Lightbulbs and Thermostats

When I was originally considering starting a blog I asked Jon for some ideas for a title.  After several suggestions he came up with this one claiming it was "the one" because described me perfectly.  I have to admit that I am constantly going through the house turning off lights, opening blinds to use the "natural" light that is free instead of what we have to pay for, and checking the thermostat to make sure we aren't keeping it too warm or too cool.  I must get it from my mom whose idea of "cranking up the heat" is turning it up to 64!  (sorry mom--haha!)  I would call it being frugal, but Jon thinks I'm a little obsessed sometimes.  I have to wonder though what would happen if I didn't perform this sometimes hourly routine.  I have envisioned a $300 power bill or even worse for the gas bill.  This is the first winter that we have had gas heating, and I must say that I've been pleasantly surprised.  I've always loved gas heating because I think it's better but I have been afraid of what it would cost us honestly.  I was totally convinced that we would have a HUGE gas bill since I knew so many people that constantly talked about how much they had to pay every winter.  Fortunately it has been very reasonable even with it being a pretty cold winter for NC.  Part of that I would attribute to my "obsession" of course. 

Anyways, you can imagine my dismay when, after having the heat turned off for about 2 weeks with the exception of a few nights, I had to turn it back on for the little "cold spell" we have had over the past couple days.  It has been cold and rainy and pretty much plain nasty out.  I am soooo glad that tomorrow is supposed to be sunny and we are supposed to reach almost 60 degrees again!  I will also add that I'm SO glad I don't have to heat a home in MI where I grew up.  Now THAT place is cold, and my jaw would probably hit the floor with the first bill!  It's no wonder my parents keep it so cool. 

I cannot go without saying though that, without a doubt, we are truly blessed to have a nice home that we can afford to heat.  There are so many people that struggle so much during these cold months just to make ends meet and don't always have heat.  We are very grateful for all that we have.  

Also, my husband can call me crazy all he wants, but I will continue checking all the lights and the thermostat. :)