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frenchcountry @frenchcountry (134) • United States 22 Mar 09

I as you all or some of you know cook from scratch. This morning I rotated our browning bananas with the fresh from yesterdays shopping trip. Hubby had to do some repair work on the farm so I promised him I would bake him banana...

bananas scratch baked sweets

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frenchcountry ymmm milk shakes haven't made them in quite awhile yeah they would count in my book as a sweet thanks for your yummy mentions

23 Mar 09

frenchcountry @frenchcountry (134) • United States 22 Mar 09

I as you all or some of you know cook from scratch. This morning I rotated our browning bananas with the fresh from yesterdays shopping trip. Hubby had to do some repair work on the farm so I promised him I would bake him banana...

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frenchcountry oh I wish i could make a pie i cant make crust to save my hide i can make anything but that and ooohhh peanut butter pie i get that on the occasion we go to a local coffee house thanks for your response

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Jellen @Jellen (1852) • United States 16 Mar 09

Seems like the seed companies are having problems keeping up with seed orders. With the recession, more folks are planning to put in a garden or at least pot a few container plants for the back patio. Gardening does take some work...

gardening

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frenchcountry We actually stopped growing cucumbers and plant 6 zucchini plants we use them all the time i shred 26 bags quart size and freeze , we use them in place of cukes for pickling and they can even be used in place of apples if you peel them in apple pie and no one...

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frenchcountry @frenchcountry (134) • United States 17 Mar 09

Making almost everything from scratch. I cant believe how much money we are saving. I tried at first doing without waffle mix. simple enough done....savings $1.00 per 8 waffles. next was bread. we stopped eating it altogether...

scratch save money

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frenchcountry exactly.. we are putting every little amount we can into our savings our plan is to have enough for 18 months of bills , car insurance , home owners , property taxes , mortgage payments , repairs , food expenses , and enough for the unfortunate or unexpected...

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frenchcountry @frenchcountry (134) • United States 17 Mar 09

Making almost everything from scratch. I cant believe how much money we are saving. I tried at first doing without waffle mix. simple enough done....savings $1.00 per 8 waffles. next was bread. we stopped eating it altogether...

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frenchcountry yes and we have found we actually spend less time preparing meals since we make a larger batch or batches and have it ready in the freezer for another meal.

17 Mar 09

frenchcountry @frenchcountry (134) • United States 17 Mar 09

How did you do it? Was it out of necessity or frugality? I recently cut my self while at work . I had to run across the street to the pharmacy and purchase antibiotic cream , band aids , and tape since it was bleeding...

cheap homemade effective

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frenchcountry wow hadn't thought of duck tape but as a farmer i know another use for a common product thanks

17 Mar 09

dragon54u @dragon54u (31634) • United States 12 Mar 09

I've gone through 3 boxes of Kleenex in the past week--I don't have a cold but I think my allergies are acting up with all the wildly varying temperatures. At $2 a box, that's a lot of cash thrown into the trash!...

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frenchcountry Never thought of using something besides toilet paper. will have to give that some thought. for bacon grease fried food grease like fish we use newspaper just like they did in the old days for fish and chip wrappers work great and the inks are all natural...

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p1kef1sh @p1kef1sh (45681) 12 Feb 09

Do you make a little time for yourself in your week? In between all the other stuff that you have to do, is there an hour or so where you maybe just lie in the bath, listen to music, go for a drink, do a class (for fun). What...

boiled egg eating

juggling

me time

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frenchcountry THis is exactly what i love to do. I sit on the sofa with the current rag rug im working on on my lap and drink tea and read a book or magazine read on

13 Feb 09

frenchcountry @frenchcountry (134) • United States 11 Feb 09

i always get rid of as many items as i bring in so like if i get new pants i find a pair i or hubby no longer wears then i determine if they are in donate able condition for a local clothing center? are they torn and stained and...

pitch

recycle donate

yard sale

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frenchcountry you have it all covered. i am so excited to see all the ways and places others recycle , reduce reuse recycle thanks for your comment

11 Feb 09

frenchcountry @frenchcountry (134) • United States 11 Feb 09

i always get rid of as many items as i bring in so like if i get new pants i find a pair i or hubby no longer wears then i determine if they are in donate able condition for a local clothing center? are they torn and stained and...

