i have a 1200 sq ft home with a heat pumpMy electric bill runs around $150 a monthi live in the southeast so it rarely gets below 20 degrees FarenheitIm comfortable with keeping the thermostat on 60 and covering up with blankets at night, but i need to keep my 6 month old daughter's room warmI was thinking about just putting a small heater in her room to save money but i'm not sure how much energy those heaters use on averageJust wanting to know if this is a good idea and maybe get some other money/energy saving tipsThanks!
Ceramic Tower Heater- $55 at WalmartOr an infrared for about $30-AmazoncomA little heater with an automatic shut off at set temperatures work wellIf you leave it on all the time, your electric bill will be high.60 is pretty low for a house too cold for a 6moold, so get the auto-shut-off heater for the roomIt'll pay for itself with less doctor visits Use more blankets with cotton in them over existing blankets- they hold in more heatCheck you windows doors to make sure all the seals are tight-caulk is cheap Dress in layers- even insideTake bath instead of shower- you don't have to fill it up all the way, but the steam will help heat the houseSame thing with the ovenIf you make a casserole or a cake, open the door slightly to the oven let the heat come out into the houseCheck trees around your homeAre any blocking east or southwest sun from coming in the windows? At night, use thermal lined drapes to keep heat inTrees are great for cooling in summer but you want the sun to do it's job in the winter.
Moms really like heartfelt kind of stuffSo if your on a tight budget anything you make ( like a christmas oranment with her name on it or number one mom )But if you have a couple bucks to spend i would get her some of those new memory foam slippersMy mom loves them (you can purchase them at walmart in a variety of colors) For your dad it really dependsIf hes into a particular sport get him his favorite teams hoodieIf hes into hunting,fishing,etcThey sell t-shirts for that stuff too! You can find these most likely at walmart or a big department store like JC penny and SearsFor your brotherWhats his favorite store? Get him a giftcardDoes he have an ipod? They have itunes giftcards tooHope this helps c:
Make them all a card with a poem in itMake a photo frame and put a picture of you in it to give your your parentsYou can use old puzzles that are missing pieces to make the frameTake a clear glass christmas ball and put feathers in it or some glue with glitterMake an ornament with your brothers name on it and you can decorate it1
That depends upon your knowledge, skills and the interests of your family membersUse your talentsIf you are good with words, write a letter or storyIf you are good with music, then consider a songThere are also crafts and hobbies to considerIs wood-work an option? If you have fun with your project, then it is likely that your family will enjoy itWhat about cooking? Perhaps you could prepare a meal or desert for them.
Moms love artworkOriginal Works or Shutterfly can let you draw or take a photo and turn it into a mug or tileThat is a great giftA day-to-day calendar is greatYou can get the kind that fits your family's personality, like Brain Puzzlers or Pearls Before SwineBut if you want to make something, I'm lostSorry.
