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4 Hacks To Help You Save On Electricity Bills

It’s quite evident why electricity consumption hits the roof in the winter. Between heating, extra use of light, and binge-watching series on Netflix, the electricity bill keeps increasing. Moreover, for obvious reasons, the past year knew one of the heaviest energy consumption all over the world. The fact of staying home more hours than before was the main reason to this increase in the bill.

Nevertheless, if you are tired of spending more and more cash on utilities, we’ve gathered few simple hacks to save on electricity bills this winter!

Switch to LED Bulbs

Another reason to switch to LED light bulbs. In addition to giving the tumbler look to your space, it also helps you save on electricity bills. In fact, they either consume very low electricity or don’t consume any at all (depending on the type.) You can also cut your costs by using sets of LED small bulbs that operate with Rechargeable Batteries.

Turn Off Lights When You Leave

Now that we are adults, we understand why our parents used to insist on turning off the light in rooms we don’t use. The only effort it will take from you is to pay more attention. Even though it might seem like it does little harm, it actually does quite a lot on the electricity bill. Always make sure all lights are turned off at night (including the TV.) Also, don’t leave the heater/conditioner on all night either if you don’t want to pay a fortune.

Enjoy Natural Light

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Natural light is the best kind of light, and it’s free. In fact, doctors recommend with a daily doses of natural light to fight depression. In addition, the sun is a rich source of vitamin D which affects positively both your body and mind. Nevertheless, even when it’s rainy and cold, you should always ventilate for 15-20 minutes, and absorb that light before night time, when you start using electricity that you will pay for later.

Organize Your Laundry Schedule

The washing machine consumes tons of energy with every load. That’s why you should use it the minimum possible to save up. Of course, this doesn’t mean throwing on dirty clothes, but it means that you can have the same amount of clean clothes doing less laundry. The strategy is simple: Fill in the washing machine, dishwasher etc… Sometimes, you can even create a schedule to keep track of loads, and try to limit your laundry schedule to two loads per week.

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Tips To Make The Most Out Of Food Delivery Apps

It’s Sunday, you are hangover in bed and all you want is a good burger or a Pizza. Obviously, you’ll have to count on a food delivery so you don’t have to move out of bed. Now that we can all relate, let’s talk about how to make the most out of using food delivery apps.

Always Look For Coupons

Food Delivery apps are constantly racing to gain more clients. Sometimes, through targeted-marketing, and others, simply playing on your vulnerability for food. Moreover, regardless of the offers, you can always save extra money through coupons. Yes, a quick search on Google can help you find additional discounts. In addition, signing up and entering your email into the app allows you to receive really good targeted special offers.

Check And Compare Offers

Furthermore, by signing up you also get additional benefits. In fact, you can compare the offers, and see where you can save up more. For example, a certain app would give a discount on the food, while the other one on delivery fees. Make sure to check and compare all your options to see where you can save up the most. (BTW, different apps have different offers for the same restaurant.)

Avoid Surcharge At All Costs

If you apply all the previous tips, it’s most likely that your order will be for very cheap. Therefore, the company will go bankrupt if all their clients got their food delivery for just a few bucks. That’s where surcharge and service fee come up. In fact, some fast food restaurants like Burger King and McDonalds require a surcharge on small orders. However, you can always escape the extra fee, by sharing with a friend/colleague/roommate…etc. Not only will you avoid paying extra for nothing, you get to also split the delivery fee.

When Should You Tip?

Although the apps suggest for you to tip before your order, it’s always wise to wait for the delivery. Sometimes, your order might be very late, canceled or simply don’t arrive. Most apps will refund you for the money but not the tip. However, we recommend a small tip during these tough times, with the weather conditions and a pandemic, it’s always nice to show your appreciation and support front-line workers.

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Can You Really Get Rich With Bitcoin?

Bitcoin has become a trendy form to become a millionaire over the past few years. In fact, it’s among the most searched words in the world as per Google. The idea of getting rich quickly fascinates all of us, right? However, it’s a tricky business. In fact with all the unexpected events happening (pandemic for example,) the stock markets can never be too safe. So, what’s the truth? And if you are thinking of getting rich with Bitcoin, you should keep reading to know what you’ll be getting yourself into.

