Saving $$$

In today's world, most homes have some sort of cable TV or satellite.  After several weeks of contemplating on whether or not to renew our DirecTV contract (which BTW, I LOVED!!!!), Zane and I determined we would be money ahead if we didn't renew it, and I couldn't justify paying $80/month for satellite when we only watched it about 3 hours during the day now that summer is FINALLY here...it didn't seem like a really good deal to me.  Although I was a little hesitant at first, mainly because the Disney channel is a great babysitter for my kids when I shower and get ready in the morning.  However, we ended up not renewing our contract.  


When we didn't renew our contract, we re-signed up with Net-Flix...LOVE IT!  With them, Zane is able to watch the couple of shows that he is really into.  I can handle the $7.95/month for Net-Flix so much easier.  It seems like we definitely get our money's worth each month...actually more than our money's worth.  And, there is also hulu.com.  


We've been without satellite for a couple of weeks, and I can honestly say, not having TV is so much nicer!  We don't have as much tension in our home.  I have to be creative with my kids on things to keep them busy.  If they want to watch "TV", I slip in a Disney movie and the kids are perfectly fine.  Unlike the winter, when I get so bored and end up sitting on the couch, watching a TV show, I am up and moving.  I'm doing something crafty with Hunter and Paizlei, reading to them, cleaning.


If anyone is thinking about getting rid of your cable or satellite, I would recommend it hands down.  It's been one of the best decisions Zane and I have made.  In a few short months, when the colder season is here, we will see if I still feel the same way.