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Went to the IRS site and saw a long list of companies the e-file. Does anyone recommend one over the other? First on the was H&R Block. We have never done our own before and DH is self-employed. Thanks!!!

You know what, my daughter is alwasy making paper boxes from old christmas and birthday cards. SHe will have an unlimited, beautiful supply if the wallpaper works! Thanks for the idea.

I lke that..in fact, I have some frames from freecycle and I need something to hang over the guest bed!!:) These were posted on Craigslist, but you might could call and ask if the stores has discontinued books. Thanks everyone for the great ideas!!!

Easy, but it doesn't keep as long.

I got mine and am just happy and grateful (thank you , Nature's Bounty) to get something free. Size doesn't matter...right? I have used it for bringing my lunch to work and now keep it in the car for small grocery trips.

The wallpaper store was getting rid of books of wallpaper samples , like the kind you borrow and take home. They are all dicontinued patterns so I fugured I could do something with them. I have thought about placemats and bookcovers. Any other crafty ideas?? There is an assortment of textures...

We used our bread machine once a week or more til the blade broke last Wed. The model we had is discontinued so we couldn't get a replacement blade from the company. Hubby found a bread machine at the Thrift Shop for $10.00 today....back in business!

Nice to hear! Enjoy the weekend; hope the head cold goes away quickly.

I don't think we are loyal. I can't think of one brand we ONLYor ALWAYS buy. I prefer some brands but will try others if on sale or samples. I like Olay for face, Dove for soap, Silk soymilk. I guess we go for less ingrediants, no HFCS and less packaging. Good question. ETA: I checked with...

Welcome! You sound productive,crafty and down-to-earth...just right :)

Welcome to SS! :)

Thanks Homesteadmom! :)

We have Tightwad Gazettes 1 and 2. My sister has the third book. Lots of great stuff.Some a little 'out there' but some tips I still use.

I added it to my favs , too. I will be writing an article on the importance of breakfast and I think I will refer to it. Thanks! :)

We get a lot from the library too but I bought this for hubby for xmas. "The Self-Sufficiency Handbook" Alan Bridgewater; Paperback; $10.36 It is general but lists many resources if saomething hits a cord.

We add to our compost pile daily but haven't used the finished product yet. We plan on using the compost for our spring garden.

Good Job!! :)

DH has always done my oil changes, detailing, light fixes, etc. My dad is a mechanic so whatever DH can't do, Dad can. I do realize my fortunate I am.:)

I started my seedlings in the egg cartons not knowing if they will work or not, but I thought I would give it a shot.

That's funny!! Well, it wasn't a tight seal so I do think we lost some heat..heat rises right? And that was before he installed the programmable thermostats. They seem to help regulate the temps better..less with the furnace running/stopping/running, etc.