First Of All, What’s Bitcoin?

A Bitcoin is nothing more and nothing less than a digital currency. Yes, there are many others with very varied names, however, Bitcoin is by far the best known to people outside the world of cryptocurrencies. It is, as its name suggests, “digital currencies”. That is to say, currencies that do not exist beyond the digital plane and whose value is the one given by the users. In fact, there is no known evidence to support the price they have beyond the trust of users.

So, Bitcoin is like investing in money stocks, only with different conditions. But, what are the odds of you actually hitting the jackpot and becoming a millionaire?

How Do People Get Rich With Bitcoin?

It has been argued that the Bitcoin business is one of three key investments that made profit during the COVID crisis. In fact, ”Cryptocurrency and specifically bitcoin is what’s called an ‘asymmetric trade’ in the financial world. That means the potential upside and reward is far greater than the risk involved.”

Again, it’s not easy to get rich with Bitcoin. However, being smart about the way you use it is key. People who reported making lots of cash from this have strategies. For example, mining, training and holding, accepting it as a payment etc…

But Really, Is Bitcoin a Liable Investment?

Now the big question is this: Should you start using Bitcoin ASAP? Well, the truth is that it may not be what you should do for the rest of your life. However, Bitcoins currently are worth 100 times more than 10 years ago. Therefore, if you want to start your investment as a side activity to generate extra cash, now is the time to go for it!

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Safe Plans To Stay Warm While Enjoying Winter

Winter is either your cup of tea or not. However, you can’t deny that it can be a gorgeous season. For those fans of watching snow fall, with a cup of hot chocolate and Frank Sinatra music playing in the background, this is definitely a read for you! Of course, we can’t neglect the fact that with this pandemic, it has become super hard to enjoy any outdoor activity, without being afraid and hesitant. Don’t worry, because these winter plans that we are suggesting are safe, and they will also help you enjoy doing something while avoiding the cold.

Ice Skating In A Park

Sure, sounds like a lot of fun if you know how to skate on ice. But, we really think that it’s a great idea to enjoy winter, even if you are still learning. In fact, it’s a fun activity to motivate you to enjoy a night out. Of course, you can stay safe by avoiding mainstream and crowded skate parks, or ”creating” your own space in a less-crowded zone of the park. Layer up, take your kids, and enjoy this classic winter activity.

Cozy Winter Getaway

Are you and your partner tired of having date night at home every time? Or worse, doing the same things, and eating at the same places? It’s time to spice up your life together this winter. In fact, one of the safest winter plans ever is to get away from the city, the routine, your normal life, and just take break. A cozy weekend in a cabin, possibly with a warm jacuzzi and a glass of Champagne are capable of taking you back home brand new.

DIY Christmas Decoration

However, if you don’t feel too enthusiastic about leaving home, no problem. These holidays enjoy doing fun home-activities with the family. Gather your kids and family, and make your own Christmas decorations at home. Not only it’s considered ”bonding time”, but it’s also an activity that boosts the sense of creativity and self-discipline in children. I mean, what could be better than helping your kids learn while getting them to help in chores at the same time?

Pamper Yourself With a Spa Day

Many people think that a day in the Spa or a thermal bath is expensive. However, with the million offers and discounts available online, you’ll realize that it’s super affordable to pamper yourself. In addition, such places score major points in winter, because they are the warmest place out there. In fact, thermal baths are famous for their various benefits thanks to heat treatments. According to research, ”taking a hot bath or spa can kill bacteria and improve immunity. It can relieve the symptoms of cold and flu.”

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What’s The Truth About the New Coronavirus Vaccine?

What, a coronavirus vaccine? It’s has been made official, this pandemic may finally be reaching its end! Pfizer and BioNTech recently announced that their trials on the new vaccine showed 95% efficacy. As winter approaches, this vaccine is more needed than ever. In fact, several countries such as France and Germany, are showing worse results during this second wave of COVID-19.

Moreover, many people took their complaints to social media, questioning the viability and safety of this vaccine. The most common question has been: “Would you do it?” For that reason, we prepared this post to simplify the findings, and tell the truth about the new coronavirus vaccine.

