You can save big money during the winter with a bit of heat management. If you don’t have a programmable thermostat, installing one will allow you to turn the temperature down automatically during times when you are normally not at home. You can keep the house a bit cooler at night as well to help trim heating costs.
While many of us think we should go somewhere warm during the coldest months, mini-vacations at home offer a great way to explore your city or see local attractions. It can be tough to think of new and exciting things to do when you are used to eating in the same restaurants and pursuing the same forms of entertainment, so conduct a bit of research to find interesting things you haven’t done in your home town. Even the simple act of eating dinner somewhere new and seeing a live show instead of going to a movie can help you overcome the winter blues without shelling out big bucks for an expensive vacation.
Think about your city the way you would if you’d never been there. Trying new things close to home could keep your family entertained and serve as the perfect anecdote for a long winter while sparing your budget.
