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I keep a big manila envelope in my kitchen and they all go in there.

I'm with Bubblingbrooks also. I cut up an old flannel sheet that had worn through. Just cut it up with pinking sheers, no hemming. I keep it in a tissue box next to the toilet, then toss it in with the laundry. It's just not the big deal I imagined when I first started thinking about it. The...

I have some CFL bulbs in my house that have been going strong for more than 5 years. I love the little workhorses! They save me so much $$$ I don't care if they look a little weird. I finally got sick of buying new round bulbs for my bathroom fixture and popped some CFLs in there. If it bothers...

Thank you for the warm welcome, everyone! I am enjoying this forum and already learning a lot!

Washboards are great! I have never found anything else as good at removing stains. If I had a big family I would definately get a mobile washer. This tool makes the process go very fast and does a great job. You can hear the air and water moving through it and know that you are getting a good...

I still have my washer and dryer, and while I know that I could live without them, I like having them for back up. I did get behind on laundry due to all the craziness with school starting and working more (I substitute teach). So this week I decided to run a couple of loads and catch up...

No, I haven't visited the Habitat Restore, but it is on my list of things to do. It sounds very interesting.

These are terrific ideas! I am so glad I found this board! The window quilt from FarmFresh is perfect for my living room windows. The small one is very drafty and right next to the sofa. The big one is fine during the day, but at night I know I lose a lot of warm air through there even with the...

Love it! We've always been Sesame Street fans at our house. I could not figure out how to get this one to make any sounds. Did I miss something?

This is interesting to me, because I have been washing my clothes by hand off and on since last summer. Most of the time I have washed by hand during this duration. The only time I have really used the machines is if I get way behind. I think I found the key to this method. You must wash your...

Welcoming group! Thank you all for such a warm welcome! I've been poking around, reading old posts. This place is great! I've been looking for a forum like this for quite a while. Can't believe I haven't found you before now! I read one thread where someone said that everyone here is quirky...

I have one of those umbrella lines from the hardware store, and the attachments broke on two of the arms that hold the thing outstretched. I have to hold them together with duct tape. It does not look that good, but it still does the job. The plastic parts that were designed to hold it together...

Hello from Louisville! I am a single mom, with one child still at home, in Louisville, KY. I live in a suburban area and trying to live as frugally and self-sufficiently as possible. I have a modest house that was pretty green to begin with, compared to neighboring homes. I have been trying to...