8 Months Trials And Thousands Of Participants

The study/trials results showed a historic 95% efficacy, which marks a new milestone for health reaserch. In addition, these results weren’t obtained through a small sample of people, but rather 43,661 participants of 18 years old and above, to be exact. The mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine showed consistency across all ages and demographics.

The success of the trials revolved around achieving protection against coronavirus, starting from the first dose of 30 mg.

Is The Vaccine Secure?

Now, to the big question. Many people are concerned with the safety of this vaccine. However, it’s easy to make false assumptions when you are not well-informed, and do not know how vaccines work. According to proven scientific work, vaccines are formed to give the body an antibody against an unknown virus. In fact, developed vaccines over the years have proved effective, and saved many lives. For example, in the early 1900, polio disease killed many in Africa, and it wasn’t until the vaccine was provided that people became safe.
In conclusion, vaccines are secure, and do more good than harm. Luckily, even those believing in conspiracy theories and won’t approve of the vaccine can still be protected from coronavirus, if a large part of the community is vaccinated.

When Will It Be Available?

According to the latest statement provided by Pfizer and BioNTech, ”the companies expect to produce globally up to 50 million vaccine doses in 2020 and up to 1.3 billion doses by the end of 2021.” In addition, over 170 countries are aiming to provide their people with the vaccine by early 2021. It is obvious that it’s not going to be an easy task manufacturing enough doses for everyone, but it is expected that the first target of the vaccine will be elderly and people with underlying health conditions. (aka the most vulnerable groups to COVID-19.)

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Spooky Facts About Halloween That We Didn’t Know

Halloween is in 10 days and 12 hours to be exact! One of the main things we are excited about in October(besides the lovely weather, of course) is ”the spooky time of the season.” In fact, it’s one of the most celebrated holidays in the world. Moreover, the tradition goes beyond a simple celebration. People dress up, trick or treat, visit haunted houses, and everything becomes halloween-themed. However, the essence of this holiday revolves around its ”mystery” and creepiness. From classic horror movies to ”the day of dead” in Mexico. So, in order to start getting into the appropriate spirit, here are some spooky facts about halloween, that you probably didn’t know before.

The White House Gets Haunted

Black and white image of the United States presidential residence with flag on roof in the nations capital

The most well-known dress in America apparently celebrates the spookiness of halloween. According to several staff reports, ghosts tend to make an appearance in the White house. In addition, the First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt herself, claimed to have seen the ghost of Abraham Lincoln one halloween night. Other big appearances include Sir Winston Churchill and Abigail Adams.

Jack-o-Lanterns Weren’t Always Pumpkins

Carving pumpkins is an important halloween tradition. In fact, it has become a symbol of this holiday, and is often used for decoration purposes. However, does anyone ever where does the pumpkin-landers come from? Well, one of the most famous ”pumpkins” in the world, is the Jack-o-Lanterns. According to ancient spooky halloween folklore, it’s named after a man called Jack, and who had a super-ability to trick the devil.

Halloween Is The Movie Of The Season

There is something that screams ”spooky” about watching horror movies on the 31st night. Nowadays, there is a huge variety to choose from. However, back in the days, the story of Michael Myers swept people of their feet, and became the movie of the season. Of course, what’s not to love about a cruel serial killer who killed his family, and is now haunting down the one person who survived on halloween night?

People ”Talk” To The Dead

The day of the dead or what’s known as dia de los muertos is a tradition highly celebrated in Mexico and other hispanic countries on halloween night. The ancient belief that on October 31st, you are able to talk to the dead among your loved ones. In fact, it used to last for an entire month in the Aztec culture, which was later changed by the Catholic church to ”All saints day.” This holiday is celebrated from October 31st to November 2nd, in most parts of the world.

Why Do People Dress Up?

Over the years, a spooky halloween’s trick or treat, as well as dressing up have become a global trend. However, its origins were not about being noticed at all. Quite the contrary, it was about disguise and blending in the community. Furthermore, dressing up was crucial around this period, due to the constant haunt for witches and vampires.

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