Archive for June, 2010
Hurricane Prep, News»
By Eliza, June 30, 2010, Hurricane Prep, News
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts this hurricane season to be "active to extremely active". Due to several atmospheric changes, the amount of hurricanes has increased dramatically this year. Local and state governments are doing what they can in order to prepare for any storms that may come. The governor has proposed a preparedness plan consisting of the follow:
- Create a plan for your family
- Have an emergency [...]
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Special Offers»
By Julianne, June 29, 2010, Special Offers
To celebrate the Fourth of July, Bounce Energy will be offering its customers a special rate of 7.4¢ kWh. The Thrifty Saver Introductory plan is one of Bounce Energy's cheapest plans offering a month-to-month electricity plan for an introductory rate of 8.3¢ in some areas of Texas. But for a limited time only, the rate will be given at 7.4¢ for new customers in celebration of July 4th. This will give customers relief on their summer electricit [...]
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News»
By Eliza, June 28, 2010, News
It might have been a while since the last time you barbecued but the time is back! Before you make grilling a weekly routine there are some issues to be addressed.
First of all, clean your grill and utensils. It might be a long time since they've been cleaned so who knows what you can find in them.
Make sure to check the hoses on the barbeque for leaks or any type of danger.
Be careful to choose the right poultry and meat selections. Avoi [...]
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Charity & Community, News, Special Offers»
By Julianne, June 25, 2010, Charity & Community, News, Special Offers
The Gulf Coast oil spill that was caused by the April 20, 2010, explosion of an offshore oil rig has put local wildlife in danger. The National Wildlife Federation's Gulf Restoration Program is coordinating volunteer and restoration efforts to protect and monitor animals at risk. There are many land and sea animals at risk who have lost their home because of the oil spill.
To help with the oil spill cleanup, Bounce Energy will donate money to NW [...]
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News»
By Eliza, June 23, 2010, News
There is no age limit to wearing sunscreen. The following information applies to people of all ages. Sunburn is anything but a good time so we need to know how to avoid them but still “get some sun”. About 15 to 20 minutes before being in the sun, go ahead and apply sunblock with at least an SPF 15 evenly; those who are fairer can use SPF 30. Whether you are in the water or not, remember to reapply every 2 hours just to be safe.
Make sure [...]
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Energy Efficiency, Green, News, Save Money»
By Vernon T., June 21, 2010, Energy Efficiency, Green, News, Save Money
What has been dubbed "Home Star 2.0" has been introduced to the full Senate on May 27 by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee (Jeff Bingman, Chair; Lisa Murkowski, Ranking Member). The version of the bill, S.3434, has bi-partisan support and there are some hopes it will be passed by July 4.
The Home Star Program was launched in March by President Obama to help put American housing construction workers back to work. It has two [...]
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News»
By Eliza, June 18, 2010, News
Summertime is here and the livin’ is easy, well not that easy if you have young children. I personally do not have any children of my own but I do have enough cousins to know some water safety tips. First off, it is crucial that kids be put in swimming lessons as soon as possible but reality is that all kids are not going to know how to swim, so here are some important tips to keep in mind.
Make sure that the area you are in is no deep than [...]
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Hurricane Prep, News»
By Eliza, June 14, 2010, Hurricane Prep, News
With hurricane season beginning on June 1st, (ends November 30th) it is important for everyone to be aware and prepared. People living in the Gulf and Atlantic Coasts are more likely to experience this type of event so it's important for them to be ready when a hurricane hits. Here are some important things to note when preparing for the hurricane season:
In the event that one might have to leave the state, contact an out-of-state friend or r [...]
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Special Offers»
By Julianne, , Special Offers
Right now when you you sign up with a Bounce Energy fixed rate plan, you will receive a $25 gift certificate from your choice of popular retailers such as Wal-Mart, Target, GAP, Shell, or you can get a $25 bill credit from Bounce Energy. I don't know about you, but I can use an extra $25 for gas or groceries and a $25 bill credit will definitely help with my electricity bills during the summer.
So other than the extra money, why should you sig [...]
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Energy Efficiency»
By Julianne, June 11, 2010, Energy Efficiency
In our 10 Ways to Save on Your New Home's Electricity Bill post, we talked about how a programmable thermostat can help you save on your home's cooling costs. Programmable thermostats helps you save by having pre-programmed settings to regulate your home's temperature in the summer and winter months when you're asleep or not at home.
So what are the optimum settings to help you save money on your electric bill? Energy Star has a guideline to h [...]
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Moving»
By Brooke, June 9, 2010, Moving
Moving is typically pretty hard, but moving with children is exponentially harder. Whether you are relocating around town or out of state, it can definitely have an effect on all family members. Fortunately, there are some things that you can do to help ease the transition for you and your children.
Toddlers
Visit the new house. If possible, before the movers come, visit the new house multiple times so your child can get familiar with his [...]
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Special Offers»
By Julianne, June 8, 2010, Special Offers
Bounce Energy is providing its customers a special offer from DIRECTV. Customers who order DIRECTV through Bounce Energy can save 50% every month for a full year. In addition to the savings, those who sign up will receive a $50 Visa gift card.
Customers have 4 packages to choose from with the Choice™ package starting at only $29.99 that includes 150+ digital channels to the Premier™ package that includes 285+ digital channels.
Included [...]
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