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Hot Tub Running Costs
November 26, 2011 | 
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When you are shopping for a hot tub, the price of the tub itself is not the only thing you will want to consider. To operate hot tubs, you will need to use considerable amounts of power. Because of this, it is important to know how much you will have to spend each month on power based on the hot tub you purchase. Once you buy it, there are a number of things you can do to keep your energy costs as low as possible.
Most hot tub manufacturers automatically set the temperature at 104 degrees Fahrenheit. You should always make sure your tub is set to about 102 degress Fahrenheit instead. You will also want to avoid using water during times of high frequency use. For example, you can set a timer on your tub to stop generating hot water between 5 AM and 10AM, and between 5 PM to 9 PM, which are the peak hours. If you are leaving your home for a certain period of time, it would be best to make sure the tub is completely shut off. Another thing you can do to reduce your energy costs with your hot tub is to use a cover which is has good insulation. A well insulated cover will keep your water heated for long periods of time, and will reduce the need to use electricity.
It is also important to drain the tub only when it is absolutely necessary. When you drain it, the water should not be wasted. It could be used for your lawn or it should be placed in a sewer. The best way to deal with hot tub operating costs is to only purchase tubs which are energy efficient. The vast majority of hot tubs on the market today are much higher in quality than the models which were available ten years ago. The typical hot tub which is well insulated will run on about 7 kWh each day. A tub which is poorly insulated will use well over 12 kWh each day. The difference in savings over the long term is considerable.
The Sundance Catalog Company
With Christmas quickly approaching, I thought I would mention one of my favorite online shopping haunts… it is called The Sundance Catalog Company.
Robert Redford founded the company in 1969 with the earnings from the film, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Found at the base of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains in Salt Lake City, Utah, originally opened as a general store, mail order became available in 1989. Now, some 30 plus years later we can shop online for the unique offerings of artisan’s from all over the world!
Redford’s dedication to the arts, the environment, and human rights is obvious in each item offered by the Catalog. Products ranging from home decor to jewelry and clothing, many of them handcrafted exclusively for Sundance. Artist’s submissions from all over the globe are carefully considered before being selected for the Catalog. Along with a strict adherence to third world country labor laws, any product selected must meet the high standards of Redford’s philosophies.
Most noteworthy of the offerings at Sundance is the jewelry. Beautiful pieces of sterling silver, gold and every gem imaginable handcrafted by some the most well-known jewelry artists in the country.
When buying from Sundance you are supporting craftspeople from all over the world, the Sundance Institute for development of new artists in film, music, dance and theater, and efforts to improve and preserve the environment.
“There are many avenues under the broad category called art, but at its core, to me, art is simply the language of the soul.” –Robert Redford
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Popular Rabbit Names
We get a lot of email asking for help in choosing a name for newly adopted rabbit pets. Well, as part of our research we looked into the most popular bunny names, so we thought we’d share them with you.
Here are rabbit names from our collection in random order:
* Bailey
* Bugs
* Thumper
* Puddles
* Midnight
* Riley
* Stormie
* Pippin
* Noel
* Piper
* Holbrook
* Willow
* Cocoa
* Maybelline
* Oreo
* Dezzi
* Pepper
* Cherub
* Romeo
* Hershey
* Hayley
* Velvet
* Tinkerbell
* Juniper
* Dutch
* Tuxedo
* Patches
* Sadie
* Tyler
* Duchess
* Harvey
* Pumpkin
* Angel
* Binky
* Hopkins
* Snowball
* Peanut
* Dakota
* Dash
* Hopper
* Nutmeg
* Smokey
Not Enough? 
Ok, more names for your rabbit pet:
* Chance
* Satine
* Shadow
* Snuggles
* Thumbelina
* Flopsy
* Marshmallow
* Gatsby
* Jade
* Frodo
* Arial
* Rex
* Mittens
* Zuzu
* Halo
* Onyx
* Sabrina
* Belle
* Noir
* Q-Tip
* Nibbles
* Daisy
* Merry
* Tricycle
* Oscar
* Zoey
* Pepper
* Sundance
* Hopson
* Ripley
* Trance
* Sweetpea
* Charmin
* Noah
* Bunster
* Silver
* Bumper
* Rascal
Do you know other popular rabbit names? Let us know and we will add them to this list!
Names From Our Readers
* Jazmin (name for girl bunny-rabbit)
* Princess
* Rox
* Ebbie (stands for the initials E.B., short cut for Easter Bunny)
* Emma
* Sophie
* Einstein (name for smart male rabbit
* Muffin
* Mopsy
* Honey
* Dopey (cute name for small cute pet)
* Charlie
* Smores
* Ollie
* Willow Jett
* Fern
* Snickerz
* Gadget (probably the name for rabbit who love to play with toys)
* Dandelion (great name!)
* Thumper
* Zypp
* White Chocolate (in case the rabbit is brown and white)
* Tinker
* Sunny
* Buttons (when you’ll see baby bunny’s eyes you’ll understand this)
* Hocus Pocus
* Houdini
* Treacle
* Bunny-Bunny (fun name when said in a very high pitch)
* Milly
* Amber
* Max
* Jessee (for a girl or a boy rabbit)
* Lola
You also can send us feedback note about our rabbit names collection. We will be happy to hear your opinion about it.