Christmas is so close we can almost touch it!  This year has been a tough one for most of us and the giving of gifts may be fewer than what we had hoped for.  Although the economy has been in a spiral it seems that our electric bill is in a steady climb.  One reason we are paying more is because we are consuming more.  We have flooded our homes with electronic devices.  We are in the age of technology and the usage of iPods, computer, and gaming devices are on the rise.  One way to cut back on your electric bill would be to, don't laugh, TURN OFF everything you are not using.  I am sure you can hear your mother screaming this in your head.  But she is right.  It is good knowledge to know that turning things off is ALWAYS better than leaving them on.  The idea that surges in electricity occur when turning on electronic devices is so minute and it does not save you pennies using this strategy. Just watch Myth Busters!  Another way to save money and to have more gifts under the tree next year is to invest in 3M Window Films.  It has the fastest return on investments than any other energy conservation product.  You will spend less money heating and cooling down your home which accounts for 60% of energy consumption if you live in the southern states.  Just think with all the money you save you could be buying more gifts!  Merry Christmas!