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    Simple yet beautiful pillowcases

    I saw this tutorial today on making pillowcases. These are so simple,but can be truly special with leftover material. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrYWCma9wgM
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    Ok, You can see it, but promise not to laugh....

    Looks like a custom made chick run to me : ) Consider predators,though. Racoons,snakes and rats may still be able to make their way in.
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    Poll on laundry soap

    Noooooo! Baking soda is not the same as washing soda LOL! Both made by arm and hammer.I found everything in the laundry detergeant section of my average grocery store. Find the Borax and near it should be Washing soda.Fels Naptha is a laundry soap that looks like bar soap,also near the Borax and...
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    An expensive mistake, and a request for recommendations

    You would think the bank would want to keep your business..Very short sighted of them. I may have missed this if already mentioned,but the envelope method can be an excellent way of keeping spending under control.One envelope for grocery money,one for gas,one for incidentals,lunches out,coffee...
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    On average, what do you spend on feed every month?

    I keep adding animals,so I can't even figure costs out.It's not a static thing here,but the goats ,sheep and chickens free range / browse in addition to their feed,so it could be worse! What is the smallest plot of hay worth sowing? We've been looking at farms and all have 12 plus acre...
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    Newly adopted doeling! pix p 2

    How is the doeling doing? I guess you have heard by now that 8 weeks is the earliest they should be weaned.12 weeks is better. I'm like you and assume the people with the goats know what they are doing.I'm finding out they are often still learning,just like us! I have 3 doelings and have a 4th...
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    Does anyone have this recipe or one like it?

    I cook up a few pounds of ground beef with garlic ,sometimes onion and peppers.I use one pound or so to make spaghetti for one meal.The next night I make a meat pie.I add a little more meat to the leftover spaghetti sauce and put it in a casserole dish.Sprinkle a little cheddar cheese on top. I...
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    spaghetti sauce

    That sounds heavenly! I must try it!
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    what to do when your spouse doesn't "get it"...ss that is!

    You can't,but what YOU are doing is making a difference.
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    I need words of wisdom from you folks

    Sure .Good idea. I have mixed feelings about it. The system nationwide needs to be overhauled.
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    I need words of wisdom from you folks

    Oh gosh,I just read through all the posts.My heart goes out to your family. I was a foster parent for almost 20 years.I don't trust DSS to always do the right thing,but they usually do like to keep family together and that could be you,if willing. My experience was that they preferred a family...
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