Zero Electricity

The Amish life runs on candle glow, not electric currents and charging cables. No electricity means no buzzing lights, no noisy appliances, and definitely no late-night streaming binges. Instead, oil lamps, wood stoves, and a surprising amount of elbow grease get the job done.

While this might sound like a ticket to the 1800s, it’s a lesson in cutting costs. No electric bills show up like surprise guests every month. Plus, who knew that skipping gadgets could give back so much time and peace? Taking a page from their book reminds everyone that going unplugged now and then could save both money and sanity.