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…

Tips for Balancing Remote Work and Full-Time Parenting During COVID-19
2020 Back To School Gift Guide / September 4, 2020

_By: Sheyla Scaffo, People Experience Associate & Executive Business Administrator at __Bunny Studio_ Many parents are currently navigating an entirely new normal: Working from home while taking care of their kids full-time. As school picks back up and many kids remain at home for remote learning, figuring out how to balance their schedule and a full-time job sometimes feels totally unmanageable. Most parents have had experience working remotely in one-off, unplanned situations. However, working at home day in and day out for the foreseeable future while also caring for (and in some cases, teaching) kids at home proves to be a major struggle without careful planning where needed and flexibility when possible. Read on to learn how to create better routines and habits that can help parents maintain a healthy work-life integration: 1. When possible, keep things flexible This is often easier said than done. However, when you do have the ability, consider getting creative with your work schedule to base your hours around your kids’ schedules. Giving yourself the flexibility to work differently during this time is crucial to maintaining work-life balance. This can work in a variety of ways. For example, if you’re an early morning person or a night owl, or you are used to commuting a long way, consider working on projects…

Tricks for your iPhone/iPad can be done by you!
2018 Holiday Gift Guide / December 14, 2018

I love the book 100+ iPhone/iPad Tricks You Can Do Right Now!  It has taught me so much about my iOS that I didn’t know existed.  I love that there’s so many neat things, that are just as cool, as the next.  Liz M Weiman got this book completely right! With this fun, easy guide you can perform each of these 100+ tricks on your iPhone and iPad to explore the big changes that occurred after recent updates, including the iOS 12 update! Apps such as Camera, Photos, iMessage, Stocks, Siri, and many more received a major makeover with new features that are important to know about. Using this guide, you can get the immediacy of a hands-on experience as you perform each of the 100+ tricks (each accompanied by detailed instructions), so you can discover how to use your iPhone/iPad to the fullest! I’ve read through most of the book, and skimmed through the rest.  I’ve learned some very valuable information.  I’ve got an iPhone 6Plus, and this book is perfect for that model.  The iOS12 is easy to learn with this remarkable book. My mom will love this book, so I’m ordering her a copy, as well.  She…