Having access to any sort of information - in real time - can help make almost anything more effective. A car’s speedometer, a wristwatch; that thin red line you see on televised swimming finals.

When it comes to energy use around the house, this idea certainly holds true. Having an idea of the amount of electricity, water, gas etc which is being used can help you make real changes - quickly. And as you’re likely to be saving money in the process, the first place you’ll notice the benefits may just be your utility bills.

As with most things on the market, there are a number of options when it comes to energy monitoring. Here are a few of my favourites.

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This two-part article looks at the many ways to freeze food (including specifics for common food types), as well as a few suggestions for getting the most out of your freezer itself. It can be a wonderful piece of equipment.

In Part I we looked at the basics of freezing, and how to freeze vegetables, fruit and meat. This week we’ll talk about the ways to save money by using a chest freezer, and the all-important defrosting of foods.

Using a chest freezer

A chest freezer is little more than a ’standard’ vertical freezer lying down. Think of the ones in smaller stores which are filled with Cornettos. Mmm.

Unfortunately, these aren’t quite as popular as their upright cousins, and are often found in the dim, dark corners of department stores and electrical good suppliers. Pity, really - because they’re superb when you know how to use them.

There are two things which put the chest freezer at the top of the list when it comes to keeping food for a while. These are :

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I think the first time I heard about Joe Vitale was when an internet friend of mine began to coach him in his weight loss program. I only began reading his book The Attractor Factor however after watching The Secret for the 5th or 6th time. I’ve had so many miracles occur since reading it that I had to share it with you. I want to give you a copy of The Attractor Factor for free, as a gift from me to you, so that you can experience it for yourself.

If you’re a reader of my monthly natural weight loss and health newsletter, you’ve heard me talk about the books I’m reading, the courses I recommend, the products that I’m using and The Attractor Factor has been the latest.

I sent out an email to my subscribers just before I went to Las Vegas on a Mini Vacation just a few weeks ago telling them about the book and recommending it. Then while I was in Vegas, I sent out another one asking for any comments about the miracles that they’ve experienced since purchasing their own copy.

I got quite a few responses,

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