Life
Life and Living on a Shoestring
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Battle Whirlpool
I had a battle with the washing machine. My laundry area and kitchen (right next to the laundry) flooded. I ran a normal load, then I ran a Short Load. Two cloth diapers (we use them for cleaning and I … [continue reading]
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How to Use Coupons to Your Advantage
I don’t know if you all had seen this show a while back, but this segment off Good Morning America really caught my eye. It is, of course, a free website. As a bonus, it also lists Upromise rebates. My … [continue reading]
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Couponing
Auntie Mae has always been generous with her coupons — and I’ve always appreciated it. After we moved, most of our things went into storage, including my coupon box (a handmade original from my mother — I’ll post photos once … [continue reading]
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Black Friday 2007
Black Friday Shopping Tips Before you head out to the mall or shop online for that perfect present, take a few moments to read these tips to help you have a less stressful holiday season. – Decide in advance exactly … [continue reading]
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Declutter
What? Me, Organized? How do you stay organized? Between books, game pieces and plastic kitchen lids, even the best organized of us may need a bit of help. But I tell ya…I was extremely organized — before child! Well, it’s … [continue reading]
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Deal of the Day
We stopped in the resale shop today and my dd came across the handheld games. They were inexpensive so I bought her one. This game is really neat. It’s called Wordhunt (by Radica). It has different timed and 1 … [continue reading]
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Free Paper Idea
I thought I would share with everyone how we get a large portion of our paper for FREE. There is a small business a couple miles away that trashes large amounts of paper including partial portions of fax paper rolls … [continue reading]
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Lost Instructions & Playing Pieces
Game rules and instructions for when you misplace the originals. This is great for your flea market finds which tend to have them missing. They also may have replacement parts. You can look for replacement parts at resale or charity … [continue reading]
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Carbon Monoxide Safety
Do you have a gas furnace, gas dryer, gas stove, or a wood-burning stove? If you have one or more of these carbon-monoxide producing appliances, then you should have at least 1 carbon monoxide detector in your home. Carbon Monoxide … [continue reading]
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Energy Saving
In Winter, set thermostat at 68 degrees. At bedtime or when out for the day, set thermostat at 60 degrees. Clean radiators & replace furnace filters a few times a year. Clean bulbs and fixtures of dirt and dust. Use … [continue reading]
