| RE: Proud Mom - My Frugal Son |
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Hurrah for you and your son. My wife shopped quite a lot at yard sales when our four children were young and continued the trend with the grandkids. Now our daughters shop at the yard sales and thrift shops. Our eldest daughter has two she shops at, one that is run by the PTO, and one on the base they are assigned to. My grandson did his school shopping at the resale shop on the base and was outfitted for pretty much the entire year for less than 70.00. The economy will drive more to the resale shops thus keeping so much good stuff out of the landfills. ... View related article. |
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| RE: Save Change Throughout The Year |
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We have been collecting change for awhile, and have just cashed it in when the jar got full. Now there is a reason for keeping the change around until this time next year. Already have 10.00 in the jar! ... View related article. |
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| RE: Use Plastic Coffee Containers for Paint Cans |
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Excellent idea, wish I had thought of this earlier during the summer, when I repainted the inside of our home. Would have made it a lot easier. ... View related article. |
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| RE: Have Kids Write Notes in the Busy Morning |
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What an excellent idea, just don't forget to include your spouse in on the list making. There are times I forget to let my wife know something is coming up until the last minute, this would save a lot of gray hairs for me. ... View related article. |
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| RE: Buying Presents for Grown Children |
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First off, see what they might need, instead of cash. We have 4 adult children, and they will let us know things they want or need, for example, one daughter and her husband requested an electric griddle, the next year her sister asked for one. When you get them something they need, they seem to appreciate it more, however, your support and backing will probably mean more to them then gifts. ... View related article. |
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| RE: Reuse Ice Cream Bucket as Salt Spreader |
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added thought, put an extra one in the trunk of the family car, just in case you get stuck somewhere, will be doing this myself, thanks for the original thought. ... View related article. |
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| RE: 1994 Ford Ranger Heater is Not Working |
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Sounds remotely like a possible plugged heater core, to flush take both heater hoses off and flush with a garden hose. ... View related article. |
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| RE: My Frugal Holiday: Clue Gift |
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will be showing this to my wife, we have 4 adult children, 3 son in laws and 12 grandkids, what a novel idea to show excitement in the season. Like you, we always have stressed the true meaning of Christmas, not the hustle and bustle that the world has to give. ... View related article. |
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| RE: Home Remedy for Bloating and Burping |
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I use the old home remedy of baking soda in water. Stir and drink. About 1 teaspoon full in a glass of water, it breaks up the gas quickly, but does not taste great ... View related article. |
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| RE: Can I Afford a Wedding? |
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I certainly agree with Jilson, you can have a nice wedding. We have 3 daughters, and never spent more than 1500 on any of the weddings. The girls shopped around and each found the "perfect" dress, on sale. They did their own flowers and the church we attended helped put on the reception, at a fraction of the cost a caterer would charge. You do not need all the frills, band, catered dinner, etc. The important part is that you marry the girl of your dreams and begin life together. Best wishes on your future together. ... View related article. |
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