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    Minimum Amount of Clothing

    I can fit all my clothes into two rubber maid tubs, less winter outerwear. Guess I do not have clothing like many ladies do. But yes understanding antique home closets. We have had a few homes built way back when, 1869,1890,1900 and closets were not big. The funniest one was the lovely 1869...
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    oldest son left for basic training today(sad update)

    Proud of him. Thoughts with everyone.
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    Learning to sew without patterns

    There are many No Pattern sewing projects online if you surf around. Also Treads Magazine has some in the magazine sometimes. The fabric store usually has magazines with no pattern projects too. I wish you good luck! My history with sewing: I had the idea I was going to whip out designer...
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    family lukewarm to SS

    Gosh I think if a Teen who was not raised from the crib in SS family living, would participate in anything would be an accomplishment in it's self. My guys are 23 and 26, so I am not too long from those terrible teen years....that seemed to drag on forever:rolleyes: But I know unless it was...
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    Homemade Laundry Soap FLOP?!

    I have tried so many homemade detergent recipes over the years, usually in the winter when I am bored. I will say, I have had little luck with the actual cleaning power of them. I do get a feel good about making them. I find my whites get grungy looking, and if there is a smell....it stays in...
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    Go "Green" and just hang it up!

    My thought is society got used to have it now,get it done, faster is better so clothes dryers fit that model. I love hanging my clothes out, but yes it is just easier sometimes to just toss in the drier :( I really only have one friend who uses a clothes line. She is on her second year of no...
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    $817,000

    I am glad your friend is ok. That is what is important. Mom is a survivor for 17 years now:)
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    Yogurt making without a yogurt maker

    I am now making yogurt three days a week, no maker. I heat 4 cups milk to just below boiling point. I do not even use a thermometer any longer. While this is on the stove I stir 2 Tbs yogurt (saved from last batch) with 2 Tbs milk and set it on the counter to reach room temp. I remove the milk...
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    Where were you???

    I thought about that tuesday. I was a teenager and at the time, Elvis was just an old entertainer to me then. But I will always remember the day, I was in the driveway of my folks home talking to a friend. One of my brother's friends rode in on his bike and said "Elvis just died!".
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    Disturbing & Spreading New Trend....

    Yes I saw your post about shopping this side of the bridge :) Port Huron has changed so much leaving in 1979, but hometowns always stay in one heart! Oh the double Blue Water Bridge, now that changed the view coming into town.
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    Disturbing & Spreading New Trend....

    I had never heard of this till I read this the other day here. Just now in my folks town of Port Huron, there was a Flash Mob. Not much more on the net other then it caused the draw bridge arms to have to lowered and traffic back up till the police came. How strange to me, glad I read about here.
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    What household product can you do without?

    Do without or Use very little of: Commercial Cleaning products Plastic Bags/Paper towels and napkins
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