9 Winter Energy-Saving Tips For a Cozy and Efficient Home

By Courtney Klosterman, Home Insights Expert at Hippo Nothing beats stepping into a warm home after being outside in winter weather all day. Add a hot shower to the mix, and you have the perfect recipe for being cozy this season. However, constantly cranking up the heat can be a fast track to high energy bills. According to ENERGY STAR, almost half of annual energy bills go to heating and cooling for the average American household.  So, before you set the thermostat too high, check out these winter energy-saving tips to help keep your home toasty without breaking the bank. Keep a Checklist Handy Keeping a checklist handy on the fridge or your phone can help you remember what you can do to help the whole house stay mindful about keeping their energy usage down. Download our winter energy-saving tips checklist below to have a quick reference on hand. 1.   Lower the temperature on your thermostat Why? The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) says you can save energy costs in the winter by setting your thermostat between 68°F and 70°F while you’re home and less when you’re away. The DOE also explains that heat loss happens more slowly when the…

Cookbook: Easy Vegan Home Cooking
2022 Spring Gift Guide / March 13, 2022

Author:  Laura Theodore The Cookbook, Easy Vegan Home Cooking, is fabulous.  My daughter is Vegan, because of allergies, so this book is great for her.  She’s already made a few recipes, and is eager to try more.  She’s made the Vegan Basil Ricotta, for one, and she said it was simply delightful.  She’s made Hot Cha-Cha Tofu! and said it was like no other.  Those were just two things she’s tried.  There’s been several. Her boyfriend even loves the recipes, and he’s not vegan. There’s so much to see, and make, in the Easy Vegan Home Cooking Cookbook, that you have to get yourself one.  The recipes are delicious, and there’s no other book quite like this one.  Make sure you get your copy today, in either Hardcover, or ebook.  Take a look at the link, to find out more. ABOUT EASY VEGAN HOME COOKING Family friendly, plant-based and gluten-free recipes from PBS Celebrity Chef Laura Theodore. Whether you are an accomplished vegan chef or just learning the craft of creating pleasing plant-based meals for your family, it is essential to find recipes that are delicious and easy to prepare. Celebrity chef Laura Theodore shows you how in Easy Vegan Home Cooking….

The Ultimate Memorial Day Sales Round-Up By: Sara Skirboll

The 40+ Best Memorial Day Sales Roundup Beauty Dermstore: Save up to 20% on best-selling beauty and skincare with code SUMMER. Sephora: Get $10 cash back on orders of $75 or more for new customers or get $5 cash back on orders of $65 or more sitewide. Ulta: Get daily deals on up to 50% off haircare during the Gorgeous Hair Event through May 30. There is a lot more to see, click on the link above (The 40+ Best Memorial Day Sales Roundup). Thanks to Sara Skirboll for her wonderful article!  

Declutter Your Space with MindSpace

We love MindSpace!  Their products helped me declutter my mancave in just a few minutes.  And, I’ve even taken a few products to work.  They are on my desk, and everyone that comes in, comments on how neat things look now.  I need to order some more products for my 7 year old’s bedroom.  He really needs to declutter.  My wife wants a few products for her office as well.  Mindspace is a great company, with some great products. Whether it’s your Beauty Space, Home Space, Office Space, etc. they have the right products for you.  I love my file holder.  I can keep my bills separated now, where I was having difficulties before.  And, I’m also able to keep all warranties, for products, in a file, as well.  Mindspace has it all. The Multistep File Organizer is so cool.  I love that there’s a new step for each file, well, I’ll be honest, I put a few files on each step.  This has been my way of organizing all the papers, in my mancave.  It’s easy, functional, and it’s out of the way. The Compact Organizer Caddy is my favorite product though.  I’ve been able to take all the junk, in the…

