Saving Water With Kids

Water is a commodity we too often let flow through our hands.

Taking it for granted lets it take a greater chunk of our wallets. Here are three easy water saving tips: 1) Have your children help with the laundry, both loading and unloading the washer and dryer. It helps them see how many dirty clothes they go through. Older kids might take better care of their clothes if they know they'll need to be doing more laundry chores, like pre-spotting. 2) Put a clock where your children can see it when they take a shower. If they know how long they are in, they are less likely to dawdle and use less water in the process. (Editor's Note: We like to use an egg timer.) 3) If your teenager desperately wants to wash their car, send them to the car wash. If they have to feed quarters to keep the water flowing, they will quickly learn how to do the job faster and less often.