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Marie Coyle @MarieCoyle (41041) 25 Jan

Who makes this stuff up, anyway? I was looking up a medication my son was prescribed and yep, once again there was that rabbit hole and I had to go down there for a bit...all about strange or odd phobias. Some of them, I had no...

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Marie Coyle @lilacskies No, I’m not brave. I just keep on going forward.

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Marie Coyle @MarieCoyle (41041) 12h

I didn't think it was possible, I have always considered myself to be frugal. I come from the school of the grandmother's who raised children during the depression, and lived by ''Use it up, wear it out, make do, or do without''...

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Marie Coyle @sallypup The University of Illinois Veterinary college division is well respected and sought after by many Midwesterners--however, the prices will knock your socks off. They are good for a second opinion if you think it's serious, because often they can come...

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Marie Coyle @MarieCoyle (41041) 12h

I didn't think it was possible, I have always considered myself to be frugal. I come from the school of the grandmother's who raised children during the depression, and lived by ''Use it up, wear it out, make do, or do without''...

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Marie Coyle @sallypup I do as well, but I am always willing to hear other ideas.

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Marie Coyle @MarieCoyle (41041) 25 Jan

Who makes this stuff up, anyway? I was looking up a medication my son was prescribed and yep, once again there was that rabbit hole and I had to go down there for a bit...all about strange or odd phobias. Some of them, I had no...

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Marie Coyle @lilacskies The Willis Tower (formerly the Sears Tower, Chicago) has a glass platform that you can stand on and look straight down, so it feels like you have nothing holding you in place. That was the height that scared me. Most of the time, no issues,...

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Marie Coyle @MarieCoyle (41041) 12h

I didn't think it was possible, I have always considered myself to be frugal. I come from the school of the grandmother's who raised children during the depression, and lived by ''Use it up, wear it out, make do, or do without''...

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Marie Coyle I only buy in bulk when it is cheaper to do that, as I always check the unit prices, but yes, sometimes buying in bulk is the smart way to go. My home is not large, so I don't have a lot of room for unnecessary things that I don't need, anyway.

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Marie Coyle @MarieCoyle (41041) 12h

I didn't think it was possible, I have always considered myself to be frugal. I come from the school of the grandmother's who raised children during the depression, and lived by ''Use it up, wear it out, make do, or do without''...

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Marie Coyle @lilacskies Close family, yes. I set gift amount limits for birthdays.

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Marie Coyle @MarieCoyle (41041) 25 Jan

Who makes this stuff up, anyway? I was looking up a medication my son was prescribed and yep, once again there was that rabbit hole and I had to go down there for a bit...all about strange or odd phobias. Some of them, I had no...

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Marie Coyle I have never had any of those fears, so it's hard for me to relate in a way. I will say I don't like extreme heights, but plane rides don't bother me. Going up into Willis Tower and standing on the glass footplate to look down? um, no thanks!! I don't like...

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Marie Coyle @MarieCoyle (41041) 12h

I didn't think it was possible, I have always considered myself to be frugal. I come from the school of the grandmother's who raised children during the depression, and lived by ''Use it up, wear it out, make do, or do without''...

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Marie Coyle A few years ago, I lost a lot of weight. Nothing fit me anymore. I hit the thrift store and got enough to get by with. I treated myself to some new jeans and undies with a Kohl's gift card I had hoarded. I had to get new shoes, as my feet even shrunk....

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Marie Coyle @MarieCoyle (41041) 12h

I didn't think it was possible, I have always considered myself to be frugal. I come from the school of the grandmother's who raised children during the depression, and lived by ''Use it up, wear it out, make do, or do without''...

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Marie Coyle @sallypup It's crazy, crazy expensive now when a pet gets sick. My oldest son has a 8 year old Golden Retriever. She started limping a lot, so he took her to the vet, who said she has SOME hip dysplasia--not full blown, but a start. He recommended surgery....

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Marie Coyle @MarieCoyle (41041) 12h

I didn't think it was possible, I have always considered myself to be frugal. I come from the school of the grandmother's who raised children during the depression, and lived by ''Use it up, wear it out, make do, or do without''...

