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December 10, 2021

I've tried all types of scissors including the ones that are for metal, cardboard, etc., those heavy duty kitchen scissors but I've never tried my stainless steel puppy nail cutters. They are absolutely hands-down the easiest. The blade doesn't slide off the stem. It gives a nice even cut, which is better for the flowers.

A pair of puppy clippers next to a pair of kitchen shears.

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November 29, 2021

I'm trying to get away from so much processed food. I still indulge occasionally. Single servings of Stouffer's Lasagna is a favorite, and for me, comes with a little kitchen aid bonus.

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Teddy bears on a shelf.
Coordinating DecorThis is my frugal idea for decorating your home. I choose a picture that I like and then decorate the room based on the objects/colors of the picture. The decor that I purchase has been found at garage sales or thrift stores. The end result makes my home look well decorated but I am able to do it on a budget. These are some of the pictures and decor I have used.

 
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Protecting the end of your faucet.
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Rehashing Frugal Living After a Death
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A rubber snake to scare off birds.
How to Deter Bluebirds From Pooping On Your CarWe love the Eastern bluebird and have several houses for them. Bluebirds are beneficial as they not only are pretty and pleasant to hear, they also eat bugs. We have them around all year long.

 
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Ornament hangers stored on plastic bread tabs.
Store Ornament Hangers on Bread TabsLast year, I put my ornament hangers on bread tabs and it worked out great. They were not tangled up, which was a big help.

 
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Using small oven racks in the refrigerator.
Small Oven Racks for Refrigerator OrganizingI don't remember where I saw this tip but it sure did come in handy this holiday with all the cooking that I did. I placed a small oven rack on top of the Pyrex dish in the refrigerator so I could stack something on top of it. The rack is strong and can hold weight.

 
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A pair of clean silver earrings.
Baking Soda Will Clean SilverThe earrings I got were completely black with tarnish. I made a thick paste of baking soda and water, covered the earrings, and let them sit for an hour or so. I then rinsed them well, dried them completely, and enjoyed the sparkle.

 
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A receipt from Target Curbside Pick Up.
Double Check Curbside Pick Up OrdersDo you use curbside pick up at Target? If you do, double check to make sure your bag fees are correct. Surprisingly my last 3 orders, I was charged the full $1.00 when I only received 1 bag each.

 
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An LED clamp lamp.
Product Review: LED Clamp LampI do a lot of close up work when crafting and this light is amazing! The neck is long and flexible, the clamp stays very snug and is great for saving space on your work table. The light is bright, and the magnification is perfect. The light was not that expensive either. It would also make a great gift for someone that does close up work. I don't know what I ever did without it!

 
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A sleeve on a mug.
Easy Sock Top Mug SleeveI used a child's sock and cut it off where the ribbing ended and made a mug sleeve. I did add a little embroidery but it's just fine as is, if you just want a basic sleeve for your mug. Super easy and a cute little protector for your hands.

 
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A spray bottle on a counter.
Prevent Hair Clogs in the SinkHair can cause nasty clogs in the sink. I have curly hair and wet it down every morning to freshen up the curls. I used to wet it in the sink. I decided to fill a spray bottle with water, step away from the sink and do it that way. This has helped so much.

 
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An old wooden mill with a water wheel.
Take a Day TripWe live in the northern Piedmont area of North Carolina. On a day trip, we can go to the mountains or the beach and have a great time and be back home before bedtime.

 
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