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  1. krjwaj

    What did you do to save $ today?

    I don't usually shop at Walgreens but in an effort to save/get for free, I went. I combined flyer coupons with manufacturer coupons and did well. Next stop is Harris Teeter for triple coupons sales.
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    Financial Management Teachings - Why Not Taught In School?

    If anyone out there is going to major in eduation, maybe this is a good double major/area of focus. It sounds like it might be the wave of the future??
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    What did you do to save $ today?

    I cut both my daughter's hair and my own...hubby did a little post-trim trim :)
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    Need Help On New Idea For SufficientSelf - Price Finder / Organizer

    That's true. Besides the pricing difference, stores themselves vary by region. For exmaple, our big chains here are Harris Teeter, Lowe's, Kroger and Food Lion. But I think prices even fluctuate from town to town. Having said that, I do think it would be an interesting benefit to the site!:)
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    CAn anyone suggest a 'natural' hair dye for brunettes?

    I did actaully try thr NautarlTints wihtout the chemicals. It was easy to use and smelled ok. It did change the texture of my hair for a few days..it seemed to stick together in the shower, even with conditioner , but I could brush through it. Its been a few weeks and I think the color has...
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    Recycling a few items

    That's a great idea! And the birds will be grateful! :) Please post a pic when its complete.
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    Laryngitis Cure?

    Thanks for the replies! We have been taking a spoonful of honey 1-2x a day. pioneergirl, dh suggested the peroxide, too but we didn't have any. i might look into that. ScottyG, I did the 'steam bowl' too. I even added eucolyptis oil to it. It did make me feel better when I was really sick...
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    Laryngitis Cure?

    Hey All, I have been really sick and now am left with a random cough and my laryngitis. Its going on 2 weeks now. I have researched the topic and gargled w' salt water. Does anyone have any other homemade remedies?? tia
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    Free Nature's Bounty Tote Bag

    http://www.naturesbounty.com/totebag/index.aspx#loyaltylabLogo
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    Where would I post about...

    I would say 'roll your own' homemade is the key word :)
  11. krjwaj

    Automatic dishwasher soap

    You mean Bosch :) (That's our dog's name) Yes, we are looking at a new dishwasher now and the Bosch was $1200.00! We read through Consumer Reports and will check out the Kenmore for $350.00.
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    I am the Goodwill Goblin.

    We use our bread machine mostly for pizza dough and banana bread...very simple. Some machines even have a timer where you can set it to start during the night then have fresh, warm bread come sunrise. We see many machines at yard sales, but a lot are missing the blade that spins on the bottom...
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    Shredded Cheese

    I think I have always been a label reader. Usually, the longer the list of ingrediants, the worse the product is. We shred our own block cheese for pizzas and try to buy it on sale. We have bought shredded in the past and found it goes bad really quickly! Ketchup, spaghetti sauce and a lot of...
  14. krjwaj

    Automatic dishwasher soap

    We do a 1:1 ratio of baking soda and borax, using white vinegar as the rinse agent. Use 2 tbsp per load.
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    Local Business Closing

    We live in an area that has been undergoing huge growth; both residential communities and commercial sites. Lately, I am noticing lots of empty units..no new businesses starting up. And that stinks becuase they took down the trees for offices and now its just empty buildings :(
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    We have figured out what to do with my beanie baby collection!

    That's a great idea. My daughter has a bunch too but I don't hink she's ready to part with them, even though hse doens't play wih them. Although, as she is getting older, she is a little more willing to pass things on, or sell at a yardsale. Will the kids know they were yours?? And is so, would...
  17. krjwaj

    What Are You Doing Today?

    TOday is my day off so.... LEt out chickens PAcked lunch and got dd off to school started laundry washed dishes got dressed...by 9am on my day off is pretty good :) GOing to the gym Volunteering at school library 130-3 dinner at home teaching yoga at 8pm red wine Have a great Wed everyone :)
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    Garage trellis?

    Something like this. In fact, since I posted last, we picked up some free pressure treated 2x12s so that's a start in the right direction.:)
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    Recipes that require only a few available ingredients.

    I have been making simple soups in the crockpot . Basically, a green, some beans and broth. First, I made escarole and chick pea w' veggie broth. This week I made spinach and kidney bean w' veggie broth. You can add s,p and garlic. Yummy and easy.
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    Affordable Housing

    Thanks for sharing. It would be great to have a 'get-a-way' somewhere. I see DH doing something like this in a few years.
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