Come Check This Out ~ Latest Home
Announcements / May 9, 2018

  http://www.latesthome.co.uk/  is an amazing site, where you can go to rent home appliances and more.  Looking around the site, there is so much to be found.  From Home Products, to Furniture, and even Appliances.  You name it, they’ve got it.  I love this site, and can’t wait to start my order. Buying Guides We offer guides on the top factors to consider before buying any of the products listed.  Finance Options You can find out which stores offer the best finance options to their customers. Rental Options Not interested in finance? Renting an appliance is becoming more and more popular. Second Hand Want a cheaper option? Used & refurbished products are a great option with some great quality items. Discounts & Vouchers We list numerous retailers which offer regular discounts and sales as well as voucher codes. Online & High Street We compare prices from online stores as well as high street brands to bring you a full choice. Whether you have a big dining room, or a small kitchen, there’s a table for you. They have a section of places, to go, to get to the products.  You can pick to pay monthly or weekly, depending on your budget. …

Home For The Holidays ~ Netflix
Announcements , Netflix / November 30, 2017

  Time for some BRAND NEW magic from your friends at DreamWorks Animation Television with Home for the Holidays! Based on the popular Netflix original animated series, Home Adventures with Tip & Oh, the Home for the Holidays special finds Oh experiencing his very first Christmas on earth. Unfamiliar with any of these human traditions, Tip does her best to explain Christmas to Oh and they decide to bring the holiday magic to Boovsland. When the Boovs’ unfounded enthusiasm and outlandish interpretation of Christmas wreak havoc and threaten to ruin the holiday for everyone on Earth, Tip and Oh have to get help from some special new friends to save the Season!  Kelly Clarkson plays an animated version of herself and sings “Oh Holy Night” as well as “Christmas is a Feeling.” Ben Schwartz joins the merriment as an animated version of himself, singing “Eight Days of Latkes” spreading the joy of Hanukkah. Through unforgettable Christmas classics in addition to new holiday songs – Tip and Oh learn that what matters most during the holidays is the warm, fuzzy feeling you get when surrounded by your loved ones! DreamWorks Home for the Holidays is coming exclusively to Netflix this Friday, December 1st!!  

Season 3 of Home on Netflix on Friday Aug 11, 2017
Announcements / August 10, 2017

Calling all Boovs and Humans!   The intergalactic escapades of dynamic duo Tip and Oh reach new heights as these best friends head off on new adventures that push the residents of Earth and Boovsworld to their limits in all-new music-filled episodes of DreamWorks Home Adventures with Tip & Oh. There is no part of the galaxy that is out of reach as the pair find themselves on a mission to save Pig from a far off cat-planet, attending a wild alien prom, on safari on the plains of Boovsland and in a deep sea battle in the depths of Lake Michigan. This all-new third season of HOME THE ADVENTURES OF TIP & OH premieres this Friday August 11th only on NETFLIX!  

Giwil has a Great Towel, for Everyday Use
Reviews / July 10, 2017

We love our new Giwil towel.  It is super absorbent, antibacterial, and fast drying.  This towel is perfect for the Beach, the Gym, or Home use.  I’ve never loved a towel so much.  My 6 year old, son, uses it, for everyday use, and it dries so quickly, it’s unbelievable.  We just hang it up, and it seems like, in a short time, it’s ready for use again. It’s extra large size is perfect for Jacob, and it’s so lightweight that you don’t even know you are carrying it.  It’s fabulous.  I can’t get used to how fast it dries, it’s really remarkable.  And, my sister in law uses her towel at the Gym.  She says it’s very absorbent, and she loves it as well.  It’s just a great product to have around, for last minute needs. Product Details: EXTRA LARGE (70″ x 35″) BUT LIGHTWEIGHT: Giwil microfiber towel is large enough to double as a microfiber bath towel or beach towel! You can dry your skin from head to toe quickly with this towel. While generously sized, this microfiber travel towel packs down tight for easy portability, total weight is just 10oz (0.3kg) . PLEASANT, SUPER-SOFT TEXTURE & ANTIBACTERIAL:…