy of being completely turned over and we’re already starting to see a difference. Per our calculations, we’re expected to reduce our lighting down to just $30 a year!
But there’s even more we can do to keep saving . . .and that’s make some changes to our energy provider.
4Change Energy is a Texas electric company that strives to separate themselves from the competition. They not only do this through incredible savings, but also by making a difference in the community.
In creating 4Change Energy, we set out to give you more than an electric company. We wanted to create a personal connection between us and our customers. We wanted to give you a reason to stay for a long time. And we wanted to create something different. For us? That means doing something that’s good for your wallet and your neighbors. It means shaving every cost, possible, so we can give you low prices, the service you need, and support our communities with a helping hand. You win and your neighbors win. That is different. ~Founder John Geary
For as low as 8 cents per kWh in the Dallas metroplex, customers will be receiving the same quality energy as regulated by the Public Utility Company without having to pay the price of the bigger names. Choose from Month to Month flexibility or a Fixed annual rate–up to 5 plans for you to find one that best fits your family’s needs.
And while you’re saving money each month, 4Change Energy is going to take it one step further. Every time you turn on your lights, 4Change Energy will donate 4% of THEIR profits to a local non-profit partner. When you enroll, you’ll be allowed to select from North Texas Food Bank, Heroes for Children, American Cancer Society, or American Red Cross, or mix it up by changing your choice at any time after sign ups.
So the next time you sit down to look at your family’s budget, take a look at your electric bill. If you’re energy provider isn’t meeting your needs, head over to 4Change Energy to discover how much you could be saving in your area! Then feel better when you switch knowing you’re not only helping your family, but someone else’s too!
**Disclosure: This post has been sponsored by 4Change Energy. All opinions are 100% our own.
