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by Shelsmiles
Tue Sep 01, 2015 9:53 am
Forum: Holiday Planning
Topic: Labor Day Plans
Replies: 14
Views: 47747

Re: Labor Day Plans

We are staying home. FIL is coming for a visit and the extra day off will allow us to catch up on some chores and projects that we are behind on.
by Shelsmiles
Tue Sep 01, 2015 9:51 am
Forum: Homesteading
Topic: Fall Chores and Preparations
Replies: 16
Views: 50636

Fall Chores and Preparations

Fall is in the air and that means a lot of final prep work in anticipation of winter. What things are on your list for the upcoming season? For us, one main concern is firewood. We have enough in the bunk to last until December probably. DH has been cutting trees so the wood can season and be ready ...
by Shelsmiles
Tue Sep 01, 2015 9:36 am
Forum: Challenges
Topic: September Use It Up and Recycle Challenge
Replies: 48
Views: 49510

Re: September Use It Up and Recycle Challenge

Yes! I will be focusing on using up the samples I have. I have so many that've haven't used; especially beauty product samples. I am on a beauty supply spending fast starting today until all those samples are gone. Using up all the bits and pieces In the fridge is a good project too. Now that the we...
by Shelsmiles
Tue Sep 01, 2015 9:24 am
Forum: Chat room
Topic: How long were you with frugal living?
Replies: 79
Views: 61260

Re: How long were you with frugal living?

I tried to get on my profile to see, but About isn't about to let me. Lol. I was there for I would guess well over ten years? I was there for a few years while Pat was the moderator before Erin.
by Shelsmiles
Tue Sep 01, 2015 9:18 am
Forum: Chat room
Topic: Five Frugal Things You Did This Week
Replies: 230
Views: 133348

Re: Five Frugal Things You Did This Week

1. Bought groceries and cooked instead of eating out while on my trip 2. Stayed at my brother's house rather than at a hotel while there 3. Stocked up on my favorite shampoo while there as it was on sale 4. Stopped at outlet on my way through Denver to buy DD the running shorts she needs for PE. The...
by Shelsmiles
Tue Sep 01, 2015 9:01 am
Forum: Chat room
Topic: Daily Check In 9/1/2015
Replies: 18
Views: 22799

Re: Daily Check In 9/1/2015

Good morning. Arrived home yesterday to a disaster of a house. :oops: Needless to say I was less than happy. I got busy trying to get at least a portion of it done before making dinner. Gotta love it when they are so helpful when I'm gone. Grrrr! This morning will be more cleaning as FIL will be her...