Keeping produce fresh is a problem. Green bags and tupperware do help a lot, but so does keeping them obvious in the fridge. Try keeping produce on upper shelves and not tucked away in crispers. I find I am more likely to snack on produce that is already cut up into salads etc. and stored at eye level. The newer generation of frozen mixed veggies are really quite good, and I keep those on hand for quick meals. You can just use as much as you need as you go along.
I try very hard not to overwash my clothes. Frequent washing shortens the life of favorite garments and is a big power drain. Personally, because of my low body temperature, I sweat very little, so I can often wear garments a couple of times before washing. I wear a lot of synthetics to stay warm and that helps. They are less absorbent and so keep fresh longer than natural fibers. Dark pants and jeans can be worn for several days and tops can be refreshed in the dryer unless they get stained. Undies get changed every day, but I find if I use antiperspirant under my breasts each day, bras will also last for a couple of days.
When I do wash clothing, I always wait for a full load and I use water as cold as I can to save energy. Running the machine at non peak hours is easy for me because of my odd schedule. Every little bit helps.
As for air conditioning, I usually turn it off in the day (I don't need it) and turn it on again before Menken gets home. I prefer to be hot!
I will not give up my long hot showers, but I don't necessarily have one every day. A sponge bath in the morning is often enough. Frequent bathing robs my skin of its natural oils and I find I don't need lotions when I bathe every second day.
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Date: 2009-06-12 01:23 pm (UTC)I try very hard not to overwash my clothes. Frequent washing shortens the life of favorite garments and is a big power drain. Personally, because of my low body temperature, I sweat very little, so I can often wear garments a couple of times before washing. I wear a lot of synthetics to stay warm and that helps. They are less absorbent and so keep fresh longer than natural fibers. Dark pants and jeans can be worn for several days and tops can be refreshed in the dryer unless they get stained. Undies get changed every day, but I find if I use antiperspirant under my breasts each day, bras will also last for a couple of days.
When I do wash clothing, I always wait for a full load and I use water as cold as I can to save energy. Running the machine at non peak hours is easy for me because of my odd schedule. Every little bit helps.
As for air conditioning, I usually turn it off in the day (I don't need it) and turn it on again before Menken gets home. I prefer to be hot!
I will not give up my long hot showers, but I don't necessarily have one every day. A sponge bath in the morning is often enough. Frequent bathing robs my skin of its natural oils and I find I don't need lotions when I bathe every second day.