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Marie Coyle @sallypup Me, too. But I cook and serve good tasty foods, and I am sure that you do as well.

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Marie Coyle @MarieCoyle (41041) 12h

I didn't think it was possible, I have always considered myself to be frugal. I come from the school of the grandmother's who raised children during the depression, and lived by ''Use it up, wear it out, make do, or do without''...

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Marie Coyle I am not tempted in impulse buying. I do buy from thrift stores, one local one in particular that is run by local churches, and they present everything washed, spotlessly clean, etc. I've gotten some incredible deals there--a new Talbot sweater for like $2??...

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Marie Coyle @MarieCoyle (41041) 12h

I didn't think it was possible, I have always considered myself to be frugal. I come from the school of the grandmother's who raised children during the depression, and lived by ''Use it up, wear it out, make do, or do without''...

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Marie Coyle You are not alone in that, George. Many people are cutting back and practicing frugality.

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Marie Coyle @MarieCoyle (41041) 12h

I didn't think it was possible, I have always considered myself to be frugal. I come from the school of the grandmother's who raised children during the depression, and lived by ''Use it up, wear it out, make do, or do without''...

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Marie Coyle @lilacskies Right now it seems that many, many people are only buying needs, not wants. So we are not alone by any means. Keep up the good work!

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Marie Coyle @MarieCoyle (41041) 12h

I didn't think it was possible, I have always considered myself to be frugal. I come from the school of the grandmother's who raised children during the depression, and lived by ''Use it up, wear it out, make do, or do without''...

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Marie Coyle Not being wasteful is a very good trait to have, good for you!

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Marie Coyle @MarieCoyle (41041) 12h

I didn't think it was possible, I have always considered myself to be frugal. I come from the school of the grandmother's who raised children during the depression, and lived by ''Use it up, wear it out, make do, or do without''...

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Marie Coyle That's good that you do. I avoid overspending. Since I am not an impulse buyer either, it's not hard.

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Marie Coyle @MarieCoyle (41041) 12h

I didn't think it was possible, I have always considered myself to be frugal. I come from the school of the grandmother's who raised children during the depression, and lived by ''Use it up, wear it out, make do, or do without''...

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Marie Coyle That's good that you do all of that to save money. We all have our little tricks to the trade, so to speak!

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Marie Coyle @MarieCoyle (41041) 12h

I didn't think it was possible, I have always considered myself to be frugal. I come from the school of the grandmother's who raised children during the depression, and lived by ''Use it up, wear it out, make do, or do without''...

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Marie Coyle Medical bills, medication, and vet bills are so, so pricey. $500 for cleaning teeth is ridiculous. Maybe get some of those greenie things, they love them and their teeth benefit by them. Meat? Most people I know eat less meat than they used to. As for...

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Marie Coyle @MarieCoyle (41041) 12h

I didn't think it was possible, I have always considered myself to be frugal. I come from the school of the grandmother's who raised children during the depression, and lived by ''Use it up, wear it out, make do, or do without''...

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Marie Coyle @sallypup It's honestly not hard to be frugal with cooking if you know how to cook and shop. I did years and years of animal rescue. I used to foster dogs, I well remember how much it could add up, and so quickly. Now of course, it's astronomically...

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Marie Coyle @MarieCoyle (41041) 12h

I didn't think it was possible, I have always considered myself to be frugal. I come from the school of the grandmother's who raised children during the depression, and lived by ''Use it up, wear it out, make do, or do without''...

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Marie Coyle @Iam_jauntyjen I believe she may mean from social security payment to social security payment, but I could be wrong here.

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Marie Coyle @MarieCoyle (41041) 12h

I didn't think it was possible, I have always considered myself to be frugal. I come from the school of the grandmother's who raised children during the depression, and lived by ''Use it up, wear it out, make do, or do without''...

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Marie Coyle @Juliaacv Making jelly or jam is honestly really simple. And you can control what goes in to it, so there isn't all the preservatives, etc. that you get in store bought. I learned to sew at a young age, and used to make a lot of clothing, etc. But now it is...

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