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frenchcountry I love flea markets. I myself last year while i was laid off went to several i loved the experience hates to set up and pick up so kudos to you for your part in recycling. as reuse is the ideal way to recycle

11 Feb 09

frenchcountry @frenchcountry (134) • United States 11 Feb 09

i always get rid of as many items as i bring in so like if i get new pants i find a pair i or hubby no longer wears then i determine if they are in donate able condition for a local clothing center? are they torn and stained and...

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frenchcountry i am glad you choose to profit form your unwanted and not pay to have them thrown in a landfill.. kudos to you

11 Feb 09

frenchcountry @frenchcountry (134) • United States 11 Feb 09

i always get rid of as many items as i bring in so like if i get new pants i find a pair i or hubby no longer wears then i determine if they are in donate able condition for a local clothing center? are they torn and stained and...

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frenchcountry Great recycing is so very important. Kudos to you for your donations but i know what a pain sales can be to have. I am sure your neighbors and friends appreciate your gifts.

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frenchcountry @frenchcountry (134) • United States 11 Feb 09

i always get rid of as many items as i bring in so like if i get new pants i find a pair i or hubby no longer wears then i determine if they are in donate able condition for a local clothing center? are they torn and stained and...

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frenchcountry I have a feeling the lady at the salvation army just didn't want to deal with them. The real story behind salvation army , American rescue workers , goodwill donations is pretty much all the same. The donations are sorted either at store level or a warehouse...

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frenchcountry @frenchcountry (134) • United States 10 Feb 09

I really am enjoying Janet Evanovich and Maggie Sefton series are there any other authors out there that are fabulous and great fast reading like these two? Any ideas you have would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance!

books mystery murder bounty hunters

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frenchcountry oh thanks so much. I am so looking forward to finding some of the great books you all have listed.

10 Feb 09

frenchcountry @frenchcountry (134) • United States 10 Feb 09

I really am enjoying Janet Evanovich and Maggie Sefton series are there any other authors out there that are fabulous and great fast reading like these two? Any ideas you have would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance!

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frenchcountry i will be looking out for both authors. thanks so much for the info i really appreciate the time everyone has taken to respond to me

10 Feb 09

frenchcountry @frenchcountry (134) • United States 10 Feb 09

Our goal for 2009 in to reduce our expenses , pay off bills , and cut down on our footprint on the Earth. We are looking for your ideas and what you do to accomplish both. We have eliminated all table and floor lamps and...

eat heathy

pay off bills sooner

reduce debt

reduce imprint on eart

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frenchcountry Thanks for your response. We arent paid for our recycling here it goes to our community. I really dont have much waste other than some light cardboard from baking supplies , small glass amount , and the plastic my coffee beans come in and veggie oil , milk...

10 Feb 09

frenchcountry @frenchcountry (134) • United States 10 Feb 09

Our goal for 2009 in to reduce our expenses , pay off bills , and cut down on our footprint on the Earth. We are looking for your ideas and what you do to accomplish both. We have eliminated all table and floor lamps and...

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frenchcountry I hadn't thought about the windows and outlets. we do actually shut the power off at the breaker box(as ours is convenient ) when we are not using the hot water heater , stove , dryer. And we dont have anything other that the computer , a radio ,washer ,...

10 Feb 09

frenchcountry @frenchcountry (134) • United States 10 Feb 09

Our goal for 2009 in to reduce our expenses , pay off bills , and cut down on our footprint on the Earth. We are looking for your ideas and what you do to accomplish both. We have eliminated all table and floor lamps and...

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frenchcountry We really dont have much waste since we make things from scratch and we do recycle. It is so much better for our environment. I get so angry when we get fuel and the waste cans are filled with plastic soda bottles. Reduce Reuse Recycle

10 Feb 09

frenchcountry @frenchcountry (134) • United States 19 Jan 09

Hi all I have a very spoiled male cat. He was best friends with our 14 year old Border collie who passed away in August since then he (BOOTS) has been losing weight being very moody and seems to be less active Although he is only...

pet cat medical weight depressed feline

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frenchcountry Thanks so much I had never considered the fact that nuetering him may help. I will definitely check into that one. thanks again for a great response

10 Feb 09

frenchcountry @frenchcountry (134) • United States 10 Feb 09

I really am enjoying Janet Evanovich and Maggie Sefton series are there any other authors out there that are fabulous and great fast reading like these two? Any ideas you have would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance!

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frenchcountry Wow thanks I will definitely be checking them out. If you come across any more stop back and jot me a response. thanks again

10 Feb 09

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