52 Ways to Save $100 a Month | Turn Off the Lights {Week 48 of 52}

Welcome to my 52 Ways to Save $100 a Month series. We’re serious about saving money in 2016. Sometimes it’s the little things and sometimes it’s the big things. I’m here to walk you through some little things that can add up to BIG savings. 52 little things to be exact. 

Growing up, my mom would always harp on us to shut the lights off when we left a room. Seemed silly to me because I couldn’t see the point. Now that I’m older, I’m a total light freak! Not only do I make sure we shut off every light in the house before we leave, I also take advantage of natural light so I can shut lights off even when we are home!

Turn The Lights Off: This really takes a second to do. When you walk out of a room, flip the switch. Before you head out for the day, do a quick sweep of the house and shut off all the lights. So simple and yet such a great way to save a little dough!

Pretend You’re a Pilgrim and Never Use Them: I LOVE natural light. It just puts me in a great mood. I love to open all the blinds and shut off lights whenever I can. One of the ways I save on my energy bill is by doing that very thing and taking advantage of the natural light in our home. Even though I get up early to work on the blog {most days around 4am} I am able to turn off my office light around 8am. I open all blinds and let the light shine in. I work by the light of the sun until I can no longer see, and then I call it a day.

How Much Can You Save:  Varies. The lighting in our homes accounts for, on average, 10% of our total energy use in the average American home and can add up to about $150-$300 per year in electricity, depending on your house size. While cutting that down might not result in a huge amount of money in your pocket, I’d take even an extra $50 if all I had to do was remember to flip a switch. Seems like a pretty good payday for zero inconvenience.

~Mavis

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52 Ways to Save $100 a Month | Clean Out Your Closet {Week 1 of 52}

52 Ways to Save $100 a Month | Break Up with Cable {Week 2 of 52}

52 Ways to Save $100 a Month | Barter Better {Week 3 of 52}

52 Ways to Save $100 a Month | Change Your Own Oil {Week 4 of 52}

52 Ways to Save $100 a Month | Adjust Your Thermostat {Week 5 of 52}

52 Ways to Save $100 a Month | Take Advantage of Your Perks {Week 6 of 52}

52 Ways to Save $100 a Month | Pack Your Lunch {Week 7 of 52}

52 Ways to Save $100 a Month | Make It Yourself {Week 8 of 52}

52 Ways to Save $100 a Month | Preserve Your Bounty {Week 9 of 52}

52 Ways to Save $100 a Month | Keep the Change {Week 10 of 52}

52 Ways to Save $100 a Month | The Art of Borrowing {Week 11 of 52}

52 Ways to Save $100 a Month | Ditch the Gym {Week 12 of 52}

52 Ways to Save $100 a Month | Clip a Coupon {Week 13 of 52}

52 Ways to Save $100 a Month | Start Your Garden From Seed {Week 14 of 52}

52 Ways to Save $100 a Month | Learn to Cut Hair {Week 15 of 52}

52 Ways to Save $100 a Month | Become a 1 Car Family {Week 16 of 52}

52 Ways to Save $100 a Month | Make a Phone Call {Week 17 of 52}

52 Ways to Save $100 a Month | Shop Christmas in July {Week 18 of 52}

52 Ways to Save $100 a Month | Grow a Garden {Week 19 of 52}

52 Ways to Save $100 a Month | Just Say No {Week 20 of 52}

52 Ways to Save $100 a Month | Go Generic {Week 21 of 52}

52 Ways to Save $100 a Month | Make a Budget {Week 22 of 52}

52 Ways to Save $100 a Month | Use the Library {Week 23 of 52}

52 Ways to Save $100 a Month | Kick the Soda Habit {Week 24 of 52}

52 Ways to Save $100 a Month | Improve Your Credit Score {Week 25 of 52}

52 Ways to Save $100 a Month | Shop Online {Week 26 of 52}

52 Ways to Save $100 a Month | Save on Lodging {Week 27 of 52}

52 Ways to Save $100 a Month | Play for Free {Week 28 of 52}

52 Ways to Save $100 a Month | Save Big on Birthday Parties {Week 29 of 52}

52 Ways to Save $100 a Month | Back to School Clothes on the Cheap {Week 30 of 52}

52 Ways to Save $100 a Month | Inexpensively Entertaining {Week 31 of 52}

52 Ways to Save $100 a Month | Buy Used College Textbooks {Week 32 of 52}

52 Ways to Save $100 a Month | Buy Used {Week 33 of 52}

52 Ways to Save $100 a Month | Buy In Bulk {Week 34 of 52}

52 Ways to Save $100 a Month | Skip a Meal {Week 35 of 52}

52 Ways to Save $100 a Month | Save on Medical Expenses {Week 36 of 52}

52 Ways to Save $100 a Month | Save on Christmas Spending {Week 37 of 52}

52 Ways to Save $100 a Month | Reduce Convenience Foods {Week 38 of 52}

52 Ways to Save $100 a Month | Stop Paying Interest {Week 39 of 52}

52 Ways to Save $100 a Month | Eat Less Meat {Week 40 of 52}

52 Ways to Save $100 a Month | Curb Impulse Buying {Week 41 of 52}

52 Ways to Save $100 a Month | Do Holiday Shopping AFTER the Holidays {Week 42 of 52}

52 Ways to Save $100 a Month | Make a List {Week 43 of 52}

52 Ways to Save $100 a Month | Cook in Bulk {Week 44 of 52}

52 Ways to Save $100 a Month | Dress Minimally {Week 45 of 52}

52 Ways to Save $100 a Month | Use Less Product {Week 46 of 52}

52 Ways to Save $100 a Month | Take Advantage of Free {Week 47 of 52}