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So, how does everyone save electricity? I just changed all the lights to CFLs, plan on buying LED Christmas lights, turnoff everylight and appliance that is not in use - getting a little tired off having to do this for other people - and put my TV/entertainment system and...

There has recently been a pet food recall. Here is a link with a list of items recalled www.hsus.org/pets/pet_food_safety_center/recalled_pet_food_and_treats.html

As I was listening to the fan of the computer in this class I was subbing, I started to think about energy saving. Wouldn't it be better for people to turn off their compiters and lights for school districts to save money instead of laying off teachers? Of course, I started to think about...

I want to hook up my laptop to my TV to watch movies on the internet. Personally, sick of staring at a small screen. I was looking at a Roku digital player sold through Netflix for $80 with free shipping. Problem is that it is geared for Netflix and Amazon movies only. Pretty sure that I...

Netflix just recently added one of my favorite television progams of all time to instant play, Jim Henson's Storyteller. They have both the European and Greek Myth seasons. Oh, how much I loved this as a child! I remember when storytales and fables were big in 80s children's programing...

I saw a 25 pound bag of ground walnut shells at the pet store. It was in the bird section and sold as bedding. Does anyone know if I can use if for my chickens? They sleep in a crate. This would be much easier and cheaper than timothy hay. Supposedly, it keeps down the smell, clumps and is...

I posted a question about adding hemp and chia seeds to my chickens diet. They are not too big on flax seeds. I want to make sure that they are getting an extra does of protein and essential fatty acids. Does anyone have experience or information on hemp and chia seeds? I am planning on...

Has anyone tried shopping consignment/seccondhand stores online? Found any good deals? Just started to peruse Goodwill online. Bought a nice old hand drill for Dad this Christmas. The good one I have found is Goodwill and maybe eBay. Any others?

Since I have been very tight with the purse strings, I have found myself home quite a bit. The only reason I left the house before was to go to work, church or shopping. Stopped shopping unless it is absolutely nessecary. Go to work a few times a week. Church only once a week. This leaves...

Have always felt that cars can be more of a burden than a convience. They are expensive and require too much outside input (taxes, gasoline, etc.). I prefer the simple bicycle for transportation (when I can) or walking as a second choice. It seems cleaner and simplier. Even a bus or train is...

Just paid a few kids to rake leaves for $2. They were cute and enterprising. So, I decided to help them along. Don't worry, will rerake tomorrow. Hey, they're kids. Doubt their work is that great.

I wish I knew about this before now. Making your own laundry detergent. It is cheap, very cheap and environmentally friendly. As, clean better than commercial soap. After seeing many people post about the cost savings of making their own, I decided to try my hand at it. Used the dry...

I have quite a few pants that are wearing in the rear. They are still good otherwise. I just want to repair them to wear around the house. Bought some nicer pairs at Goodwill for leaving the house. How do I repair them? I was thinking about sewing a panel of cloth to the underside of pants...

Lately, I have been following some blogs that focus on eating on $1 a day or only eat what you can buy on food stamps - which is about $3 a day. Ironically, the USDA established that you need at least $5 a day to meet the minimum nutrional requirements. I calculated the costs of my meals. It...

I noticed that there a few other vegetarians on this forum. I wanted to start a thread about cooking inexpensive vegetarian food. For the most part, I eat legumes, grains, greens and seasonal fruits. Been trying to follow the dollar a pound diet. Never eat anything over a dollar a pound...

My poor terrier mix is looking pretty shaggy as of late. She desperately needs a haircut, but I don't want to pay for a groomer. It is usually $45+. That is way too big of a chunk of change. My sister has grooming kit. I would like to know how to groom her properly. Has anyone groomed...